2016-04-25 03:01
An invitation from Peter Murnaghan to anyone who is interested in a nice little jaunt on the 14th May: The curious railway line from Liskeard Station to Looe via Coombe Junction is 115 years… Read More
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2016-04-21 03:55
A signaller misjudged the space available on the platform for two trains that collided in Plymouth, an initial investigation has found. A train travelling from Penzance to Exeter coll… Read More
2016-04-19 03:31
Welcome to Devon Transit 034 The Last Two WeeksNew notices on VOSA from the last two weeks: Just a few Stagecoach changes this time.Stagecoach Devon 3 [PH1020951.237,238] Plymouth Kingsbrid… Read More
2016-04-19 03:31
Welcome to Devon Transit 034 The Last Two Weeks New notices on VOSA from the last two weeks: Just a few Stagecoach changes this time. Stagecoach Devon 3 [PH1020951.237,238] Plymouth Kingsb… Read More
2016-04-18 03:12
The London Darts have certainly taken their time to get to Plymouth but another one has now arrived at Milehouse: Thanks to Richard Smith for the photo Read More
2016-04-15 03:10
Sorry its been a bit quiet here recently. but I have been pretty busy and also took an evening off for my birthday! Also, after a very busy six months, things are pretty quiet generally at t… Read More
2016-04-12 03:04
Welcome to Cornwall Transit 34 After a long period of stability we now see a full wadge of notices published for the summer timetables, mostly from the 29th May 2016… The Last Two W… Read More
2016-04-11 03:55
Want to hear Alex Carter talk about First South West? Speaker: Alex Carter CMILT, Managing Director, First South West. The South West is a challenging region for bus operations, with pockets… Read More
2016-04-06 03:23
With all the new buses into service over the last few months Plymouth Citybus are now removing more older buses from service making big dents into the Dart fleet along with more double decke… Read More
2016-04-05 03:17
Welcome to Devon Transit 033 Another bumper selection with Stagecoach announcing quite a lot of changes due at the end of May. Chelston Leisure (Local Link) also have quite a few changes com… Read More
2016-04-04 03:52
I have been keeping an eye out for more railway news from the area but sadly would rather not get news stories like this one: AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a train crash at Plymou… Read More
2016-04-01 03:30
Unexpected extra arrivals at Milehouse are five more old style Enviro 400s, with three of them in this bright pink livery for the next planned Flash route, the newly revamped 14. When Go So… Read More
2016-03-31 03:55
All thanks to Richard Smith The theme is carried on inside the bus with more great archive shots... and a last great little detail which is sure to prove a talking point.. Thanks to Brian Ge… Read More
2016-03-30 11:02
A new bus ticket has been announced for Devon: A new scheme is being launched next month (April) offering unlimited day travel on most buses throughout Devon on just one bus ticket. Devon Co… Read More
2016-03-29 09:54
Welcome to Cornwall Transit 033 After a long period with very little happening we have quite a collection coming up. Alongside the usual St Ives changes we have a few changes for First South… Read More
2016-03-22 04:11
Welcome to Devon Transit 032 A bumper selection this week with a selection of Stagecoach routes in North Devon changing at the end of this month along with a few minor changes by Plymouth Ci… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Plymouth City Council: Plymouth City Council is bidding for a further £1.68 million from the Government’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) to support ‘smarter tra… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
First Devon Facebook We've heard there's some rumours circulating that we will no longer be serving Torpoint in the near future. We can confirm this is very much not the case. Our serv… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
With the well documented difficulties that Cornwall Council is having with funding essential public transport in the county, it is nice to see them 'thinking outside the box' and coming up w… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Hello World Well, here it is, My first attempt at a blog. At this point I dont really have a clue what is going to appear here or how it is going to end up looking, but I will concentrate… Read More
2016-03-17 04:21
I have to share these few videos of a train arriving at Plymouth Friary a few days ago. Video by Classic Traction (Click through for more of their videos on their You Tube page) On 12th Ma… Read More
2016-03-16 04:12
More on the latest developments around Derriford Major transport improvement plans for the north of the city have taken a major step forward, with the appointment of the main contractor for… Read More
2016-03-15 04:51
Welcome to Cornwall Transit The Last Two Weeks New notices on VOSA from the last two weeks: After a period with hardly anything happening, Plymouth Citybus give us a few alterations to th… Read More
2016-03-14 04:45
