Blue Triangle leads the way with new iBus hub T
HE first of Go-Ahead London’s new iBus hubs officially opened at Blue Triangle this March. Thanks to recent tender wins, it was decided to open a new hub with more iBus screens and equipment, much to the delight of controllers based at the garage. The hub was officially opened on March 22 with operations director David Cutts and general manager for service performance Gill Tynan in attendance. “This is great news for Blue Triangle iBus controllers who have worked tirelessly over the past three years. They have showed great dedication and commitment to ensuring that the high service performance standards are delivered,” said Bradley Faithfull, who began his official duties as road manager for East London on February 25. The more user-friendly hub will control routes operating from Blue Triangle and Docklands, as well as routes from Northumberland Park garage previously operated by FirstGroup (see page one). In conjunction with the tender wins, two new controllers, Asif Chaudry and Daniel Butterfield have also been appointed to work alongside the existing controllers and those from Northumberland Park. (See related story on right.)
New work, new iBus controllers
ABOVE RIGHT: Colleagues gather as the road manager for East London, Bradley Faithfull, cuts the tape at the official opening. RIGHT: Ken Gibson, left, with new controllers Asif Chaudry, seated, and Daniel Butterfield, right.
New garage strengthens position n Continued from page 1 Thirteen Transport for London contracts are operated from the garage, including Route 67 (Wood Green-Aldgate), Route 476 (Euston-Northumberland Park), and a number of school contracts. Managing director John Trayner said he is delighted with the acquisition, which boosts Go-Ahead London’s market share and further
strengthens its position in the capital. “The Northumberland Park area is new territory for Go-Ahead London and will complement our Docklands Buses and Blue Triangle operations,” John said. “Tottenham is an area of London that is being regenerated and developed and that bodes well for a public transport operator. We were offered
Northumberland Park and its operations at a good price and the acquisition perfectly complements our strategy for growth. “We look forward to building on the garage’s strengths and to working with the Northumberland Park team.” n Look out for a fuller feature on Northumberland Park garage in the next issue of Bus Talk.
THANKS to recent tender successes, a number of iBus controllers have recently been appointed. “Well done to everyone who got through the selection process. The successful candidates fought off stiff competition from some 60 applicants,” said general manager for service performance Gill Tynan. Congratulations to the following who have recently been appointed as iBus controllers: Asif Chaudry – East London, Daniel Butterfield – East London, John East – nights, Cath Watson – Mandela Way, Stan Matthew – New Cross, Debbie Stewart – Mandela Way.
Promoted Colin Rowe has also been promoted to regulator at Bexleyheath and is on the reserve panel for controller. In addition, three drivers have been placed on reserve: Robbie Brion (Mandela Way), Michael Yates (Putney) and Paul Singh (New Cross). “The reserve candidates will be especially valuable during the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics, and this work will develop them for future opportunities as they arise,” said Gill. BusTalk l April 2012
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