Mainlines

The 'Mainlines' network covers the frequent services connecting the majority of people across Leicester to the City Centre.

Each 'Mainline' is a group of one or more routes serving a common area of Leicester. Many are currently served by more than one operator, with no current timetable integration or unified promotion or bus branding.

The majority of investment will be targeted at these routes, providing:

• electric buses

• bus priority

• digital ticketing

• real time information displays

• new shelters

In addition, the partnership came together to make key changes to help make this network easier and better for all:

• joint operation to give regular timetables

• joint timetable information at all stops

• removing duplicate route numbering

• colour-coded mapping at all bus shelters and bus stations

• a limited number of timetable changes each year (up to 4) to provide a more consistent service

• all buses will have

  • Euro VI exhaust emission standards or better

  • CCTV installed for safety and security

  • Automatic Vehicle Location equipment

  • Contactless ticketing payment using seamless 'tap on/tap off' technology

  • 'Leicester Buses' network branding externally and internally

We are also seeking additional funding to:

• improve frequencies so that each Mainline has a minimum frequency standard:

  • every 15 mins daytime Monday - Saturday

  • every 30 mins in the evening and Sundays.

  • Every 10 mins daytime Monday-Saturday on 15 Mainlines also serving key areas outside the City Centre.

• Provide attractive branding for each bus to allow for easy identification and make it appealing to new users.