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When the 226 began in the early 1950s it was very different from the way it is today. It was a very short route, running from [[Golders Green]] to [[Cricklewood]] ''Ash Grove'' pretty much via its present route.<ref name=busesatwork>[http://www. |
When the 226 began in the early 1950s it was very different from the way it is today. It was a very short route, running from [[Golders Green]] to [[Cricklewood]] ''Ash Grove'' pretty much via its present route.<ref name=busesatwork>[http://www.londonbuses.co.uk/routes/226-1.html Route 226] ''busesatwork.co.uk''</ref> |
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in 1953, it was extended to [[Willesden Junction]] and [[Park Royal Stadium]] (Monday - Saturdays peak hours), via [[Willesden]] and [[Harlesden]]. The Willesden Junction & Harlesden ''Jubilee Clock'' section was discontinued in 1971.<ref name=busesatwork /> |
in 1953, it was extended to [[Willesden Junction]] and [[Park Royal Stadium]] (Monday - Saturdays peak hours), via [[Willesden]] and [[Harlesden]]. The Willesden Junction & Harlesden ''Jubilee Clock'' section was discontinued in 1971.<ref name=busesatwork /> |
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London Buses route 226 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to First Centrewest.
History
When the 226 began in the early 1950s it was very different from the way it is today. It was a very short route, running from Golders Green to Cricklewood Ash Grove pretty much via its present route.[1] in 1953, it was extended to Willesden Junction and Park Royal Stadium (Monday - Saturdays peak hours), via Willesden and Harlesden. The Willesden Junction & Harlesden Jubilee Clock section was discontinued in 1971.[1]
The Route was extended to Burnt Oak in 1984 via Alperton, Wembley, North Wembley, Preston Manor, Kingsbury, Colindale and Grahame Park.[1]
The Burnt Oak and Park Royal section was withdrawn in 1990,and replaced by new routes 224 (between Park Royal & North Wembley) and 204 (between Wembley and Burnt Oak).[1]
It extended again in 1992, to Alperton (Sunday evenings) and Wembley Brent Town Hall (Sundays except evenings). This was extension was withdrawn in 1995.[1]
In 2001, Dennis Dart SLF 10.2m / Marshall Capital (DMLs) were introduced to convert it low floor.[1]
In 2004, the route was extended in the Park Royal area from Asda to First Central Business Park and the allocation was transferred to Willesden Junction.[1]
In March 2007, route 226 was extended from Park Royal to Ealing Broadway via the withdrawn PR1.[1]
In 2008, First Centrewest retained the contract of route 226 and Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart (DMLs) were introduced. [1]
In 2012, First Centrewest ordered a new Wright StreetLite demonstrator to be trialled on route 226. This bus is currently in Service.
Current route
- Ealing Broadway Station
- Hanger Lane Station
- Central Middlesex Hospital
- Harlesden Station
- Harlesden Jubilee Clock
- Willesden High Road
- Dollis Hill Station
- Cricklewood Broadway
- Cricklewood Station
- Golders Green Station
See also
References
External links
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