Service Updates
70 & 70A Temporary Road Works Timetable 24/09/2026 13:08:35
From 28th September until 23rd October 2026
Due to road works along Swarkstone Road between Aston on Trent and Swarkstone, a temporary timetable and diversion will be in place.
Please see temporary timetable and diversion route here
Current 12 and 12E Services extended until February 2027 22/09/2026 16:54:51
until February 2027
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.
Burton Statutes Fair 2026 21/09/2026 12:52:15
From 16:00 Saturday 3rd until 04:00 Wednesday 7th October
During Burton Statutes Fair, bus stops on New Street, Lichfield Street and the bus-only part of High Street will not be in use.
Stops shown below are where buses will Pick Up from. Buses may drop off at different points when arriving into Burton.
Buses also stop at Burton Railway Station or Bargates if part of their usual route.
See bus stop arrangement here
BL1 & BL2 Services to end 11/09/2026 15:08:19
From 30th September 2026
BL1 & BL2 Services will no longer be operated by Diamond Bus South East from the end of the month.
Our last date of operation is 30th September 2026.
Dudley Diversion - Services 12A, 14 & 19 08/09/2026 15:48:39
From 8th September 2026 until January 2027
Trindle Road is now closed in one direction until January 2027. Therefore Services 12A, 14 & 19 heading into Dudley will divert as follows: when services reach the end of Hall Street they will turn left and head in via King Street, right Vicar Street by church then right on to the Inhedge into Dudley.
Timetable Changes & Diversions affecting Services 12, 12E & X12 22/09/2026 16:51:15
Extended until April 2027
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:
12 & 12E From 08/04/26
X12 From 08/04/26