Menu
 
North East Buses The Bus Scene Elsewhere Bus Operators East Midlands Bus Operations

East Midlands Bus Operations

East Midlands Bus Operations

 
  • 1 Vote(s) - 2 Average
 
Pages (12): Previous 110 11 12 Next
S813 FVK



6,030
12 Sep 2018, 7:34 pm #201
(12 Sep 2018, 7:12 pm)Tamesider BLOTW report about 13 more E200Ms for Trent Barton with registrations in the YX68 ULx range. Does anyone know he fleet numbers or which number series will be used ie following on from 128 or 217, possibly?

ta

They should just follow on from the indigo batch. 

They're for the i4 service replacing the Tempo SRs. I believe one (unbranded bar the light up logo on the front) was used as part of a Careers Roadshow held by ADL in Manchester.
Edited 12 Sep 2018, 7:35 pm by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
12 Sep 2018, 7:34 pm #201

(12 Sep 2018, 7:12 pm)Tamesider BLOTW report about 13 more E200Ms for Trent Barton with registrations in the YX68 ULx range. Does anyone know he fleet numbers or which number series will be used ie following on from 128 or 217, possibly?

ta

They should just follow on from the indigo batch. 

They're for the i4 service replacing the Tempo SRs. I believe one (unbranded bar the light up logo on the front) was used as part of a Careers Roadshow held by ADL in Manchester.

Tamesider



266
12 Sep 2018, 7:47 pm #202
(12 Sep 2018, 7:34 pm)S813 FVK They should just follow on from the indigo batch. 

They're for the i4 service replacing the Tempo SRs. I believe one (unbranded bar the light up logo on the front) was used as part of a Careers Roadshow held by ADL in Manchester.

So, 218-230 then - or are there more than 13 due?
Tamesider
12 Sep 2018, 7:47 pm #202

(12 Sep 2018, 7:34 pm)S813 FVK They should just follow on from the indigo batch. 

They're for the i4 service replacing the Tempo SRs. I believe one (unbranded bar the light up logo on the front) was used as part of a Careers Roadshow held by ADL in Manchester.

So, 218-230 then - or are there more than 13 due?

Kuyoyo



6,849
12 Sep 2018, 10:25 pm #203
The ‘i4’ E200s should be 129 onwards, as they have the six cylinder engine rather than the 4 cylinder version found in 201-7/51-69.
Kuyoyo
12 Sep 2018, 10:25 pm #203

The ‘i4’ E200s should be 129 onwards, as they have the six cylinder engine rather than the 4 cylinder version found in 201-7/51-69.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,100
28 Sep 2018, 4:57 am #204
Calverton Connection bus fire:
https://www.facebook.com/bbceastmids/vid...044113327/
Dan
28 Sep 2018, 4:57 am #204

Calverton Connection bus fire:
https://www.facebook.com/bbceastmids/vid...044113327/

Tamesider



266
07 Oct 2018, 1:45 pm #205
(12 Sep 2018, 10:25 pm)Kuyoyo The ‘i4’ E200s should be 129 onwards, as they have the six cylinder engine rather than the 4 cylinder version found in 201-7/51-69.

Have these actually been rumbered yet? BLOTW originally quoted 129-141, then due to a registration mix up, they were quoted as 128-140 - obviously wrong, as there is already a "128" - but now they are showing as 218-230.
Tamesider
07 Oct 2018, 1:45 pm #205

(12 Sep 2018, 10:25 pm)Kuyoyo The ‘i4’ E200s should be 129 onwards, as they have the six cylinder engine rather than the 4 cylinder version found in 201-7/51-69.

Have these actually been rumbered yet? BLOTW originally quoted 129-141, then due to a registration mix up, they were quoted as 128-140 - obviously wrong, as there is already a "128" - but now they are showing as 218-230.

