(17 Jan 2017, 9:13 pm)RobinHood You can still buy the E400, you dont "have to" go for the MMC variation.
(17 Jan 2017, 9:13 pm)RobinHood You can still buy the E400, you dont "have to" go for the MMC variation.
(17 Jan 2017, 10:14 pm)South Tyne Lad You cant, I believe the production line for original's has closed, There might still be some as Dealer Stock waiting for a buyer however.
MMC / MMCcity are now the only E400s available to order.
(17 Jan 2017, 10:14 pm)South Tyne Lad You cant, I believe the production line for original's has closed, There might still be some as Dealer Stock waiting for a buyer however.
MMC / MMCcity are now the only E400s available to order.
I must say and I know it has no relevant to previous comments but I think arriva should repaint 2837 back into arriva livery as it is always on another service even at the times its supposed to be on its respected route,
(17 Jan 2017, 9:08 pm)mb134 I'd argue that there isn't a great deal of difference between the E400 and E400 MMC cosmetically, at least the average passenger will barely notice. Let's not forget that the batches currently on there are hardly identical either.
What would you propose as a suitable spare?
(17 Jan 2017, 9:08 pm)mb134 I'd argue that there isn't a great deal of difference between the E400 and E400 MMC cosmetically, at least the average passenger will barely notice. Let's not forget that the batches currently on there are hardly identical either.
What would you propose as a suitable spare?
(18 Jan 2017, 5:08 am)Buses98 I must say and I know it has no relevant to previous comments but I think arriva should repaint 2837 back into arriva livery as it is always on another service even at the times its supposed to be on its respected route,
(18 Jan 2017, 5:08 am)Buses98 I must say and I know it has no relevant to previous comments but I think arriva should repaint 2837 back into arriva livery as it is always on another service even at the times its supposed to be on its respected route,
(17 Jan 2017, 9:55 pm)tyresmoke I see that Yorkshire are getting 37 new E400s over the next few months, replacing their 24 Spectra's and 13 Optare Tempos. The Tempo's were rumoured to be heading north last year, and the same seems to have surfaced this time. I'll leave you all to speculate on where they could go. There's 13 but could be getting split between NE & Tiger....
(17 Jan 2017, 9:55 pm)tyresmoke I see that Yorkshire are getting 37 new E400s over the next few months, replacing their 24 Spectra's and 13 Optare Tempos. The Tempo's were rumoured to be heading north last year, and the same seems to have surfaced this time. I'll leave you all to speculate on where they could go. There's 13 but could be getting split between NE & Tiger....
(18 Jan 2017, 10:12 am)Cock Robin Didn't the Tempos get Maxed when they decided to hang on to them?
(18 Jan 2017, 10:12 am)Cock Robin Didn't the Tempos get Maxed when they decided to hang on to them?
(18 Jan 2017, 10:13 am)omnicity4659 Tempos are still in Arriva Interurban livery.
(16 Jan 2017, 7:29 pm)Buses98 i didn't say both will happen. I meant to say if 7416 stays at ashington then 7472 with be withdrawn as one of the mechanics said it is almost unfit for service. but if 7416 goes then they may have to make an exception to stay in service as ashington depot will be a bus short
(16 Jan 2017, 7:29 pm)Buses98 i didn't say both will happen. I meant to say if 7416 stays at ashington then 7472 with be withdrawn as one of the mechanics said it is almost unfit for service. but if 7416 goes then they may have to make an exception to stay in service as ashington depot will be a bus short
(18 Jan 2017, 10:11 am)omnicity4659 Better than having a bus, blatantly surplus, in a depot all day. Just because it's painted pink.
I could be wrong, but I think 2837 works off another service before and after working the 555. Of course, that service is prone to regulation, breakdowns etc.
As for "its always on another service even at the times it's supposed to be on its respected route", I have been to the Benton area at least once a week in the past months and never seen anything other than 2837 on the 555...
(18 Jan 2017, 10:11 am)omnicity4659 Better than having a bus, blatantly surplus, in a depot all day. Just because it's painted pink.
I could be wrong, but I think 2837 works off another service before and after working the 555. Of course, that service is prone to regulation, breakdowns etc.
As for "its always on another service even at the times it's supposed to be on its respected route", I have been to the Benton area at least once a week in the past months and never seen anything other than 2837 on the 555...
(18 Jan 2017, 10:11 am)omnicity4659 I could be wrong, but I think 2837 works off another service before and after working the 555. Of course, that service is prone to regulation, breakdowns etc.
