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|caption = [[London Central]] [[Wright Electrocity]] bodied [[VDL SB120]] on route 360 in August 2013
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'''London Buses route 360''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England. Running between [[Kensington]] and [[Elephant & Castle]], it is operated by [[London Central]].
'''London Buses route 360''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England. Running between [[Royal Albert Hall]] and [[Elephant & Castle]], it is operated by [[London Central]].


==History==
==History==
The 360 was one of several new routes introduced in readiness for the commencement of the [[London congestion charge]] in February 2003. Operations commenced on 25 January 2003 using a batch of cascaded early model [[Dennis Dart SLF]]s, unusually treated to route branding.
Route 360 was introduced on 25 January 2003 as was one of a number of new routes introduced in preparation for the commencement of the [[London congestion charge]]. It was operated by [[London Central]]'s [[London Central#Camberwell (Q)|Camberwell garage]] using cascaded early model [[Dennis Dart SLF]]s, unusually treated to route branding.


The route was the first in London to use [[Hybrid buses in London|hybrid electric buses]], with six vehicles built by [[Wrightbus]], branded [[Wright Electrocity|Electrocity]], entering service in February 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1989|title="Cleaner, greener" buses for route 360|publisher=London SE1 community site|date=7 February 2006}}</ref> The trial was announced in March 2005; the 360 was chosen as it is one of few single-deck routes to operate in central London.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=302&categoryid=0|title=First Electrocity order for Wrightbus|publisher=Bus & Coach Magazine|date=18 March 2005}}</ref> Six diesel buses were operated alongside the hybrids for comparison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=11049&channel=0|title=Red buses go green in London|publisher=edie.net|date=8 February 2006}}</ref> The hybrids were temporarily withdrawn shortly after their introduction following problems with engine overheating.<ref>{{cite news|last=Milmo|first=Dan|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2006/oct/26/travelsenvironmentalimpact.ethicalliving|title=London plans hybrid bus fleet to cut carbon emissions|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|date=26 October 2006}}</ref>
The route was the first in London to use [[Hybrid buses in London|hybrid electric buses]], with six vehicles built by [[Wrightbus]], branded [[Wright Electrocity|Electrocity]], entering service in February 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1989|title="Cleaner, greener" buses for route 360|publisher=London SE1 community site|date=7 February 2006}}</ref> The trial was announced in March 2005; the 360 was chosen as it is one of few single-deck routes to operate in central London.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=302&categoryid=0|title=First Electrocity order for Wrightbus|publisher=Bus & Coach Magazine|date=18 March 2005}}</ref> Six diesel buses were operated alongside the hybrids for comparison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=11049&channel=0|title=Red buses go green in London|publisher=edie.net|date=8 February 2006}}</ref> The hybrids were temporarily withdrawn shortly after their introduction following problems with engine overheating.<ref>{{cite news|last=Milmo|first=Dan|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2006/oct/26/travelsenvironmentalimpact.ethicalliving|title=London plans hybrid bus fleet to cut carbon emissions|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|date=26 October 2006}}</ref>


In November 2009, it was announced that route 360 would be converted to full hybrid operation using a mixture of new and existing vehicles from January 2010, the first route to use only hybrid vehicles. Route 360 was retained by [[London Central]], which requires eleven buses.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Aldridge|first=John|title=Route 360 to go 100% hybrid in latest contract shake-up|journal=[[Buses Magazine|Buses]]|publisher=[[Ian Allan Publishing]]|issue=656|date=November 2009|pages=16–17}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news | url=https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=1121 | title=Route E1 - award announced 14 September 2009 | work=Transport for London | date=14 September 2009 | accessdate=27 May 2014}}</ref>
In November 2009, it was announced that London Central had successfully tendered to retain the route, which would be converted to full hybrid operation using a mixture of new and existing vehicles from January 2010, the first route to use only hybrid vehicles.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Aldridge|first=John|title=Route 360 to go 100% hybrid in latest contract shake-up|journal=[[Buses Magazine|Buses]]|publisher=[[Ian Allan Publishing]]|issue=656|date=November 2009|pages=16–17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=1121 | title=Route E1 - award announced 14 September 2009 | work=Transport for London | date=14 September 2009 | accessdate=27 May 2014}}</ref>
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{{Clear}}


