New bus service connecting communities between Horncastle and Lincoln set to begin
A new bus service has officially launched, serving communities between Horncastle and Lincoln.
The new Brylaine B617 service will begin on Monday, July 6 – following support from the county council, and local residents.
In January this year, campaigners handed a petition calling for a new bus service to the council. It contained more than a thousand signatures.
The new service will run from Monday to Saturday, and is expected to improve connections across the county - linking Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Coningsby, Tattershall, Tattershall Lakes, Billinghay, Walcott and Metheringham, Branston, Canwick and Lincoln.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire County Council said: “We’re pleased that a new Brylaine bus service is planned to launch from 6 July, supported by Lincolnshire County Council and BSIP funding (subject to final approvals).
“The service takes its name from the legendary RAF 617 Squadron, once proudly based at Woodhall Spa - a fitting tribute to local heritage.”
They added: “This is a positive step towards improving rural connectivity and making it easier to travel between our communities.”
Supporters say the new route will provide a valuable boost for local people and businesses by making it easier to travel for shopping, social visits, days out, and to access essential services.
Commenting on Brylaine’s social media pages, one customer wrote: “I’m thrilled, I can’t believe we will be able to get to Horncastle from Coningsby!”, another simply added: “Fantastic”.
The Brylaine B617 is now set to begin serving passengers as part of a new chapter for local transport in the area.
For more details, or for the timetable, visit www.brylaine.co.uk.