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|caption = [[CT Plus]] [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400H City]] on [[Waterloo Bridge]] in September 2017
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Bus turning into Strand from Lancaster Place, London (2) (geograph 4842321).jpeg|thumb|[[Stagecoach London]] [[Leyland Titan (B15)|Leyland Titan]] on the Strand in August 1997]]
[[File:Bus turning into Strand from Lancaster Place, London (2) (geograph 4842321).jpeg|thumb|[[Stagecoach East London]] [[Leyland Titan (B15)|Leyland Titan]] on [[Strand, London|the Strand]] in August 1997]]
[[File:London Bus route 26.jpg|thumb|[[East London (bus company)|East London]] [[Alexander ALX400]] bodied [[Dennis Trident 2]] in April 2007]]
[[File:London Bus route 26.jpg|thumb|[[East London (bus company)|East London]] [[Alexander ALX400]] bodied [[Dennis Trident 2]] in April 2007]]
[[File:Tower Transit route 26.jpg|thumb|[[Tower Transit]] [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400]] in April 2014]]
[[File:Tower Transit route 26.jpg|thumb|[[Tower Transit]] [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400]] in April 2014]]
On 18 July 1992, route 26 was introduced to replace the withdrawn section of [[London Buses route 6|route 6]] between [[Hackney Wick]] and [[Aldwych]], running between Hackney Wick and [[London Waterloo railway station|Waterloo station]], from [[East London (bus company)#Bow (BW)|Bow garage]] using [[Leyland Titan (B15)|Leyland Titans]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Blacker|first=Ken|title=Routemaster: 1970–2005|edition=2nd|volume=2|year=2007|publisher=Capital Transport|location=Harrow Weald|isbn=978-1-85414-303-7|page=118}}</ref>
On 18 July 1992, route 26 was introduced to replace the withdrawn section of [[London Buses route 6|route 6]] between [[Hackney Wick]] and [[Aldwych]], running between Hackney Wick and [[London Waterloo railway station|Waterloo station]] from [[East London (bus company)#Bow (BW)|Bow garage]] using [[Leyland Titan (B15)|Leyland Titans]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Blacker|first=Ken|title=Routemaster: 1970–2005|edition=2nd|volume=2|year=2007|publisher=Capital Transport|location=Harrow Weald|isbn=978-1-85414-303-7|page=118}}</ref> The Titans were replaced by a new fleet of 38 [[Walter Alexander Coachbuilders|Alexander]] RL-bodied [[Volvo Olympian]]s in late 1997.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://archive.org/details/buscoachbuyer-issue434/page/26/mode/1up |date=7 November 1997 |title=Olympians for East London |magazine=Bus & Coach Buyer |page=26 |issue=434 |location=Spalding |publisher=Glen-Holland Limited |access-date=19 April 2024}}</ref>


Upon being re-tendered, on 25 June 2011 the route passed to [[First London]]'s [[First London#Lea Interchange (LI)|Lea Interchange garage]] with [[Wright Eclipse Gemini 2]] bodied [[Volvo B9TL]]s.<ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=808 Bus tender results Route 26/N26] Transport for London 22 May 2010</ref>
Upon being re-tendered, on 25 June 2011 the route passed to [[First London]]'s [[First London#Lea Interchange (LI)|Lea Interchange garage]] with [[Wright Eclipse Gemini 2]] bodied [[Volvo B9TL]]s.<ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=808 Bus tender results Route 26/N26] Transport for London 22 May 2010</ref>
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==Bomb incident==
==Bomb incident==
{{main article|21 July 2005 London bombings}}
{{main article|21 July 2005 London bombings}}
On 21 July 2005, would-be bomber [[Muktar Said Ibrahim]] attempted to explode a device contained in his rucksack on a number 26 bus on [[Hackney Road]] in [[Bethnal Green]] near [[Shoreditch]]. A small explosion on the top deck caused the vehicle's windows to explode, but the device did not detonate as intended and there was no significant damage. The vehicle, operated by [[East London (bus company)|Stagecoach London]], was stopped and a 200-yard safety cordon established while the bomb was defused.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky-News-Archive/Article/200806413391044 Windows Blown Out Of Number 26 Bus] ''Sky News'' 21 July 2005</ref>
On 21 July 2005, would-be bomber [[Muktar Said Ibrahim]] attempted to explode a device contained in his rucksack on a number 26 bus on [[Hackney Road]] in [[Haggerston]]. A small explosion on the top deck caused the vehicle's windows to explode, but the device did not detonate as intended and there was no significant damage. The vehicle, operated by [[East London (bus company)|Stagecoach London]], was stopped and a 200-yard safety cordon established while the bomb was defused.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky-News-Archive/Article/200806413391044 Windows Blown Out Of Number 26 Bus] ''Sky News'' 21 July 2005</ref>


Ibrahim left the bus following the failed attack, but was later caught. He and five other men were taken to court in January 2007, and his [[DNA]] was found on a battery used in the bomb.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6309783.stm Bus bomb bid' CCTV shown to jury] ''BBC News'' 29 January 2007</ref> He was convicted in July 2007 and sentenced to life imprisonment.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6291238.stm Four 21/7 bomb plotters get life] ''BBC News'' 11 July 2007</ref>
Ibrahim left the bus following the failed attack, but was later caught. He and five other men were taken to court in January 2007, and his [[DNA]] was found on a battery used in the bomb.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6309783.stm Bus bomb bid' CCTV shown to jury] ''BBC News'' 29 January 2007</ref> He was convicted in July 2007 and sentenced to life imprisonment.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6291238.stm Four 21/7 bomb plotters get life] ''BBC News'' 11 July 2007</ref>


