North East Buses

(28 Sep 2018, 4:57 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]Calverton Connection bus fire:
https://www.facebook.com/bbceastmids/vid...044113327/

(04 Nov 2018, 1:03 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]Trent Barton
706-11 are due to replace the Scanias presently used with a few changes - it is due to be re-branded 'The Calverton' (in line with 'The Cotsgrave' and 'The Keyworth' relaunch with the former 'Mickleover' examples last year). Operation has also already moved from Sutton depot to Nottingham Manvers Street depot.

This leaves 712-6 - rumours are that these will also be replacing Scanias, with the 'Pronto' examples being mentioned as needing replacing.

(01 Mar 2019, 7:59 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]Trent Barton

Changes to 'The Sixes' network planned for May - a roadshow is taking place over the coming weeks to gauge reactions of the regular users - main change sees the core section between Derby and Belper increased to every 10 minutes, the 6.X withdrawn, the 6.4 extended to Ripley alongside the 6.2/6.3 with Kilburn served by a new 6.5 service.
https://trentbarton.co.uk/news-and-media...GEewHM7qTM

(08 Mar 2019, 8:29 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Nottingham City Transport are due to receive further Scania E400CNG's -  https://www.flickr.com/photos/122507681@...ateposted/

(17 Apr 2019, 9:30 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]67 due over the next few months - taking the total in the fleet to 120, and should see all pre-2010 vehicles withdrawn.

The first batch delivered are 454-62 (YN19 EEJ/M/O/P/R/S/T/U/V) for 'Brown Line' 17 (City Centre, intu Victoria Centre - Bulwell via Hucknall Road). These have replaced Omnidekkas from that route into spare roles.

Nottingham City Transport 456 by Ash Hammond, on Flickr

The second batch are for 'Lilac Line' 27 (City Centre, King Street to Carlton) and so far comprise of 463/4 (YN19 EEW/X) plus YN19 EEY/Z. A further 2 are expected.

Nottingham City Transport.2019 Scania N230.YN19EEZ ???with ADL Enviro 400CBG City Body.  (Seen on Eastbound A50 Uttoxeter.) by ALAN SMITH, on Flickr

Also due to be converted to Gas operation are 'Navy Line' 49 (City Centre to Boots Factory), which will be revised to operated via Queens Drive Park and Ride site from 23rd June (likely the date their E400CNGs enter service), when new service 49B also starts (the 49B will be the journeys on the 49 which terminate at the Park & Ride rather than at Boots Factory). As well, 'Pink Line' 28 (City Centre, intu Victoria Centre to Bilborough via University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus) and 'Yellow Line' 68/69 (City Centre, intu Victoria Centre to Bulwell, Snape Wood) are the only other confirmed routes - 8 in total are being upgraded to Gas-operation.

Www.skegnessstandard.co.uk/business/lincolnshire-county-council-expresses-bus-service-regulation-fears-1-8958964

Interesting comments regarding drive to digitise timetables and routes, along with contactless provision.

(14 Mar 2020, 10:38 pm)Metroline1511 wrote [ -> ]Trent Barton have just ordered another 55 Enviro 200-MMCs. 30 are due his spring and the other 25 early next year.
https://cbwmagazine.com/55-more-alexande...nt-barton/

(22 Mar 2020, 3:33 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]Any idea what routes they'd likely to appear on

(10 Jun 2020, 1:10 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]Details are now emerging on delivery dates for the latest Trent Barton E200MMCs thanks to The Derby Bus Depot

The first batch due are the 11 bound for the 'Kinchbus' fleet to replace the Citaros on 'Skylink Derby' - these are due in the next few weeks and will enter service gradually. The Citaros will then go in the opposite direction to ADL for resale - a number are understood to have already been sold to Ipswich Buses.
The second batch will be 16 for 'rainbow 1' replacing 6 year old Optare Versa V1170s (the only examples of that length in the fleet) which will be redeployed within the Trent Barton fleet with rumours of 'the sixes' mentioned.

Reports suggest that some of the remaining 25 due in 2021 will be for Sutton depot for 'the threes' replacing what will be by then 9 year Optare Versas.

It is with regret we inform our passengers, due to a significant reduction of drivers within our team and an extreme shortage of PCV drivers in Lincolnshire, we will be unable operate any Saturday bus services from the 01/01/2022 - 31/03/2022.
 
We had hoped to avoid this action taking intermediary steps on the 06/11/2021, adopting temporary reduced Saturday services. However, after further reductions in the team we find ourselves in the position whereby we must consider what is best for everyone in these exceptional circumstances. 
 
This action is not in anyway taken lightly and we hope that it is temporary; it is a big decision for a local family business as we fully appreciate both the disruption and inconvenience it may cause to loyal passengers. It is being taken with our best intentions to ensure Brylaine are able to fully operate ALL SERVICE between Monday - Friday on the days they are most needed by the communities we serve. 
 
All Monday to Friday daily commuter and education services will be unaffected by this action.

(25 Jan 2024, 9:07 pm)Rapidsnap wrote [ -> ]Nottingham City Transport are currently taking delivery of Yutongs. They so far have them in these colours....
Generic - https://www.flickr.com/photos/195226463@...442504233/ - by Sean's Bus Spotting
Red - https://www.flickr.com/photos/youremts/53440870834/ - by Ash Hammond
Pink - https://www.flickr.com/photos/youremts/53456163494/ - by Ash Hammond
Blue - https://www.flickr.com/photos/youremts/53440966245/ - by Ash Hammond

Wonder if they are coming off the DFDS Ferry at North Shields.