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'''London Buses route 226''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England. Running between [[Ealing Broadway station]] and [[Golders Green tube station|Golders Green station]], it is operated by [[Metroline]].
'''London Buses route 226''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England. Running between [[Ealing Broadway station|Ealing Broadway]] and [[Golders Green tube station|Golders Green]] stations, it is operated by [[Metroline]].


==History==
==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.<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 The bus was withdrawn in March 1953.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 />
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 out of [[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 The bus was withdrawn in March 1953.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> On 6 May 1953, it was extended to [[Willesden Junction]] and [[Park Royal Stadium]] (Monday - Saturdays peak hours), via [[Willesden]] and [[Harlesden]]. The Willesden Junction to Harlesden ''Jubilee Clock'' section was discontinued on 7 November 1971.<ref name=busesatwork />


The Route was extended to [[Burnt Oak]] in 1984 via [[Alperton]], [[Wembley]], [[North Wembley]], [[Preston, London|Preston Manor]], [[Kingsbury]], [[Colindale]] and [[Grahame Park]].<ref name=busesatwork />
On 29 June 1984, the route was extended to [[Burnt Oak]] via [[Alperton]], [[Wembley]], [[North Wembley]], [[Preston, London|Preston Manor]], [[Kingsbury]], [[Colindale]] and [[Grahame Park]].<ref name=busesatwork /> On 24 February 1990, the Burnt Oak to Park Royal section was withdrawn,and replaced by new routes [[London Buses route 224|224]] (between Park Royal and North Wembley) and [[London Buses route 204|204]] (between Wembley and Burnt Oak).<ref name=busesatwork />

The Burnt Oak and Park Royal section was withdrawn in 1990,and replaced by new routes [[London Buses route 224|224]] (between Park Royal & North Wembley) and [[London Buses route 204|204]] (between Wembley and Burnt Oak).<ref name=busesatwork />


It extended again in 1992, to Alperton (Sunday evenings) and Wembley ''Brent Town Hall'' (Sundays except evenings). This was extension was withdrawn in 1995.<ref name=busesatwork />
It extended again in 1992, to Alperton (Sunday evenings) and Wembley ''Brent Town Hall'' (Sundays except evenings). This was extension was withdrawn in 1995.<ref name=busesatwork />


In 2001, [[Marshall Capital]] bodied [[Dennis Dart SLF]] single deckers were introduced to convert it low floor.<ref name=busesatwork />
Upon being tendered, on 14 October 1995, route 226 passed from [[Metroline]]'s [[Metroline#Willesden (AC)|Willesden garage]] to [[First London|CentreWest]]'s [[First London#Alperton (ON)|Alperton garage]]. On 13 October 2001, [[Marshall Capital]] bodied [[Dennis Dart SLF]]s were introduced to convert it low floor.<ref name=busesatwork />


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.<ref name=busesatwork />
On 6 March 2004, the route was extended in the Park Royal area from Asda to First Central Business Park and the allocation transferred to [[First London#Willesden Junction|Willesden Junction garage]].<ref name=busesatwork />


In March 2007, route 226 was extended from Park Royal to [[Ealing Broadway]] via the withdrawn PR1.<ref name=busesatwork />
On 24 March 2007, route 226 was extended from Park Royal to [[Ealing Broadway]], replacing route PR1.<ref name=busesatwork />


Upon being re-tendered, the route was retained by First London, with a new contract commencing on 18 October 2008 with new [[Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart]]s. <ref name=busesatwork />
Upon being re-tendered, the route was retained by First London, with a new contract commencing on 18 October 2008 with new [[Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart]]s.<ref>[https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=497 Bus tender results] Transport for London 17 January 2008</ref>


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In 2012, a [[Wright Streetlite]] demonstrator was trialled on route 226. On 22 June 2013, route 226 was included in the sale of First London's Willesden Junction garage to Metroline.<ref>[http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=7610&categoryid=0 First quits London bus business] ''Bus & Coach Professional'' 9 April 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.busnews.com.au/news/articleid/84137.aspx Date set for Aussie takeover of London bus routes] ''Australasian Bus & Coach'' 14 June 2013</ref>
In 2012, First London ordered a new Wright StreetLite demonstrator was trialled on route 226.

