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|caption = [[Arriva London]] [[Wright Gemini 3]] bodied [[Volvo B5LH]] at [[St Matthew's Church, Brixton|St Matthew's Church]] |
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|operator = [[Arriva London]] |
|operator = [[Arriva London]] |
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|garage = [[ |
|garage = [[Norwood bus garage|Norwood]] |
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|vehicle = [[Volvo B5LH |
|vehicle = [[Volvo B5LH]] [[Wright Gemini 3]]<ref name="auto">{{cite book | title=The London Bus Guide | publisher=Visions International | author=Ken Carr | year=2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | title=Red all Over- The London Bus Review of 2015 | publisher=Visions International | author=David Maxey | year=2016}}</ref> |
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|predecessors = |
|predecessors = Route 2B |
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|night = Night Bus [[London Buses route N2|N2]] |
|night = Night Bus [[London Buses route N2|N2]] |
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|start = [[ |
|start = [[Norwood bus garage]] |
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|via = [[Brixton]] <br>[[Victoria, London|Victoria]]<br>[[Marble Arch]] |
|via = [[Brixton]] <br>[[Victoria, London|Victoria]]<br>[[Marble Arch]] |
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|end = [[Marylebone |
|end = [[Marylebone station]] |
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|level=Daily |
|level=Daily |
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|frequency=About every 7-12 minutes |
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'''London Buses route 2''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England. Running between [[ |
'''London Buses route 2''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England. Running between [[Norwood bus garage]] and [[Marylebone station]], it is operated by [[Arriva London]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:1971 CRYSTAL PALACE (8267636819).jpg|thumb|[[AEC Routemaster]] in [[Crystal Palace, London|Crystal Palace]] in April 1971]] |
[[File:1971 CRYSTAL PALACE (8267636819).jpg|thumb|[[AEC Routemaster]] in [[Crystal Palace, London|Crystal Palace]] in April 1971]] |
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[[File:London Bus route 2.jpg|thumb|[[Arriva London]] [[Alexander ALX400]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]] in September 2007]] |
[[File:London Bus route 2.jpg|thumb|[[Arriva London]] [[Alexander ALX400]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]] in September 2007]] |
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Route 2 was the last [[West End of London|West End]] bus route that was operated by step-entrance buses other than [[AEC Routemaster]]s. Ironically, it was also the first London bus route to use the Routemaster.<ref>{{cite book|author=Marshall, Prince |
Route 2 was the last [[West End of London|West End]] bus route that was operated by step-entrance buses other than [[AEC Routemaster]]s. Ironically, it was also the first London bus route to use the Routemaster.<ref>{{cite book|author=Marshall, Prince|title=Wheels of London|year=1972|publisher=The Sunday Times Magazine |isbn=0-7230-0068-9}}</ref> |
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In the 1950s, the route was run using [[AEC Regent III]]s.<ref>{{cite book | title=London Buses: A Brief History | publisher=Capital Transport Publishing | author=Reed, John | year=2000 | pages=54 | isbn=9781854142337}}</ref> On 8 February 1956, the first prototype AEC Routemaster ran on route 2 between Golders Green and Crystal Palace and after undergoing modifications the following year, it passed to [[London Buses route 260|route 260]].<ref>{{cite book | title=The London Motor Bus: Its Origins and Development | publisher=London Transport |author1=Graeme Bruce, J |author2=Curtis, Colin | year=1977 | pages=99 | isbn=0853290830}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | title=London Buses: A Brief History | publisher=Capital Transport Publishing | author=Reed, John | year=2000 | pages=55 | isbn=9781854142337}}</ref> On 29 January 1994, route 2 was converted to one man operation with the [[AEC Routemaster]]s replaced by [[Leyland Olympian]]s and [[MCW Metrobus]]es.<ref>{{cite book|last=Blacker|first=Ken|title=Routemaster: 1970–2005|edition=2nd|volume=2|year=2007|publisher=Capital Transport|location=Harrow Weald|isbn=978-1-85414-303-7|page=121}}</ref> |
In the 1950s, the route was run using [[AEC Regent III]]s.<ref>{{cite book | title=London Buses: A Brief History | publisher=Capital Transport Publishing | author=Reed, John | year=2000 | pages=54 | isbn=9781854142337}}</ref> On 8 February 1956, the first prototype AEC Routemaster ran on route 2 between Golders Green and Crystal Palace and after undergoing modifications the following year, it passed to [[London Buses route 260|route 260]].<ref>{{cite book | title=The London Motor Bus: Its Origins and Development | publisher=London Transport |author1=Graeme Bruce, J |author2=Curtis, Colin | year=1977 | pages=99 | isbn=0853290830}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | title=London Buses: A Brief History | publisher=Capital Transport Publishing | author=Reed, John | year=2000 | pages=55 | isbn=9781854142337}}</ref> On 29 January 1994, route 2 was converted to one man operation with the [[AEC Routemaster]]s replaced by [[Leyland Olympian]]s and [[MCW Metrobus]]es.<ref>{{cite book|last=Blacker|first=Ken|title=Routemaster: 1970–2005|edition=2nd|volume=2|year=2007|publisher=Capital Transport|location=Harrow Weald|isbn=978-1-85414-303-7|page=121}}</ref> |
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In 2003, brand new [[Alexander ALX400]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]]s were introduced. Conversion to the type took place a few months before the contract was renewed. |
In 2003, brand new [[Alexander ALX400]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]]s were introduced. Conversion to the type took place a few months before the contract was renewed. |
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In 2015, the route received a part allocation of [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400| |
In 2015, the route received a part allocation of [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400|Enviro400]]s from route 341. Some of its longer 10.6 metre Volvo B7TL's were transferred to Edmonton bus garage for use on route 123.<ref>{{cite book|last=Carr|first=Ken|title=The London Bus Guide|date=May 2015|publisher=Visions International Entertainment|location=Boreham|isbn=978-0-9931735-3-0|page=123|edition=5}}</ref> |
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It is operated out of Norwood garage with a peak vehicle requirement of |
