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Malarkey



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06 Sep 2017, 6:09 pm #1,021
The first of Arriva North West's BYD ADL Enviro 200EV's has been delivered - LJ67 DLX - https://www.flickr.com/photos/79855448@N...10/in/feed
Malarkey
06 Sep 2017, 6:09 pm #1,021

The first of Arriva North West's BYD ADL Enviro 200EV's has been delivered - LJ67 DLX - https://www.flickr.com/photos/79855448@N...10/in/feed

07 Sep 2017, 11:06 am #1,022
(06 Sep 2017, 6:09 pm)Malarkey The first of Arriva North West's BYD ADL Enviro 200EV's has been delivered - LJ67 DLX - https://www.flickr.com/photos/79855448@N...10/in/feed

First of twelve, still to gain full livery by the looks of it. The artists impression of them in old Eco-livery looked more appealing.
However I do like the Eco-City in new livery, so the missing vinyls may sway me!
Edited 07 Sep 2017, 11:08 am by RBZ 5459.


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07 Sep 2017, 11:06 am #1,022

(06 Sep 2017, 6:09 pm)Malarkey The first of Arriva North West's BYD ADL Enviro 200EV's has been delivered - LJ67 DLX - https://www.flickr.com/photos/79855448@N...10/in/feed

First of twelve, still to gain full livery by the looks of it. The artists impression of them in old Eco-livery looked more appealing.
However I do like the Eco-City in new livery, so the missing vinyls may sway me!



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Kuyoyo



6,853
11 Sep 2017, 9:00 pm #1,023
Transdev are expanding CityZap in November - FAST between Leeds and Manchester (worked by Burnley depot)

http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2122
Kuyoyo
11 Sep 2017, 9:00 pm #1,023

Transdev are expanding CityZap in November - FAST between Leeds and Manchester (worked by Burnley depot)

http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2122

S813 FVK



6,030
11 Sep 2017, 9:02 pm #1,024
(11 Sep 2017, 9:00 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev are expanding CityZap in November - FAST between Leeds and Manchester (worked by Burnley depot)

http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2122

Bizarre that the CityZap twitter page is yet to reveal the new destination, treating it as if nothing has been published yet.
S813 FVK
11 Sep 2017, 9:02 pm #1,024

(11 Sep 2017, 9:00 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev are expanding CityZap in November - FAST between Leeds and Manchester (worked by Burnley depot)

http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2122

Bizarre that the CityZap twitter page is yet to reveal the new destination, treating it as if nothing has been published yet.

Tamesider



266
15 Oct 2017, 3:43 pm #1,025
(06 Sep 2017, 6:09 pm)Malarkey The first of Arriva North West's BYD ADL Enviro 200EV's has been delivered - LJ67 DLX - https://www.flickr.com/photos/79855448@N...10/in/feed

Does anyone know when these are due to enter service? I believe it was expected to be the beginning of the month, but a query on a "read only" (to me) forum suggested they hadn't entered service by early last week and his/her question about when they would do, remains unanswered.

No sign of either (Stagecoach) RF's or Preston's E400MMCs yet as well..........
Tamesider
15 Oct 2017, 3:43 pm #1,025

(06 Sep 2017, 6:09 pm)Malarkey The first of Arriva North West's BYD ADL Enviro 200EV's has been delivered - LJ67 DLX - https://www.flickr.com/photos/79855448@N...10/in/feed

Does anyone know when these are due to enter service? I believe it was expected to be the beginning of the month, but a query on a "read only" (to me) forum suggested they hadn't entered service by early last week and his/her question about when they would do, remains unanswered.

No sign of either (Stagecoach) RF's or Preston's E400MMCs yet as well..........

Malarkey



6,064
15 Oct 2017, 4:13 pm #1,026
(15 Oct 2017, 3:43 pm)Tamesider Does anyone know when these are due to enter service? I believe it was expected to be the beginning of the month, but a query on a "read only" (to me) forum suggested they hadn't entered service by early last week and his/her question about when they would do, remains unanswered.