Kuyoyo



6,849
07 Oct 2018, 6:41 pm #206
(07 Oct 2018, 1:45 pm)Tamesider Have these actually been rumbered yet? BLOTW originally quoted 129-141, then due to a registration mix up, they were quoted as 128-140 - obviously wrong, as there is already a "128" - but now they are showing as 218-230.

The first one is currently being used for familiarisation - that’s 129 (YX68 ULA). It’s the first to feature the new ‘Smart Mirrors’ - cameras in place of wingmirrors.
Kuyoyo
07 Oct 2018, 6:41 pm #206

(07 Oct 2018, 1:45 pm)Tamesider Have these actually been rumbered yet? BLOTW originally quoted 129-141, then due to a registration mix up, they were quoted as 128-140 - obviously wrong, as there is already a "128" - but now they are showing as 218-230.

The first one is currently being used for familiarisation - that’s 129 (YX68 ULA). It’s the first to feature the new ‘Smart Mirrors’ - cameras in place of wingmirrors.

S813 FVK



6,030
07 Oct 2018, 7:00 pm #207
(07 Oct 2018, 6:41 pm)Kuyoyo The first one is currently being used for familiarisation - that’s 129 (YX68 ULA). It’s the first to feature the new ‘Smart Mirrors’ - cameras in place of wingmirrors.

Another bit of technology waiting to go wrong!

[Image: 31262505178_f4dd4c52f0.jpg]TrentBarton 129 in Nottingham 6.10.18 (look no mirrors!) by timothyr673, on Flickr

Will be interesting to see whether or not it actually makes driving easier. The rest of the batch have regular wingmirrors:

[Image: 31262752068_235e078cfc.jpg]141  YX68 ULO, 138  YX68 ULK by JE1791 photos, on Flickr
Edited 09 Oct 2018, 9:49 am by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
07 Oct 2018, 7:00 pm #207

(07 Oct 2018, 6:41 pm)Kuyoyo The first one is currently being used for familiarisation - that’s 129 (YX68 ULA). It’s the first to feature the new ‘Smart Mirrors’ - cameras in place of wingmirrors.

Another bit of technology waiting to go wrong!

[Image: 31262505178_f4dd4c52f0.jpg]TrentBarton 129 in Nottingham 6.10.18 (look no mirrors!) by timothyr673, on Flickr

Will be interesting to see whether or not it actually makes driving easier. The rest of the batch have regular wingmirrors:

[Image: 31262752068_235e078cfc.jpg]141  YX68 ULO, 138  YX68 ULK by JE1791 photos, on Flickr

Tamesider



266
08 Oct 2018, 6:55 pm #208
(07 Oct 2018, 6:41 pm)Kuyoyo The first one is currently being used for familiarisation - that’s 129 (YX68 ULA). It’s the first to feature the new ‘Smart Mirrors’ - cameras in place of wingmirrors.

So the first version was correct after all!

Thanks
Tamesider
08 Oct 2018, 6:55 pm #208

(07 Oct 2018, 6:41 pm)Kuyoyo The first one is currently being used for familiarisation - that’s 129 (YX68 ULA). It’s the first to feature the new ‘Smart Mirrors’ - cameras in place of wingmirrors.

So the first version was correct after all!

Thanks

James101



649
08 Oct 2018, 9:02 pm #209
(07 Oct 2018, 6:41 pm)Kuyoyo The first one is currently being used for familiarisation - that’s 129 (YX68 ULA). It’s the first to feature the new ‘Smart Mirrors’ - cameras in place of wingmirrors.

These ‘mirrors’ look like an answer to a question never asked.
James101
08 Oct 2018, 9:02 pm #209

(07 Oct 2018, 6:41 pm)Kuyoyo The first one is currently being used for familiarisation - that’s 129 (YX68 ULA). It’s the first to feature the new ‘Smart Mirrors’ - cameras in place of wingmirrors.

These ‘mirrors’ look like an answer to a question never asked.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,100
09 Oct 2018, 6:16 am #210
(07 Oct 2018, 7:00 pm)S813 FVK Another bit of technology waiting to go wrong!

