While the majority of the railway was closed for repairs, the buses were called upon to look after the passengers. One was a red double-decker bus called the "special bus service". He teased Bertie for being small until they had a race, which Bertie won because he was able to go under a low railway bridge. By the end of his visit, the special bus service had learned that Bertie was useful despite his size. His livery and personality are similar to Bulgy's.
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The special bus service is painted red and has a sign on his side reading "Special Service".