25 Jun 2017, 9:55 am
#297
(21 Jun 2017, 3:59 pm)Dan The fifth Streetlite entering service has led to the transfer of 8306 to Riverside. This is a replacement for 4926 which was withdrawn earlier this month having sustained accident damage as mentioned on this forum previously.
A further two Optare Versas will transfer from Deptford to Riverside imminently, as replacements for 4931 and 8266, which have both been withdrawn too. This will restore fleet balance at Riverside, as above with Deptford. These will both undergo repaint into the company's fleet livery, and will eventually be joined by 8309 (which will also be repainted), to form the PVR of 4, for services 67/69.
8307 and 8309 are currently at Saltmeadows being repainted into fleet livery. Should go straight to Riverside after completion of repaint. 8308 will follow, but is currently undergoing preparation for PSV test, which is to be undertaken next Thursday.
8328 has also transferred to Riverside, providing them with an additional spare vehicle for Quaylink and Citylink, to the same specification as the branded Optare Versa.
5207 has also transferred to Chester-le-Street. 5206 also due to transfer, but is currently undergoing PSV prep, like 8308.
