LATEST NOTICES

February 5th 2017

Sent on behalf of LCC Public and Integrated Transport Services

From 19^th February 2018 there will be some changes to the local and school bus services serving St.Wilfrid’s CE Academy.

As you are aware, since Rotala Preston Bus (PBT) took over operation of the local bus Services 25/35 extending to and from St.Wilfrids in December 2017, there have been a number of issues.  Whilst PBT have experienced an unprecedented array of incidents, this obviously has caused significant concerns for both the school and parents alike.

Whilst both LCC and PBT can apologise for these incidents, which involved buses running late or not arriving at all due to either vehicle breakdowns or driver error, urgent action is required to address the reliability issues.  Some of the problems have been caused by PBT, however it is clear the contract service schedules provided by LCC have not been satisfactory.  Addressing the issues with PBT, amendments to the services have been agreed to address the deficiencies within the contract schedules.

After half term, from 19 February 2018, LCC will introduce the following revisions services serving St.Wilfrid’s Academy.

Service 25 : Blackburn – Mellor – Brockhall – Clitheroe

The route and timetable will be revised, continuing to operate between Blackburn and Mellor, however will no longer serve St.Wilfrid’s.   Students from Mellor Brook and Mellor will be transferred onto the extended Service 622 (see below for details).   Students residing in Blackburn currently using this service, whilst not within the jurisdiction of LCC, can still travel on this service and connect at Blackburn Bus Station with Service 35.

Rotala Preston Bus will continue to operate this service on behalf of Lancashire County Council.

Service 35 : Blackburn – Ribchester – Longridge

The route and timetable will be revised, continuing to operate between Blackburn and Longridge, with the journeys serving St.Wilfrids improved.  Currently Service 35 does not provide an extended journey to St.Wilfrid’s on Tuesdays, however this will be introduced.

The AM journey will be unaffected arriving at 0833 will continue with PM departures at 1430 (Tu) and 1535 (MWThF).  Students travelling to/from Lammack can use this service and connect in the bus station to/from Service 25 with the same ticket.

Rotala Preston Bus will continue to operate this service on behalf of Lancashire County Council.

Service 622 : Mellor Brook – Mellor – Salesbury – St.Wilfrid’s CE Academy

The route and timetable of this dedicated school bus service will be revised, extending the route to commence from Mellor Brook and operating via Mellor and Salesbury.  The new timetable will be follows:

AM Journey

Mellor Brook, Fieldens Arms        0747

Mellor, Millstone                          0750

Salesbury, Bonny Inn                  0758

Wilpshire, Bulls Head                   0804

Four Lane Ends                          0809

St. Wilfrid’s CE Academy             0822

 

PM Journey                                Tu      MWThF

St. Wilfrid’s CE Academy arr.       1415   1520

St. Wilfrid’s CE Academy dep.      1430   1535

Four Lane Ends                          1437   1542

Wilphire, Bull’s Head                    1444   1549

Salesbury, Bonny Inn                  1449   1554

Mellor, Millstone                          1456   1601

Mellor Brook, Fieldens Arms        1459   1604

 

P & S Nelson Ltd will continue to operate this service on behalf of Lancashire County Council.

 

There are no changes to any other services serving St.Wilfrid’s CE Academy.

November 27th 2017

The current Bus Service 15/25/35 operated by Pilkingtons is to be taken over by Rotala Preston on 11th December.

There is no change to the service besides the number 15 changing to 25/25A.

More details here :

http://www.prestonbus.co.uk/news/Servicechangesfrom11thDecember2017_648.html