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==History==
==History==
Route 212 commenced operating on 31 January 1981 between [[Chingford railway station|Chingford station]] and [[Walthamstow]] garage. Originally operated by [[Daimler Fleetline]]s, in September 1981 these were replaced with new [[Leyland Titan (B15)|Leyland Titans]]. On 4 September 1982, it was extended to Yardley Lane, this extension was withdrawn on 19 November 1988 replaced by [[London Buses route 215|route 215]].<ref name=LondonBusRoutes>[http://www.londonbusroutes.net/photos/212.htm Route 212] London Bus Routes</ref>
Route 212 was introduced on 31 January 1981 between [[Chingford railway station|Chingford Station]] and [[Walthamstow Central station|Walthamstow Central]].


The route was one six that passed to [[Capital Citybus]] on 23 November 1991 as part of the breakup of [[London Forest]]. A small batch of new [[Northern Counties Motor and Engineering Company|Northern Counties]] bodied [[Leyland Olympian]]s quickly became the mainstay of route 212.<ref name=LondonBusRoutes/> Route 212 was included in the July 1998 sale of Capital Citybus to [[First London]].
On 4 September 1982, the route was extended from [[Chingford railway station|Chingford Station]] to Yardley Lane. On 19 November 1988, the route was withdrawn between Yardley Lane and Chingford Station; replaced by route 215.


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In February 2000 was converted to single deck operation was converted to double deck operation.
On 23 November 1991, the route was one of six that was transferred to Capital Citybus as part of the break up of London Forest. In July 1998, the route was included in the sale of [[Capital Citybus]] to [[First London]].


Upon being re-tendered, the route passed to [[HCT Group#CT Plus|CT Plus]] on 6 March 2010. When next tendered, the route passed to [[Tower Transit]]'s [[Tower Transit#Lea Interchange (LI)|Lea Interchange garage]] on 7 March 2015.<ref>[http://issuu.com/goaheadlondon/docs/bus_talk_-_issue_29_-_august_2014 Tender News] ''Bus Talk'' ([[Go-Ahead London]]) issue 29 August 2014</ref><ref>[http://busandcoach.com/news/articles/tfl-specification-volvo-double-decks-for-tower-transit/ TfL spec Volvo double decks for Tower Transit] ''Bus & Coach Professional'' 20 February 2015</ref>
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In February 2000, the route was converted to single deck operation, but within a few years, the route was converted to double deck operation.

===Vehicle History===
In September 1981, new Leyland Titans were introduced.

In November 1991, new Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympians were introduced.

In February 2000, new Marshall Capital bodied Dennis Darts were introduced.[1]

In March 2010, new Scania OmniCitys were introduced.

===Tender History===
Upon being re-tendered in 2009, the route was awarded to [[HCT Group#CT Plus|CT Plus]] from March 2010.

Upon being re-tendered in 2014, the route was awarded to [[Tower Transit]] from 7 March 2015.


==Current route==
==Current route==
Route 212 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/212 Route 212 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Chingford railway station|Chingford station]]<!--{{rail-interchange|london|overground}} from 31 May 2015--> {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Chingford railway station|Chingford station]]<!--{{rail-interchange|london|overground}} from 31 May 2015--> {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Chingford Hatch]]
*[[Chingford Hatch]]
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p118935061 London Bus Routes gallery]
*[http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p118935061 London Bus Routes gallery]
*[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/212 Timetable]


{{London Bus Routes}}
{{London Bus Routes}}

Revision as of 04:55, 30 March 2015

212
First London Leyland Olympian in Chingford
in June 1999
Overview
OperatorTower Transit
GarageLea Interchange (LI)
VehicleVolvo B5LH 10.5m / Wright Eclipse Gemini 3
Peak vehicle requirement10
Route
StartChingford station
ViaChingford Hatch
Highams Park
Walthamstow
EndSt James Street station
Length6 miles (9.7 km)
Service
LevelDaily
Frequency10-15 minutes
Journey time25-38 minutes
Operates05:00 until 01:05

London Buses route 212 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Chingford and St James Street stations, it is operated by Tower Transit.

History

Route 212 commenced operating on 31 January 1981 between Chingford station and Walthamstow garage. Originally operated by Daimler Fleetlines, in September 1981 these were replaced with new Leyland Titans. On 4 September 1982, it was extended to Yardley Lane, this extension was withdrawn on 19 November 1988 replaced by route 215.[1]

The route was one six that passed to Capital Citybus on 23 November 1991 as part of the breakup of London Forest. A small batch of new Northern Counties bodied Leyland Olympians quickly became the mainstay of route 212.[1] Route 212 was included in the July 1998 sale of Capital Citybus to First London.

In February 2000 it was converted to single deck operation with Marshall Capital bodied Dennis Darts. It was converted back to double deck operation on 20 June 2008.[1]

Upon being re-tendered, the route passed to CT Plus on 6 March 2010. When next tendered, the route passed to Tower Transit's Lea Interchange garage on 7 March 2015.[2][3]

Current route

Route 212 operates via these primary locations:[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Route 212 London Bus Routes
  2. ^ Tender News Bus Talk (Go-Ahead London) issue 29 August 2014
  3. ^ TfL spec Volvo double decks for Tower Transit Bus & Coach Professional 20 February 2015
  4. ^ Route 212 Map Transport for London
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