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{{Infobox bus line
{{Infobox bus line
|number = 343
|number = 343
|image = London bus route 343, Abellio.jpg
|image = Go-Ahead London Central EH200 - YY67 UZX.jpg
|image_width = 300
|image_width = 300
|caption = [[Abellio London]] [[Wright Eclipse Gemini]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]] in May 2014
|caption = [[London Central|Go-Ahead London]] [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400H MMC]] near [[Tower Gateway DLR station|Tower Gateway station]]
|bgcolor = red
|bgcolor = red
|titlecolor = white
|titlecolor = white
|operator = [[London Central]]
|operator = [[London Central|Go-Ahead London]]
|garage = [[New Cross bus garage|New Cross]]
|garage = [[New Cross bus garage|New Cross]]
|predecessors = Route P3
|predecessors = Route P3
|night = Night Bus [[London Buses route N343|N343]]
|night = [[London Buses route N343|N343]]
|start = [[New Cross Gate]]
|start = [[New Cross Gate]]
|via = [[Brockley]]<br>[[Peckham]]<br>[[Elephant & Castle]]<br>[[London Bridge]]<br>[[City Hall, London (Southwark)|City Hall]]
|via = [[Brockley]]<br>[[Peckham]]<br>[[Elephant & Castle]]<br>[[London Bridge]]<br>[[City Hall, London (Southwark)|City Hall]]
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'''London Buses route 343''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England. Running between [[New Cross Gate]] and [[Aldgate bus station]], it is operated by [[London Central]].
'''London Buses route 343''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England. Running between [[New Cross Gate]] and [[Aldgate bus station]], it is operated by [[London Central|Go-Ahead London]].


==History==
==History==
[[File:London bus route 343.jpg|thumb|[[London Central]] [[Plaxton President]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]] on route 343 in January 2004]]
[[File:London bus route 343.jpg|thumb|[[London Central]] [[Plaxton President]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]] on route 343 in January 2004]]
When re-tendered, the route passed to [[Travel London]]'s [[Abellio (London & Surrey)#Walworth (WL)|Walworth garage]] on 21 September 2005 with [[Wright Eclipse Gemini]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]]s introduced.<ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=208 Bus tender results Route 343/N343] Transport for London 9 March 2005</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Aldridge|first=John|title=Another change as NatEx gains the 188|journal=[[Buses Magazine|Buses]]|publisher=[[Ian Allan Publishing]]|issue=602|date=May 2005|page=20}}</ref>
When re-tendered, the route passed to [[Travel London]]'s [[Walworth bus garage|Walworth garage]] on 21 September 2005 with [[Wright Eclipse Gemini]] bodied [[Volvo B7TL]]s introduced.<ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=208 Bus tender results Route 343/N343] Transport for London 9 March 2005</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Aldridge|first=John|title=Another change as NatEx gains the 188|journal=[[Buses (magazine)|Buses]]|publisher=[[Ian Allan Publishing]]|issue=602|date=May 2005|page=20}}</ref>


Route 343 was included in the May 2009 sale of Travel London to [[Abellio London]].<ref>[http://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/nx1/media/news/corp_news/pr2009/2009-05-21/ National Express Group plc agreement to sell Travel London] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202093917/http://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/nx1/media/news/corp_news/pr2009/2009-05-21/ |date=2 February 2014 }} National Express Group 21 May 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.abellio.com/pers/?key=1000000113&template=uk-pressarchive1&persitem=archief&pid=2 NedRailways acquisition reinforces long term commitment to UK transport market] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118210918/http://www.abellio.com/pers/?key=1000000113&template=uk-pressarchive1&persitem=archief&pid=2 |date=18 January 2016 }} NedRailways 9 June 2009</ref> Abellio London successfully tendered to retain the route with a new contract commencing on 5 May 2011.<ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=749 Bus tender results Route 343/N343] Transport for London 2 June 2010</ref>
Route 343 was included in the May 2009 sale of Travel London to [[Transport UK London Bus|Abellio London]].<ref>[http://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/nx1/media/news/corp_news/pr2009/2009-05-21/ National Express Group plc agreement to sell Travel London] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202093917/http://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/nx1/media/news/corp_news/pr2009/2009-05-21/ |date=2 February 2014 }} [[Mobico Group|National Express]] 21 May 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.abellio.com/pers/?key=1000000113&template=uk-pressarchive1&persitem=archief&pid=2 NedRailways acquisition reinforces long term commitment to UK transport market] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118210918/http://www.abellio.com/pers/?key=1000000113&template=uk-pressarchive1&persitem=archief&pid=2 |date=18 January 2016 }} NedRailways 9 June 2009</ref> Abellio London successfully tendered to retain the route with a new contract commencing on 5 May 2011.<ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=749 Bus tender results Route 343/N343] Transport for London 2 June 2010</ref>


