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Electric Buses Shift Routes, Impacting 20% of Journeys
3 Jun
Summary
- Electric buses will serve new X46 and X47 routes.
- £1.2 million secured for electric bus infrastructure upgrades.
- New routes will cover 20% of bus journeys in the area.
North Northamptonshire Council is set to approve ten new double-decker electric buses, with operations rerouted to the X46 and X47 services. Originally slated for different routes, the £1.2 million funding secured from the Department for Transport and depot upgrades have led to this revision. These electric buses will now cover routes representing 20% of all bus journeys in North Northamptonshire, ensuring a substantial impact for residents.
The council has confirmed that the previously proposed routes have not been abandoned. They are considered strong candidates for electrification once Stagecoach invests in necessary infrastructure at the Kettering depot. The new routes are anticipated to be operational by next summer, serving key areas within Northamptonshire.
Stagecoach Midlands managing director, Mark Whitelocks, stated that the introduction of electric buses will expedite service improvements for customers. The decision regarding these revised plans is scheduled for finalization at an executive council meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
