New TfL bus tender results for routes 231 and 491 have been announced. These routes are all run by Metroline's Potters Bar (PB) garage.
Route 231 has been retained by Metroline. The route will continue to use existing diesel double deckers. Route 231's peak vehicle requirement will remain at 7.
Route 231's contract starts on the 7th of June 2025. It ends on the 9th of June 2028.
Route 231 runs from Enfield Chase, To Turnpike Lane. The route runs via Church Street, Enfield Town Station, Great Cambridge Road, Lincoln Road, Bush Hill Park Station, Bury Street, Cambridge Roundabout North Side, Cambridge Roundabout South Side, Empire Parade, White Hart Lane, Westbury Avenue Baptist Church and Turnpike Lane Station.
Route 231 runs daily, every 15 to 20 minutes. The route runs from 05:05 until 01:12. Route 231 is 6 miles (10km) long. A full journey on route 231 takes 25 to 40 minutes. The route is allocated Wright Eclipse Gemini 2s. ADL Enviro400s sometimes appear on the route. These are allocated to route W8.
Route 231 connects to several rail lines, including...
National Rail (Great Northern) at Enfield Chase,
The London Overground Weaver line at Enfield Town and Bush Hill Park,
And the London Underground Piccadilly line at Turnpike Lane.
This route has been retained by Metroline. Brand new electric single deckers will be ordered. These will replace the diesel ADL Enviro200s currently used. Route 491's peak vehicle requirement will remain at 9.
Route 491's contract starts on the 31st of May 2025. It ends on the 28th of May 2032.
Route 491 runs from Waltham Cross, To North Middlesex Hospital. The route runs via Arlington Crescent, Innovia Park, Causeway Bridge, Enfield Island Village, Causeway Bridge, Preston Gardens for Enfield Lock Station, Hail & Ride Section 1, Brimsdown Station, Ponders End Station, Ponders End High Street, Hail & Ride Section 2, Edmonton Green Bus Station, Edmonton Green Station, Angel Corner and Silver Street Station.
Route 491 runs daily, every 20 to 30 minutes. The route runs from 06:05 until 00:37. Route 491 is 9 miles (15 km) long. A full journey takes 40 to 85 minutes. Route 491 is allocated 9.6 and 10.2m ADL Enviro200s. These are coded DEM and DE.
Route 491 has two hail & ride sections. The route also has a double run in Enfield Island Village.
Route 491 connects to several rail lines, including...
National Rail (Greater Anglia) at Enfield Lock,
National Rail (Greater Anglia) at Brimsdown,
National Rail (Greater Anglia) at Ponders End,
The London Overground Weaver line at Edmonton Green,
And the London Overground Weaver line at Silver Street.
Route 491 connects to the Superloop route SL1 at Angel Corner, Silver Street Station.
Route 491 commenced operation on the 2nd of June 2001.
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