I've literally posted that the E200s will be 3501-3528. It's not speculation.
I also can see the Kites will be 3001-3014 for the Midis and 5001-5007 for the full size singles.
It might be for somewhere else but are the new ADL E400MMC's coming now?
Just passed a brand new 26 plate heading North on the A19 near Sunderland in a darker blue similar to the Arriva livery. I know there's a new colour knocking around now.
(22 May 2026, 10:29 am)Storx wrote [ -> ]It might be for somewhere else but are the new ADL E400MMC's coming now?
Just passed a brand new 26 plate heading North on the A19 near Sunderland in a darker blue similar to the Arriva livery. I know there's a new colour knocking around now.
The first of Blyth’s landed yesterday I believe - 7722 (YY26 FSS).
Whitby’s should also be due shortly.
(22 May 2026, 10:38 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]The first of Blyth’s landed yesterday I believe - 7722 (YY26 FSS).
Whitby’s should also be due shortly.
I believe they hope to have these and the electric BYD's in service by mid June at latest.
(22 May 2026, 10:38 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]The first of Blyth’s landed yesterday I believe - 7722 (YY26 FSS).
Whitby’s should also be due shortly.
Sorry didn't reply was busy yesterday, guess it must've been another one.
The darker blue (if it was) looks better mind tbf.
(23 May 2026, 5:22 am)Storx wrote [ -> ]Sorry didn't reply was busy yesterday, guess it must've been another one.
The darker blue (if it was) looks better mind tbf.
I think Uncle Ray has been involved
Worth mentioning as I don’t think we’ve seen it confirmed anywhere (?) that the latest TVCA transport paper suggests Darlington will receive 54 electrics next year, which will ensure the depot is fully electrified.
Seeing branding from other regions including the new Streetdecks for Southend suggests route and/or network branding will be a decent part of Arriva going forwards.
(23 May 2026, 5:22 am)Storx wrote [ -> ]Sorry didn't reply was busy yesterday, guess it must've been another one.
The darker blue (if it was) looks better mind tbf.
Think everything on delivery now will be in the new darker blue - as should any refurbishments.
From photos I’ve seen however, these E400s have the same interior spec as the BYDs - the Sapphire e-leather trim but oddly with orange handrails.
Just waik past the depo at Redcar there 1st brand new E400MMCs as arrived
(23 May 2026, 4:12 pm)Dan manger wrote [ -> ]Just waik past the depo at Redcar there 1st brand new E400MMCs as arrived
Yes 7726 YY26FSZ has arrived at Redcar
(24 May 2026, 12:56 am)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Yes 7726 YY26FSZ has arrived at Redcar
Only 5 more to come for Redcars new 26 plate E400MMCs then that will Redcars brand new E400MMCs be delivered once the last 5 have been delivered
(24 May 2026, 7:32 am)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]Only 5 more to come for Redcars new 26 plate E400MMCs then that will Redcars brand new E400MMCs be delivered once the last 5 have been delivered
I assume you mean the E
200MMCs - nobody has definite dates for the delivery of those. Presently, only the 6 E400MMCs for Blyth and the 6 for Whitby are due presently.
(24 May 2026, 9:06 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]I assume you mean the E200MMCs - nobody has definite dates for the delivery of those. Presently, only the 6 E400MMCs for Blyth and the 6 for Whitby are due presently.
I know but I’m saying that 5 more E400MMCs to be delivered to Redcar then that will be Redcars new E400MMCs delivered once the last 5 E400MMCs arrive then the E200MMCs will be next, yeah I agree with you I dunno when the new E200MMCs will arrive possibly during delivery of the E400MMCs aswell or probably after when the E400MMCs have been delivered to Redcar
I can quite make up my mind wether the Wright Kites look ugly or if they look good and its just the colour that makes them look ugly
(26 May 2026, 11:03 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]I can quite make up my mind wether the Wright Kites look ugly or if they look good and its just the colour that makes them look ugly
Ugly, the proportion is just really off. They're nearly as tall as they are as long.
Very boxy.
It looks like someone just got a hacksaw to a streetdeck and chopped the top deck off and thought, 'that's good enough.'
