Severn Express
| Severn Express | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Ended service | 14 June 2020 |
| Predecessors | X10/X11/X14 X7 Severn Express |
| Former operator(s) | First West of England Stagecoach West |
| Route | |
| Start | Bristol |
| Via | Bulwark Chepstow Coldra |
| End | Newport |
Severn Express was a bus service which operated between Bristol and Newport via Chepstow and Coldra.
History
[edit]On 1 September 2019, the route (along with X5 Bristol–Cribbs Causeway) was transferred from First West of England to Stagecoach West who operated it as a Stagecoach Gold service.[1] First noted the removal of tolls from the Severn Bridge as having contributed to lower passenger numbers.[2]
From 5 January 2020, the stops at Cribbs Causeway and Aust were removed. Stagecoach stated that the route had been running at a financial loss and that the changes were to improve journey times and punctuality in the hope of increasing passenger numbers.[3]
The service was withdrawn on 14 June 2020.[4][5] It was partially replaced by the X7 Trawshafren service operated by the NAT Group between Bristol and Chepstow.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ Stagecoach West to gain two First of England routes Coach & Bus Week issue 1403 23 July 2019 page 8
- ^ Povey, Tomos (23 July 2019). "New operator announced on Severn Express bus route from Newport to Bristol". South Wales Argus. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ King, Jasper (5 December 2019). "Anger at bus change which will 'cut off' communities". Bristol Post. Archived from the original on 4 March 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Taylor, Jonathan (30 April 2020). "Stagecoach withdraws Severn Express and X14". Coach & Bus Week. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Burkitt, Sian; King, Jasper (20 May 2020). "Call to save valued bus route between Newport and Bristol". Bristol Post. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Gill, Emily (10 June 2020). "Vital Gwent-Bristol bus service saved at the last minute". South Wales Argus. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ Adventure rescues Severn Express Buses issue 785 August 2020 page 10