London Buses route 220
Encyclopedia
London Buses route 220 is a Transport for London
contracted bus route in London
, United Kingdom
. The service is currently contracted to London United.
and Harlesden
), running between West Croydon and Park Royal
. In December 1966, the route was withdrawn between West Croydon and Mitcham
, with weekend journeys terminating at Tooting
, but extended north to Willesden Junction. In 1971 it was withdrawn between Tooting and Mitcham, terminating at Tooting at all times.
In 1971 route 220, at the time operated from Shepherd's Bush garage, became the first route to be operated with DMS-class Daimler Fleetline
double-deckers, with the first, DMS1, entering service in January. September 1982 saw the route withdrawn between Park Royal and Willesden Junction Station, and in May 1991 it was withdrawn between Tooting and Wandsworth, being replaced by a new route 270.
During the 1990s the route began to suffer from punctuality issues due to traffic congestion on its central section between Shepherd's Bush
and Putney Bridge
. The route became the first in London to be systematically upgraded with bus priority measures, and by 1997 bus lanes had been installed along most of this section.
The route was converted to low floor
in 2000, and to a 24-hour service on 21 October 2005.
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
contracted bus route in London
London
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. The service is currently contracted to London United.
History
Route 220 was introduced on 20 July 1960 as part of the Trolleybus Replacement Programme for route 630 (between West CroydonWest Croydon
West Croydon may refer to:*West Croydon, South Australia*West Croydon railway station, Adelaide*West Croydon station, Croydon, England...
and Harlesden
Harlesden
Harlesden is an area in the London Borough of Brent, northwest London, UK. Its main focal point is the Jubilee Clock which commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee....
), running between West Croydon and Park Royal
Park Royal
Park Royal is an area in northwest London, UK. It is the largest industrial and business park in London, occupying about , and is promoted commercially by the Park Royal Partnership...
. In December 1966, the route was withdrawn between West Croydon and Mitcham
Mitcham
Mitcham is a district in the south west area of London, in the London Borough of Merton. A suburban area, Mitcham is located on the border of Inner London and Outer London. It is both residentially and financially developed, well served by Transport for London, and home to Mitcham Town Centre,...
, with weekend journeys terminating at Tooting
Tooting
Tooting is a district in south London, England, located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated south south-west of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-History:...
, but extended north to Willesden Junction. In 1971 it was withdrawn between Tooting and Mitcham, terminating at Tooting at all times.
In 1971 route 220, at the time operated from Shepherd's Bush garage, became the first route to be operated with DMS-class Daimler Fleetline
Daimler Fleetline
The Daimler Fleetline is a rear-engined double-decker bus chassis built between 1960 and 1973 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, and from 1973 until 1980 in Farington, Lancashire, England. However, the last complete vehicle did not enter service until 1983...
double-deckers, with the first, DMS1, entering service in January. September 1982 saw the route withdrawn between Park Royal and Willesden Junction Station, and in May 1991 it was withdrawn between Tooting and Wandsworth, being replaced by a new route 270.
During the 1990s the route began to suffer from punctuality issues due to traffic congestion on its central section between Shepherd's Bush
Shepherd's Bush
-Commerce:Commercial activity in Shepherd's Bush is now focused on the Westfield shopping centre next to Shepherd's Bush Central line station and on the many small shops which run along the northern side of the Green....
and Putney Bridge
Putney Bridge
Putney Bridge is a bridge crossing of the River Thames in west London, linking Putney on the south side with Fulham to the north. Putney Bridge tube station is located near the north side of the bridge.-History:...
. The route became the first in London to be systematically upgraded with bus priority measures, and by 1997 bus lanes had been installed along most of this section.
The route was converted to low floor
Low-floor bus
A low-floor bus is a bus that has no steps between one or more entrances and part or all of the passenger cabin. Being low floor improves the accessibility of the bus for the public, particularly the elderly or infirm, or those with push chairs, and increasingly, those in wheelchairs.In the modern...
in 2000, and to a 24-hour service on 21 October 2005.
Current route
- Willesden Junction StationWillesden Junction stationWillesden Junction station is a Network Rail station in Harlesden, northwest London, UK. It is served by both London Overground and the Bakerloo line of the London Underground.-History:The station developed on three contiguous sites:...
- HarlesdenHarlesdenHarlesden is an area in the London Borough of Brent, northwest London, UK. Its main focal point is the Jubilee Clock which commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee....
Jubilee Clock - White City StationWhite City tube stationWhite City tube station is a London Underground station situated on Wood Lane in White City in west London. The station is on the Central Line, between Shepherds Bush and East Acton stations, in Travelcard Zone 2.-History:...
- Shepherd's Bush GreenShepherd's Bush-Commerce:Commercial activity in Shepherd's Bush is now focused on the Westfield shopping centre next to Shepherd's Bush Central line station and on the many small shops which run along the northern side of the Green....
for Shepherd's Bush StationsShepherd's Bush stationsShepherd's Bush is an area of west London, United Kingdom, which has been served by a number of London Underground and commuter rail stations over past 150 years, many of which have had similar names... - Hammersmith (District/Piccadilly lines) Station Upper Bus Station
- Charing Cross HospitalCharing Cross HospitalCharing Cross Hospital is a general, acute hospital located in London, United Kingdom and established in 1818. It is located several miles to the west of the city centre in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham....
- FulhamFulhamFulham is an area of southwest London in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 located south west of Charing Cross. It lies on the left bank of the Thames, between Putney and Chelsea. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London...
High Street - Putney Bridge StationPutney Bridge tube stationPutney Bridge is a London Underground station on the branch of the District Line. It is between and stations and is in Zone 2. The station is located in the south of Fulham, adjacent to Fulham High Street and New Kings Road and is a short distance from the north end of Putney Bridge from which...
- PutneyPutneyPutney is a district in south-west London, England, located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated south-west of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London....
High Street - WandsworthWandsworthWandsworth is a district of south London, England, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated southwest of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-Toponymy:...
Southside Shopping Centre