Will be interesting to see whether or not it actually makes driving easily. The rest of the batch have regular wingmirrors:

I don't think I'd feel overly comfortable with it, but I suppose you never know until you try it. It's quite common on trams etc, so maybe it can be successful on buses too?

Always one to embrace new technology, but like you I think I'm pretty sceptical about this one. If the camera goes off, that bus is suddenly deemed unfit for service, and presumably has to wait up to a couple of days for the CCTV contractor to come out and repair the fault. If a driver whacks the wing mirror into a bus stop, into another bus etc, then again, that's another bus off the road. A 'normal' mirror presumably much more easy for a bus operator to get their hands on, if they don't already keep a sufficient number of them in stock.
Dan
09 Oct 2018, 6:16 am #210

(07 Oct 2018, 7:00 pm)S813 FVK Another bit of technology waiting to go wrong!

Will be interesting to see whether or not it actually makes driving easily. The rest of the batch have regular wingmirrors:

I don't think I'd feel overly comfortable with it, but I suppose you never know until you try it. It's quite common on trams etc, so maybe it can be successful on buses too?

Always one to embrace new technology, but like you I think I'm pretty sceptical about this one. If the camera goes off, that bus is suddenly deemed unfit for service, and presumably has to wait up to a couple of days for the CCTV contractor to come out and repair the fault. If a driver whacks the wing mirror into a bus stop, into another bus etc, then again, that's another bus off the road. A 'normal' mirror presumably much more easy for a bus operator to get their hands on, if they don't already keep a sufficient number of them in stock.

Kuyoyo



6,849
04 Nov 2018, 1:03 pm #211
Trent Barton

The former 'indigo' B7RLEs are now being to be prepared for their new homes.
701/2 are now in yellow for 'The Villager' V1 - 703-5 are reportedly due to join them. The V3 has been removed from 'The Villager' brand and is now being allocated the 2 of 3 former 'The Allestree' fleet livered Solo SRs 495-7.
[Image: 30638398317_d75c366b88_b.jpg]Trent Barton 702 by East Midlands Transport Photos, on Flickr


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

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.

The 'i4' E200MMCs entered service on 21st October. The Optare Tempo SRs were part-exchanged as part of the purchased and they were moved to Plaxton's Dealer Site at South Aston the same day. Metrocity 99 is supposedly due to return to Optare - once its interior has been restored to original condition.

Former 'my 15' Versa 801 - repainted into fleet livery earlier this year - has been repainted into 'Heanor's H1' livery following the introduction of the revised 12 minutes frequency.
Kuyoyo
04 Nov 2018, 1:03 pm #211

Trent Barton

The former 'indigo' B7RLEs are now being to be prepared for their new homes.
701/2 are now in yellow for 'The Villager' V1 - 703-5 are reportedly due to join them. The V3 has been removed from 'The Villager' brand and is now being allocated the 2 of 3 former 'The Allestree' fleet livered Solo SRs 495-7.
[Image: 30638398317_d75c366b88_b.jpg]Trent Barton 702 by East Midlands Transport Photos, on Flickr


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

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.

The 'i4' E200MMCs entered service on 21st October. The Optare Tempo SRs were part-exchanged as part of the purchased and they were moved to Plaxton's Dealer Site at South Aston the same day. Metrocity 99 is supposedly due to return to Optare - once its interior has been restored to original condition.

Former 'my 15' Versa 801 - repainted into fleet livery earlier this year - has been repainted into 'Heanor's H1' livery following the introduction of the revised 12 minutes frequency.

