Hospital shuttle bus to be axed
Staff will be directed to use the TfL Superloop service as cost-saving measures take effect.
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Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) has announced the cancellation of its shuttle bus service for staff travelling between Queen's Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes. The service will cease operation from January 2027.
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This decision is part of a broader initiative by BHRUT to achieve savings of £40 million during the current financial year. The trust previously made significant savings in the two preceding years. In April 2025, then chief executive Matthew Trainer had warned of a "very, very hard year" ahead due to necessary cuts, indicating the trust was entering "radically new territory."
The elimination of the staff shuttle is projected to save around £273,000 per year. Fiona Wheeler, BHRUT's interim chief executive, stated that while the trust regrets the necessity of cutting the service, it will not directly affect patient care. Staff will be directed to use the Transport for London (TfL) Superloop bus service, which operates regularly seven days a week, as an alternative for travel between the hospital sites.
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+When will the hospital shuttle bus be cancelled?
The staff shuttle bus connecting Queen's and King George hospitals will be cancelled from January 2027. This decision is part of cost-saving measures by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
+Why is the shuttle bus being cancelled?
The cancellation is a cost-saving measure by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, aiming to save £40 million this financial year. The shuttle's removal is expected to save approximately £273,000 annually.
+What alternative transport is available for staff?
Staff will be directed to use the TfL Superloop bus service for travel between Queen's and King George hospitals. This service runs regularly seven days a week.
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