No sign of either (Stagecoach) RF's or Preston's E400MMCs yet as well..........

All that is stated on the Arriva Website is that they will enter service in October, no specific date given, I would think they won't enter service anyway until charging points are installed at the depot. -https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/Latest/New-fleet-of-electric-buses-arrive-in-Liverpool/
Malarkey
15 Oct 2017, 4:13 pm #1,026

(15 Oct 2017, 3:43 pm)Tamesider Does anyone know when these are due to enter service? I believe it was expected to be the beginning of the month, but a query on a "read only" (to me) forum suggested they hadn't entered service by early last week and his/her question about when they would do, remains unanswered.

No sign of either (Stagecoach) RF's or Preston's E400MMCs yet as well..........

All that is stated on the Arriva Website is that they will enter service in October, no specific date given, I would think they won't enter service anyway until charging points are installed at the depot. -https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/Latest/New-fleet-of-electric-buses-arrive-in-Liverpool/

Tamesider



266
15 Oct 2017, 4:37 pm #1,027
Not sure if this should come under Cumbria and North Lancashire geographically: 

Looking to squeeze a couple of days out before the clocks go back and in the hope of time off work coinciding with reasonable weather. Is there anyone on this forum knowledgeable about Blackpool Transport? If so, can they advise the physical location of recently withdrawn Tridents, especially 339 (PO51 UMJ) and 347 (E14 BTS), as well as when the remaining ex IOM 'deckers are due to be withdrawn? I'm assuming this will be between the end of the Illuminations season and the end of Preston Rail Replacements (Jan/Feb?).
As regards withdrawn BTS buses; I know in the past some have been stored off-site at "Jackson's". Is this Jackson's Coaches on Burton Road, near the number 3 route? Or is it a completely different location?

ta
Tamesider
15 Oct 2017, 4:37 pm #1,027

Not sure if this should come under Cumbria and North Lancashire geographically: 

Looking to squeeze a couple of days out before the clocks go back and in the hope of time off work coinciding with reasonable weather. Is there anyone on this forum knowledgeable about Blackpool Transport? If so, can they advise the physical location of recently withdrawn Tridents, especially 339 (PO51 UMJ) and 347 (E14 BTS), as well as when the remaining ex IOM 'deckers are due to be withdrawn? I'm assuming this will be between the end of the Illuminations season and the end of Preston Rail Replacements (Jan/Feb?).
As regards withdrawn BTS buses; I know in the past some have been stored off-site at "Jackson's". Is this Jackson's Coaches on Burton Road, near the number 3 route? Or is it a completely different location?

ta

18 Oct 2017, 11:21 pm #1,028
https://thenorthwestbusblog.co.uk/tomhar...al-action/

Industrial Action by Arriva North West Bus Drivers

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Edited 18 Oct 2017, 11:22 pm by TEN 6083.
TEN 6083
18 Oct 2017, 11:21 pm #1,028

https://thenorthwestbusblog.co.uk/tomhar...al-action/

Industrial Action by Arriva North West Bus Drivers

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Tamesider



266
19 Oct 2017, 7:19 pm #1,029
(15 Oct 2017, 4:13 pm)Malarkey All that is stated on the Arriva Website is that they will enter service in October, no specific date given, I would think they won't enter service anyway until charging points are installed at the depot. -https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/Latest/New-fleet-of-electric-buses-arrive-in-Liverpool/

Apparently, at least some were in service on Tuesday, but not yesterday.........and obviously not today.
Tamesider
19 Oct 2017, 7:19 pm #1,029

(15 Oct 2017, 4:13 pm)Malarkey All that is stated on the Arriva Website is that they will enter service in October, no specific date given, I would think they won't enter service anyway until charging points are installed at the depot. -https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/Latest/New-fleet-of-electric-buses-arrive-in-Liverpool/

Apparently, at least some were in service on Tuesday, but not yesterday.........and obviously not today.

