Route 388 Extension and Route 588 14/12/13

Route 388 was extended from Hackney Wick via Copper Box and through the Olympic Park, providing a new link to Stratford. However, someone at Stagecoach wasn't told about this and the 588 somehow still ran!

Firstly, the Route 388 on the extension patch:

CT Plus HTL12 on Route 388, Stratford City

 
The bus stop (note it also says the N205, it'll be covered in 2014 under an NBAD), and the 388 timetable at Stratford City


CT Plus HTP5 on Route 388, Stratford City
This is one of the buses that were acquired for the extension to Stratford City


CT Plus HTP5 on Route 388, Stratford City


CT Plus HTP6 on Route 388, Copper Box


CT Plus HTL5 on Route 388, Trowbridge Estate/Hackney Wick

However, one bus ran without Stratford City blinds...


CT Plus EO1 on Route 388, Trowbridge Estate (Hackney Wick)

Meanwhile, the 588 was still running...


Stagecoach 18459 and 18461 on Route 588, Copper Box

So, a confusing first day for Stagecoach, whilst CT Plus ran their 388 with not too many problems. The extension seems to be used only a bit so far, but then again, it was the first day of the extension..

Route 588 has since been withdrawn.