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Kuyoyo



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13 Aug 2017, 7:08 pm #561
(06 Aug 2017, 12:38 pm)Kuyoyo First West Yorkshire

12 of Leeds Hunslet Park's Vovlo B9TL/Wright Gemini 2s are due to transfer to First Cyrmu this coming week. In exchange, Bramley depot are to receive 12 Streetlites from the same source. A number of spare deckers from Bramley and Bradford depots will be loaned to Hunslet Park pending the arrival of the first of the 284 new vehicles due for Leeds in the next three years - reported number of 34 due in the autumn for use on the 1 (Holt Park-City Centre-Beeston) and 6 (Holt Park-Bus Station).

The amount is now 10 of each.

Streetlites 47629-31 are the first to arrive - 47629 now repainted (photo @ Chris Munden). The plan is to use them on 'Leeds City Bus' service 5 (Halton Moor to Bus Station then City Loop) replacing the early B7RLEs (although it is mainly the Scania Solars and B7Ls on there at present).

The new deckers on order for Leeds are further Wright Streetdecks - including some HEV models for the Park & Ride services.
Kuyoyo
13 Aug 2017, 7:08 pm #561

(06 Aug 2017, 12:38 pm)Kuyoyo First West Yorkshire

12 of Leeds Hunslet Park's Vovlo B9TL/Wright Gemini 2s are due to transfer to First Cyrmu this coming week. In exchange, Bramley depot are to receive 12 Streetlites from the same source. A number of spare deckers from Bramley and Bradford depots will be loaned to Hunslet Park pending the arrival of the first of the 284 new vehicles due for Leeds in the next three years - reported number of 34 due in the autumn for use on the 1 (Holt Park-City Centre-Beeston) and 6 (Holt Park-Bus Station).

The amount is now 10 of each.

Streetlites 47629-31 are the first to arrive - 47629 now repainted (photo @ Chris Munden). The plan is to use them on 'Leeds City Bus' service 5 (Halton Moor to Bus Station then City Loop) replacing the early B7RLEs (although it is mainly the Scania Solars and B7Ls on there at present).

The new deckers on order for Leeds are further Wright Streetdecks - including some HEV models for the Park & Ride services.

Tamesider



266
13 Aug 2017, 7:21 pm #562
(06 Aug 2017, 12:38 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev

Alex Hornby 'tweeted' earlier today that 22 High-Spec Buses (including the 'Keighley Jets' Solos and 'Aireline' Versas) are currently in build for the Yorkshire fleets.

Link to said tweet: https://twitter.com/alextransdev/status/...7037455361

First West Yorkshire

12 of Leeds Hunslet Park's Vovlo B9TL/Wright Gemini 2s are due to transfer to First Cyrmu this coming week. In exchange, Bramley depot are to receive 12 Streetlites from the same source. A number of spare deckers from Bramley and Bradford depots will be loaned to Hunslet Park pending the arrival of the first of the 284 new vehicles due for Leeds in the next three years - reported number of 34 due in the autumn for use on the 1 (Holt Park-City Centre-Beeston) and 6 (Holt Park-Bus Station).

Are there any more details of which buses from Bramley - and more especially, Bradford - will be loaned to HP? Will these be older types such as ALX400s or even early B9s?

ta,
Phil
Tamesider
13 Aug 2017, 7:21 pm #562

(06 Aug 2017, 12:38 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev

Alex Hornby 'tweeted' earlier today that 22 High-Spec Buses (including the 'Keighley Jets' Solos and 'Aireline' Versas) are currently in build for the Yorkshire fleets.

Link to said tweet: https://twitter.com/alextransdev/status/...7037455361

First West Yorkshire

12 of Leeds Hunslet Park's Vovlo B9TL/Wright Gemini 2s are due to transfer to First Cyrmu this coming week. In exchange, Bramley depot are to receive 12 Streetlites from the same source. A number of spare deckers from Bramley and Bradford depots will be loaned to Hunslet Park pending the arrival of the first of the 284 new vehicles due for Leeds in the next three years - reported number of 34 due in the autumn for use on the 1 (Holt Park-City Centre-Beeston) and 6 (Holt Park-Bus Station).

Are there any more details of which buses from Bramley - and more especially, Bradford - will be loaned to HP? Will these be older types such as ALX400s or even early B9s?

ta,
Phil

Malarkey



6,060
13 Aug 2017, 7:59 pm #563
I would hope those Streetlites replace the remaining B6/B10's that First have in service in Leeds, also some kicking about in York and Bradford from what i've seen this week on my Yorkshire Tour, plenty of ALX400's still kicking about also across multiple areas.
Malarkey
13 Aug 2017, 7:59 pm #563

I would hope those Streetlites replace the remaining B6/B10's that First have in service in Leeds, also some kicking about in York and Bradford from what i've seen this week on my Yorkshire Tour, plenty of ALX400's still kicking about also across multiple areas.