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On 22 June 2013, route 226 was included in the sale of First London's Alperton garage to [[Metroline]].<ref>[http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=7610&categoryid=0 First quits London bus business] ''Bus & Coach Professional'' 9 April 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.busnews.com.au/news/articleid/84137.aspx Date set for Aussie takeover of London bus routes] ''Australasian Bus & Coach'' 14 June 2013</ref>

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==Current route==
==Current route==
[[File:London_Buses_route_226_Hodford_Rd.jpg|thumb|[[First London]] [[Marshall Capital]] bodied [[Dennis Dart SLF]] in [[Golders Green]] in June 2008]]
*[[Ealing Broadway station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Ealing Broadway station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Hanger Lane tube station|Hanger Lane station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Hanger Lane tube station|Hanger Lane station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Central Middlesex Hospital]]
*[[Central Middlesex Hospital]]
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*[[Dollis Hill tube station|Dollis Hill station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Dollis Hill tube station|Dollis Hill station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Cricklewood|Cricklewood Broadway]]
*[[Cricklewood|Cricklewood Broadway]]
*[[Cricklewood railway station|Cricklewood Station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Cricklewood railway station|Cricklewood station]] {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Golders Green tube station|Golders Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Golders Green tube station|Golders Green station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|bus}}
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==See also==
{{portal|London Transport}}
* [[List of bus routes in London]]

==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p388395589 London Bus Routes gallery]
*[http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p388395589 London Bus Routes gallery]
* [http://www.tfl.gov.uk Transport for London]
*[http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/226.pdf Timetable]
* [http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/226.pdf Timetable]


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Revision as of 04:54, 1 July 2014

226
First London Wright Streetlite in March 2012
Overview
OperatorMetroline
GarageWillesden Junction (WJ)
VehicleAlexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.2m
Peak vehicle requirement17
Route
StartEaling Broadway station
ViaHanger Lane
Park Royal
Harlesden
Willesden
Cricklewood
EndGolders Green station
Length9 miles (14 km)
Service
LevelDaily
Frequency12-20 minutes
Journey time35-55 minutes
Operates04:32 until 01:42

London Buses route 226 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Ealing Broadway and Golders Green stations, it is operated by 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 out of Chalk Farm garage. The bus was withdrawn in March 1953.[2] On 6 May 1953, it was extended to Willesden Junction and Park Royal Stadium (Monday - Saturdays peak hours), via Willesden and Harlesden. The Willesden Junction to Harlesden Jubilee Clock section was discontinued on 7 November 1971.[1]

On 29 June 1984, the route was extended to Burnt Oak via Alperton, Wembley, North Wembley, Preston Manor, Kingsbury, Colindale and Grahame Park.[1] On 24 February 1990, the Burnt Oak to Park Royal section was withdrawn,and replaced by new routes 224 (between Park Royal and 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]

Upon being tendered, on 14 October 1995, route 226 passed from Metroline's Willesden garage to CentreWest's Alperton garage. On 13 October 2001, Marshall Capital bodied Dennis Dart SLFs were introduced to convert it low floor.[1]

On 6 March 2004, the route was extended in the Park Royal area from Asda to First Central Business Park and the allocation transferred to Willesden Junction garage.[1]

On 24 March 2007, route 226 was extended from Park Royal to Ealing Broadway, replacing route PR1.[1]

Upon being re-tendered, the route was retained by First London, with a new contract commencing on 18 October 2008 with new Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Darts.[3]

In 2012, a Wright Streetlite demonstrator was trialled on route 226. On 22 June 2013, route 226 was included in the sale of First London's Willesden Junction garage to Metroline.[4][5]

Current route

First London Marshall Capital bodied Dennis Dart SLF in Golders Green in June 2008

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Route 226 busesatwork.co.uk
  2. ^ Reed, John (2000). London Buses: A Brief History. Capital Transport Publishing. p. 31. ISBN 9781854142337.
  3. ^ Bus tender results Transport for London 17 January 2008
  4. ^ First quits London bus business Bus & Coach Professional 9 April 2013
  5. ^ Date set for Aussie takeover of London bus routes Australasian Bus & Coach 14 June 2013
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