Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 1h

Went to see First Essex's new Yutong E12 single decks and U11DD double decks in Basildon yesterday, then headed up to Chelmsford (though the 300 I travelled on was not worked by one of these)

Yutong E12 65141 departing from Basildon Bus Station on route 200 to Grays.

Yutong U11DD 30103 leaving Basildon Bus Station out of service.

Rear view of Yutong U11DD 30124 entering Chelmsford Bus Station on a 300 from Basildon. In the background is an Essex Airlink-liveried Enviro400 MMC-bodied Scania.

Yutong E12 65156 approaching Basildon Bus Station on local route B1.

1

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 4h

New video - Buses at Stratford
Stagecoach, Go-Ahead and Arriva London vehicles serving the bus station in August
youtu.be/xeVnP5CeDBA

London buses at Stratford 23/08/2025

YouTube video by astock5000

youtu.be

1

Reposted by astock5000

Anthony @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 5h

New build giants unite! From left to right: 32424 Beachy Head, 60163 Tornado, 6880 Betton Grange and 2999 Lady of Legend

1 3 29

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 6d

New video - Buses in Watford
Two of Red Rose's new EvoRas on the W30 in full Croxley Park livery, recently transferred Arriva Enviro400 MMC 4569 on the 321, Universitybus retro Citaro 304, and an extra BYD / E400 for the Leavesden Studio shuttle in a 'Knight Bus' wrap
youtu.be/3YFlYO1wf5Y

Buses in Watford 18/09/2025

YouTube video by astock5000

youtu.be

1

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 6d

New video - Buses at Crystal Palace
Go-Ahead, Transport UK, Stagecoach and Arriva vehicles around the bus station
youtu.be/hMZ1BN_mpRE

London buses at Crystal Palace 05/09/2025

YouTube video by astock5000

youtu.be

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 9d

I also once lost many photos, from the late 2000s, by forgetting they weren't backed up anywhere
Otherwise, I turned down a chance to go on the Waterloo & City when I was a kid, not knowing the trains were still in NSE livery at that time

4

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 10d

Preserved London Country Leyland National SNB449 pausing for a photo stop in Cholesbury during the Chesham running day late last month

1 4

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 12d

New video - Buses in Brighton
Includes the new Enviro400 MMCs for the Regency routes, as well as the ex-Sullivan dual door examples in fleet livery, plus Go-Ahead's trial Enviro400EV on the 7
youtu.be/PXrdtnmldd8

Buses in Brighton 12/08/2025

YouTube video by astock5000

youtu.be

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 14d

New video - Buses at Archway
Metroline variety in late June, including GB Kites on the 143 with older vehicles still on the 210 and C11 at that time. Arriva and Stagecoach buses are also seen
youtu.be/YuscCJHyL2A

London buses at Archway 28/06/2025

YouTube video by astock5000

youtu.be

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 14d

It just was never somewhere any family members liked to go, and I've never had a reason to go myself

1 1

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 14d

I don't believe I've ever been to one(!), so no idea how I'd find the experience

1 1

Reposted by astock5000

100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 16d

Oct. 2, 1925: London’s first double-decker bus with a covered top makes its debut. The London General Omnibus Co.’s history-making bus No. 100 appears on the Epping Town-Elephant and Castle route. Until now the top decks of buses were unprotected from the elements.

Bus No. 100 stopping at Leytonstone; the driver remains without a roof or windshield

1 4 18

Reposted by astock5000

Trident The Bear 🐻 @tridentthebear.bsky.social · 16d

The speed limit on the Cambridge Busway is being reduced to 30mph (20mph at crossing points) from next Monday (6th October) pending installation of fencing and barriers. Stagecoach has warned of 'significant' disruption and delays. Whippet is revising the timetable for the T1

1 7

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 17d

Arriva London HV60 about to be towed on Saturday afternoon, having failed at the Drummond Street stop in Hampstead Road