Happy to be able to publicise these for the PCTPG: PCTPG are pleased to be able to offer these models to enthusiasts and collectors at the bargain price each of:Members £23.50 Non memb… Read More
2016-03-11 04:54
You may have noticed that its been a bit windy recently with Wednesday in particular seeing a fair bit of disruption due to falling trees etc. The biggest issue though was the complet… Read More
2016-03-10 04:43
From the PCTPG: As promised the big announcement today is....there will be a cavalcade of buses and coaches leaving Exeter bus station to arrive at Bretonside in time for the closure event t… Read More
2016-03-08 04:43
Welcome to Devon Transit 031 The Last Two Weeks New notices on VOSA from the last two weeks: Stagecoach Devon 4 4A 4B [PH1020951.038] Exeter - Honiton - Axminster PH1020951/38 - STA… Read More
2016-03-07 04:00
A Picture Special of the new Cornish Enviro fleet in service with Plymouth Citybus. Thanks to all who have sent pictures in… 520 531 © Richard Smith 532 © Ian Harris 533… Read More
2016-03-04 04:09
Target Travel have been having a bit of a clear out with the following being sent off for scrap this week: VU51AXRS722KNVR583DYG© Adrian Roberts T366BSSHowever the best news is saved u… Read More
2016-03-03 04:56
Its that time of the year when we look back over the last year and then forward into the new one. So lets start by having a look back at my predictions for 2015 and see how I did.Plymouth Ci… Read More
2016-03-02 04:23
Rail News Plymouth's rail connection to Exeter and London is being disrupted for two weekends as part of a £40billion upgrade to the rail network. Network Rail is upgrading the points… Read More
2016-03-01 04:11
Welcome to Cornwall Transit 31 The Last Two Weeks New notices on VOSA from the last two weeks I have now added the VOSA details for National Express routes which run terminate within Devon… Read More
2016-02-29 04:42
Sorry for the lack of posts over the last few days. A combination of trying to clear a large backlog of photos and also needing a few days break! I did though manage to have a go on the new… Read More
2016-02-23 04:07
Welcome to Devon Transit 030 The Last Two Weeks New notices on VOSA from the last two weeks: Chelston Leisure 63 [PH1052309.017] Widdicombe Farm - Torquay PH1052309/17 - CHELSTON LEIS… Read More
2016-02-22 04:14
A few more photos of recent arrivals in Plymouth: 538 Green Flash with a baby Green Flash behind. © Richard Smith A nice line up of all the new red ones. ©Richard Smith As a… Read More
2016-02-19 04:17
I wasn't able to make it over myself but thanks to James Church, Assistant Commercial Manager at Plymouth Citybus I can bring you these pics from yesterdays launch of the new Go Cornwa… Read More
2016-02-18 04:45
Previous Fleet News for Plymouth Citybus: 2 February 2016 New buses to enter service: 537 WJ65BZD and 538 WJ65BZE have now entered service in full Green Flash livery, and look stunning!©&hell…Read More
2016-02-17 04:35
The redevelopment of Plymouth Coach Station has reached a major new milestone after coach company National Express signed an agreement to manage the new site. Heads of terms have now… Read More
2016-02-16 04:40
Welcome to Cornwall Transit 030 The Last Two Weeks New notices on VOSA from the last two weeks: Just a couple from Stagecoach along with the usual St Ives job lot. Royal Buses 150 [PH… Read More
2016-02-15 04:53
The first of an occasional series where I select my own top five and dare you to disagree with me! (surely not?) This time we look at Plymouth Citybus liveries (standard liveries rather than… Read More
2016-02-12 04:59
Its always nice to receive photos in my inbox which have been sent in as “possibly of interest” Two whch go very nicely together: Ian Kirby starts us off with this photo of Dartl… Read More
2016-02-11 04:00
Fancy buying your own former Plymouth Citybus Dennis Dart? Former Plymouth Citybus 129 M129HOD is currently on eBay placed there by Alansway (Countrybus). © Nick Rice Read More
2016-02-09 04:04
Welcome to Devon Transit 029 Lots going on this week as we start to see the Summer timetable updates for the end of March. Last Two Weeks New notices from VOSA over the past two weeks: Sta… Read More
2016-02-08 04:39
Work to upgrade Plymouth’s second busiest bus interchange will get under way this week. The Derriford Hospital Interchange scheme, which has been developed in partnership with P… Read More
2016-02-05 04:39
Its been a while since I covered any railway news but we have had a major news announcement today: South Western Franchise The Department for Transport has today (4 February 2016) announced… Read More
2016-02-02 03:54
Welcome to Cornwall Transit 029 Unlike Devon, Cornwall remains very quiet with just the usual St Ives changes and a last cancellation from Group Travel: The Last Two Weeks New notices on VOS… Read More
2016-02-01 04:40
Jacketts Coaches A notice has appeared on Devon County Councils page regarding Jacketts 87 87A: Following a period of unsatisfactory operation, Devon County Council have terminated th… Read More
2016-01-31 04:38
