National Express West Midlands Superline 301

National Express West Midlands Route 301 is a bus route in the West Midlands, it is now operated by National Express West Midlands and A2Z Travel.

Information
The 301 is a service that was one of National Express West Midlands first showcase routes, known as the 'superline'.

History
The route initially was operated using easy access Volvo B10L buses, working in partnership with Choice Travel Service 171 (which ran virtually the exact same route with the exception of one street), which operated using new Optare Excels.

In the summer of 2007 A2Z Travel began operating on the service, using a variety of buses and the B10Ls used by TWM where transferred to their service 377, as this route was being showcased.

In March 2008 Choice Travel withdrew their service 171 and A2Z Travel replaced these with an increased frequency on service 301. However this increase was reversed and working hours were shorten in May 2008.

Changes/Future

 * From July 20th, it is known the timetable and route of the 301 by National Express West Midlands are being adjusted.


 * It is known that the Walsall garage is to receive some Scania Omnilinks in September 2008. It is currently unconfirmed, but widely believed, that these are for use by NXWM on the 301 service.

Route
Below is a list of places/facilities which the route serves.
 * Walsall Bus Station
 * Walsall Magistrates Court
 * TWM Walsall Depot
 * Leamore
 * Bloxwich Leisure Centre
 * Bloxwich High Street
 * Mossley