A Preston Bus service heading down Lancaster Road Pic: Carl Stein A bus route serving villages and towns between Preston and Blackburn is to change hands.
Preston City Council leader Matthew Brown on sepsis, two week hospital stay and paramedics breaking down the doorReview: A visit to the Preston restaurant that’s Thai-ing up Lane EndsPreston Bus has lost the contract to run the 45 and 46 services which run through Broughton, Goosnargh, Longridge, Woodplumpton and onto Blackburn in the case of the 45.: “Preston Bus operate the 45 and 46 services on contract to Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council said they would not be commenting at this stage and further information would be released about any service changes in the coming weeks. A spokesperson said: “We are thrilled to announce a large expansion to our Lancashire bus service operations in proud partnership with Lancashire County Council commencing in 2025.
The firm is bringing back the 115 route between Chorley and Preston, serving Buckshaw, Leyland, Croston and Longton as well as taking on the 117 and 337/347 services between Chorley and Ormskirk/Southport.Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.
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