Andreos1



14,155
14 Dec 2018, 8:15 am #212
https://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/maj...7-9056924/

Cuts to services in Lincolnshire

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
14 Dec 2018, 8:15 am #212

https://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/maj...7-9056924/

Cuts to services in Lincolnshire


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Michael



19,144
15 Dec 2018, 3:32 pm #213
PB0002186/27 Cancelled
TRENT MOTOR TRACTION CO LTD
Route: Nottingham, Upper Parliament Street to Nottingham, Upper Parliament Street via Calverton, Main Street
Service number: Calverton connection ()
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 27 Jan 2019

PB0002362/107 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: Clifton, Hartness Road to Arnold, Front Street
Service number: 53,53B (54, 54B)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Jan 2019

PB0002362/193 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: City, Beastmarket Hill to Boots Factory, Fifth Avenue via Queens Drive, Electic Avenue
Service number: 49 (49X)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Jan 2019

PB0002362/68 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: Clifton, Noble Road to Nottingham, Victoria Centre via Fabis Drive
Service number: 48 (48X)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 27 Jan 2019

PB0002362/195 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: City, Beastmarket Hill to Crusader Island
Service number: 3 ()
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 27 Jan 2019

PB0002362/26 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: Nottingham,Beastmarket Hill to Loughborough Baxter Gate
Service number: 1 (1A, 1B)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Jan 2019

PB0002711/25 Registered
BARTON BUSES LTD
Route: Nottingham Mount Street/Canal Street to Nottingham Mount Street/Canal Street
Service number: Keyworth Connection ()
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 27 Jan 2019

PB0002186/14 Registered
TRENT MOTOR TRACTION CO LTD
Route: Nottingham, Victoria Bus Station to Mansfield Bus Station via Sutton
Service number: Rainbow 3 (3A, 3B, 3C)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Jan 2019

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
15 Dec 2018, 3:32 pm #213

PB0002186/27 Cancelled
TRENT MOTOR TRACTION CO LTD
Route: Nottingham, Upper Parliament Street to Nottingham, Upper Parliament Street via Calverton, Main Street
Service number: Calverton connection ()
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 27 Jan 2019

PB0002362/107 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: Clifton, Hartness Road to Arnold, Front Street
Service number: 53,53B (54, 54B)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Jan 2019

PB0002362/193 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: City, Beastmarket Hill to Boots Factory, Fifth Avenue via Queens Drive, Electic Avenue
Service number: 49 (49X)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Jan 2019

PB0002362/68 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: Clifton, Noble Road to Nottingham, Victoria Centre via Fabis Drive
Service number: 48 (48X)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 27 Jan 2019

PB0002362/195 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: City, Beastmarket Hill to Crusader Island
Service number: 3 ()
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 27 Jan 2019

PB0002362/26 Registered
NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD
Route: Nottingham,Beastmarket Hill to Loughborough Baxter Gate
Service number: 1 (1A, 1B)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Jan 2019

PB0002711/25 Registered
BARTON BUSES LTD
Route: Nottingham Mount Street/Canal Street to Nottingham Mount Street/Canal Street
Service number: Keyworth Connection ()
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 27 Jan 2019

PB0002186/14 Registered
TRENT MOTOR TRACTION CO LTD
Route: Nottingham, Victoria Bus Station to Mansfield Bus Station via Sutton
Service number: Rainbow 3 (3A, 3B, 3C)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Jan 2019


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



6,030
15 Dec 2018, 7:41 pm #214
705 branded for 'The Villager': 
[Image: 44474151540_058d4bbcbb.jpg]Trent Barton 705 by East Midlands Transport Photos, on Flickr


709 branded for 'The Calverton':
[Image: 44427513750_2866f07edd.jpg]Trent Barton 709 by East Midlands Transport Photos, on Flickr
S813 FVK
15 Dec 2018, 7:41 pm #214

705 branded for 'The Villager': 
[Image: 44474151540_058d4bbcbb.jpg]Trent Barton 705 by East Midlands Transport Photos, on Flickr


709 branded for 'The Calverton':
[Image: 44427513750_2866f07edd.jpg]Trent Barton 709 by East Midlands Transport Photos, on Flickr

Kuyoyo



6,849
20 Jan 2019, 12:14 pm #215
(04 Nov 2018, 1:03 pm)Kuyoyo 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.

