Greater Manchester Service Changes

[iMarkeh]

RE: Greater Manchester Service Changes

(09/01/2021 16:48)Mayneway Wrote:  The 217 and 44 should have always been left how they were, as should the 18. All you do by combining the routes is to make them more unreliable.
Not sure what the current PVR is on the Ashton circulars but originally it was a closed door deal where first pulled off and stagecoach registered on the same day - most probably negotiated by TFGM to save them some money only it’s not worked.

The 18 changes has enabled the service to become an outer circular in many ways and has opened up many journey opportunities which weren't available without changes.

217/44 was a good operational efficiency from Diamond to reduce driver shunt cars. I am interested to see how it gets split as the 44 section timings look very tight for it to be standalone.