London Buses route 422
Encyclopedia
London Buses route 422 is a Transport for London
contracted bus route in London
, United Kingdom
. The service is currently contracted to Go-Ahead London
.
and Plumstead
. The 422 was initially run by Bexleybus between Bexleyheath and Woolwich
, providing an overlap with route 122 between Woolwich and Plumstead.
The poor performance of Bexleybus resulted in the route being passed to Boro'line
towards the end of 1988. During February 1992, Boro'line was bought out by Kentish Bus (now part of Arriva). Arriva lost the contract to run the route to London Central on 23 January 1999.
As part of the Millennium Celebrations, and the redevelopment of the Greenwich Peninsula
, new transport links were needed to the Millennium Dome
at North Greenwich, so the 422 among other routes was chosen for an extension from Woolwich to the new North Greenwich tube station
on 25 May 1999.
In January 2009 a bus on route 422 was involved in an arson attack in Bexleyheath.
On 22 January 2011, Go-Ahead London retained the contract of route 422 and had bought in brand new Volvo B9TL
10.4m / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2s to replace the Volvo B7TL
10m / Plaxton President
s.
On 5 November 2011, 6 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400s were introduced to replace some of the Volvo B9TL
10.4m / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2s so they could go to Camberwell (Q) for route 12.
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
United Kingdom
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. The service is currently contracted to Go-Ahead London
Go-Ahead London
Go-Ahead London is the trading name used collectively for the London bus operations of the Go-Ahead Group. The name first appeared in August 2008, before which the company had traded under separate names and brands...
.
History
Route 422 was formed on 16 January 1988 from the split of route 122, which was withdrawn between BexleyheathBexleyheath
Bexleyheath is a main suburban district of Southeast London, England, in the London Borough of Bexley with a small percentage of the district itself being in the London Borough of Greenwich. Bexleyheath is located on the border of Inner London and Outer London. It is east south-east of Charing Cross...
and Plumstead
Plumstead
Plumstead is a district of south London, England, located in the London Borough of Greenwich. Plumstead is a multi cultural area with large Asian and Afro-Caribbean communities, in similarity to local areas such as Woolwich and Thamesmead...
. The 422 was initially run by Bexleybus between Bexleyheath and Woolwich
Woolwich
Woolwich is a district in south London, England, located in the London Borough of Greenwich. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.Woolwich formed part of Kent until 1889 when the County of London was created...
, providing an overlap with route 122 between Woolwich and Plumstead.
The poor performance of Bexleybus resulted in the route being passed to Boro'line
Boro'line (London)
Boro'line describes the London operations of the former municipal bus company Boro'line Maidstone. Boro'line Maidstone was the arms length bus company of Maidstone Borough Council...
towards the end of 1988. During February 1992, Boro'line was bought out by Kentish Bus (now part of Arriva). Arriva lost the contract to run the route to London Central on 23 January 1999.
As part of the Millennium Celebrations, and the redevelopment of the Greenwich Peninsula
Greenwich Peninsula
Greenwich Peninsula is an area of South London, England, located in the London Borough of Greenwich.The peninsula is bounded on three sides by a loop of the Thames, between the Isle of Dogs and Silvertown. To the south is the rest of Greenwich, to the south-east is Charlton.The peninsula lies...
, new transport links were needed to the Millennium Dome
Millennium Dome
The Millennium Dome, colloquially referred to simply as The Dome or even The O2 Arena, is the original name of a large dome-shaped building, originally used to house the Millennium Experience, a major exhibition celebrating the beginning of the third millennium...
at North Greenwich, so the 422 among other routes was chosen for an extension from Woolwich to the new North Greenwich tube station
North Greenwich tube station
North Greenwich is a station on London Underground's Jubilee Line, opened on 14 May 1999.Despite its name, North Greenwich is not in the area historically known as North Greenwich, on the Isle of Dogs, north of the river; an entirely different station used to be there, between 1872 and 1926...
on 25 May 1999.
In January 2009 a bus on route 422 was involved in an arson attack in Bexleyheath.
