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The number 414 had previously been used for a major trunk route running between [[West Croydon station|West Croydon bus station]] and [[Horsham railway station]] via [[South Croydon]], [[Purley, London|Purley]], [[Coulsdon]], [[Hooley]], [[Merstham]], [[Redhill, Surrey|Redhill]], [[Reigate]], [[Buckland, Surrey|Buckland]], [[Betchworth]], [[Dorking]], [[North Holmwood]], [[South Holmwood]], [[Capel, Surrey|Capel]], [[Kingsfold]] and [[Warnham]].<ref name="eplates">{{cite web|url=http://www.eplates.info/410s.html|title=London Transport Country Area Routes 410-419 (South of the Thames)|publisher=Eplates.com|accessdate=27 November 2013}}</ref> In addition, [[Arriva Southern Counties]] operates a 414 route from [[Dartford]] to [[Horton Kirby]] via [[South Darenth]]. <ref name="arriva">{{Cite web|url=http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/serviceInformation.aspx?id=12432|title=ARRIVA - 414 - Dartford - South Darenth - Horton Kirby|publisher=[[Arriva Southern Counties]|accessdate=9 December 2013}}</ref> |
The number 414 had previously been used for a major trunk route running between [[West Croydon station|West Croydon bus station]] and [[Horsham railway station]] via [[South Croydon]], [[Purley, London|Purley]], [[Coulsdon]], [[Hooley]], [[Merstham]], [[Redhill, Surrey|Redhill]], [[Reigate]], [[Buckland, Surrey|Buckland]], [[Betchworth]], [[Dorking]], [[North Holmwood]], [[South Holmwood]], [[Capel, Surrey|Capel]], [[Kingsfold]] and [[Warnham]].<ref name="eplates">{{cite web|url=http://www.eplates.info/410s.html|title=London Transport Country Area Routes 410-419 (South of the Thames)|publisher=Eplates.com|accessdate=27 November 2013}}</ref> In addition, [[Arriva Southern Counties]] operates a 414 route from [[Dartford]] to [[Horton Kirby]] via [[South Darenth]]. <ref name="arriva">{{Cite web|url=http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/serviceInformation.aspx?id=12432|title=ARRIVA - 414 - Dartford - South Darenth - Horton Kirby|publisher=[[Arriva Southern Counties]]|accessdate=9 December 2013}}</ref> |
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Route 414 commenced operation on 25 November 2002 as an extension of [[London Buses route 14|route 14]], designed to augment it south of [[Hyde Park Corner]].<ref name="tgm"/> As a member of [[TfL]] staff put it, "When we introduce a new route - or make alterations to an existing route by splitting it - the last digit(s) of the historic 'parent' route are used wherever possible, so that passengers might associate the incoming route with its predecessor.<ref name="tgm">{{Cite web|url=http://markhadfield.typepad.com/that_gormandizer_man/2009/03/how-london-buses-are-numbered-tfl-come-up-trumps.html|title=That Gormandizer Man: How London buses are numbered - TfL come up trumps!|publisher=Mark Hadfield|accessdate=18 November 2013}}</ref> The number 414 was used because [[London Buses route 114|114]], [[London Buses route 214|214]] and [[London Buses route 314|314]] were in use and linked [[Mill Hill Broadway railway station]] with [[Ruislip tube station]],<ref name="tfl114">{{cite web|url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/?r=114|title=Bus map for route 114|publisher=[[TfL]]|accessdate=18 November 2013}}</ref> [[Moorgate]] with [[Highgate]]<ref name="tfl214">{{cite web|url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/?r=214|title=Bus map for route 214|publisher=[[TfL]]|accessdate=18 November 2013}}</ref> and [[Eltham railway station]] with [[New Addington]].<ref name="tfl314">{{cite web|url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/?r=314|title=Bus map for route 314|publisher=[[TfL]]|accessdate=18 November 2013}}</ref> |
Route 414 commenced operation on 25 November 2002 as an extension of [[London Buses route 14|route 14]], designed to augment it south of [[Hyde Park Corner]].<ref name="tgm"/> As a member of [[TfL]] staff put it, "When we introduce a new route - or make alterations to an existing route by splitting it - the last digit(s) of the historic 'parent' route are used wherever possible, so that passengers might associate the incoming route with its predecessor.<ref name="tgm">{{Cite web|url=http://markhadfield.typepad.com/that_gormandizer_man/2009/03/how-london-buses-are-numbered-tfl-come-up-trumps.html|title=That Gormandizer Man: How London buses are numbered - TfL come up trumps!|publisher=Mark Hadfield|accessdate=18 November 2013}}</ref> The number 414 was used because [[London Buses route 114|114]], [[London Buses route 214|214]] and [[London Buses route 314|314]] were in use and linked [[Mill Hill Broadway railway station]] with [[Ruislip tube station]],<ref name="tfl114">{{cite web|url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/?r=114|title=Bus map for route 114|publisher=[[TfL]]|accessdate=18 November 2013}}</ref> [[Moorgate]] with [[Highgate]]<ref name="tfl214">{{cite web|url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/?r=214|title=Bus map for route 214|publisher=[[TfL]]|accessdate=18 November 2013}}</ref> and [[Eltham railway station]] with [[New Addington]].<ref name="tfl314">{{cite web|url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/?r=314|title=Bus map for route 314|publisher=[[TfL]]|accessdate=18 November 2013}}</ref> |
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Alexander Dennis Enviro400 on route 414 | |
Overview | |
Operator | Abellio London |
Garage | Battersea (QB) |
Vehicle | Alexander Dennis Enviro400 10.1m |
Peak vehicle requirement | 19 [1] |
Night-time | No night service |
Route | |
Start | Maida Hill |
Via | Edgware Road Marble Arch Hyde Park Corner Knightsbridge South Kensington Fulham Broadway |
End | Putney Bridge |
Length | 7 miles (12 km) |
Service | |
Level | Daily |
Frequency | About every 8-12 minutes |
Journey time | 33-67 minutes [1] |
Operates | 05:25 until 01:04 [2] |
"Performance" (PDF). tfl.gov.uk. |
London Buses route 414 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Abellio London,[3] having been handed it from First London.[4]
Of the six bus routes to terminate at Putney Bridge tube station, it is the only one to remain entirely north of the River Thames;[5] the 39 (to Clapham Junction),[6] 85 (to Kingston)[7] and 93 (to North Cheam)[8] run straight through Putney High Street, whereas the 265 (to Tolworth)[9] and 270 (to Mitcham)[10] go east and west of the high street respectively straight after crossing the River Thames.