It is operated out of Norwood bus garage with a peak vehicle requirement of 21 buses.<ref>{{cite book | title=Red All Over- The London Bus Review of 2015 | publisher=Visions International | author=Maxey, David | year=2016}}</ref> |
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In 2021, the peak frequency of the service was reduced from eight buses per hour to seven.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mortimer|first=Josiah|date=2021-12-21|title=The 41 London bus routes that have quietly been cut in 2021|url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/41-london-bus-routes-quietly-22524597|access-date=2022-01-27|website=MyLondon|language=en}}</ref> |
In 2021, the peak frequency of the service was reduced from eight buses per hour to seven.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mortimer|first=Josiah|date=2021-12-21|title=The 41 London bus routes that have quietly been cut in 2021|url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/41-london-bus-routes-quietly-22524597|access-date=2022-01-27|website=MyLondon|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Current route== |
==Current route== |
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Route 2 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/2 Route 2 Map] Transport for London</ref> |
Route 2 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/2 Route 2 Map] Transport for London</ref> |
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*[[Norwood bus garage]] |
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*[[West Norwood railway station|West Norwood station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
*[[West Norwood railway station|West Norwood station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
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*[[Tulse Hill railway station|Tulse Hill station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
*[[Tulse Hill railway station|Tulse Hill station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
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*[[Stockwell tube station|Stockwell station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} |
*[[Stockwell tube station|Stockwell station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} |
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*[[Vauxhall bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
*[[Vauxhall bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
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*[[Vauxhall Bridge]] |
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*[[London Victoria station|Victoria station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
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*[[Hyde Park Corner]] |
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*[[London Victoria station|Victoria station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
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*[[Marble Arch]] |
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*[[Hyde Park Corner tube station|Hyde Park Corner station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} |
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*[[Baker Street tube station|Baker Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} |
*[[Baker Street tube station|Baker Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} |
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*[[Marylebone station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
*[[Marylebone station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} |
Latest revision as of 12:10, 17 July 2024
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Operator | Arriva London |
Garage | Norwood |
Vehicle | Volvo B5LH Wright Gemini 3[1][2] |
Peak vehicle requirement | 21[1] |
Predecessors | Route 2B |
Night-time | Night Bus N2 |
Route | |
Start | Norwood bus garage |
Via | Brixton Victoria Marble Arch |
End | Marylebone station |
Service | |
Level | Daily |
Frequency | About every 7-12 minutes |
London Buses route 2 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Norwood bus garage and Marylebone station, it is operated by Arriva London.
History
[edit]Route 2 was the last West End bus route that was operated by step-entrance buses other than AEC Routemasters. Ironically, it was also the first London bus route to use the Routemaster.[3]
In the 1950s, the route was run using AEC Regent IIIs.[4] On 8 February 1956, the first prototype AEC Routemaster ran on route 2 between Golders Green and Crystal Palace and after undergoing modifications the following year, it passed to route 260.[5][6] On 29 January 1994, route 2 was converted to one man operation with the AEC Routemasters replaced by Leyland Olympians and MCW Metrobuses.[7]
In 2003, brand new Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TLs were introduced. Conversion to the type took place a few months before the contract was renewed.
In 2015, the route received a part allocation of Enviro400s from route 341. Some of its longer 10.6 metre Volvo B7TL's were transferred to Edmonton bus garage for use on route 123.[8]
It is operated out of Norwood bus garage with a peak vehicle requirement of 21 buses.[9]
In 2021, the peak frequency of the service was reduced from eight buses per hour to seven.[10]
Current route
[edit]Route 2 operates via these primary locations:[11]
- Norwood bus garage
- West Norwood station
- Tulse Hill station
- Brixton station
- Stockwell station
- Vauxhall bus station
- Pimlico station
- Victoria station
- Hyde Park Corner
- Marble Arch
- Baker Street station
- Marylebone station
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ken Carr (2015). The London Bus Guide. Visions International.
- ^ David Maxey (2016). Red all Over- The London Bus Review of 2015. Visions International.
- ^ Marshall, Prince (1972). Wheels of London. The Sunday Times Magazine. ISBN 0-7230-0068-9.
- ^ Reed, John (2000). London Buses: A Brief History. Capital Transport Publishing. p. 54. ISBN 9781854142337.
- ^ Graeme Bruce, J; Curtis, Colin (1977). The London Motor Bus: Its Origins and Development. London Transport. p. 99. ISBN 0853290830.
- ^ Reed, John (2000). London Buses: A Brief History. Capital Transport Publishing. p. 55. ISBN 9781854142337.
- ^ Blacker, Ken (2007). Routemaster: 1970–2005. Vol. 2 (2nd ed.). Harrow Weald: Capital Transport. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-85414-303-7.
- ^ Carr, Ken (May 2015). The London Bus Guide (5 ed.). Boreham: Visions International Entertainment. p. 123. ISBN 978-0-9931735-3-0.
- ^ Maxey, David (2016). Red All Over- The London Bus Review of 2015. Visions International.
- ^ Mortimer, Josiah (21 December 2021). "The 41 London bus routes that have quietly been cut in 2021". MyLondon. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ Route 2 Map Transport for London
External links
[edit]- Media related to London Buses route 2 at Wikimedia Commons
- Timetable