Kuyoyo



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30 Aug 2017, 7:30 am #564
(28 Jun 2017, 8:18 am)Kuyoyo First South Yorkshire

7 E200s are on-loan from Dawsonrentals, being used out of Olive Grove depot, they are:

MK62 GYC 44936
MK63 XAC 44937
YW14 FHS 44938
YX14 RZE 44939
MX62 GNJ 44940
MX14 FUJ 44941
YX64 TXW (no fleetnumber yet - awaiting prep)

They are set to be allocated to set boards - mostly operating in Rotherham, however 44939 escaped onto the 96 on Monday
[Image: 35549350715_1363779570_b.jpg]Untitled by trackyman56, on Flickr

Slight update on this:

YX64 TXW became 44942 and replaced 44938, which was rejected. 44940/1 are now at Doncaster and have been joined by longer sisters YY16 YJT and MX14 FUH - which is of course ex-Stagecarriage 11.
[Image: 23664012004_2b1f42fe51_b.jpg]Stagecarriage 11 (MX14 FUH) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

Owned E200s 44925-7 have been earmarked for transfer to Somerset for well over a year - and this is finally due to take place during September. 44925 has recently been back at Olive Grove working alongside the loan examples, while 44926/7 have been withdrawn and re-instated at Doncaster in recent weeks. Also due to be cascaded from Doncaster are Solos 53401 (TO54 TRU), 53703 (LK05 DXR) and 53807/8/10 (WX05 RSV/Y, RTO), also bound for Somerset. In exchange, Manchester's longer Solos 53143-50 are to transfer to Doncaster from Oldham. These were originally new for the Metroshuttle routes in the City Centre before being cascaded to the Ashton and Oldham areas for minibus work there.

Also, for any eagled eyed locals who don't fancy the trek down to Sheffield etc for First's fleet - following the closure of the Commerical Operation side of Rotherham's operation, all South Yorkshire repaints are now taking place at Thorntons.
Kuyoyo
30 Aug 2017, 7:30 am #564

(28 Jun 2017, 8:18 am)Kuyoyo First South Yorkshire

7 E200s are on-loan from Dawsonrentals, being used out of Olive Grove depot, they are:

MK62 GYC 44936
MK63 XAC 44937
YW14 FHS 44938
YX14 RZE 44939
MX62 GNJ 44940
MX14 FUJ 44941
YX64 TXW (no fleetnumber yet - awaiting prep)

They are set to be allocated to set boards - mostly operating in Rotherham, however 44939 escaped onto the 96 on Monday
[Image: 35549350715_1363779570_b.jpg]Untitled by trackyman56, on Flickr

Slight update on this:

YX64 TXW became 44942 and replaced 44938, which was rejected. 44940/1 are now at Doncaster and have been joined by longer sisters YY16 YJT and MX14 FUH - which is of course ex-Stagecarriage 11.
[Image: 23664012004_2b1f42fe51_b.jpg]Stagecarriage 11 (MX14 FUH) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

Owned E200s 44925-7 have been earmarked for transfer to Somerset for well over a year - and this is finally due to take place during September. 44925 has recently been back at Olive Grove working alongside the loan examples, while 44926/7 have been withdrawn and re-instated at Doncaster in recent weeks. Also due to be cascaded from Doncaster are Solos 53401 (TO54 TRU), 53703 (LK05 DXR) and 53807/8/10 (WX05 RSV/Y, RTO), also bound for Somerset. In exchange, Manchester's longer Solos 53143-50 are to transfer to Doncaster from Oldham. These were originally new for the Metroshuttle routes in the City Centre before being cascaded to the Ashton and Oldham areas for minibus work there.

Also, for any eagled eyed locals who don't fancy the trek down to Sheffield etc for First's fleet - following the closure of the Commerical Operation side of Rotherham's operation, all South Yorkshire repaints are now taking place at Thorntons.