Tamesider



266
21 Oct 2017, 9:15 pm #1,030
(11 Sep 2017, 9:00 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev are expanding CityZap in November - FAST between Leeds and Manchester (worked by Burnley depot)

http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2122

Another site has published the link to the Transdev website announcing fares....and its good news; Full length journeys are £6 single; £9 return, with £9.50 Daytrippers also valid, and period fares also mentioned. Even more good news is that these are *walk on* fares. TPE will have a journey time and reliability advantage for commuters - but even weekend trains are overcrowded, despite "walk on" fares exceeding £20. Overall, I suspect NatEx will suffer - not least because their website is appalling. I asked for day return fares next Saturday and it insisted on giving me outbounds on Saturday night and returns on Sunday night! And with a frequent service, that involves a lot of scrolling back to find that it will only give you fares based on booking there and then, with an admin add on. I've not been to/through Leeds this year, but I would think their "walk on" fare would be around £12DR from Manchester.
Tamesider
21 Oct 2017, 9:15 pm #1,030

(11 Sep 2017, 9:00 pm)Kuyoyo Transdev are expanding CityZap in November - FAST between Leeds and Manchester (worked by Burnley depot)

http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2122

Another site has published the link to the Transdev website announcing fares....and its good news; Full length journeys are £6 single; £9 return, with £9.50 Daytrippers also valid, and period fares also mentioned. Even more good news is that these are *walk on* fares. TPE will have a journey time and reliability advantage for commuters - but even weekend trains are overcrowded, despite "walk on" fares exceeding £20. Overall, I suspect NatEx will suffer - not least because their website is appalling. I asked for day return fares next Saturday and it insisted on giving me outbounds on Saturday night and returns on Sunday night! And with a frequent service, that involves a lot of scrolling back to find that it will only give you fares based on booking there and then, with an admin add on. I've not been to/through Leeds this year, but I would think their "walk on" fare would be around £12DR from Manchester.

Kuyoyo



6,853
01 Nov 2017, 8:49 am #1,031
Transdev

Burnley's Volvo B7RLE 1867 is the first single decker into 'Pride of the North' livery
[Image: 24220702788_cc4283f78c_b.jpg]The Burnley Bus Company 1867 - FJ09KNV by Gregg Collins, on Flickr
Kuyoyo
01 Nov 2017, 8:49 am #1,031

Transdev

Burnley's Volvo B7RLE 1867 is the first single decker into 'Pride of the North' livery
[Image: 24220702788_cc4283f78c_b.jpg]The Burnley Bus Company 1867 - FJ09KNV by Gregg Collins, on Flickr

Kuyoyo



6,853
08 Nov 2017, 11:57 am #1,032
Transdev

It's been posted on the 'Transdev Enthusiasts' Facebook Group that the 'Witch Way' X43 will be upgraded and rebranded next year
Kuyoyo
08 Nov 2017, 11:57 am #1,032

Transdev

It's been posted on the 'Transdev Enthusiasts' Facebook Group that the 'Witch Way' X43 will be upgraded and rebranded next year

Kuyoyo



6,853
15 Dec 2017, 10:58 am #1,033
Major news confirmed by Alex Hornby on his personal Twitter this morning - Rossendale Transport has been purchased by Transdev.

EDIT: More details now available - http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2197
Edited 15 Dec 2017, 12:27 pm by Kuyoyo.
Kuyoyo
15 Dec 2017, 10:58 am #1,033

Major news confirmed by Alex Hornby on his personal Twitter this morning - Rossendale Transport has been purchased by Transdev.

EDIT: More details now available - http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2197

15 Dec 2017, 1:36 pm #1,034
(15 Dec 2017, 10:58 am)Kuyoyo Major news confirmed by Alex Hornby on his personal Twitter this morning - Rossendale Transport has been purchased by Transdev.

