London Buses route 212
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London Buses route 212 is a Transport for London
contracted bus route in London
, United Kingdom
. The service is currently contracted to CT Plus.
taking over the route, and an extension from Walthamstow over route 276 to Yardley Lane on 24 September 1982. This made the route into a large U-shape, and was withdrawn on 19 November 1988, resulting in the creation of route 215. The route was one six that passed to Capital Citybus
upon the breakup of London Forest
in 1991, with CCB starting on 23 November that year. A small batch of new Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympian
s quickly became the mainstay of the 212.
The 212 was converted to single deck operation as a result of new contracts coming into force in February 2000. The frequency was increased from 4 to 6 buses an hour to compensate.
The 212 was then converted back to double deckg and it was run by First Capital.
On 6 March 2010, CT Plus gained the contract for route 212.
and Muswell Hill
. This route was renumbered W7
.
A year later the number was used again, for a route between Finsbury Park and Dollis Hill
. This route was diverted to Brent Cross
when the shopping centre opened in 1976, but was replaced by route 112
two years later.
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
contracted bus route in London
London
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, United Kingdom
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. The service is currently contracted to CT Plus.
History
The route was launched in 1982. Its first year was very eventful, with new Leyland TitansLeyland Titan (B15)
The Leyland Titan was a model of double-decker bus produced by the Leyland Truck & Bus division of British Leyland from 1977 until 1984, almost exclusively for London Transport.-Development:...
taking over the route, and an extension from Walthamstow over route 276 to Yardley Lane on 24 September 1982. This made the route into a large U-shape, and was withdrawn on 19 November 1988, resulting in the creation of route 215. The route was one six that passed to Capital Citybus
Capital Citybus
Capital Citybus was a major bus operator for London Buses in North and East London. The company was eventually sold to First in 1998. Capital Citybus is not to be confused with the other former London bus and coach operator Capital Logistics, for whom in 1999 it provided amongst others relief buses...
upon the breakup of London Forest
London Forest
London Forest was a subsidiary of London Buses active between 1988 and 1991. Formed as one of the eleven operating divisions of London Buses in readiness for privatisation, the company initially operated from garages at Ash Grove, Walthamstow and Leyton on a network of routes in North-East London...
in 1991, with CCB starting on 23 November that year. A small batch of new Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympian
Leyland Olympian
The Leyland Olympian was a double-decker bus built by British Leyland/Leyland Bus in the United Kingdom from 1980 to 1993. It was the last Leyland bus model in production before the demise of Leyland Bus.-Construction:...
s quickly became the mainstay of the 212.
The 212 was converted to single deck operation as a result of new contracts coming into force in February 2000. The frequency was increased from 4 to 6 buses an hour to compensate.
The 212 was then converted back to double deckg and it was run by First Capital.
On 6 March 2010, CT Plus gained the contract for route 212.
Current route
- Chingford StationChingford railway stationChingford Station stands on the edge of Epping Forest, and serves the suburb of Chingford in North-east London.- History :The Eastern Counties Railway had begun its venture into a main line railway that would head north to compete with the Great Northern...
- Chingford HatchChingford HatchChingford Hatch was one of the three hamlets comprising the old parish of Chingford, before the area was developed in the nineteenth century. The name is still widely used for the area immediately around Hatch Lane at the foot of Friday Hill .St Anne's Church serves the area and is located in...
- Highams Park StationHighams Park railway stationHighams Park railway station is in Highams Park which is in the London Borough of Waltham Forest in north east London. It is in Travelcard Zone 4, and the station and all trains are operated by National Express East Anglia.- History :...
- Walthamstow Central StationWalthamstow Central stationWalthamstow Central is a London Underground and commuter rail station. It is the terminus of the Victoria line, and is on the branch of the London commuter rail network operated by National Express East Anglia...
- St James Street StationSt James Street railway stationSt James Street railway station is in the London Borough of Waltham Forest in north east London, and is in Travelcard Zone 3, on the Chingford branch of the Lea Valley Lines. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by National Express East Anglia....
Previous routes 212
Between 1955 and 1969 a route 212 ran between Finsbury ParkFinsbury Park
Finsbury Park is a 46 hectare public park in the London Borough of Haringey. Officially part of the London area of Harringay, it is also adjacent to Stroud Green, the Finsbury Park district and Manor House. It was one of the first of the great London parks laid out in the Victorian...
and Muswell Hill
Muswell Hill
Muswell Hill is a suburb of north London, mostly in the London Borough of Haringey. It is situated about north of Charing Cross and around from the City of London. Muswell Hill is in the N10 postal district and mostly in the Hornsey and Wood Green parliamentary constituency.- History :The...
. This route was renumbered W7
London Buses route W7
London Buses route W7 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Metroline...
.
A year later the number was used again, for a route between Finsbury Park and Dollis Hill
Dollis Hill
Dollis Hill is an area of north-west London. It lies close to Willesden, in the London Borough of Brent. As a result, Dollis Hill is sometimes referred as being part of Willesden, especially by the national press...
. This route was diverted to Brent Cross
Brent Cross
Brent Cross is an area of north London, in the London Borough of Barnet. It is located near the A41 Brent Cross Flyover over the A406 North Circular Road. Brent Cross is best known for its shopping centre and the proposed Brent Cross Cricklewood development....
when the shopping centre opened in 1976, but was replaced by route 112
London Buses route 112
London Buses route 112 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The route is currently contracted Abellio London.-History:The 112 is a busy service which serves North Circular Road in the West...
two years later.