Changes on the 7
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Bailey Bickmore
Apr 21, 2026, 9:16:32 AM (5 days ago) Apr 21
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As of the Arriva Kent service change on Sunday 19th, Route 7 between Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone is now operated in its entirety by Maidstone depot. It had previously been a joint operation between both Maidstone and TW. The final "rounder" was operated with ex-Leicester B9TL 6200, the 20:55 from TW and 22:10 from TW.
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Bailey Bickmore
Apr 21, 2026, 9:22:23 AM (5 days ago) Apr 21
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For those interested, several vehicles have found new homes since this change, with Daimler-engined ex-Rotala StreetLites 4340 [SK16 GXN] and 4341 [SK16 GXO] and ex-101 E400 6482 [SN15 LNO] transferring to Maidstone.
Also currently based at Maidstone is E400 5463 [SN15 LPO] which was previously based at Tunbridge Wells and is due for eventual transfer to GIllingham, however is currently at Maidstone as a stop-gap, covering for another vehicle which is long term VOR.
Also currently based at Maidstone is E400 5463 [SN15 LPO] which was previously based at Tunbridge Wells and is due for eventual transfer to GIllingham, however is currently at Maidstone as a stop-gap, covering for another vehicle which is long term VOR.
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