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| vehicle=[[Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart]] 10.2m
| vehicle=[[Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart]] 10.2m
| pvr=15
| pvr=15
| start=[[Ealing Broadway]]
| start=[[Ealing Broadway]]
| via=Hanger Lane<br>Park Royal<br>Harlesden<br>Willesden<br>Cricklewood
| via=Hanger Lane<br>Park Royal<br>Harlesden<br>Willesden<br>Cricklewood
| end=[[Golders Green]]
| end=[[Golders Green]]
| length=9 miles (15 km)
| length=9 miles (15 km)
| level=Daily
| level=Daily
| frequency=About every 12-20 minutes
| frequency=About every 12-20 minutes
| time=35-55 minutes
| time=35-55 minutes
| day=4:32am until 1:42am
| day=4:32am until 1:42am
| night=No night service
| night=No night service
| ibus=yes
| ibus=yes
}}
}}


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==History==
==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.<ref name=busesatwork>[http://www.londonbuses.co.uk/routes/226-1.html Route 226] ''busesatwork.co.uk''</ref>
When the 226 began, 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> In April 1936, [[AEC Q-type|Q 145 buses]] were introduced to run the route at the [[Chalk Farm]] garage. The bus was withdrawn in March 1953.<ref>{{cite book | title=London Buses: A Brief History | publisher=Capital Transport Publishing | author=Reed, John | year=2000 | pages=31 | isbn=9781854142337}}</ref> 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 />


The Route was extended to [[Burnt Oak]] in 1984 via [[Alperton]], [[Wembley]], [[North Wembley]], [[Preston Manor]], [[Kingsbury]], [[Colindale]] and [[Grahame Park]].<ref name=busesatwork />
The Route was extended to [[Burnt Oak]] in 1984 via [[Alperton]], [[Wembley]], [[North Wembley]], [[Preston Manor]], [[Kingsbury]], [[Colindale]] and [[Grahame Park]].<ref name=busesatwork />
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In March 2007, route 226 was extended from Park Royal to [[Ealing Broadway]] via the withdrawn PR1.<ref name=busesatwork />
In March 2007, route 226 was extended from Park Royal to [[Ealing Broadway]] via the withdrawn PR1.<ref name=busesatwork />


In 2008, First Centrewest retained the contract of route 226 and [[Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart]] single deckers were introduced. <ref name=busesatwork />
In 2008, First Centrewest retained the contract of route 226 and [[Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart]] single deckers were introduced. <ref name=busesatwork />


In 2012, First Centrewest ordered a new Wright StreetLite demonstrator was trialled on route 226.
In 2012, First Centrewest ordered a new Wright StreetLite demonstrator was trialled on route 226.

Revision as of 11:10, 7 July 2013

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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 Metroline.

History

When the 226 began, it was a very short route running from Golders Green to Cricklewood Ash Grove pretty much via its present route.[1] In April 1936, Q 145 buses were introduced to run the route at the Chalk Farm garage. The bus was withdrawn in March 1953.[2] 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 single deckers 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 single deckers were introduced. [1]

In 2012, First Centrewest ordered a new Wright StreetLite demonstrator was trialled on route 226.

On 22 June 2013, the operation of route 226 was transferred to Metroline. [3]

Current route

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Route 226 busesatwork.co.uk
  2. ^ Reed, John (2000). London Buses: A Brief History. Capital Transport Publishing. p. 31. ISBN 9781854142337.
  3. ^ http://www.londonbusroutes.net/changes.htm#7
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