Worcestershire Service Enhancements
27 November 2024
Diamond Bus are pleased to be working in partnership with Worcestershire County Council to bring a number of service enhancements to passengers in Redditch and Kidderminster in the New Year.
These changes, which will see more early morning journeys on the 3 and 8 for commuters travelling into Kidderminster and better links to Alexandra Hospital in Redditch on the 12 are great news for people in the area.
The improvements are being delivered as part of the regions Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), which aims to further improve bus provision in the county.
The shared goal between the County Council and Diamond is to work together to create a robust, stable and desirable bus network for the local community. UK Government BSIP funding has enabled these improvements to be made and brings us another step closer to realising this goal.
See below for details of all upcoming changes in Worcestershire from 5th January 2025.
Service Enhancements:
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Route |
To / From |
Change details |
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Kidderminster to Areley Kings |
New Service Improvements. Frequency increasing to every 15 mins Plus earlier journeys on weekdays, improving commuter journeys for people travelling into Kidderminster. |
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Rifle Range - Kidderminster - Hales Park |
New Service Improvements. Earlier journeys on Mondays to Saturdays, improving commuter journeys for people travelling into Kidderminster. |
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Redditch to |
New Service Improvements. Later finishes on Mondays to Saturdays. Plus we’re introducing a new Sunday service, improving links to Alexandra Hospital. |
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Redditch to Birmingham |
New AM & PM Peak Time Direct Service New Monday to Saturday direct journeys between Redditch and Birmingham City Centre |
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Other Service Changes:
In addition to those service enhancements mentioned above there will be other service changes as follows:
| 145/145A | Rubery to Droitwich/Wychbold | Due to low patronage on some sections of these routes, a revised 145 service will now operate between Longbridge Rail Station & Stoke Prior via Bromsgrove only. 145A will be withdrawn and Rubery, Wychbold & Droitwich will no longer be served by the 145. Alternative services are available along these corridors, visit Traveline to plan alternative routes. |