EDIT: More details now available - http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2197

And majorly unsurprising!


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RBZ 5459
15 Dec 2017, 1:36 pm #1,034

(15 Dec 2017, 10:58 am)Kuyoyo Major news confirmed by Alex Hornby on his personal Twitter this morning - Rossendale Transport has been purchased by Transdev.

EDIT: More details now available - http://lancashirebus.co.uk/news.jsp?newsID=2197

And majorly unsurprising!



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Kuyoyo



6,853
07 Jan 2018, 2:30 pm #1,035
Rossendale Transport officially becomes part of Transdev this Friday - 12th January. (Source: https://cbwmagazine.com/rosso-sale-transdev-confirmed/).
Kuyoyo
07 Jan 2018, 2:30 pm #1,035

Rossendale Transport officially becomes part of Transdev this Friday - 12th January. (Source: https://cbwmagazine.com/rosso-sale-transdev-confirmed/).

Kuyoyo



6,853
28 Feb 2018, 7:37 pm #1,036
Transdev Rosso

The fleet is now in the process of being renumbered into the Transdev series. The main pointes are:
The Solos have been numbered before the Keighley examples
The 5 Dart SLFs are numbered following on from the Keighley MPDs
The Streetlites are now numbered after the Burnley examples (which are due to join the Rosso fleet soon anyway)
The Scanias have become 1600-16
The Volvo B7RLEs are numbered from 1706 onwards - the ex-Lancashire United examples are now 1726-34 (originally 1816/22/4/6/9/32/3/5/6)
The Volvo deckers are all numbered in the 27xx series - the Presidents follow on from the ex-National Express examples at Harrogate. The Wright-bodied examples follow on from the 'Witch Way' B9TLs - with the ex-Coastliner Sextet are now 2791-6 (formerly 411/2/4-7)

Full details can be found here
Edited 28 Feb 2018, 7:38 pm by Kuyoyo.
Kuyoyo
28 Feb 2018, 7:37 pm #1,036

Transdev Rosso

The fleet is now in the process of being renumbered into the Transdev series. The main pointes are:
The Solos have been numbered before the Keighley examples
The 5 Dart SLFs are numbered following on from the Keighley MPDs
The Streetlites are now numbered after the Burnley examples (which are due to join the Rosso fleet soon anyway)
The Scanias have become 1600-16
The Volvo B7RLEs are numbered from 1706 onwards - the ex-Lancashire United examples are now 1726-34 (originally 1816/22/4/6/9/32/3/5/6)
The Volvo deckers are all numbered in the 27xx series - the Presidents follow on from the ex-National Express examples at Harrogate. The Wright-bodied examples follow on from the 'Witch Way' B9TLs - with the ex-Coastliner Sextet are now 2791-6 (formerly 411/2/4-7)

Full details can be found here

02 Mar 2018, 11:19 am #1,037
(02 Mar 2018, 11:18 am)RBZ 5459 5 ADL E200's from Stagecoach Manchester (Middleton) are due to transfer to Cumbria & North Lancs next week. These examples being 36100 - 36104 to replace Darts on Lakes services 505, 508 and 516 at Kendal. 4 are to be based at Kendal and 1 at Penrith, with 6th example hoped to land around April/May. This will enable Darts to transfer to the training fleet.

All examples will be first heading to Carlisle for a full refurbishment and will be gaining the same livery as the 555 E400MMCs.
Edited 02 Mar 2018, 11:20 am by RBZ 5459.


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02 Mar 2018, 11:19 am #1,037

(02 Mar 2018, 11:18 am)RBZ 5459 5 ADL E200's from Stagecoach Manchester (Middleton) are due to transfer to Cumbria & North Lancs next week. These examples being 36100 - 36104 to replace Darts on Lakes services 505, 508 and 516 at Kendal. 4 are to be based at Kendal and 1 at Penrith, with 6th example hoped to land around April/May. This will enable Darts to transfer to the training fleet.