==Current route==
==Current route==
Route 26 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/26 Route 26 Map] Transport for London</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marius |first=Callum |date=2023-04-29 |title=New bus route Londoners will want to avoid as it could be rammed with tourists |url=https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-london-bus-route-actual-26768290 |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=MyLondon |language=en}}</ref>
Route 26 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/26 Route 26 Map] Transport for London</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marius |first=Callum |date=2023-04-29 |title=New bus route Londoners will want to avoid as it could be rammed with tourists |url=https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-london-bus-route-actual-26768290 |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=MyLondon |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Hackney Wick]] ''St Mary of Eton Church''
*[[Hackney Wick]] ''St Mary of Eton Church''
*[[South Hackney]]
*[[South Hackney]]
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*[[Liverpool Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Liverpool Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Wormwood Street]]
*[[Wormwood Street]]
*[[Bank–Monument station|Bank station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}}
*[[Bank and Monument stations|Bank station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}}
*[[Mansion House tube station|Mansion House station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Mansion House tube station|Mansion House station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[St Paul's Cathedral|St Paul's Churchyard]]
*[[St Paul's Cathedral|St Paul's Churchyard]]
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*[[Trafalgar Square]]
*[[Trafalgar Square]]
*[[Whitehall]]
*[[Whitehall]]
*[[Victoria bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[London Victoria station|Victoria station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:37, 19 April 2024

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Stagecoach London Alexander Dennis Enviro400H City at the Strand
Overview
OperatorStagecoach London
GarageAsh Grove
VehicleAlexander Dennis Enviro400H City
Peak vehicle requirement20
PredecessorsRoute 6
Night-timeNight Bus N26
Route
StartHackney Wick
ViaCambridge Heath
Shoreditch
Liverpool Street
Aldwych
Trafalgar Square
Whitehall
EndVictoria station
Length7 miles (11 km)
Service
LevelDaily
FrequencyAbout every 10-12 minutes
Journey time30-58 minutes
Operates05:00 until 00:50

London Buses route 26 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Hackney Wick and Victoria station, it is operated by Stagecoach London.

History

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Stagecoach East London Leyland Titan on the Strand in August 1997
East London Alexander ALX400 bodied Dennis Trident 2 in April 2007
Tower Transit Alexander Dennis Enviro400 in April 2014

On 18 July 1992, route 26 was introduced to replace the withdrawn section of route 6 between Hackney Wick and Aldwych, running between Hackney Wick and Waterloo station from Bow garage using Leyland Titans.[1] The Titans were replaced by a new fleet of 38 Alexander RL-bodied Volvo Olympians in late 1997.[2]

Upon being re-tendered, on 25 June 2011 the route passed to First London's Lea Interchange garage with Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TLs.[3]

On 22 June 2013, route 26 was included in the sale of First London's Lea Interchange garage to Tower Transit.[4][5] When next tendered, it was awarded to CT Plus with the new contract commencing on 27 February 2016.[6][7][8][9] It is operated out of Ash Grove garage.[10]

On 27 August 2022, route 26 was included in the sale of HCT Group's ‘red bus’ operations to Stagecoach London.[11]

On 23 November 2022, it was announced that a proposed rerouting of route 26 at Aldwych to serve Victoria instead of Waterloo would be going ahead following a consultation; it was implemented on 29 April 2023.[12][13]

Bomb incident

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Main article: 21 July 2005 London bombings

On 21 July 2005, would-be bomber Muktar Said Ibrahim attempted to explode a device contained in his rucksack on a number 26 bus on Hackney Road in Haggerston. A small explosion on the top deck caused the vehicle's windows to explode, but the device did not detonate as intended and there was no significant damage. The vehicle, operated by Stagecoach London, was stopped and a 200-yard safety cordon established while the bomb was defused.[14]

Ibrahim left the bus following the failed attack, but was later caught. He and five other men were taken to court in January 2007, and his DNA was found on a battery used in the bomb.[15] He was convicted in July 2007 and sentenced to life imprisonment.[16]

Current route

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Route 26 operates via these primary locations:[17][18]

References

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  1. ^ Blacker, Ken (2007). Routemaster: 1970–2005. Vol. 2 (2nd ed.). Harrow Weald: Capital Transport. p. 118. ISBN 978-1-85414-303-7.
  2. ^ "Olympians for East London". Bus & Coach Buyer. No. 434. Spalding: Glen-Holland Limited. 7 November 1997. p. 26. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  3. ^ Bus tender results Route 26/N26 Transport for London 22 May 2010
  4. ^ First quits London bus business Archived 7 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine Bus & Coach Professional 9 April 2013
  5. ^ Date set for Aussie takeover of London bus routes Australasian Bus & Coach 14 June 2013
  6. ^ Bus tender results Route 26/N26 Transport for London 7 October 2015
  7. ^ Tender News Bus Talk issue 37 December 2015 page 11
  8. ^ HCT orders 38 ADL buses RouteOne 24 May 2016
  9. ^ HCT Group starts latest London bus route HCT Group 2 March 2016
  10. ^ Our routes CT Group
  11. ^ [1] CT Group
  12. ^ "Central London Bus Review 2022: Decision summary and next steps" (PDF). TfL Have Your Say. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Central London bus changes". TfL. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  14. ^ Windows Blown Out Of Number 26 Bus Sky News 21 July 2005
  15. ^ Bus bomb bid' CCTV shown to jury BBC News 29 January 2007
  16. ^ Four 21/7 bomb plotters get life BBC News 11 July 2007
  17. ^ Route 26 Map Transport for London
  18. ^ Marius, Callum (29 April 2023). "New bus route Londoners will want to avoid as it could be rammed with tourists". MyLondon. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
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