Ealing and Hounslow - expanding bus services E1 extension and new school route 618
Consultation has concluded
Update 7 March 2024
Following our consultation in Autumn 2023, we’re extending the E1 to Osterley and introducing the 618, a new school route in Isleworth.
E1 bus route extension – From May 2027 we’ll extend the E1 to the former Osterley Tesco site, when a new housing development opens there. We can bring this date forward if necessary.
New 618 school route – From September 2024, we’ll introduce a new ‘school days only’ bus between Ivybridge Estate and Bolder Academy via Macfarlane Lane.
Thank you to everyone who took part in this consultation - we received 489 responses.
Our consultation report lists key issues raised. We have also published a response to these issues.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at haveyoursay@tfl.gov.uk.
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Update 19 October 2023
This consultation has now closed. Thank you to everyone who responded. We are analysing your feedback and will report back shortly.
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Transport for London warmly invite you to tell us what you think of our proposals to expand bus services in Ealing and Hounslow.
We are proposing to extend the E1 bus route from Ealing Broadway to Osterley Tesco and introduce a new school bus route 618 between Ivybridge Estate and Syon Lane, near Bolder Academy and Nishkam School.
Proposals
Background
How you can find out more
Tell us your views
What happens next
Proposals
1. Introduce a new school bus service for Bolder Academy and Nishkam School in Isleworth
Transport for London are thinking of starting a new school bus service between Ivybridge Estate and Syon Lane (near Bolder Academy and Nishkam School).
School route 618 would run from Ivybridge Estate via Twickenham Road, Worton Road, Bridge Road and Syon Lane.
There would be two journeys each school day, one in the morning (to Syon Lane) and one in the afternoon (to Ivybridge Estate).
Subject to consultation, the service would start running in early 2024.This route would use the same roads and bus stops as the H28 in this area.
Route 618 would provide new direct links to Isleworth schools for students living south of Syon Lane, along London Road, Bridge Road, Worton Road, Twickenham Road and Summerwood Road.
2. Proposal to extend E1 from Ealing Broadway to Osterley Tesco
To improve links to Ealing Broadway, we’re proposing to extend the E1 bus route via Ealing Road, Great West Road and Syon Lane.
This would offer new direct links and extra capacity between north and south Ealing, between Greenford, Drayton Green, Ealing Broadway, South Ealing, North Brentford, Great West Road and Osterley.
The E1 bus route currently runs from Greenford, Clifton Road to Ealing Broadway, Haven Green.
Background
Buses play a crucial role in making London a more prosperous city, connecting Londoners to their work, education, families, friends, shopping, and leisure.
London’s bus network is our most affordable and accessible type of public transport. It’s a sustainable alternative to cars, for journeys that can’t be walked or cycled.
We continuously review and adapt the bus network to reflect changing customer needs. So, buses are where our customers need them most, including serving new homes and expanding schools.
The Mayor’s committed to expanding outer London’s bus network, to strengthen alternatives to private cars and maximise the benefits of expanding the Ultra Low Emission Zone.
Our Bus Action Plan is about increasing the number of bus journeys, by making bus travel better, faster and greener. We continue to grow our fleet of zero-emission buses, with over 950 so far. The whole fleet will be converted by 2034 (possibly 2030, subject to government funding). Other projects include 12% more countdown signs at bus stops in every London borough.
How you can find out more
We have provided more information to help you respond, and we want this consultation to be accessible to everyone. Visit the document library for:
- Our initial Equalities Impact Assessment document
- Maps showing the existing and proposed route
- A copy of our consultation survey in case you would prefer to respond in writing
- An Easy Read version of our proposals
- An Easy Read version of our survey
- British Sign Language (BSL) videos about our proposals and survey
- Audio versions of our proposals and survey
- Frequently asked questions
- Ask us a question via question tool
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Connecting with London's deaf community on our consultations
To enhance how we engage and consult with London's deaf community we are trialling a British Sign Language (BSL) consultation conversation service. This service will allow us to have a two-way BSL translated discussion on any aspect of this consultation with a BSL speaker.
To request a BSL consultation conversation please contact us at haveyoursay@tfl.gov.uk and we will be in contact to arrange this at a convenient time.
Following this trial, we will evaluate the service to determine if this is something we are able to offer on other consultations in the future.
What happens next
We’ll consider all the responses we receive and prepare a consultation report after the consultation ends on Wednesday 18 October 2023. The report will be published on our website in late 2023.
If you have any questions about the scheme, you can ask us here. We will then aim to get back to you.
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