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TfL proposing changes around Meridian Water: thoughts?
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TfL proposing changes around Meridian Water: thoughts?

TfL is consulting on some possible bus changes around Meridian Water.

As proposed, the 341 could be cut back to Northumberland Park, the 192 may no longer run to Tottenham Hale, and routes like the 444, 476, and W8 could be rerouted or extended through the new development instead.

It seems aimed at reshaping links around the growing Meridian Water area, but it would also mean some people losing direct routes they currently rely on.

Nothing is confirmed yet. Just proposals at this stage.

Would this improve connectivity for the new development, or just make existing journeys worse?

TfL Meridian Water Proposed Changes

u/Fun-Commute-Guide — 2 days ago
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I timed the new SL11 Superloop (North Greenwich to Abbey Wood). Here is the data on why it's struggling.

Hey everyone,

I tracked a full journey on the SL11 from North Greenwich to Abbey Wood to see if the "Express" tag holds up against the gridlock.

The Reality Check:

SL11 Bus: 44 minutes (wrecked by Charlton roadworks).

Train Alternative (Jubilee + Liz Line): 30 minutes.

The Infrastructure: No USB chargers on the upper deck, and zero countdown boards at stops like Lintonmead Primary School.

You save 55p on the bus, but you lose 14 minutes. Is your time worth less than £2.40 an hour?

I filmed the full route and mapped the exact timestamps here:

Are the Charlton roadworks completely killing this route for anyone else?

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u/Fun-Commute-Guide — 7 days ago
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TfL temporary timetable changes on routes 145, 155, 185 etc. Are they here to stay?

TfL has introduced temporary/revised timetables on routes 145, 155, 219, 264, 270, 280, 185, 195 and 493.

TfL says the changes are due to current traffic conditions and roadworks affecting parts of the network, with some of the changes officially described as temporary.

I am curious what people think. Do you expect frequencies to return to previous levels once the disruption clears, or do you think some of these reductions could end up becoming long-term?

London bus frequencies seem to have been gradually reduced on a number of routes over the last few years, so I can understand why some passengers are sceptical whenever “temporary” timetable changes are announced.

u/Fun-Commute-Guide — 13 days ago
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Quick heads-up.

TfL buses will be running a Sunday timetable across the network.
• Most routes = normal Sunday service.
• Routes with no Sunday service won't run.
• Expect lower frequencies in general.

As always, check TfL if you're after specific workings.

u/Fun-Commute-Guide — 21 days ago