Following a period of public consultation on the future of the 12 and 12E services, we are pleased to confirm that Diamond will continue to operate both services in their current format until February 2027.
As previously reported, the sections through both Yoxall and Kings Bromley suffer with low patronage, however proposals to remove these sections met with concern from these communities about losing this link. We received over 250 responses to our Public Consultation Survey, with people in the local community giving their feedback regarding their current use of the service and how the proposed changes would affect them.
Last week, management from Diamond Bus and Rotala had the opportunity to discuss the survey results with local MP, Dave Robertson . The meeting was a very positive discussion with the agreement that we would work together along with Staffordshire County Council and other local stakeholders to find viable solutions for its long-term operation.
We are pleased to confirm that Service 12 and 12E will continue in its current format until February 2027, while those solutions are sought. We understand how important these services are to some residents, particularly those who rely on the bus to get to work, appointments, shops and other local services and we would encourage the local community to take the opportunity of this extended period to support and use the service regularly, so that more sustainable patronage can be achieved.
Phase 2 A38 Northbound Slip Road Closure. From 05:00 8th April 2026 Extended until April 2027.
The Streethay northbound slip road will remain closed until April 2027.
Services 12, 12E & X12 towards Lichfield will operate normal line of route.
Services towards Burton will divert via Cappers Lane joining the A38 northbound at Swinfen Interchange and resuming normal routes from Fradley.
The temporary timetables for this phase can be found here:
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B Zone.
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B Zone.
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.
Valid for unlimited travel on Diamond East Midlands Service 401 for 7 days.
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.
Valid on services within the Diamond Network Zone B.