Quite a few of the new buses and coaches are now out in service. The lastest ones to appear are: 10457 SN65NZP Alexander Dennis E40D Alexander Dennis Enviro 400MMC P & R© did by gra… Read More
2016-01-30 14:04
Its taken me a while to process all the pictures taken by myself and others who have sent me theirs but finally we have a photo special of the Stagecoach Launch event outside Plymouth Guilda… Read More
2016-01-29 09:33
Stagecoach are making good use of the striking looks of their new Falcon coaches as they continue training /route learning in the lead up to the new route starting next month. Thanks to Ben… Read More
2016-01-26 11:05
Welcome to Devon Transit 028The Last Two WeeksNew notices on VOSA from the last two weeks: Target Travel 46 [PH1020218.010] Devonport Derriford EffordPH1020218/10 - DEALTOP (PLYMOUTH)… Read More
2016-01-25 04:53
We are pleased to advise that we are holding two bus events in Plymouth this July. A special event to mark the Bretonside closure and Annual Running day & Classic vehicle ra… Read More
2016-01-22 04:43
The launch date for the massive new Stagecoach investment in new buses for Plymouth has been set for 29th January: Stagecoach South West confirmed today that it is launching its a fleet of 2… Read More
2016-01-21 04:49
Just the one quickie for today, but its an important one… https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south-west/fly-the-south-west-falcon Read More
2016-01-19 04:55
Welcome to Cornwall Transit 028 The Last Two Weeks New notices on VOSA from the last two weeks: None. None at all! The Next Two Weeks Previously announced changes due in the next two weeks N… Read More
2016-01-18 04:25
Previous Fleet News 7th January 2016 Incoming More Dennis Tridents are on their way from South Yorkshire: 33079 LN51GNK 33082 LN51GNV 33083 LN51GNX 33084 LN51GME 33099 LN51GLX Has made i… Read More
2016-01-16 04:25
Sometimes you get a bit of luck when youy are out and about with your camera. Carl Berry certainly did when he caught this brand new beauty in Bristol, presuambly route learningStagecoach De… Read More
2016-01-15 04:08
Bretonside is Dead. Construction work on its new site is stating up this week: Work starts this week on the new coach station in Plymouth’s West End as the city centre gears up for a y… Read More
2016-01-12 04:20
Welcome to Devon Transit 27 Last Two Weeks New notices from VOSA over the past two weeks: Stagecoach 1 [PH1020951.086] Exeter - Tiverton PH1020951/86 - STAGECOACH DEVON LTD T/A STAGECO… Read More
2016-01-11 04:54
Its been an open secret for some time now but Stagecoach’s plans for Plymouth include a brand new Plymouth - Exeter - Bristol service. The always entertaining (and opinionated!) Publi… Read More
2016-01-07 04:43
Catching up on some fleet news from First South West Ltd More buses have arrived into the fleet over the last couple of months: 32854 T854KLF Dennis Trident / Plaxton from First Midland Red… Read More
2016-01-05 04:30
Welcome to Cornwall Transit 027With the last two weeks covering Christmas a couple of items have been delayed in appearing on VOSA and not all of these have yet to appear on TravelineThe Las… Read More
2015-12-29 04:11
Welcome to Devon Transit 026 A bumper edition this week with a large number of service alterations from Plymouth Citybus Devon & Cornwall Transit Index The Last Two Weeks Recent notices… Read More
2015-12-24 04:20
I have been saving this photo as she makes the ideal Christmas postSpecial thanks to Richard Smith who has supplied so many great photos this last year, along with a growing number of other… Read More
2015-12-23 04:10
New Enviros Plymouth continues to get treated with new buses. The first of the new Alexander Dennis Enviro 200s have now arrived at Milehouse for Plymouth Citybus. The first few noted are in… Read More
2015-12-22 04:01
Welcome to Cornwall Transit 026 Just a few to be going on with this week. The main news seems to be another mass cancellation of routes by Group Travel with 5 coming to an end in February… Read More
2015-12-21 13:36
Just a nice little video from Plymouth Citybus and Heart FM Read More
2015-12-21 04:24
Only the one photo for today but it is a great shot: Plymouth Citybus Dennis Dart 65 WJ52GOH which is the latest bus in full swoops livery© Richard Smith Read More
2015-12-20 11:23
First of all sorry for the lack of new posts over the last few days but I have been having technical problems. You may have seen a few testing posts over the last day or so as I tried to fix… Read More
2015-12-16 11:00
They are a bit later than usual but Plymouth Citybus have now published details on their forthcoming service changes:To meet the changing needs of passengers we have made some changes to bot… Read More
2015-12-15 04:00
Welcome to Devon Transit 025Devon & Cornwall Transit IndexOur fortnightly look at bus service changes across Devon. Links below go to our sister Plymothian Transit Bus Services site wher… Read More
2015-12-14 07:55
PK02RFJ was recently painted red…© Richard Smith 21st November 2015 Then 9 days later it was out and about fully swooped up... © Richard Smith 30 November 2015 Previously at… Read More
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