Mike Griffin-Thorn and Emily Pain (Hampshire
County Council) provided the forum with a verbal update concerning
the latest position regarding the commencement of the extension to
bus services 28 and 28A scheduled to commence 8 January 2023.
Members asked several questions and made comments
regarding:
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Clarifying details of the route, particularly
whether the service would include Park Gate and Swanwick Train
Station.
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The frequency of the extended service.
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The longer-term commercial viability of the
service.
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The length of phase 1 and the commencement of phase
2.
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The frequency of the X9 and X9A service and a
potential merger with the E1 and E2 service.
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The need to include a stop at the Community Hospital
and Locks Heath to enable onward journeys to the Queen Alexandra
Hospital.
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Plans for raising awareness among residents and
users concerning the new service starting on 8 January
2023.
These points were
responded to by Mr Griffin-Thorn, Ms Pain and Mr Davis of Tetra
Tech accordingly. Several members agreed to contact the officers
following the meeting on other related matters.