S813 FVK



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01 Sep 2017, 3:34 pm #565
The latest batch of Volvo B5TL MCV Evosetis have started to enter service with East Yorkshire:
https://flic.kr/p/Y6KVWz

The allocation of the vehicles is as follows:

804-806: Scarborough (branded for 121)
807-811: Hull (branded for 121)
812-813: Hull (branded for X46)
814: Pockington (branded for X46)
815: Bridlington

812-814 being branded for service X46 has allowed Volvo B9TLs 791-792 and Volvo B5TL 793 to be debranded.
Edited 01 Sep 2017, 8:17 pm by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
01 Sep 2017, 3:34 pm #565

The latest batch of Volvo B5TL MCV Evosetis have started to enter service with East Yorkshire:
https://flic.kr/p/Y6KVWz

The allocation of the vehicles is as follows:

804-806: Scarborough (branded for 121)
807-811: Hull (branded for 121)
812-813: Hull (branded for X46)
814: Pockington (branded for X46)
815: Bridlington

812-814 being branded for service X46 has allowed Volvo B9TLs 791-792 and Volvo B5TL 793 to be debranded.

Kuyoyo



6,849
02 Sep 2017, 12:43 pm #566
Transdev

Keighley's new 'Keighley Jets' Solos have started to trickle into service this week. With the exception of 154 (registration tbc) - which is a M995SR example - 155-60 (YJ17 FUW/Y, FVA/B/C/D) are M925SR models.
Kuyoyo
02 Sep 2017, 12:43 pm #566

Transdev

Keighley's new 'Keighley Jets' Solos have started to trickle into service this week. With the exception of 154 (registration tbc) - which is a M995SR example - 155-60 (YJ17 FUW/Y, FVA/B/C/D) are M925SR models.

Kuyoyo



6,849
06 Sep 2017, 9:02 pm #567
South Yorkshire

A number of Stagecoach Sheffield's Ecclesfield-based Scania N230UD/Alexander Dennis Enviro400s have gained branding for the revised 2 (formerly 265) between Sheffield and Barnsley, including 15716.

[Image: 36900706222_652a32c1f6_b.jpg]Untitled by trackyman56, on Flickr
Kuyoyo
06 Sep 2017, 9:02 pm #567

South Yorkshire

A number of Stagecoach Sheffield's Ecclesfield-based Scania N230UD/Alexander Dennis Enviro400s have gained branding for the revised 2 (formerly 265) between Sheffield and Barnsley, including 15716.

[Image: 36900706222_652a32c1f6_b.jpg]Untitled by trackyman56, on Flickr

GuyParkRoyal



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08 Sep 2017, 9:57 am #568
Transdev Harrogate and District have been called to a public inquiry:

Public Inquiry (75052) to be held at Hillcrest House (Leeds), LS9 6NF, 386 Harehills Lane,
LEEDS, on 13 September 2017 commencing at 10:30
PB0001746 SN
HARROGATE & DISTRICT TRAVEL LTD
Director(s): JAMES KEILLOR WALLACE, RUSSELL GEORGE ONLEY-REVILL, GORDON
DUNCAN IRVINE, ALEX HORNBY
PROSPECT PARK, BROUGHTON WAY, STARBECK, HARROGATE, HG2 7NY
S26 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 26 (The Transport Act 1985)
S17 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 17 (The Public Passenger
Vehicles Act 1981)

TM Public Inquiry (Case ID: 404114, Public Inquiry ID: 84035) for ALAN ISHERWOOD to be
held at Hillcrest House (Leeds), LS9 6NF, 386 Harehills Lane, LEEDS,
on 13 September 2017 commencing at 10:30
Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Schedule 3
GuyParkRoyal
08 Sep 2017, 9:57 am #568

Transdev Harrogate and District have been called to a public inquiry:

Public Inquiry (75052) to be held at Hillcrest House (Leeds), LS9 6NF, 386 Harehills Lane,
LEEDS, on 13 September 2017 commencing at 10:30
PB0001746 SN
HARROGATE & DISTRICT TRAVEL LTD
Director(s): JAMES KEILLOR WALLACE, RUSSELL GEORGE ONLEY-REVILL, GORDON
DUNCAN IRVINE, ALEX HORNBY
PROSPECT PARK, BROUGHTON WAY, STARBECK, HARROGATE, HG2 7NY
S26 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 26 (The Transport Act 1985)
S17 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 17 (The Public Passenger
Vehicles Act 1981)

TM Public Inquiry (Case ID: 404114, Public Inquiry ID: 84035) for ALAN ISHERWOOD to be
held at Hillcrest House (Leeds), LS9 6NF, 386 Harehills Lane, LEEDS,
on 13 September 2017 commencing at 10:30
Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Schedule 3

Kuyoyo



6,849
08 Sep 2017, 8:44 pm #569
TM Travel

Two new members of the fleet are:
  • Ex-Brightbus Volvo B7L/East Lancs Nordic SA52DWC, new to First Glasgow.
  • Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 653 (FN04 HSZ) from Trent Barton, formerly used on the now-withdrawn 'Zoom'
Both of these are a result of Brightbus' closure. The B7L, now numbered 1170, is for use on a school contract taken on. The Scania, meanwhile, will be for use on Line 4 (City to Bents Green or Ringinglow) which now requires a full size vehicle following the withdrawal of the High Storrs School-Sheffield service back in the spring.
Kuyoyo
08 Sep 2017, 8:44 pm #569

