Red Express X41 Line
Red Express, X41 is a bus service run by the Blackburn Bus Company which runs between Accrington and Manchester, serving the communities of Haslingden, Ramsbottom, Prestwich and Harpurhey, Collyhurst during peak times. The service uses the M60 and M66 motorways, connecting communities and schools like The Hollins and Haslingden High School. A point of interest in the route is the East Lancashire Railway in Ramsbottom. History Not much is known about its history before 2000. However, it was run under the Lancashire United brand by Transdev Blazefield and was given the brand ''The Lancashire Way'' in the black, red, and silver Blazefield livery used for their flagship route including ''The Witch Way'' and '' the36'' . The service ran from Blackburn to Manchester via Accrington, Haslingden and Helmshore. An express X40 service bypassed Helmshore via the motorway. In 2012, Lancashire united gained an updated livery in yellow and blue, and as part of this they gained a fleet ...
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Blackburn Bus Company
The Blackburn Bus Company operates both local and regional bus services in Greater Manchester and Lancashire, England. It is a subsidiary of Transdev Blazefield, which operates bus services across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. History In April 2001, Stagecoach sold their operations in Blackburn, Bolton and Clitheroe to the Blazefield Group, which rebranded them as Burnley & Pendle and Lancashire United. The sale was valued at £13 million. Prior to the sale, many of the newer vehicles purchased following earlier investment by Stagecoach were transferred to other subsidiaries, being replaced by older vehicles. Following the sale, investment commenced with a fleet of 30 Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown single-deck vehicles introduced into service in September 2001. A number of service revisions followed and