Request ID: FOI-1652-2324 Date published: 07 September 2023
You asked
Please can you provide the following details about new route 618 that is listed on the cover page of this PDF under tranche 890A https://content.tfl.gov.uk/uploads/forms/tender-programme-update-july-2023.pdf
The route start and end points
The length of the route
The routing/VIA points
The frequency of the route
The proposed type of vehicles to be used Ie Single Deckers or Double Deckers
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-1652-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on17 August 2023 asking for information about the 618 bus route.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require. Specifically you asked:
Answer: The “school day only” route is proposed to run between Ivybridge Estate and Osterly Tesco.
The length of the route
Answer: This is estimated to be 8.5 miles on a return journey.
The routing/VIA points
Answer: Route 618 would run from Ivybridge Estate via Twickenham Road, Worton Road, Bridge Road, London Road and Syon Lane. One journey would operate in each peak time to arrive in Osterley at 08:25 and depart at 16:00.
The frequency of the route
Answer: One single journey in the morning and one single journey in the afternoon (to coincide with the end of the school day).
The proposed type of vehicles to be used Ie Single Deckers or Double Deckers
Answer: The proposed buses will be double decker. As the contract has not yet been tendered, this is to be confirmed.
If this is not the information you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please find the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely,
Mary Abidakun FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