(27 May 2026, 9:02 am)Storx wrote [ -> ]Ugly, the proportion is just really off. They're nearly as tall as they are as long.
Very boxy.
It looks like someone just got a hacksaw to a streetdeck and chopped the top deck off and thought, 'that's good enough.'
Over the years there has been some good looking buses, also been some not so good looking buses, but this one is a bit of a stinker
YY26 FTA as arrived at Redcar e400mmc
(27 May 2026, 10:01 am)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]Over the years there has been some good looking buses, also been some not so good looking buses, but this one is a bit of a stinker
Aye quite a few single decker electrics are the same. They seem to be designing buses but totally forgetting about the large battery pack on the roof and just sticking it on as an afterthought.
The Yutong's are just as bad imo. The E200MMC EV isn't too bad though as they've actually designed it as part of it.
Romers are blyths mmcs will be heading to Silverstone for the grandpix shuttles
(26 May 2026, 11:03 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]I can quite make up my mind wether the Wright Kites look ugly or if they look good and its just the colour that makes them look ugly
Both those and the BYD deckers have fiveheads. Very oddly proportioned.
And, no, the all over plasticky blue does not help.
(27 May 2026, 12:20 pm)Dan manger wrote [ -> ]YY26 FTA as arrived at Redcar e400mmc
How many are Redcar getting? 6? Will they stay at Redcar or end up at Whitby for the X93? Would have been better for both depots to get their own batch of them.
(27 May 2026, 8:34 pm)TransitObserver wrote [ -> ]How many are Redcar getting? 6? Will they stay at Redcar or end up at Whitby for the X93? Would have been better for both depots to get their own batch of them.
6, for Whitby for X93s. Redcar don’t need any, they’ll have the 72 plates for the X94 which is quite new for something that only runs half the year! I assume they’ll probably end up as refurb floats next winter
(27 May 2026, 8:34 pm)TransitObserver wrote [ -> ]How many are Redcar getting? 6? Will they stay at Redcar or end up at Whitby for the X93? Would have been better for both depots to get their own batch of them.
Redcar depot will be getting 18 E200MMCs for there sevices 63 64 65 I bleve that's the sevices was mentioned
X3 x2 62 28 will have the reaming pulsars
X4s will have the Volvo B8RLE MCVs Evoras
(27 May 2026, 4:35 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]Aye quite a few single decker electrics are the same. They seem to be designing buses but totally forgetting about the large battery pack on the roof and just sticking it on as an afterthought.
The Yutong's are just as bad imo. The E200MMC EV isn't too bad though as they've actually designed it as part of it.
Can't really disagree with that to be honest
(27 May 2026, 8:27 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Both those and the BYD deckers have fiveheads. Very oddly proportioned.
And, no, the all over plasticky blue does not help.
They actually do aswell lol
(27 May 2026, 9:30 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]6, for Whitby for X93s. Redcar don’t need any, they’ll have the 72 plates for the X94 which is quite new for something that only runs half the year! I assume they’ll probably end up as refurb floats next winter
Ah Redcar getting them 72 plates? 7578/9/80/81? I thought they’d go back to Ashington tbh. But maybe that’s why 7401-7406 are going to Ashington.
(27 May 2026, 9:39 pm)Dan manger wrote [ -> ]Redcar depot will be getting 18 E200MMCs for there sevices 63 64 65 I bleve that's the sevices was mentioned
X3 x2 62 28 will have the reaming pulsars
X4s will have the Volvo B8RLE MCVs Evoras
That’s not a bad allocation. Glad to see Arriva investing in the Redcar fleet.
I'm told that 7596 and 7597 are now destined for Redcar, to work two school Service 63/64/65 boards from September.
This will presumably mean some of the E200s will creep onto the X2/X3/62/28 etc also.
(28 May 2026, 5:09 pm)Superman wrote [ -> ]I'm told that 7596 and 7597 are now destined for Redcar, to work two school Service 63/64/65 boards from September.
This will presumably mean some of the E200s will creep onto the X2/X3/62/28 etc also.
Are they the right height to go under Marton railways bridge
(28 May 2026, 7:36 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]Are they the right height to go under Marton railways bridge
Yes, the bridge is 14ft according to Google maps. The E400s will fit under that. The B9s won't.