The Sigma 7 will operate a route from the football club car park to a set-down point near the roundabout at the beach end of Beach Road.
My thanks to Holkham Estates for the information and for the use of the photos.
Roy
Roy
Friday, 11 February 2022
New Wells Beach Shuttle Bus
A couple of days ago Holkham Estate announced plans to provide a replacement service to the Wells Harbour Railway which closed late September 2021. During the past 12 months several transport options were evaluated and various possible routes considered.
Holkham has decided to operate a pioneering fully electric bus, the first of its kind in the UK. The bus, the Sigma 7, has been designed by Rochdale based Mellor to accommodate accessible needs and is capable of being lowered to kerb height with an access ramp. Mellor. The vehicle featured in a five page article in the February 2022 issue of Buses Magazine and more information can be seen on their website here
The Sigma 7 will operate a route from the football club car park to a set-down point near the roundabout at the beach end of Beach Road.
During the busiest days of the summer, the electric bus will be joined by a vintage open-top bus. The 1951 Leyland Tiger started its life transporting visitors around the Channel Islands and is being brought to Wells from Jersey as Holkham believes 'it will be a fun supplement to the electric bus and certainly gives off the traditional vibes of an English coastal town.'
The Sigma 7 will operate a route from the football club car park to a set-down point near the roundabout at the beach end of Beach Road.
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I wonder who will operate the buses, as I dont see Holkham Estates having a PSV Operators Licence!
ReplyDeleteFrom Holkam Estates blog it looks to be operated by Pinewoods part of Holkam Holiday Parks Ltd. https://www.holkham.co.uk/blog/post/wells-beach-shuttle-bus
ReplyDeleteHow much does it cost ?
ReplyDeleteFare details were included in a press article by the Fakenham Times which can be viewed at https://www.fakenhamtimes.co.uk/news/traffic/wells-new-bus-service-holkham-9028550. It is not known if bus passes can be used on the service.
DeleteFare details were included in a press article by the Fakenham Times which can be viewed at https://www.fakenhamtimes.co.uk/news/traffic/wells-new-bus-service-holkham-9028550. It is not known if bus passes can be used on the service.
ReplyDelete£2 adults £1 child card payment only
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