English: Today it was announced that routes 133 and N133 have been retained and route 333 has been won by Arriva London with new and existing hybrids.

Route 133 is to use 20 existing HVs from route 76 and 15 new hybrids and route 333 is to use 18 new hybrids. The new hybrid order is expected to be Volvo B5LHs of some sort, I personally am hoping for the E400 MMC body as the south-west currently lacks this type.

Both contracts start on the third Saturday of 2017 (21st). It's not yet known what garage will house the routes, it could be that the 133/N133 stay at N and the 333 goes to BN or they both go to N or they both go to BN - hopefully the latter.

The 333 replaced the western end of the 133 between Streatham and Tooting in January 2003 and it also helped to provide extra capacity between Elephant & Castle and Streatham albeit via a slightly different routeing. It was introduced by Go-Ahead London from Stockwell SW Garage.

These changes will be bring an end to the B7TL class at Stockwell SW, a type they introduced way back in 2002 on route 345. The countdown is on, enjoy them whilst they are still here! Fortunately for Arriva fans, the 133's Ts will live on a few miles south on route 157 which Arriva won last week. That contract starts in November.

Route 59 was also retained and its contract starts a week later on the 28th.

Congratulations Arriva and better luck next time, Go-Ahead.

Go-Ahead London: London Central - Volvo B7TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini - WVL122 LX53AZP - Route 333