==Current route==
==Current route==
*[[Royal Albert Hall]]
* [[Kensington]] ''[[Prince Consort Road]]''
* [[South Kensington tube station]]
*[[South Kensington tube station|South Kensington station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
* [[Sloane Square tube station]]
*[[Sloane Square tube station|Sloane Square station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
* [[Pimlico tube station]]
*[[Pimlico tube station|Pimlico station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
* [[Vauxhall tube station]] ''Bus Station''
*[[Vauxhall bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
* [[Lambeth]]
*[[Lambeth]]
* [[Imperial War Museum]]
*[[Imperial War Museum]]
* [[Elephant & Castle]]
*[[Elephant & Castle]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:London Central LDP155 Y705 TGH.JPG|[[Plaxton Pointer 2]] bodied [[Dennis Dart SLF]] on route 360
File:London Bus route 360.jpg|[[Plaxton Pointer 2]] bodied [[Dennis Dart SLF]] on route 360
</gallery>

==See also==
{{portal|London Transport}}
* [[List of bus routes in London]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.tfl.gov.uk Transport For London]
*[http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p541708206 London Bus Routes gallery]
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* [http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/360.pdf Full timetable (PDF)]
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*[http://www.tfl.gov.uk Transport for London]
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*[http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/360.pdf Timetable]


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Revision as of 14:06, 6 June 2014

360
London Central Wright Electrocity bodied VDL SB120 at Vauxhall bus station in August 2013
Overview
OperatorLondon Central
GarageCamberwell (Q)
VehicleVDL SB120 10.4m / Wright Electrocity
Peak vehicle requirement11
Night-timenone
Route
StartRoyal Albert Hall
ViaKensington
Sloane Square
Pimlico
Vauxhall
Lambeth
EndElephant & Castle
Length6 miles (9.7 km)
Service
LevelDaily
Frequency12-20 minutes
Journey time38-52 minutes
Operates05:20 until 01:15

London Buses route 360 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Royal Albert Hall and Elephant & Castle, it is operated by London Central.

History

Route 360 was introduced on 25 January 2003 as was one of a number of new routes introduced in preparation for the commencement of the London congestion charge. It was operated by London Central's Camberwell garage using cascaded early model Dennis Dart SLFs, unusually treated to route branding.

The route was the first in London to use hybrid electric buses, with six vehicles built by Wrightbus, branded Electrocity, entering service in February 2006.[1] The trial was announced in March 2005; the 360 was chosen as it is one of few single-deck routes to operate in central London.[2] Six diesel buses were operated alongside the hybrids for comparison.[3] The hybrids were temporarily withdrawn shortly after their introduction following problems with engine overheating.[4]

In November 2009, it was announced that London Central had successfully tendered to retain the route, which would be converted to full hybrid operation using a mixture of new and existing vehicles from January 2010, the first route to use only hybrid vehicles.[5][6]

Current route

References

  1. ^ ""Cleaner, greener" buses for route 360". London SE1 community site. 7 February 2006.
  2. ^ "First Electrocity order for Wrightbus". Bus & Coach Magazine. 18 March 2005.
  3. ^ "Red buses go green in London". edie.net. 8 February 2006.
  4. ^ Milmo, Dan (26 October 2006). "London plans hybrid bus fleet to cut carbon emissions". The Guardian.
  5. ^ Aldridge, John (November 2009). "Route 360 to go 100% hybrid in latest contract shake-up". Buses (656). Ian Allan Publishing: 16–17.
  6. ^ "Route E1 - award announced 14 September 2009". Transport for London. 14 September 2009. Retrieved 27 May 2014.

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