Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

[iMarkeh]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral

(09/02/2017 20:07)R557 ABA Wrote:  I feel route learning has been an issue at Chester. It took way too long for drivers to familiarise themselves with the 2 route, getting lost and finding themselves on all sorts of strange roads in Birkenhead. I don't travel on the X8 so I really can't pass judgement, however, if it is anything like the 2 then comments raised on this forum really don't surprise me.

I don't know if Chester is having the same problem as Rock Ferry but a mate of mine who is currently on loan to Rock Ferry has said there is no one spare to help him route learn and they sent him out with route directions. If Chester has the same problem then is it any wonder when drivers are basically left to their own devices.

(09/02/2017 22:49)Bevan Price Wrote:  The loop passing Ellesmere Port rail station seems a pointless waste of time, especially southbound, when there is a nearby stop on the main road. Very few passengers have used the station stop on my occasional trips on the X8.

Fully agree. The northbound route I understand. The X8 never used to serve the loop when it started and only recently has is started doing that. I think they should keep the times the same but just remove the loop therefore freeing up time for the regular lateness.