On 22 January 2011, Go-Ahead London retained the contract of route 422 and had bought in brand new Volvo B9TL
Volvo B9TL
The Volvo B9TL is a low-floor double-decker bus built by Volvo Buses since 2002. It superseded the older Volvo B10TL and the Volvo B7TL.-Chassis:...
10.4m / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2s to replace the Volvo B7TL
Volvo B7TL
Volvo B7TL is a low-floor double-decker bus which was launched in 1999 and replaced the 2-axle version of Volvo Olympian...
10m / Plaxton President
Plaxton President
The Plaxton President was a double-decker bus body built at Northern Counties plant in Wigan, England and branded as a Plaxton product for its main production run. It was unveiled in 1997 and built between 1999 and 2005. When Plaxton became part of TransBus International, the body was sold under...
s.
On 5 November 2011, 6 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400s were introduced to replace some of the Volvo B9TL
Volvo B9TL
The Volvo B9TL is a low-floor double-decker bus built by Volvo Buses since 2002. It superseded the older Volvo B10TL and the Volvo B7TL.-Chassis:...
10.4m / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2s so they could go to Camberwell (Q) for route 12.
Current route
- Bexleyheath Bus Garage
- Erith Road
- Mayplace Road West
- BexleyheathBexleyheathBexleyheath is a main suburban district of Southeast London, England, in the London Borough of Bexley with a small percentage of the district itself being in the London Borough of Greenwich. Bexleyheath is located on the border of Inner London and Outer London. It is east south-east of Charing Cross...
Clock Tower - Friswell Place
- Arnsberg Way
- Broadway
- Crook Log
- Avenue Road
- Pickford Lane
- Bexleyheath StationBexleyheath railway stationBexleyheath railway station is in the London Borough of Bexley in south east London, and is in Travelcard Zone 5. The station, and all trains serving it, is operated by Southeastern...
- Pickford Lane
- Cumberland Drive
- Hythe Avenue
- Bedonwell Road
- Lenham Road
- King Harold's Way
- Okehampton Crescent
- Plumstead Cemetry
- Wickham Lane
- Plumstead High StreetPlumsteadPlumstead is a district of south London, England, located in the London Borough of Greenwich. Plumstead is a multi cultural area with large Asian and Afro-Caribbean communities, in similarity to local areas such as Woolwich and Thamesmead...
- Plumstead StationPlumstead railway stationPlumstead railway station serves the suburb of Plumstead, in the London Borough of Greenwich, east of Woolwich Arsenal. It is served by Southeastern....
- Plumstead Road
- Beresford Square
- Woolwich New Road
- Woolwich Arsenal StationWoolwich Arsenal railway stationWoolwich Arsenal station is a National Rail and Docklands Light Railway interchange station located in Woolwich in the London Borough of Greenwich. It acts as a local station on the North Kent Line between London and Gillingham, served by Southeastern, and is the southern terminus of the Woolwich...
- Thomas Street
- Wellington Street
- Artillery Place
- Hillreach
- Little Heath
- Charlton Park Road
- The Village
- CharltonCharlton, LondonCharlton is a district of south London, England, and part of the London Borough of Greenwich. It is located east-southeast of Charing Cross. Charlton next Woolwich was an ancient parish in the county of Kent, which became part of the metropolitan area of London in 1855. It is home to Charlton...
- Charlton Road
- Blackheath Royal Standard
- Westcombe Hill
- Westcombe Park StationWestcombe Park railway stationWestcombe Park station is in Greenwich, London, and is situated on the North Kent line connecting suburbs along the south side of the River Thames with central London stations .The station lies at the northern end of a conservation area , 5–10 minutes walk...
- Woolwich Road
- East Greenwich
- Blackwall Lane
- John Harrison Way
- West Parkside
- Edmund Halley Way
- North Greenwich StationNorth Greenwich tube stationNorth Greenwich is a station on London Underground's Jubilee Line, opened on 14 May 1999.Despite its name, North Greenwich is not in the area historically known as North Greenwich, on the Isle of Dogs, north of the river; an entirely different station used to be there, between 1872 and 1926...
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