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Bad news southeast London, because TfL has confirmed that a busy bus route in the area is being axed.
It’s the end of the line for the 472 bus between North Greenwich and Abbey Wood. Don’t despair just yet though, the ole 472 is being replaced with a limited stop Superloop service, which TfL said will actually get passengers from A to B quicker.
However, the new bus will only have three stops, replacing the 472’s nearly 40. The double-decker will run a fast service from Charlton station to Woolwich Elizabeth Line station, stopping only once in between at Woolwich town centre.
If you need to get off at any of these now scrapped stops, you will have to find alternative transport or take a longer walk to your destination: Charlton Sainsbury’s, Greenwich Trust School in Charlton, Woolwich Ferry, Woolwich Arsenal, Thamesmead town centre, Trinity Park in Woolwich, Lombard Square in west Thamesmead, and Cygnet Square in south Thamesmead.
It’s good news for night owls though, because the 472’s night service (N472) will continue operating.
The alternative bus route is expected to come in early next year. When the change comes, the 472 will be renamed the SL11.
‘We recognise this change might not work for everyone, especially where it means a longer walk or a change of bus,’ TfL said. ‘We’re sorry for any inconvenience – same-stop changes at Woolwich and our Hopper fare should help make things easier.’
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