TANAT VALLEY 282 LEAVING RAVEN MEADOWS BUS STATION
Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire, England, is situated on the River Severn, approximately 150 miles northwest of London. Renowned for its medieval architecture and as the birthplace of Charles Darwin, the town serves as a central hub for bus services connecting various parts of Shropshire and beyond.
🚌 Bus Services and Operators:
Shrewsbury's bus network is primarily served by several operators:
Arriva Midlands: Operating numerous routes within Shrewsbury and to surrounding areas, including services to Oswestry and Telford.
Minsterley Motors: Established in 1949, this operator provides services connecting Shrewsbury with Bishop’s Castle, Ludlow, and other destinations.
Lakeside Coaches: Based in Ellesmere and part of FirstGroup, they operate both town and rural services.
Select Bus: Operates some rural routes into Shrewsbury, from their Much Wenlock depot.
Celtic Travel: Operates the X75 service to Llanidloes.
🕰️ Historical Overview:
The Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Company Limited (BMMO), known as Midland Red, established a depot in the town in 1920, providing extensive services throughout the region. When Midland Red was split into smaller companies, Shrewsbury depot became part of Midland Red North, which later became Arriva Midlands. Over time, the bus network evolved, with various operators serving the town and adapting to changing transportation needs.
📷 Bus Spotting Popularity:
For bus enthusiasts, Shrewsbury offers a diverse range of vehicles and services to observe. The main bus station, located near the town centre, serves as a focal point, with multiple operators and routes converging. The variety of liveries and bus models, including both modern and older vehicles, provides ample opportunities for photography and observation.
📝 Summary:
In summary, Shrewsbury's active bus network and variety of operators make it an engaging location for bus spotting enthusiasts.
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Arriva Midlands 2209 (SN03 LGC), a Dennis Dart SLF with Plaxton Mini Pointer bodywork, departing Shrewsbury Bus Station while operating an 8 service to Sutton Farm
GHA Coaches 1327 (V107LVH), an Optare Solo, still partially carrying the livery of its former operator, Bryn Melyn, in Shrewsbury Bus Station. The bus is seen preparing to operate a 501 service to Ellesmere
GHA Coaches 1508 (VX51PZM), a Dennis Dart with Alexander ALX200 bodywork, as it departs Shrewsbury Bus Station operating a 501 service to Ellesmere
Lakeside of Ellesmere BT63UUS, a Volvo B7RLE with MCV Evolution bodywork, departing Shrewsbury Bus Station on a 501 service to Ellesmere
Lakeside of Ellesmere YJ57EHR, an Optare Solo, departing Shrewsbury Bus Station on a 501 service to Ellesmere
Minsterley Motors MX08DHK, an Optare Solo in plain white livery, captured leaving the layover area at Shrewsbury Bus Station to begin a 553 service to Bishops Castle
Minsterley Motors YJ65EVU, an Optare MetroCity, departing Shrewsbury Bus Station on the 552 service to Ploxgreen
Tanat Valley Coaches 271 (YJ57YCB), an Optare Versa, arriving at Shrewsbury Bus Station while operating the 74 service
Arriva Midlands 2971, registration YJ60 LUO, an Optare Versa in Shrewsbury Park & Ride livery, on Castle Street operating the Oxon Park & Ride route
Select Bus Services 17, registration BD14KXZ, a Volvo B7RLE with Wright Eclipse 2 bodywork in plain white livery, on Castle Street, operating a route 436 service to Bridgnorth
Select Bus Services 24 (YN63 BYO), a Scania OmniCity, captured on Castle Street in Shrewsbury while operating the 96 service to Telford
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Lakeside of Ellesmere coaches parked side-by-side at Frankwell Coach Park in Shrewsbury. At the forefront is JD15 LAK, a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo, with BD17 LAK, another matching Tourismo, parked just beside it
Lugg Valley Travel 101 (YN11FUU), a Volvo B9R with Plaxton Panther coach bodywork, seen parked up at Frankwell Coach Park
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