London Buses route 33
Encyclopedia
London Buses route 33 is a Transport for London
contracted bus route in London
, United Kingdom
. The service is currently contracted to Transdev London
.
service, operated by Mortlake and Twickenham garages, except on Sundays when the route was extended to Old Ford and operation shared between Clay Hall (Old Ford) and Middle Row (Kensington
). There were also extensions at Summer weekends to Hampton Court. However, the section east of Hammersmith
largely duplicated routes 73
and 9
, so from March 1937 the route was cut back to terminate at Brook Green, Hammersmith. It was extended from Richmond to Hounslow
via Twickenham
and Whitton, replacing route 27, and Hounslow garage became the main operator.
In September 1982, the section of route between Twickenham and Hounslow was removed. Route 27
had been withdrawn from this section and diverted to run to Teddington; now the 33 was changed to run via Strawberry Hill
to Teddington, with a projection to its new home garage at Fulwell
.
A weight limit of 7.5 tonnes on Hammersmith Bridge
forced the route to be converted to single-deck operation using Dennis Darts, and during the closure of the bridge to other traffic a 10-minute frequency service was run. Tthe service was later increased in frequency between Richmond and Hammersmith, but services to Fulwell were reduced. The full 7-8 minute service was extended to operate over the whole route, with partially parallel route 290 withdrawn between Twickenham and Richmond on 30 June 2001.
The route passed from London United
to NCP-Challenger (later NSL Buses) on 12 November 2005 along with route 419. 27 Dennis Dart SLFs were obtained to work the routes, and a new depot opened at Twickenham Trading Estate. At the same time the route was truncated at the Fulwell end to terminate on Stanley Road, Teddington
. Previously it ran on round the corner to terminate on the forecourt of Fulwell Garage, but the new operator required a different terminus.
On 16 November 2009, NSL Buses was taken over by Transdev London, so route 33 is now operated by Transdev London and the existing buses are used. Route 33 gained a half hourly night service on 30 January 2010, replacing part of the withdrawn route N10. On 13 November 2010, Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.2m (DE) was introduced on this bus route.
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 Transdev London
Transdev London
London United is one of many operators of London Buses and is owned by the RATP Group, an international public transport operator owned by the government of France...
.
History
The 33 began as a Richmond - AldwychAldwych
Aldwych is a place and road in the City of Westminster in London, England.-Description:Aldwych, the road, is a crescent, connected to the Strand at both ends. At its centre, it meets the Kingsway...
service, operated by Mortlake and Twickenham garages, except on Sundays when the route was extended to Old Ford and operation shared between Clay Hall (Old Ford) and Middle Row (Kensington
Kensington
Kensington is a district of west and central London, England within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. An affluent and densely-populated area, its commercial heart is Kensington High Street, and it contains the well-known museum district of South Kensington.To the north, Kensington is...
). There were also extensions at Summer weekends to Hampton Court. However, the section east of Hammersmith
Hammersmith
Hammersmith is an urban centre in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in west London, England, in the United Kingdom, approximately five miles west of Charing Cross on the north bank of the River Thames...
largely duplicated routes 73
London Buses route 73
London Buses route 73 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Arriva London...
and 9
London Buses route 9
London Buses route 9 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England, United Kingdom. The regular service on route 9 is currently contracted to London United...
, so from March 1937 the route was cut back to terminate at Brook Green, Hammersmith. It was extended from Richmond to Hounslow
Hounslow
Hounslow is the principal town in the London Borough of Hounslow. It is a suburban development situated 10.6 miles west south-west of Charing Cross. It forms a post town in the TW postcode area.-Etymology:...
via Twickenham
Twickenham
Twickenham is a large suburban town southwest of central London. It is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan...
and Whitton, replacing route 27, and Hounslow garage became the main operator.
