NXWM appeals for memories

17/09/2024 Ashleigh Sinclair Features, Last Stop

The old alignment of Albert Street in Birmingham city centre. At the time of the photograph in the 1950s, the city terminus of the 50 was here, with the bus seen pulling away from the stop. TRANSPORT MUSEUM WYTHALL

In 2019 National Express West Midlands (NXWM) launched 75 new ‘Platinum’ vehicles on its route 50. Now, the company is asking customers to get in touch with their memories of busy route 50, which began operation 75 years ago on 2 October 1949. To celebrate the route, the company is asking locals past and present to share their stories and memories of travelling on the 50 over the past three quarters of a century.

Customer and Marketing Director for National Express Catherine Woolfe said: “The 50 bus route has long-been a Brummie favourite and to celebrate its 75th year in operation we’re inviting our customers and colleagues to share their memories from years gone by.
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