147	time table and route plan

For further information:

Route147 website

Route 147 runs every 10 minutes, Monday to Friday only, between 7.15am and 6.15pm. The last bus leaves Piccadilly Station Bus Stop D on Fairfield Street (underneath the bridge) at 6.15pm for one last circuit.

Route 147 is a low emission, hybrid electric bus service and so produces 35% less carbon dioxide emissions than a standard-sized diesel engine.

Made by Volvo, Route 147 hybrid electric buses have a smaller diesel engine than normal, plus an electric engine powering the bus independently or jointly. When the bus brakes, the brake energy is utilised and stored in a battery, which then drives the electric engine when the bus accelerates again.

It’s greener yes. But it’s also quieter as a major advantage of this hybrid electric technology is that the engine switches off automatically when the bus stops. The bus restarts only with the help of the electric engine, with the diesel engine not kicking in until the bus reaches 15 miles an hour. So at traffic lights, junctions and bus stops the bus is quieter and exhaust free. Regular driver training ensures customer comfort is optimised and CO2 savings are maximised.

Any other route enquiries please contact stage coach on 0161 273 3377

manchesterenquiries@stagecochbus.com

http://www.traveline.org.uk

http://www.gmpte.com

http://www.systemonetravelcards.co.uk