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16 Oct 2019, 1:16 pm #81

(16 Oct 2019, 9:33 am)streetdeckfan


I wasn't travelling in that direction, I was just wanting to go down to Tindale. Plus, I wasn't in any rush so I just waited.


A StreetDeck is a rare sight on the X21 these days, it wouldn't bother me so much if every other bus was a spare, but there was an OmniCity, OmniDekka and a B7 all in a row. Not what I would expect for an X lines service!


Bloody Hell

NewcastleOne
16 Oct 2019, 1:16 pm #81

(16 Oct 2019, 9:33 am)streetdeckfan


I wasn't travelling in that direction, I was just wanting to go down to Tindale. Plus, I wasn't in any rush so I just waited.


A StreetDeck is a rare sight on the X21 these days, it wouldn't bother me so much if every other bus was a spare, but there was an OmniCity, OmniDekka and a B7 all in a row. Not what I would expect for an X lines service!


Bloody Hell

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17 Oct 2019, 4:17 pm #82

(16 Oct 2019, 9:33 am)streetdeckfan


I wasn't travelling in that direction, I was just wanting to go down to Tindale. Plus, I wasn't in any rush so I just waited.


A StreetDeck is a rare sight on the X21 these days, it wouldn't bother me so much if every other bus was a spare, but there was an OmniCity, OmniDekka and a B7 all in a row. Not what I would expect for an X lines service!



There comes a point where expectations become unrealistic. It's not like gne planned for wrightbus to go under after they'd already started re-allocating and re-painting vehicles that they expected to replace with new.

BusLoverMum
17 Oct 2019, 4:17 pm #82

(16 Oct 2019, 9:33 am)streetdeckfan


I wasn't travelling in that direction, I was just wanting to go down to Tindale. Plus, I wasn't in any rush so I just waited.


A StreetDeck is a rare sight on the X21 these days, it wouldn't bother me so much if every other bus was a spare, but there was an OmniCity, OmniDekka and a B7 all in a row. Not what I would expect for an X lines service!



There comes a point where expectations become unrealistic. It's not like gne planned for wrightbus to go under after they'd already started re-allocating and re-painting vehicles that they expected to replace with new.

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18 Oct 2019, 3:46 pm #83
http://www.passengertransport.co.uk/2019...wrightbus/

A few green backed streetdecks can be seen in the photo. When this deal is complete we should see deliveries soon in my opinion.
Stanleyone
18 Oct 2019, 3:46 pm #83

http://www.passengertransport.co.uk/2019...wrightbus/

A few green backed streetdecks can be seen in the photo. When this deal is complete we should see deliveries soon in my opinion.

18 Oct 2019, 4:19 pm #84
(18 Oct 2019, 3:46 pm)Stanleyone http://www.passengertransport.co.uk/2019...wrightbus/

A few green backed streetdecks can be seen in the photo. When this deal is complete we should see deliveries soon in my opinion.
Is that a dark brown dashboard or is it just my eyes?
Looks awful

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streetdeckfan
18 Oct 2019, 4:19 pm #84

(18 Oct 2019, 3:46 pm)Stanleyone http://www.passengertransport.co.uk/2019...wrightbus/

A few green backed streetdecks can be seen in the photo. When this deal is complete we should see deliveries soon in my opinion.
Is that a dark brown dashboard or is it just my eyes?
Looks awful

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18 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm #85

(18 Oct 2019, 4:19 pm)streetdeckfan Is that a dark brown dashboard or is it just my eyes?
Looks awful

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Yes I think it does look brown, it’s not the dash though, that’s above it. Do wonder how much of the surround will be noticeable on the finished product.

Stanleyone
18 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm #85

(18 Oct 2019, 4:19 pm)streetdeckfan Is that a dark brown dashboard or is it just my eyes?
Looks awful

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Yes I think it does look brown, it’s not the dash though, that’s above it. Do wonder how much of the surround will be noticeable on the finished product.

18 Oct 2019, 6:01 pm #86

(18 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm)Stanleyone


Yes I think it does look brown, it’s not the dash though, that’s above it. Do wonder how much of the surround will be noticeable on the finished product.



Oh aye, so it is! I was looking at it on my phone so it all just sort of blurred together!


That might just be the raw plastic colour and it hasn't been painted yet. Wonder if it'll get painted the usual blue or grey to match the E200/E400s

streetdeckfan
18 Oct 2019, 6:01 pm #86

(18 Oct 2019, 5:30 pm)Stanleyone


Yes I think it does look brown, it’s not the dash though, that’s above it. Do wonder how much of the surround will be noticeable on the finished product.



Oh aye, so it is! I was looking at it on my phone so it all just sort of blurred together!


That might just be the raw plastic colour and it hasn't been painted yet. Wonder if it'll get painted the usual blue or grey to match the E200/E400s

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19 Oct 2019, 9:43 am #87
So have Wrightbus started back up then?, if so, when are we expecting the first streetdecks done?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
19 Oct 2019, 9:43 am #87

So have Wrightbus started back up then?, if so, when are we expecting the first streetdecks done?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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19 Oct 2019, 10:22 am #88

(19 Oct 2019, 9:43 am)Michael So have Wrightbus started back up then?, if so, when are we expecting the first streetdecks done?


The article suggests that it’s not back in production yet, but it won’t be long. Looks like there’s a few nearly complete so I would think it’ll only be a matter of weeks before we see the first arrivals.

Stanleyone
19 Oct 2019, 10:22 am #88

(19 Oct 2019, 9:43 am)Michael So have Wrightbus started back up then?, if so, when are we expecting the first streetdecks done?