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 17d

Jersey Motor Transport Leyland TD1 SV6107 (ex-J1199) at Chesham Broadway during the running day on Sunday

4

Reposted by astock5000

Joe Brown @joebrownlondon.bsky.social · 19d

#OnThisDay 13 years ago, the A60 Stock farewell railtour covered the entire Metropolitan line, including Watford, Amersham, Aldgate, Uxbridge, Chesham and the Watford curve. The final revenue service was three days before on the 26th. Image: bowroaduk buff.ly/no6J7O6

The A Stock farewell tour arrives at Baker Street northbound Metropolitan Line platform with a commemorative headboard and the non-standard set number '60'

1 5 26

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 20d

New video - Bakerloop
Go-Ahead London BYD / Enviro400 City electrics at various locations along route BL1 between Waterloo and Lewisham on its first day of operation
youtu.be/X5rdA1nAQtE

Bakerloop route BL1 - First day 27/09/2025

YouTube video by astock5000

youtu.be

1

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 20d

New video - Buses in Croydon
Arriva, Go-Ahead, Stagecoach and Transport UK vehicles around Wellesley Road and West Croydon Bus Station back in May
youtu.be/MhR4c2R-roU

London buses in Croydon 29/05/2025

YouTube video by astock5000

youtu.be

2

Reposted by astock5000

Bus Users UK @bususersuk.bsky.social · 23d

Free travel on London's Bakerloop to celebrate the launch of this new, express electric service #LoveTheBus #GetOnBoard #CatchTheBusMonth

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 24d

I’m proud to unveil the Bakerloop - a brand-new, express electric bus service linking communities from Waterloo to Lewisham.

To celebrate its launch, the Bakerloop service will be free to use during its first week, from 27 September to 4 October.

Mayor of London and representatives stand in front of the new Bakerloop express bus service.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and Bus Aunty inside a bus.

Bus seats inside the new Bakerloop express bus service.

1 1

Reposted by astock5000

Interurban Era @interurbanera.bsky.social · 26d

So, I rode this yesterday and it was *batshit insane*. The twin engines rumbling out of sync is an intensely unique experience, it handles bizarrely, very jouncy, and was an absolute joy to ride.

Also, the twin engine setup is just so surreal on startup.

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 26d

The 1947 twin-engine bus, built to handle the steep hills of Powell and Hyde streets, returned for Muni Heritage Weekend.

‘Super bus’ intended to replace S.F.’s cable cars back in service — 72 years later

The 1947 twin-engine bus, built to handle the steep hills of Powell and Hyde streets, returned for Muni Heritage Weekend.

bit.ly

4 26 180

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 27d

Always thought the seat divider 'lumps' on the Bakerloo were a neater solution than actual armrests (which they had when originally refurbished, but I believe removed due to damage?)
Wouldn't be possible with more modern individual cushions though

1 1

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 27d

I have a (slight) preference for the fixed seats, but tip-ups give more opportunity to sit down rather than lean on a 'perch' - not that I mind standing on shorter journeys

1 1

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 27d

I much prefer their sounds to the Northern line's 1995 stock (though I wish these also had the tip-up seats)

1 2

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 27d

New video - Buses in Hatfield
Uno variety including a pair of the new BYD B12s as well as many Citaros and Volvos, plus a handful of Arriva buses with Stevenage Superbus-liveried StreetLite 4288 passing through
youtu.be/PCbj1uoKdH0

Buses in Hatfield 18/09/2025

YouTube video by astock5000

youtu.be

1

astock5000 @astock5000.bsky.social · 27d

New Uno BYD B12s 401 and 404 on the University of Hertfordshire shuttle in Hatfield

404 passing through the St Albans Road West / Mosquito Way roundabout

Rear view of 404 at the Comet Hotel stop in St Albans Road West

404 again, this time at the Cavendish Way / College Lane roundabout

401, also at the Cavendish Way / College Lane roundabout

1 3