History
The number 414 had previously been used for a major trunk route running between West Croydon bus station and Horsham railway station via South Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon, Hooley, Merstham, Redhill, Reigate, Buckland, Betchworth, Dorking, North Holmwood, South Holmwood, Capel, Kingsfold and Warnham.[11] In addition, Arriva Southern Counties operates a 414 route from Dartford to Horton Kirby via South Darenth. [12]
Route 414 commenced operation on 25 November 2002 as an extension of route 14, designed to augment it south of Hyde Park Corner.[13] As a member of TfL staff put it, "When we introduce a new route - or make alterations to an existing route by splitting it - the last digit(s) of the historic 'parent' route are used wherever possible, so that passengers might associate the incoming route with its predecessor.[13] The number 414 was used because 114, 214 and 314 were in use and linked Mill Hill Broadway railway station with Ruislip tube station,[14] Moorgate with Highgate[15] and Eltham railway station with New Addington.[16]
Routing
The 414 originally linked Maida Vale and Fulham High Street. On 14 June 2003, the route was extended south to Putney Bridge tube station. On 29 January 2005, the route was rerouted at Clifton Gardens, Edgware Road to Maida Hill.
Operating
The route was operated by the now defunct First London from their Westbourne Park (X) garage.[4] On 21 November 2009, Abellio London commenced operating route 414, who now operate it out of their Battersea (QB) Garage.[3]
Criticism
The 414 has been called Abellio's most unpunctual bus, with an average of 1:29.4 minutes of excess waiting time. An Abellio employee has responded by saying "it’s quite simply where they traverse. Unfortunately, those routes go through some very popular areas, and what’s going on in those areas can have a dire impact on the service. The 414 goes through Fulham Road and Hammersmith, and for the last six months there’s always been roadworks on Fulham Road — that doesn't help service. You also have when Chelsea play at home and the impact it has when thousands of people come to view that — your buses just aren't going to be on time".[17]
Current route
Route 414 runs between Maida Hill and Putney Bridge.[5]
- Putney Bridge Station
- Fulham High Street (for Golden Lion)
- Fulham Palace Road
- Munster Road
- Radipole Road
- Parsons Green Lane / Fulham Library
- Fulham Broadway
- Fulham Broadway Station
- Chelsea Village
- Chelsea Football Club
- Hortensia Road
- Edith Grove
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
- Fulham Road / Beaufort Street
- Old Church Street
- Royal Brompton Hospital / Royal Marsden Hospital
- Onslow Square
- South Kensington Station / Old Brompton Road
- South Kensington Station
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Brompton Square
- Harrods
- Knightsbridge Station
- Hyde Park Corner Station
- London Hilton Hotel
- Dorchester Hotel
- Marble Arch
- Marble Arch / Edgware Road
- George Street
- Sussex Gardens
- Edgware Road Station
- Church Street
- Orchardson Street
- St John's Wood Road
- Maida Vale
- Warwick Avenue Station
- Elgin Avenue
- Maida Hill Chippenham Road
References
- ^ a b London bus route network LondonBusRoute
- ^ Route 414 timetable Route 414
- ^ a b "Bus tender results". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ a b "First Redundancies: Latest Update - First West London Buses". TSSL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Bus map for route 414". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Bus map for route 39". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Bus map for route 85". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Bus map for route 93". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Bus map for route 265". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Bus map for route 270". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "London Transport Country Area Routes 410-419 (South of the Thames)". Eplates.com. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ "ARRIVA - 414 - Dartford - South Darenth - Horton Kirby". Arriva Southern Counties. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ a b "That Gormandizer Man: How London buses are numbered - TfL come up trumps!". Mark Hadfield. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Bus map for route 114". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Bus map for route 214". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Bus map for route 314". TfL. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ^ "Waiting for TfL: bus punctuality on Transport for London's network". ÆNDREW RININSLAND. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
External links
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