PrimeLines Information

PrimeLines is a city wide project aimed at improving bus travel in Coventry. £28million of funding was secured from the Government in 2004 and a further £20million is a mixture of contributions from Centro and the bus operators. None of the project is funded through Coventry City Council funding, i.e. Council Tax.

You may find out more about what certain terms mean in the PrimeLines Glossary.

What is PrimeLines?

PrimeLines is a partnership between Coventry City Council, Centro and the bus operators with the aim to improve the bus service in Coventry.

PrimeLines have implemented many changes within the city. We envisage that upgrades to the vehicles, shelters, information and technology alongside highway improvements will promote the use of the bus services in the city and decrease congestion.

More about PrimeLines explains the project further.

Latest News:

Find out what is happening in your area right now by checking out the latest news.

What are the 'PrimeLines' corridors?

PrimeLines are currently working on seven corridors in Coventry. These include:

Corridor C - City Centre

Find out more about PrimeLines work in the City Centre. This area is served by a vast majority of the city's services and Pool Meadow Bus Station is also located here.

Corridor 1 - Foleshill Road (including Longford)

Find out more about PrimeLines work along Foleshill Road, Longford Road and Bedworth Road. This corridor follows the route of the National Express in Coventry service 20 and Stagecoach service 48 whilst also benefitting all other services using the corridor.

Corridor 2 - Stoney Stanton Road (including Bell Green, Henley & Wood End)

Find out more about PrimeLines work along Stoney Stanton Road, Bell Green Road, Riley Square and Wood End. This corridor follows the route of the National Express in Coventry service 21 and Travel de Courcey service 22 whilst also benefitting all other services using the corridor.

This corridor also includes information about our work along Henley Road.

Corridor 3 - Ansty Road (including Ball Hill, Wyken & Walsgrave)

Find out more about PrimeLines work along Sky Blue Way, Walsgrave Road, Ansty Road and Hinckley Road. This corridor follows the route of the National Express in Coventry service 32 and 33 whilst also benefitting all other services using the corridor.

This corridor also includes information about our work along the route of the National Express in Coventry service 27 towards the Walsgrave Hospital.

It also includes information on our work in Potters Green.

More information about the Red Route along this corridor can be found on the Red Routes page.

Corridor 4 - Binley Road (& Willenhall)

Find out more about PrimeLines work along Binley Road, Clifford Bridge Road and Brandon Road. This corridor follows the route of the National Express in Coventry service 34 whilst also benefitting all other services using the corridor.

This corridor also includes information about our work along the National Express in Coventry service 13 through Binley.

Corridor 5 - Willenhall (including Cheylesmore & Whitley)

Find out more about PrimeLines work through Cheylesmore, London Road and in Willenhall. This corridor follows the route of the National Express in Coventry service 21 and Travel de Courcey service 22 whilst also benefitting all other services using the corridor.

Corridor 7 - University of Warwick (including Earlsdon & Canley)

Find out more about PrimeLines work through Earlsdon, Hearsall Common and Canley towards the University of Warwick. This corridor follows the route of the National Express in Coventry service 12 whilst also benefitting all other services using the corridor.

Corridor 8 - Tile Hill Lane (including Spon End)

Find out more about PrimeLines work along The Butts and Tile Hill Lane. This corridor follows the route of the National Express in Coventry service 32 and 33 whilst also benefitting all other services using the corridor.

In the future, PrimeLines are hoping to cover more areas of the city. This website will be kept up to date with the latest information on our schemes.

Contact Details:

If you have a general query regarding PrimeLines, contact:

Nick Richards,
PrimeLines Team Leader,
Transport Delivery Unit,
Floor 6, Civic Centre 4,
Much Park Street,
Coventry, CV1 2PY

Telephone: (024) 7683 1112
Fax: (024) 7683 1259
e-mail: nick.richards@coventry.gov.uk

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