Wellglade (Trent Barton, Kinchbus, TM Travel, Notts and Derby, Midland General)

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RE: Wellglade (Trent Barton, Kinchbus, TM Travel, Notts and Derby, Midland General)
The Rainbow Three became 'The Threes' on Sunday (23rd July) with the introduction of 18 brand new Optare Versas (See here). The route structure has been simplified, with three routes, A,B and C (which are now displayed without the '3'. The new network means that there is a ten minute frequency between Nottingham and Hucknall and Sutton and Mansfield.

The changes have had knock on effects to other routes- the 146 has been withdrawn and the Ninety will no longer run between Sutton and Mansfield. The latter will also no longer serve the East Midlands Designer outlet and the branding has been slightly modified to reflect this. This has also reduced the PVR from three to two- 449 is the bus that is to be taken off the route.

Notts and Derby are providing drivers and buses for Park and Ride shuttles for Olympic matches at Old Trafford. Buses are being outstationed at the Dove Holes depot for this. Notts and Derby are also providing drivers for Olympic Park shuttles- a First Gemini double decker was at the Derby depot for familiaristation purposes a few weeks ago.