In September 1982, the section of route between Twickenham and Hounslow was removed. Route 27
London Buses route 27
London Buses route 27 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London. The service is currently contracted to London United.-History:...
had been withdrawn from this section and diverted to run to Teddington; now the 33 was changed to run via Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill, London
Strawberry Hill is an affluent area of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in Twickenham. It is a suburban development situated 10.4 miles west south-west of Charing Cross. It consists of a number of residential roads centered around a small development of shops and serviced by Strawberry...
to Teddington, with a projection to its new home garage at Fulwell
Fulwell, London
Fulwell is located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames between Twickenham, Teddington and Hampton Hill. The name is first mentioned circa 1450 and probably derives from Full or Foul Well....
.
A weight limit of 7.5 tonnes on Hammersmith Bridge
Hammersmith Bridge
Hammersmith Bridge is a crossing of the River Thames in west London, just south of the Hammersmith town centre area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham on the north side of the river. It allows road traffic and pedestrians to cross to Barnes on the south side of the river...
forced the route to be converted to single-deck operation using Dennis Darts, and during the closure of the bridge to other traffic a 10-minute frequency service was run. Tthe service was later increased in frequency between Richmond and Hammersmith, but services to Fulwell were reduced. The full 7-8 minute service was extended to operate over the whole route, with partially parallel route 290 withdrawn between Twickenham and Richmond on 30 June 2001.
The route passed from London United
London United
London United is basketball team from London, England, currently competing in English Basketball League Division 2. In 2006 they were elected into the professional British Basketball League to replace the London Towers as the sole representatives for the capital city...
to NCP-Challenger (later NSL Buses) on 12 November 2005 along with route 419. 27 Dennis Dart SLFs were obtained to work the routes, and a new depot opened at Twickenham Trading Estate. At the same time the route was truncated at the Fulwell end to terminate on Stanley Road, Teddington
Teddington
Teddington is a suburban area in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south west London, on the north bank of the River Thames, between Hampton Wick and Twickenham. It stretches inland from the River Thames to Bushy Park...
. Previously it ran on round the corner to terminate on the forecourt of Fulwell Garage, but the new operator required a different terminus.
On 16 November 2009, NSL Buses was taken over by Transdev London, so route 33 is now operated by Transdev London and the existing buses are used. Route 33 gained a half hourly night service on 30 January 2010, replacing part of the withdrawn route N10. On 13 November 2010, Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.2m (DE) was introduced on this bus route.
Current route
- FulwellFulwell, LondonFulwell is located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames between Twickenham, Teddington and Hampton Hill. The name is first mentioned circa 1450 and probably derives from Full or Foul Well....
Abellio Bus Garage for Fulwell StationFulwell railway stationFulwell railway station, on the Shepperton branch line, is at Fulwell in the Richmond on Thames. It is in Travelcard Zone 6. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains.- History :... - TeddingtonTeddingtonTeddington is a suburban area in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south west London, on the north bank of the River Thames, between Hampton Wick and Twickenham. It stretches inland from the River Thames to Bushy Park...
- TwickenhamTwickenhamTwickenham is a large suburban town southwest of central London. It is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan...
- King Street for Twickenham StationTwickenham railway stationTwickenham railway station is in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and is in Travelcard Zone 5. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains.-History:...
- East SheenEast SheenEast Sheen, also known as 'Sheen', is an affluent suburb of London, England in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It forms part of the London post town in the SW postcode area....
- Barnes Common
- Barnes StationBarnes railway stationBarnes railway station is in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, in south London, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains....
- Castelnau
- Hammersmith BridgeHammersmith BridgeHammersmith Bridge is a crossing of the River Thames in west London, just south of the Hammersmith town centre area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham on the north side of the river. It allows road traffic and pedestrians to cross to Barnes on the south side of the river...
- Hammersmith Station (District/Piccadilly Lines) Lower Bus Station for Hammersmith Station (Hammersmith & City Line)Hammersmith tube station (Hammersmith & City Line)Hammersmith is a London Underground station in Hammersmith. It is the western terminus of the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. The station is in Travelcard Zone 2 and is a short walk from the station of the same name on the Piccadilly and District lines. The two stations are separated by...