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London Buses route N29 is a Transport for London, England. Running between Trafalgar Square and Enfield Town, it is operated by Arriva London.

History

Route N29 commenced operating on 27 February 1980 between Trafalgar Square and Enfield Town via Piccadilly Circus - Shaftesbury Avenue - Camden Town - Holloway - Finsbury Park - Manor House - Harringay - Turnpike Lane - Wood Green - Palmers Green - Winchmore Hill. The route was initially operated by London Transport their Wood Green (WN) garage using an MCW Metrobus.

On 26 June 1993, the Palmers Green (AD) allocation was added, to replace N9 duties.

On 1 June 1996, the Palmers Green (AD) allocation was withdrawn.

On 3 February 2001, the route was retained by Arriva London and was converted to low floor operation with Alexander ALX400 bodied DAF DB250LFs.

On 14 January 2006, the route was retained by Arriva London with Mercedes-Benz O530G articulated buses introduced, and the allocation was transferred to Edmonton (EC) garage. The route was withdrawn between Enfield & Ponders End at the same time.

On 26 November 2011, the route was converted back to double deck operation using new Wright Gemini 2 bodied VDL DB300s and Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TLs. The allocation was transferred back to Wood Green (WN) garage at the same time.

On 12 January 2013, the route was retained by Arriva London.

In July 2013, the Wright Gemini 2 bodied VDL DB300s and Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TLs were replaced by brand new Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B5LHs.

On 11 January 2020, the route was retained by Arriva London.

Current Route

  • Trafalgar Square for Charing Cross Station
  • Leicester Square Station
  • Tottenham Court Road Station
  • Goodge Street Station
  • Warren Street Station
  • Mornington Crescent Station
  • Camden Town Station
  • Camden Road Station
  • Holloway
  • Finsbury Park Station
  • Manor House Station
  • Harringay Green Lanes Station
  • Turnpike Lane Station
  • Wood Green Station
  • Palmers Green
  • Winchmore Hill
  • Bush Hill Park
  • Cecil Road for Enfield Town Station
  • Enfield Town Little Park Gardens

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