In June 2010, the route was revealed to be amongst the ten worst performing in London.<ref>[http://www.thelondondailynews.com/londons-worst-performing-route-revealed-p-4225.html 262 London's worst performing bus route - top 10 revealed] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717012912/http://www.thelondondailynews.com/londons-worst-performing-route-revealed-p-4225.html |date=17 July 2011 }} ''London Daily News'' 11 June 2010</ref> Two additional morning peak journeys were introduced on 12 June 2010 with the intention of solving the problems; performance improved as a result, although the route continued to receive complaints.<ref>[http://www.valshawcross.com/index.php?id=78&tx_ttnews%5Bpointer%5D=4&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=605&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=10&cHash=2b810d8100ba3651917113f6dd51d771 Val Shawcross: TfL insist 343 improving as passengers still left waiting] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929082244/http://www.valshawcross.com/index.php?id=78&tx_ttnews%5Bpointer%5D=4&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=605&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=10&cHash=2b810d8100ba3651917113f6dd51d771 |date=29 September 2011 }}</ref>
In June 2010, the route was revealed to be amongst the ten worst performing in London.<ref>[http://www.thelondondailynews.com/londons-worst-performing-route-revealed-p-4225.html 262 London's worst performing bus route - top 10 revealed] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717012912/http://www.thelondondailynews.com/londons-worst-performing-route-revealed-p-4225.html |date=17 July 2011 }} ''London Daily News'' 11 June 2010</ref> Two additional morning peak journeys were introduced on 12 June 2010 with the intention of solving the problems; performance improved as a result, although the route continued to receive complaints.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110929082244/http://www.valshawcross.com/index.php?id=78&tx_ttnews%5Bpointer%5D=4&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=605&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=10&cHash=2b810d8100ba3651917113f6dd51d771 Val Shawcross: TfL insist 343 improving as passengers still left waiting]}}</ref>


A proposal to increase the frequency of the route was announced by [[Transport for London]] in November 2010.<ref>[http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/4966 C10 retains its place in league table of most complained about bus routes in London] ''London-se1'' 26 November 2010</ref>
A proposal to increase the frequency of the route was announced by [[Transport for London]] in November 2010.<ref>[http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/4966 C10 retains its place in league table of most complained about bus routes in London] ''London-se1'' 26 November 2010</ref>


At 08:22 on 17 March 2012, a route 343 caught fire on Pepys Road, New Cross. The fire was put out by 09:20 and there were no injuries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17415355|title=Passengers escape double decker bus fire|date=17 March 2012|work=BBC News|access-date=6 May 2020}}</ref>
At 08:22 on 17 March 2012, a bus on route 343 caught fire on Pepys Road, New Cross. The fire was put out by 09:20 and there were no injuries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17415355|title=Passengers escape double decker bus fire|date=17 March 2012|work=BBC News|access-date=6 May 2020}}</ref>


On 25 June 2019, the route received an extension from [[City Hall, London (Southwark)|City Hall]] to [[Aldgate bus station]] to replace part of the now withdrawn [[London Buses route RV1|route RV1]].<ref>
On 25 June 2019, the route received an extension from [[City Hall, London (Southwark)|City Hall]] to [[Aldgate bus station]] to replace part of the now withdrawn [[London Buses route RV1|route RV1]].<ref>
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*[[Borough tube station|Borough station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Borough tube station|Borough station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[London Bridge station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[London Bridge station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*St Thomas Street ''for [[Guy's Hospital]]''
*[[St Thomas Street]] ''for [[Guy's Hospital]]''
*[[City Hall, London (Southwark)|City Hall]] ''Queen Elizabeth Street''
*[[City Hall, London (Southwark)|City Hall]] ''Queen Elizabeth Street''
* [[Tower Gateway DLR station|Tower Gateway station]] {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
* [[Tower Gateway DLR station|Tower Gateway station]] {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}

Latest revision as of 03:44, 21 December 2024

343
Go-Ahead London Alexander Dennis Enviro400H MMC near Tower Gateway station
Overview
OperatorGo-Ahead London
GarageNew Cross
PredecessorsRoute P3
Night-timeN343
Route
StartNew Cross Gate
ViaBrockley
Peckham
Elephant & Castle
London Bridge
City Hall
EndAldgate bus station

London Buses route 343 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between New Cross Gate and Aldgate bus station, it is operated by Go-Ahead London.

History

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London Central Plaxton President bodied Volvo B7TL on route 343 in January 2004

When re-tendered, the route passed to Travel London's Walworth garage on 21 September 2005 with Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TLs introduced.[1][2]

Route 343 was included in the May 2009 sale of Travel London to Abellio London.[3][4] Abellio London successfully tendered to retain the route with a new contract commencing on 5 May 2011.[5]

In June 2010, the route was revealed to be amongst the ten worst performing in London.[6] Two additional morning peak journeys were introduced on 12 June 2010 with the intention of solving the problems; performance improved as a result, although the route continued to receive complaints.[7]

A proposal to increase the frequency of the route was announced by Transport for London in November 2010.[8]

At 08:22 on 17 March 2012, a bus on route 343 caught fire on Pepys Road, New Cross. The fire was put out by 09:20 and there were no injuries.[9]

On 25 June 2019, the route received an extension from City Hall to Aldgate bus station to replace part of the now withdrawn route RV1.[10][11]

Current route

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Route 343 operates via these primary locations:[12]

References

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  1. ^ Bus tender results Route 343/N343 Transport for London 9 March 2005
  2. ^ Aldridge, John (May 2005). "Another change as NatEx gains the 188". Buses (602). Ian Allan Publishing: 20.
  3. ^ National Express Group plc agreement to sell Travel London Archived 2 February 2014 at the Wayback Machine National Express 21 May 2009
  4. ^ NedRailways acquisition reinforces long term commitment to UK transport market Archived 18 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine NedRailways 9 June 2009
  5. ^ Bus tender results Route 343/N343 Transport for London 2 June 2010
  6. ^ 262 London's worst performing bus route - top 10 revealed Archived 17 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine London Daily News 11 June 2010
  7. ^ Val Shawcross: TfL insist 343 improving as passengers still left waiting[usurped]
  8. ^ C10 retains its place in league table of most complained about bus routes in London London-se1 26 November 2010
  9. ^ "Passengers escape double decker bus fire". BBC News. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  10. ^ 343 Bus Route Transport For London 25 June 2019
  11. ^ Munro, Vicky (16 April 2019). "The London bus routes TfL has decided to scrap". MyLondon. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Route 343 Map". Transport for London. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
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