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RE: First Manchester

(18/07/2012 12:33)P528LND Wrote:  Just noticed a little kink in the 64 route:
http://www.tfgm.com/upload/routemaps/64_...2-0208.pdf

At Coldhurst, where it's supposed to do a different route inbound to Oldham, it's still going via Crompton Street and Coldhurst Street, and no 64 I have been on board has done this alternative that TfGM seem to advertise. Also, from what I remember, there are no bus stops anywhere on Godson Street, and the 64 is listed on bus stops Oldham bound via the route I have described, and not what is on the map. Anyone know what's going on here? I know it's a tiny glitch but I'm interested nonetheless!

I know that the route shown in the map was the old route of the 412, but I do recall seeing 64s going up and down Crompton Street for a few years now, so I don't whether the route has changed and TfGM haven't updated it or it's an unofficial route from First.

The TfGM Network map for Oldham also have the one-way system around Godson Street and Crompton Street, but then again, it still has the 183 going down Copster Hill Road instead of Chamber Road and Heron Street, even though it hasn't gone that way for a good few years now.

37375 was out on the 37 today in full 8 branding and old livery, while 37376 has lost its 8 branding (apart from the back), that was also on the 37.

Also saw another B9TL with the new livery going down the A6 on the X34 (1812 departure from Manchester). Is that journey normally a Bolton depot operation or is it on loan to another depot?