TM Travel

Two new members of the fleet are:

  • Ex-Brightbus Volvo B7L/East Lancs Nordic SA52DWC, new to First Glasgow.
  • Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 653 (FN04 HSZ) from Trent Barton, formerly used on the now-withdrawn 'Zoom'
Both of these are a result of Brightbus' closure. The B7L, now numbered 1170, is for use on a school contract taken on. The Scania, meanwhile, will be for use on Line 4 (City to Bents Green or Ringinglow) which now requires a full size vehicle following the withdrawal of the High Storrs School-Sheffield service back in the spring.

Tamesider



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09 Sep 2017, 7:34 pm #570
(13 Aug 2017, 7:21 pm)Tamesider Are there any more details of which buses from Bramley - and more especially, Bradford - will be loaned to HP? Will these be older types such as ALX400s or even early B9s?

ta,
Phil

Any news on these, as I wondered if the New School Year would see the completion of such moves?
Tamesider
09 Sep 2017, 7:34 pm #570

(13 Aug 2017, 7:21 pm)Tamesider Are there any more details of which buses from Bramley - and more especially, Bradford - will be loaned to HP? Will these be older types such as ALX400s or even early B9s?

ta,
Phil

Any news on these, as I wondered if the New School Year would see the completion of such moves?

Kuyoyo



6,849
10 Sep 2017, 9:29 pm #571
(01 Sep 2017, 3:34 pm)S813 FVK The latest batch of Volvo B5TL MCV Evosetis have started to enter service with East Yorkshire:
https://flic.kr/p/Y6KVWz

The allocation of the vehicles is as follows:

804-806: Scarborough (branded for 121)
807-811: Hull (branded for 121)
812-813: Hull (branded for X46)
814: Pockington (branded for X46)
815: Bridlington

812-814 being branded for service X46 has allowed Volvo B9TLs 791-792 and Volvo B5TL 793 to be debranded.

The latest East Yorkshire fleet news on their website lists 815 as for use on Bridlington's 45/46 workings.
Kuyoyo
10 Sep 2017, 9:29 pm #571

(01 Sep 2017, 3:34 pm)S813 FVK The latest batch of Volvo B5TL MCV Evosetis have started to enter service with East Yorkshire:
https://flic.kr/p/Y6KVWz

The allocation of the vehicles is as follows:

804-806: Scarborough (branded for 121)
807-811: Hull (branded for 121)
812-813: Hull (branded for X46)
814: Pockington (branded for X46)
815: Bridlington

812-814 being branded for service X46 has allowed Volvo B9TLs 791-792 and Volvo B5TL 793 to be debranded.

The latest East Yorkshire fleet news on their website lists 815 as for use on Bridlington's 45/46 workings.

Kuyoyo



6,849
12 Sep 2017, 9:34 pm #572
Transdev

It has been mentioned elsewhere that five further Volvo B5TL/Wright Gemini 3s are on order for Coastliner, with a Winter delivery date. These will replace the 2011 batch of Volvo B9TLs (421-4). Rumours are circulating that they will be replacing 3608-12 on CityZap.
Kuyoyo
12 Sep 2017, 9:34 pm #572

Transdev

It has been mentioned elsewhere that five further Volvo B5TL/Wright Gemini 3s are on order for Coastliner, with a Winter delivery date. These will replace the 2011 batch of Volvo B9TLs (421-4). Rumours are circulating that they will be replacing 3608-12 on CityZap.

S813 FVK



6,030
13 Sep 2017, 3:03 pm #573
(12 Sep 2017, 9:34 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev

It has been mentioned elsewhere that five further Volvo B5TL/Wright Gemini 3s are on order for Coastliner, with a Winter delivery date. These will replace the 2011 batch of Volvo B9TLs (421-4). Rumours are circulating that they will be replacing 3608-12 on CityZap.

Possibly more B5TLs on order than that if true as the 36 is being increased to every 10 minutes from next month.
S813 FVK
13 Sep 2017, 3:03 pm #573

(12 Sep 2017, 9:34 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev

It has been mentioned elsewhere that five further Volvo B5TL/Wright Gemini 3s are on order for Coastliner, with a Winter delivery date. These will replace the 2011 batch of Volvo B9TLs (421-4). Rumours are circulating that they will be replacing 3608-12 on CityZap.

