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==History==
==History==
[[File:London_Buses_route_226_Hodford_Rd.jpg|thumb|[[First London]] [[Marshall Capital]] bodied [[Dennis Dart SLF]] in [[Golders Green]] in June 2008]]
[[File:London_Buses_route_226_Hodford_Rd.jpg|thumb|[[First London]] [[Marshall Capital]] bodied [[Dennis Dart SLF]] in [[Golders Green]] in June 2008]]
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 The bus was withdrawn in March 1953.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 />
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=LondonBusRoutes>[http://www.londonbuses.co.uk/_routes/current/226.html Route 226] London Bus Routes</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 The bus was withdrawn in March 1953.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=LondonBusRoutes/>


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 On 24 February 1990, the Burnt Oak to Park Royal section was withdrawn,and replaced by new routes [[London Buses route 224|224]] (between Park Royal and North Wembley) and [[London Buses route 204|204]] (between Wembley and Burnt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 />
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]]. 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=LondonBusRoutes/>


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=LondonBusRoutes/>


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 />
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=LondonBusRoutes/>


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 />
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=LondonBusRoutes/>


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


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>
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>


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, 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> Metroline will commence a further contract on 17 October 2015.<ref>[http://issuu.com/goaheadlondon/docs/bus_talk_april_15_pages Tender News] ''Bus Talk'' ([[Go-Ahead London]]) issue 33 April 2015</ref>


==Current route==
==Current route==
Route 226 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/226 Route 226 Map] Transport for London</ref>
Route 226 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/226 Route 226 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Ealing Broadway station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{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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*[[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]] ''bus station'' {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|bus}}
*[[Golders Green tube station|Golders Green station]] ''bus station'' {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|bus}}
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline}}
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*[http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p388395589 London Bus Routes gallery]
*[http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p388395589 London Bus Routes gallery]
*[http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/226.pdf Timetable]


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Revision as of 04:17, 28 April 2015

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

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

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. 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] Metroline will commence a further contract on 17 October 2015.[6]

Current route

Route 226 operates via these primary locations:[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Route 226 London Bus Routes
  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
  6. ^ Tender News Bus Talk (Go-Ahead London) issue 33 April 2015
  7. ^ Route 226 Map Transport for London
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