Bristol Bus Electrification

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Bristol Bus Electrification

« on: February 10, 2025, 22:23:19 »

Seems like there's currently a big bus electrification programme going on in Bristol & Weston.

I'd somehow missed this when announced, but visiting the Screwfix opposite Hengrove Bus depot today I noticed huge new steel structures, with three huge sections being delivered as I left.

https://www.theweekin.co.uk/news/travel/129791/

Apologies if old news.


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