Possibly more B5TLs on order than that if true as the 36 is being increased to every 10 minutes from next month.

Kuyoyo



6,849
13 Sep 2017, 10:04 pm #574
(12 Sep 2017, 9:34 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev

It has been mentioned elsewhere that five further Volvo B5TL/Wright Gemini 3s are on order for Coastliner, with a Winter delivery date. These will replace the 2011 batch of Volvo B9TLs (421-4). Rumours are circulating that they will be replacing 3608-12 on CityZap.
(13 Sep 2017, 3:03 pm)S813 FVK Possibly more B5TLs on order than that if true as the 36 is being increased to every 10 minutes from next month.

Certainly is, the Harrogate Observer newspaper reports 3 additional B5TLs are due for the 36 when the frequency is increased to every 10 minutes between Leeds and Harrogate next month (no mention of any change to the Ripon to Harrogate section so looks like some Ripon journeys will end up with 5 minutes extra layover in Harrogate on the way.
Kuyoyo
13 Sep 2017, 10:04 pm #574

(12 Sep 2017, 9:34 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev

It has been mentioned elsewhere that five further Volvo B5TL/Wright Gemini 3s are on order for Coastliner, with a Winter delivery date. These will replace the 2011 batch of Volvo B9TLs (421-4). Rumours are circulating that they will be replacing 3608-12 on CityZap.
(13 Sep 2017, 3:03 pm)S813 FVK Possibly more B5TLs on order than that if true as the 36 is being increased to every 10 minutes from next month.

Certainly is, the Harrogate Observer newspaper reports 3 additional B5TLs are due for the 36 when the frequency is increased to every 10 minutes between Leeds and Harrogate next month (no mention of any change to the Ripon to Harrogate section so looks like some Ripon journeys will end up with 5 minutes extra layover in Harrogate on the way.

Jimmi



10,967
13 Sep 2017, 10:30 pm #575
(13 Sep 2017, 10:04 pm)Kuyoyo Certainly is, the Harrogate Observer newspaper reports 3 additional B5TLs are due for the 36 when the frequency is increased to every 10 minutes between Leeds and Harrogate next month (no mention of any change to the Ripon to Harrogate section so looks like some Ripon journeys will end up with 5 minutes extra layover in Harrogate on the way.

I noticed that there was no mention of frequency changes on the Ripon to Harrogate section which could mean it will remain as 15 minute operation on this section, however I think it's possible that they will drop the Ripon stretch to 20 minute operation and they've just decided to keep that part quiet to the press, because let's face it, the positive publicity of the frequency increase on one half of the route could be outweighed by the frequency decrease on the other half of the route and I doubt Transdev will want as little criticism as possible, especially after all the negativity in the Harrogate area following the cuts to service 24.

That's just my theory anyway, I could be way off.
Edited 13 Sep 2017, 10:33 pm by Jimmi.
Jimmi
13 Sep 2017, 10:30 pm #575

(13 Sep 2017, 10:04 pm)Kuyoyo Certainly is, the Harrogate Observer newspaper reports 3 additional B5TLs are due for the 36 when the frequency is increased to every 10 minutes between Leeds and Harrogate next month (no mention of any change to the Ripon to Harrogate section so looks like some Ripon journeys will end up with 5 minutes extra layover in Harrogate on the way.

I noticed that there was no mention of frequency changes on the Ripon to Harrogate section which could mean it will remain as 15 minute operation on this section, however I think it's possible that they will drop the Ripon stretch to 20 minute operation and they've just decided to keep that part quiet to the press, because let's face it, the positive publicity of the frequency increase on one half of the route could be outweighed by the frequency decrease on the other half of the route and I doubt Transdev will want as little criticism as possible, especially after all the negativity in the Harrogate area following the cuts to service 24.

That's just my theory anyway, I could be way off.

14 Sep 2017, 3:37 pm #576
Arriva Yorkshire 1805, an Optare Olympus, now carries the interim Arriva livery.
omnicity4659
14 Sep 2017, 3:37 pm #576

Arriva Yorkshire 1805, an Optare Olympus, now carries the interim Arriva livery.

