London Central loses out in TfL tender round

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Route 68 will be taken over by Abellio London, utilising Euro 6 New Routemasters registered in 2016. MIKE SHEATHER

New Transport for London (TfL) tender results have been announced, all concerning contract currently operated by London Central.

The 68/N68 will be taken over by Abellio London. The service, which has a Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR) of 23, will utilise Euro 6 New Routemasters registered in 2016 on the 68, with the N68 making use of Euro 6 hybrid double-deckers which run on the 45 and 415 by day.

The 468 will move from London Central to Arriva London South. It will use new Euro 6 hybrid double-deckers (PVR 30).

London Central retained the X68, which will use new Euro 6 hybrid double-deckers (PVR 10).

All three of the new contracts begin on March 31, 2018.