Route 353: Forestdale - Ramsden Estate

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Modified 16-Apr-24

Created 18-Mar-11

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London Bus Route 353 - Forestdale - Addington Village - Hayes - Keston Mark - Locksbottom - Orpington - Ramsden Estate. (10 Miles)
Operated By: Go Ahead London: Metrobus
Garage: Orpington MB

Past Timetables: Aug 2003, July 2004, May 2005

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History:

The route 353 began on the 16th August 1986 and provided a Monday to Saturday service between Croydon (Fairfield Halls) and Orpington (Town Centre). The route was operated by an independent company called Metrobus and they allocated the route from Orpington Garage (MB).
On the 30th March 1996 the route was extended from Orpington Town Centre to Ramsden Estate. A Sunday service was also introduced on this date. The Current PVR Mon-Sat 4 and Sun 2 Buses.
On the 20th May 2000 the route was withdrawn between Croydon Fairfield Halls and New Addington Interchange. This was due to the new Croydon Tramlink system being introduced. The withdrawn section of the 353 was replaced by the new route T33. The current PVR was Monday to Saturday 6SD and Sunday 5SD.
On the 5th March 2005 the allocation was transferred to PH garage. The current PVR was Monday to Saturday 4DT/2SC and Sunday 4DT.
On the 3rd June 2006 the 353 was transferred back to MB.
On the 2nd September 2006 the route was converted to fully double deck operation. The current PVR was Monday to Saturday 6SC and Sunday 4SC.
On the 22nd May 2010, the contract was retained for the 353 with Metrobus at Orpington Garage using an existing fleet of vehicles, the current PVR Mon to Fri 7DD, Sat 6DD and Sun 4DD.
On the 24th October 2015, the 353 was extended from Addington Interchange to Forestdale due to the withdrawal of route T31.

Route 353, Go Ahead London 882, PN09EMF, Hayes

Route 353, Go Ahead London 897, PO59KFZ, Orpington

Route 353, Go Ahead London 899, PO59KGE, Hayes

Route 353, Go Ahead London 979, YT59DYP, Hayes

Route 353, Go Ahead London, E208, SN61DCZ, Orpington

Route 353, Go Ahead London, E211, SN61DDF, Locksbottom

Route 353, Go Ahead London, E214, SN61DDL, Orpington

Route 353, Go Ahead London, E225, SN61DFE, Addington

Route 353, Go Ahead London, Ee104, LD72XZW, Orpington

Route 353, Go Ahead London, Ee105, LD72ZXZ, Orpington

Route 353, Go Ahead London, EN43, SN12AOU, Orpington

Route 353, Go Ahead London, EN45, SN12AOW, Orpington

Route 353, Go Ahead London, WVL216, LX06DYW, Orpington

Route 353, Go Ahead London, WVL227, LX06DZK, Orpington

Route 353, Go Ahead London, WVL241, LX06EAA, Hayes

Route 353, Go Ahead London, WVL418, LX11CXA, Orpington

Route 353, Metrobus 215, SN03WMK, Addington Village

Route 353, Metrobus 215, SN03WMK, Orpington

Route 353, Metrobus 218, SN03WMV, Orpington

Route 353, Metrobus 229, PO56JFA, Hayes

Categories & Keywords

Category:Transportation

Subcategory:Buses

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