Further update.

712/6 have been painted into 'Mango' livery with the additional interior modifications (change of headrests etc). 712 is now based at Derby to cover on the 'swift' while the branded examples on there (736-8) are refurbished (these being some of the last examples still in original condition internally). 716 is also due to be allocated to Derby.

[Image: 39845317143_a0efcdd58e_b.jpg]20190119_102800 by East Midlands Transport Photos, on Flickr

Stagecoach East Midlands

Former 'Pronto' MAN 18.240 22772-7 and ADL E300s 27182-5, along with former spare 27186, have now gained 'Mansfield Miller' branding for service 1 (Mansfield Woodhouse to Huthwaithe and Alfreton). These replace E200 36509-20 (most of which have lost their branding during the repaint programme which started in late 2017) for use on other Mansfield local runs.
Edited 20 Jan 2019, 12:22 pm by Kuyoyo.
Kuyoyo
20 Jan 2019, 12:14 pm #215

(04 Nov 2018, 1:03 pm)Kuyoyo 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.

Further update.

712/6 have been painted into 'Mango' livery with the additional interior modifications (change of headrests etc). 712 is now based at Derby to cover on the 'swift' while the branded examples on there (736-8) are refurbished (these being some of the last examples still in original condition internally). 716 is also due to be allocated to Derby.

[Image: 39845317143_a0efcdd58e_b.jpg]20190119_102800 by East Midlands Transport Photos, on Flickr

Stagecoach East Midlands

Former 'Pronto' MAN 18.240 22772-7 and ADL E300s 27182-5, along with former spare 27186, have now gained 'Mansfield Miller' branding for service 1 (Mansfield Woodhouse to Huthwaithe and Alfreton). These replace E200 36509-20 (most of which have lost their branding during the repaint programme which started in late 2017) for use on other Mansfield local runs.

09 Feb 2019, 12:02 pm #216
Nottingham City Transport have got funding for more biogas infrastructure. 67 more are set to join the fleet this year, with 17 and 28 confirmed to receive them.
Trent Barton have got funding for 8 electric vehicles but have made zero acknowledgment whatsoever about it so I have no more info.
nparker
09 Feb 2019, 12:02 pm #216

Nottingham City Transport have got funding for more biogas infrastructure. 67 more are set to join the fleet this year, with 17 and 28 confirmed to receive them.
Trent Barton have got funding for 8 electric vehicles but have made zero acknowledgment whatsoever about it so I have no more info.

Ryland



453
24 Feb 2019, 6:11 pm #217
However Trent Barton do need to upgrade their fleet on the sixes as most the buses are approaching 14 years+
Ryland
24 Feb 2019, 6:11 pm #217

However Trent Barton do need to upgrade their fleet on the sixes as most the buses are approaching 14 years+

Kuyoyo



6,849
01 Mar 2019, 7:59 pm #218
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
Edited 01 Mar 2019, 8:00 pm by Kuyoyo.
Kuyoyo
01 Mar 2019, 7:59 pm #218

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

Ryland



453
02 Mar 2019, 9:11 am #219
(01 Mar 2019, 7:59 pm)Kuyoyo 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

Wonder if they are going to improve there fleet to help meet the new proposal
Ryland
02 Mar 2019, 9:11 am #219

(01 Mar 2019, 7:59 pm)Kuyoyo 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

Wonder if they are going to improve there fleet to help meet the new proposal

Malarkey



6,060
08 Mar 2019, 8:29 pm #220
Nottingham City Transport are due to receive further Scania E400CNG's -  https://www.flickr.com/photos/122507681@...ateposted/
Malarkey
08 Mar 2019, 8:29 pm #220

Nottingham City Transport are due to receive further Scania E400CNG's -  https://www.flickr.com/photos/122507681@...ateposted/

Pages (12): Previous 110 11 12 Next
 
  • 1 Vote(s) - 2 Average