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Route 470 commenced operation on 19th July 2003 with a PVR of 7, running between Colliers Wood Station & Epsom Clock Tower via Sutton & Morden. It was originally operated by Quality Line from their Epsom (EB) garage with Optare solos. The route was introduced to replace S7 (Colliers Wood - Cheam) & 408 (Cheam - Epsom). | '''Route 470''' commenced operation on 19th July 2003 with a PVR of 7, running between Colliers Wood Station & Epsom Clock Tower via Sutton & Morden. It was originally operated by Quality Line from their Epsom (EB) garage with Optare solos. The route was introduced to replace S7 (Colliers Wood - Cheam) & 408 (Cheam - Epsom). | ||
On 17th November | On '''17th November 200'''7, the route was retained by Quality Line. | ||
On 17th November 2012, the route was retained by Quality Line with brand new Optare Solo SRs. | On '''17th November 2012''', the route was retained by Quality Line with brand new Optare Solo SRs. | ||
On 18th November 2017, the route was retained by Quality Line RATP. | On '''18th November 2017''', the route was retained by Quality Line RATP. | ||
On February 2018, the Optare Solo SRs were replaced by brand new Enviro200 MMC bodied Alexander Dennis E20Ds. | On '''February 2018''', the Optare Solo SRs were replaced by brand new Enviro200 MMC bodied Alexander Dennis E20Ds. | ||
On 19th June 2021, operations were transferred to London United's Tolworth (TV) garage. | On '''19th June 2021''', operations were transferred to London United's Tolworth (TV) garage. | ||
On 3rd December 2022, the route was won by London General out of their Merton (AL) garage using existing 8.9m Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 Darts. | On '''3rd December 2022''', the route was won by London General out of their Merton (AL) garage using existing 8.9m Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 Darts. | ||
On March 25th 2023, the garage transferred to Ellis Road (GM). | On '''March 25th 2023''', the garage transferred to Ellis Road (GM). | ||
On 2nd March 2024, the section between Sutton Station and Epsom was withdrawn and replaced with a new route numbered [https://wiki.buspal.co.uk/index.php?title=Route_S2 S2], running between St. Helier's Station and Epsom. It was rerouted in the Sutton Common area via Marlborough Road, Dibden Road and Stayton Road with no change to its frequency or its hours of operation and the PVR was decreased from 7 to 4. | On '''2nd March 2024''', the section between Sutton Station and Epsom was withdrawn and replaced with a new route numbered [https://wiki.buspal.co.uk/index.php?title=Route_S2 S2], running between St. Helier's Station and Epsom. It was rerouted in the Sutton Common area via Marlborough Road, Dibden Road and Stayton Road with no change to its frequency or its hours of operation and the PVR was decreased from 7 to 4. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:35, 18 November 2025
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| Operator | London General |
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| Garage | Ellis Road (GM) |
| PVR | 4 |
| Vehicle | Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 Dart 8.9m (SE) |
| Start | Sutton Station |
| End | Colliers Wood |
| Frequency | every 30 minutes |
| Service | 06:30 – 21:35 |
| Length | 5 miles (9 km) |
Route History
Route 470 commenced operation on 19th July 2003 with a PVR of 7, running between Colliers Wood Station & Epsom Clock Tower via Sutton & Morden. It was originally operated by Quality Line from their Epsom (EB) garage with Optare solos. The route was introduced to replace S7 (Colliers Wood - Cheam) & 408 (Cheam - Epsom).
On 17th November 2007, the route was retained by Quality Line.
On 17th November 2012, the route was retained by Quality Line with brand new Optare Solo SRs.
On 18th November 2017, the route was retained by Quality Line RATP.
On February 2018, the Optare Solo SRs were replaced by brand new Enviro200 MMC bodied Alexander Dennis E20Ds.
On 19th June 2021, operations were transferred to London United's Tolworth (TV) garage.
On 3rd December 2022, the route was won by London General out of their Merton (AL) garage using existing 8.9m Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 Darts.
On March 25th 2023, the garage transferred to Ellis Road (GM).
On 2nd March 2024, the section between Sutton Station and Epsom was withdrawn and replaced with a new route numbered S2, running between St. Helier's Station and Epsom. It was rerouted in the Sutton Common area via Marlborough Road, Dibden Road and Stayton Road with no change to its frequency or its hours of operation and the PVR was decreased from 7 to 4.