The article suggests that it’s not back in production yet, but it won’t be long. Looks like there’s a few nearly complete so I would think it’ll only be a matter of weeks before we see the first arrivals.

Michael



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19 Oct 2019, 10:37 am #89
(19 Oct 2019, 10:22 am)Stanleyone


The article suggests that it’s not back in production yet, but it won’t be long. Looks like there’s a few nearly complete so I would think it’ll only be a matter of weeks before we see the first arrivals.


Ah right thanks, Smile

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
19 Oct 2019, 10:37 am #89

(19 Oct 2019, 10:22 am)Stanleyone


The article suggests that it’s not back in production yet, but it won’t be long. Looks like there’s a few nearly complete so I would think it’ll only be a matter of weeks before we see the first arrivals.


Ah right thanks, Smile


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22 Oct 2019, 3:28 pm #90
Bamford bus company complete deal for wrightbus. 60 staff retained by administrators are transferred to new company and recruitment to commence within weeks.
Stanleyone
22 Oct 2019, 3:28 pm #90

Bamford bus company complete deal for wrightbus. 60 staff retained by administrators are transferred to new company and recruitment to commence within weeks.

22 Oct 2019, 5:44 pm #91

(22 Oct 2019, 3:28 pm)Stanleyone Bamford bus company complete deal for wrightbus. 60 staff retained by administrators are transferred to new company and recruitment to commence within weeks.


"recruitment to commence within weeks" doesn't give much confidence that the virtually-complete vehicles in the factory are going to be released particularly soon .....

Ianthegoon
22 Oct 2019, 5:44 pm #91

(22 Oct 2019, 3:28 pm)Stanleyone Bamford bus company complete deal for wrightbus. 60 staff retained by administrators are transferred to new company and recruitment to commence within weeks.


"recruitment to commence within weeks" doesn't give much confidence that the virtually-complete vehicles in the factory are going to be released particularly soon .....

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22 Oct 2019, 6:48 pm #92

(22 Oct 2019, 5:44 pm)Ianthegoon


"recruitment to commence within weeks" doesn't give much confidence that the virtually-complete vehicles in the factory are going to be released particularly soon .....



Depends really on what those 60 staff have been working on.

Stanleyone
22 Oct 2019, 6:48 pm #92

(22 Oct 2019, 5:44 pm)Ianthegoon


"recruitment to commence within weeks" doesn't give much confidence that the virtually-complete vehicles in the factory are going to be released particularly soon .....



Depends really on what those 60 staff have been working on.

22 Oct 2019, 6:58 pm #93
I heard that it was going to be a good month or so until the new buses were going to start arriving, so it seems to fit with the statement
streetdeckfan
22 Oct 2019, 6:58 pm #93

I heard that it was going to be a good month or so until the new buses were going to start arriving, so it seems to fit with the statement

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22 Oct 2019, 8:22 pm #95

I think what really stands out, is that Bamford already had dealings with Wrightbus prior to the problems this year.


https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-...-toxic-air


According to one source... https://www.irishnews.com/news/2019/10/1...--1736870/


Quote:

He left JCB in January after 14 years to set up another company called Ryse, which provides hydrogen refuelling to buses, and had already had links with Wrightbus, with their joint venture securing a 10-year contract from Transport for London to convert 20 buses to run on hydrogen.

 


'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
22 Oct 2019, 8:22 pm #95

I think what really stands out, is that Bamford already had dealings with Wrightbus prior to the problems this year.


https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-...-toxic-air


According to one source... https://www.irishnews.com/news/2019/10/1...--1736870/


Quote:

He left JCB in January after 14 years to set up another company called Ryse, which provides hydrogen refuelling to buses, and had already had links with Wrightbus, with their joint venture securing a 10-year contract from Transport for London to convert 20 buses to run on hydrogen.

 


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

29 Oct 2019, 2:32 pm #96
https://cbwmagazine.com/wrightbus-sale-t...confirmed/


Wrightbus sale to Bamford Bus Company confirmed


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29 Oct 2019, 2:32 pm #96

https://cbwmagazine.com/wrightbus-sale-t...confirmed/


Wrightbus sale to Bamford Bus Company confirmed


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06 Jan 2020, 8:08 pm #98
WrightBus Hydrogen offering.
http://h2bus.eu/offering.html
Additional information regarding prices are on a railuk forum (buses section)
NewcastleOne
06 Jan 2020, 8:08 pm #98

WrightBus Hydrogen offering.
http://h2bus.eu/offering.html
Additional information regarding prices are on a railuk forum (buses section)

24 May 2020, 6:30 pm #99
https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2020-05-21/...mena-site/

Wrightbus announces 125 job losses - including 35 redundancies - at Ballymena site


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24 May 2020, 6:30 pm #99

https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2020-05-21/...mena-site/

Wrightbus announces 125 job losses - including 35 redundancies - at Ballymena site


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24 May 2020, 8:32 pm #100
(24 May 2020, 6:30 pm)TEN 6083 https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2020-05-21/...mena-site/

Wrightbus announces 125 job losses - including 35 redundancies - at Ballymena site


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I know covid 19 hasn't helped but you have to feel for Wrightbus employees for what they've been through over the past 18 months or so, I think they'll complete the current orders which are months behind now and then wind up the business.
Malarkey
24 May 2020, 8:32 pm #100

(24 May 2020, 6:30 pm)TEN 6083 https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2020-05-21/...mena-site/

Wrightbus announces 125 job losses - including 35 redundancies - at Ballymena site


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I know covid 19 hasn't helped but you have to feel for Wrightbus employees for what they've been through over the past 18 months or so, I think they'll complete the current orders which are months behind now and then wind up the business.

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