Kuyoyo



6,849
29 Sep 2017, 9:02 am #577
Stagecoach Yorkshire

New X10 Timetable

Starting 28th October, Barnsley depot will be operating this new service, linking Barnsley to Leeds on an hourly frequency. This will be operated by Volvo B9R/Plaxton Elites 53714-6 currently used on National Express work at Chesterfield but due to be replaced shortly by new Volvo B11R(T)/Caetano Levante 2s 54401-3 (BV67 JXX/Y/Z).
[Image: 27754601264_be7efd8268_b.jpg]Stagecoach in Yorkshire 53714 (YN60 ACJ) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

Following service changes at the start of September, there's been a few major fleet movements:
Enviro200s
36414/5/718/9: Rawmarsh to Ecclesfield
36985: Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
Scania N230UD
5 examples have moved from Ecclesfield to Chesterfield
Enviro400s
19104: Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
MAN E300/ADL E300s
4 examples (including 22630/3) have moved from Ecclesfield to Rawmarsh in exchange for the previously mentioned E200s

There's been a few route allocation changes as well:
57: Previously operated by Scania E400s or standard E400s when interworking with the 265 (along with the occasional MAN) and an E200 on a night (running off the SL1/SL1a), the new 57/201 interworking is now allocated E200s due to a weight-restricted Bridge in the Stocksbridge area (an age improvement for the 201 - which was previously allocated a Dart)
72 (Chesterfield): This now interworks with the 44, meaning the allocation of E200s on the 44 is now joined by the MAN E300s and the ADL E400s used on the 72
50 (Chesterfield): Now mainly Scania E400s
220/221/222: Now allocated MAN E300s (220/221 have always been allocated MAN E300s, 222 has been E200s since it was cut back to Mexborough)

Due soon are 6 new ADL E200MMCs for Barnsley. Unlike previously examples of the type for this region, these are the normal midibus examples for use on 'Townlines' 1 (Barnsley Interchange to Staincross) replacing 5 year old 'classic' examples 36713-8 which are presently being repainted to remove the original branding.
Kuyoyo
29 Sep 2017, 9:02 am #577

Stagecoach Yorkshire

New X10 Timetable

Starting 28th October, Barnsley depot will be operating this new service, linking Barnsley to Leeds on an hourly frequency. This will be operated by Volvo B9R/Plaxton Elites 53714-6 currently used on National Express work at Chesterfield but due to be replaced shortly by new Volvo B11R(T)/Caetano Levante 2s 54401-3 (BV67 JXX/Y/Z).
[Image: 27754601264_be7efd8268_b.jpg]Stagecoach in Yorkshire 53714 (YN60 ACJ) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

Following service changes at the start of September, there's been a few major fleet movements:
Enviro200s
36414/5/718/9: Rawmarsh to Ecclesfield
36985: Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
Scania N230UD
5 examples have moved from Ecclesfield to Chesterfield
Enviro400s
19104: Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
MAN E300/ADL E300s
4 examples (including 22630/3) have moved from Ecclesfield to Rawmarsh in exchange for the previously mentioned E200s

There's been a few route allocation changes as well:
57: Previously operated by Scania E400s or standard E400s when interworking with the 265 (along with the occasional MAN) and an E200 on a night (running off the SL1/SL1a), the new 57/201 interworking is now allocated E200s due to a weight-restricted Bridge in the Stocksbridge area (an age improvement for the 201 - which was previously allocated a Dart)
72 (Chesterfield): This now interworks with the 44, meaning the allocation of E200s on the 44 is now joined by the MAN E300s and the ADL E400s used on the 72
50 (Chesterfield): Now mainly Scania E400s
220/221/222: Now allocated MAN E300s (220/221 have always been allocated MAN E300s, 222 has been E200s since it was cut back to Mexborough)

Due soon are 6 new ADL E200MMCs for Barnsley. Unlike previously examples of the type for this region, these are the normal midibus examples for use on 'Townlines' 1 (Barnsley Interchange to Staincross) replacing 5 year old 'classic' examples 36713-8 which are presently being repainted to remove the original branding.

Kuyoyo



6,849
29 Sep 2017, 11:12 am #578
East Yorkshire

Scarborough Open Top B7TL 882/5 (152 FKH, 165 DKH) have reverted back to their original registrations of X588/94 EGK following the sale of the private plates.

Similar closed top 596 (PJ02 RBV) has gone on-loan to TM Travel to cover for increased requires with the start of the new University year (as well as allowing the in-refurbished Omnidekkas to be refurbished).

Full fleet movements from Sunday available here - key one sees 887 move into reserve from Scarborough (of course, the Skipper ended at the end of August).
Kuyoyo
29 Sep 2017, 11:12 am #578

East Yorkshire

Scarborough Open Top B7TL 882/5 (152 FKH, 165 DKH) have reverted back to their original registrations of X588/94 EGK following the sale of the private plates.

Similar closed top 596 (PJ02 RBV) has gone on-loan to TM Travel to cover for increased requires with the start of the new University year (as well as allowing the in-refurbished Omnidekkas to be refurbished).

