Route 47 retained | 10 March 2005
London Buses have announced that Stagecoach have retained route 47 (Catford
Garage to Shoreditch) for an initial five years commencing January 2006. New
buses will be ordered for the new contract. Subject to performance the
contract could be extended by a further two years.

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