(18 Jan 2017, 10:11 am)omnicity4659 I could be wrong, but I think 2837 works off another service before and after working the 555. Of course, that service is prone to regulation, breakdowns etc.
Interests from the latest Arriva movements show:
- 1581 Ashington to Jesmond for the start of service upgrades
- 2870/71 repaint at Thorntons
- 7425 Redcar to Blyth
- 7472 Ashington to Blyth
- 7484 Jesmond to Ashington
- 7801/2, 1419/81 at Thorntons for MAX refurb
Is this the 306 and 308 going MAX then? 306 with Pulsars and 308 with B5LH? If so then its another strange choice of route to upgrade. Not exactly express routes and in my opinion dilutes the MAX brand. Shame really as I like the eco green livery on 7801 -7810. I guess if the upgrade includes USB chargers then it is an improvement for passengers but otherwise I just think this is unnecessary as both routes have wifi anyway and the 306 Streetlites currently used allready have the leather seats.
(19 Jan 2017, 10:39 am)RBZ 5459 Interests from the latest Arriva movements show:
- 1581 Ashington to Jesmond for the start of service upgrades
- 2870/71 repaint at Thorntons
- 7425 Redcar to Blyth
- 7472 Ashington to Blyth
- 7484 Jesmond to Ashington
- 7801/2, 1419/81 at Thorntons for MAX refurb
(19 Jan 2017, 10:39 am)RBZ 5459 Interests from the latest Arriva movements show:
- 1581 Ashington to Jesmond for the start of service upgrades
- 2870/71 repaint at Thorntons
- 7425 Redcar to Blyth
- 7472 Ashington to Blyth
- 7484 Jesmond to Ashington
- 7801/2, 1419/81 at Thorntons for MAX refurb
(19 Jan 2017, 11:20 am)Pulsar Is this the 306 and 308 going MAX then? 306 with Pulsars and 308 with B5LH? If so then its another strange choice of route to upgrade. Not exactly express routes and in my opinion dilutes the MAX brand. Shame really as I like the eco green livery on 7801 -7810. I guess if the upgrade includes USB chargers then it is an improvement for passengers but otherwise I just think this is unnecessary as both routes have wifi anyway and the 306 Streetlites currently used allready have the leather seats.
(19 Jan 2017, 11:20 am)Pulsar Is this the 306 and 308 going MAX then? 306 with Pulsars and 308 with B5LH? If so then its another strange choice of route to upgrade. Not exactly express routes and in my opinion dilutes the MAX brand. Shame really as I like the eco green livery on 7801 -7810. I guess if the upgrade includes USB chargers then it is an improvement for passengers but otherwise I just think this is unnecessary as both routes have wifi anyway and the 306 Streetlites currently used allready have the leather seats.
(19 Jan 2017, 11:27 am)Buses98 what is going to replace 1581 on the 35?
(19 Jan 2017, 11:32 am)RBZ 5459 I'm unsure as to why we're seeing an Ashington Streetlite movement...
(19 Jan 2017, 11:27 am)Buses98 what is going to replace 1581 on the 35?
(19 Jan 2017, 11:32 am)RBZ 5459 I'm unsure as to why we're seeing an Ashington Streetlite movement...
Bit of a farce really. What's the point of renumbering the 75/6 to X75/6 etc in order to make it a Max route when they can then make the 306 and 308 Max?!
Has the grant ran out for (supposedly) using the hybrids on the 308?
Apparently the X20 service is no longer running through Broomhill as of next week
(19 Jan 2017, 6:48 pm)BentonW Apparently the X20 service is no longer running through Broomhill as of next week
(19 Jan 2017, 6:48 pm)BentonW Apparently the X20 service is no longer running through Broomhill as of next week
(19 Jan 2017, 10:39 am)RBZ 5459 Interests from the latest Arriva movements show:
- 1581 Ashington to Jesmond for the start of service upgrades
- 2870/71 repaint at Thorntons
- 7425 Redcar to Blyth
- 7472 Ashington to Blyth
- 7484 Jesmond to Ashington
- 7801/2, 1419/81 at Thorntons for MAX refurb
(19 Jan 2017, 10:39 am)RBZ 5459 Interests from the latest Arriva movements show:
- 1581 Ashington to Jesmond for the start of service upgrades
- 2870/71 repaint at Thorntons
- 7425 Redcar to Blyth
- 7472 Ashington to Blyth
- 7484 Jesmond to Ashington
- 7801/2, 1419/81 at Thorntons for MAX refurb