Full fleet movements from Sunday available here - key one sees 887 move into reserve from Scarborough (of course, the Skipper ended at the end of August).

Kuyoyo



6,849
30 Sep 2017, 3:29 pm #579
(30 Aug 2017, 7:30 am)Kuyoyo Slight update on this:

YX64 TXW became 44942 and replaced 44938, which was rejected. 44940/1 are now at Doncaster and have been joined by longer sisters YY16 YJT and MX14 FUH - which is of course ex-Stagecarriage 11.
[Image: 23664012004_2b1f42fe51_b.jpg]Stagecarriage 11 (MX14 FUH) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

Owned E200s 44925-7 have been earmarked for transfer to Somerset for well over a year - and this is finally due to take place during September. 44925 has recently been back at Olive Grove working alongside the loan examples, while 44926/7 have been withdrawn and re-instated at Doncaster in recent weeks. Also due to be cascaded from Doncaster are Solos 53401 (TO54 TRU), 53703 (LK05 DXR) and 53807/8/10 (WX05 RSV/Y, RTO), also bound for Somerset. In exchange, Manchester's longer Solos 53143-50 are to transfer to Doncaster from Oldham. These were originally new for the Metroshuttle routes in the City Centre before being cascaded to the Ashton and Oldham areas for minibus work there.

Also, for any eagled eyed locals who don't fancy the trek down to Sheffield etc for First's fleet - following the closure of the Commerical Operation side of Rotherham's operation, all South Yorkshire repaints are now taking place at Thorntons.

An update on this:

MX14FUH has been numbered 44637.
YX14RZG has also now joined the growing list of loan E200s at Olive Grove

The transfer of Doncaster's Solos and E200 to Somerset has been cancelled and these will now be swapped like-for-like with the Solos from Manchester. So far, 3 Solos have been swapped between the two divisions but due to the shortages with South Yorkshire, further cascading has been put on hold.

Moving now to the West Yorkshire side of First, the 34 new Streetdecks due for Leeds for services 1 and 6 will introduce a new Leeds Livery of two-tone green applied in the Olympia 2 style (think the coloured route branding within the West Yorkshire area) with a different coloured relief swoop for the different corridors - these will feature a red relief.
Kuyoyo
30 Sep 2017, 3:29 pm #579

(30 Aug 2017, 7:30 am)Kuyoyo Slight update on this:

YX64 TXW became 44942 and replaced 44938, which was rejected. 44940/1 are now at Doncaster and have been joined by longer sisters YY16 YJT and MX14 FUH - which is of course ex-Stagecarriage 11.
[Image: 23664012004_2b1f42fe51_b.jpg]Stagecarriage 11 (MX14 FUH) by Tony Kuy, on Flickr

Owned E200s 44925-7 have been earmarked for transfer to Somerset for well over a year - and this is finally due to take place during September. 44925 has recently been back at Olive Grove working alongside the loan examples, while 44926/7 have been withdrawn and re-instated at Doncaster in recent weeks. Also due to be cascaded from Doncaster are Solos 53401 (TO54 TRU), 53703 (LK05 DXR) and 53807/8/10 (WX05 RSV/Y, RTO), also bound for Somerset. In exchange, Manchester's longer Solos 53143-50 are to transfer to Doncaster from Oldham. These were originally new for the Metroshuttle routes in the City Centre before being cascaded to the Ashton and Oldham areas for minibus work there.

Also, for any eagled eyed locals who don't fancy the trek down to Sheffield etc for First's fleet - following the closure of the Commerical Operation side of Rotherham's operation, all South Yorkshire repaints are now taking place at Thorntons.

An update on this:

MX14FUH has been numbered 44637.
YX14RZG has also now joined the growing list of loan E200s at Olive Grove

The transfer of Doncaster's Solos and E200 to Somerset has been cancelled and these will now be swapped like-for-like with the Solos from Manchester. So far, 3 Solos have been swapped between the two divisions but due to the shortages with South Yorkshire, further cascading has been put on hold.

Moving now to the West Yorkshire side of First, the 34 new Streetdecks due for Leeds for services 1 and 6 will introduce a new Leeds Livery of two-tone green applied in the Olympia 2 style (think the coloured route branding within the West Yorkshire area) with a different coloured relief swoop for the different corridors - these will feature a red relief.

Kuyoyo



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01 Oct 2017, 2:11 pm #580
(29 Sep 2017, 9:02 am)Kuyoyo Stagecoach Yorkshire

Following service changes at the start of September, there's been a few major fleet movements:
Enviro200s
36414/5/718/9: Rawmarsh to Ecclesfield
36985: Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
Scania N230UD
5 examples have moved from Ecclesfield to Chesterfield
Enviro400s
19104: Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
MAN E300/ADL E300s
4 examples (including 22630/3) have moved from Ecclesfield to Rawmarsh in exchange for the previously mentioned E200s

There's been a few route allocation changes as well:
57: Previously operated by Scania E400s or standard E400s when interworking with the 265 (along with the occasional MAN) and an E200 on a night (running off the SL1/SL1a), the new 57/201 interworking is now allocated E200s due to a weight-restricted Bridge in the Stocksbridge area (an age improvement for the 201 - which was previously allocated a Dart)
72 (Chesterfield): This now interworks with the 44, meaning the allocation of E200s on the 44 is now joined by the MAN E300s and the ADL E400s used on the 72
50 (Chesterfield): Now mainly Scania E400s
220/221/222: Now allocated MAN E300s (220/221 have always been allocated MAN E300s, 222 has been E200s since it was cut back to Mexborough)

Due soon are 6 new ADL E200MMCs for Barnsley. Unlike previously examples of the type for this region, these are the normal midibus examples for use on 'Townlines' 1 (Barnsley Interchange to Staincross) replacing 5 year old 'classic' examples 36713-8 which are presently being repainted to remove the original branding.

The latest Yorkshire fleetcard confirms the full movements:
15689-92 are the Scania E400s transferred from Ecclesfield to Chesterfield - effectively returning home
19103 (not 19104) is the officially transferred E400 from Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
22629/30/3/4 are the examples that moved from Ecclesfield to Rawmarsh
MAN ALX300s 22423/7 and 22450 have been removed from fleet at Ecclesfield - 22450 takes the place of 22441 in the reserve fleet, while 22423/7 are listed for disposal
Also now listed for disposal are Pointer Darts 34574-8 from Barnsley - who have gained slightly younger examples 34722 from Chesterfield and 35227 from Rawmarsh, who have also lost E200s 37105/8 to Barnsley
In additional to the E200s from Rawmarsh and Chesterfield, Ecclesfield are now home to Pointer Dart 34723 (joining sister 34724), and have lost Solos 47465-7 to reserve following the end of the SL2
Kuyoyo
01 Oct 2017, 2:11 pm #580

(29 Sep 2017, 9:02 am)Kuyoyo Stagecoach Yorkshire

Following service changes at the start of September, there's been a few major fleet movements:
Enviro200s
36414/5/718/9: Rawmarsh to Ecclesfield
36985: Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
Scania N230UD
5 examples have moved from Ecclesfield to Chesterfield
Enviro400s
19104: Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
MAN E300/ADL E300s
4 examples (including 22630/3) have moved from Ecclesfield to Rawmarsh in exchange for the previously mentioned E200s

There's been a few route allocation changes as well:
57: Previously operated by Scania E400s or standard E400s when interworking with the 265 (along with the occasional MAN) and an E200 on a night (running off the SL1/SL1a), the new 57/201 interworking is now allocated E200s due to a weight-restricted Bridge in the Stocksbridge area (an age improvement for the 201 - which was previously allocated a Dart)
72 (Chesterfield): This now interworks with the 44, meaning the allocation of E200s on the 44 is now joined by the MAN E300s and the ADL E400s used on the 72
50 (Chesterfield): Now mainly Scania E400s
220/221/222: Now allocated MAN E300s (220/221 have always been allocated MAN E300s, 222 has been E200s since it was cut back to Mexborough)

Due soon are 6 new ADL E200MMCs for Barnsley. Unlike previously examples of the type for this region, these are the normal midibus examples for use on 'Townlines' 1 (Barnsley Interchange to Staincross) replacing 5 year old 'classic' examples 36713-8 which are presently being repainted to remove the original branding.

The latest Yorkshire fleetcard confirms the full movements:
15689-92 are the Scania E400s transferred from Ecclesfield to Chesterfield - effectively returning home
19103 (not 19104) is the officially transferred E400 from Chesterfield to Ecclesfield
22629/30/3/4 are the examples that moved from Ecclesfield to Rawmarsh
MAN ALX300s 22423/7 and 22450 have been removed from fleet at Ecclesfield - 22450 takes the place of 22441 in the reserve fleet, while 22423/7 are listed for disposal
Also now listed for disposal are Pointer Darts 34574-8 from Barnsley - who have gained slightly younger examples 34722 from Chesterfield and 35227 from Rawmarsh, who have also lost E200s 37105/8 to Barnsley
In additional to the E200s from Rawmarsh and Chesterfield, Ecclesfield are now home to Pointer Dart 34723 (joining sister 34724), and have lost Solos 47465-7 to reserve following the end of the SL2

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