All examples will be first heading to Carlisle for a full refurbishment and will be gaining the same livery as the 555 E400MMCs.



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Tamesider



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02 Mar 2018, 9:57 pm #1,038

Confusing timing; When querying why so many E200s were going into reserve at Manchester a month or so back, the suggestion was they were for tenders expected to be gained. It then transpired that these tenders were not to be awarded to the extent originally intended, and that renewals in the same area (Stockport & South Manchester) were actually lost to other Operators. Then today, notice to TFGMC recommends that a revised/reduced version of the original new tenders are recommended to be awarded after all, and that these are natural fits for Stagecoach as at least one involves diverting an existing SGM service.
Mind you, there are still 40 or so single deckers (+ 3 Tridents) slowly decomposing in the yard at Wigan, that could be re-instated if even PVS don't want them.............
Tamesider
02 Mar 2018, 9:57 pm #1,038


Confusing timing; When querying why so many E200s were going into reserve at Manchester a month or so back, the suggestion was they were for tenders expected to be gained. It then transpired that these tenders were not to be awarded to the extent originally intended, and that renewals in the same area (Stockport & South Manchester) were actually lost to other Operators. Then today, notice to TFGMC recommends that a revised/reduced version of the original new tenders are recommended to be awarded after all, and that these are natural fits for Stagecoach as at least one involves diverting an existing SGM service.
Mind you, there are still 40 or so single deckers (+ 3 Tridents) slowly decomposing in the yard at Wigan, that could be re-instated if even PVS don't want them.............

Tamesider



266
04 Mar 2018, 4:30 pm #1,039
(02 Mar 2018, 9:57 pm)Tamesider Confusing timing; When querying why so many E200s were going into reserve at Manchester a month or so back, the suggestion was they were for tenders expected to be gained. It then transpired that these tenders were not to be awarded to the extent originally intended, and that renewals in the same area (Stockport & South Manchester) were actually lost to other Operators. Then today, notice to TFGMC recommends that a revised/reduced version of the original new tenders are recommended to be awarded after all, and that these are natural fits for Stagecoach as at least one involves diverting an existing SGM service.
Mind you, there are still 40 or so single deckers (+ 3 Tridents) slowly decomposing in the yard at Wigan, that could be re-instated if even PVS don't want them.............

Slightly more on this; TFGMC meet on Friday (9th) to discuss April service changes, including a few options regarding existing contracts between Stockport, South Manchester and Trafford, all of which are primarily run with Enviro 200s. These options (alongside others amongst the 150 or more service changes across the county) could result in a reduced, unchanged or even increased PVR for either Stockport depot alone, or Stockport and Sharston combined. Middleton depot is also involved in this equation and potential elsewhere. Consequently, I doubt anything involving the Manchester fleet will be decided until next weekend at the earliest.
Tamesider
04 Mar 2018, 4:30 pm #1,039

(02 Mar 2018, 9:57 pm)Tamesider Confusing timing; When querying why so many E200s were going into reserve at Manchester a month or so back, the suggestion was they were for tenders expected to be gained. It then transpired that these tenders were not to be awarded to the extent originally intended, and that renewals in the same area (Stockport & South Manchester) were actually lost to other Operators. Then today, notice to TFGMC recommends that a revised/reduced version of the original new tenders are recommended to be awarded after all, and that these are natural fits for Stagecoach as at least one involves diverting an existing SGM service.
Mind you, there are still 40 or so single deckers (+ 3 Tridents) slowly decomposing in the yard at Wigan, that could be re-instated if even PVS don't want them.............

Slightly more on this; TFGMC meet on Friday (9th) to discuss April service changes, including a few options regarding existing contracts between Stockport, South Manchester and Trafford, all of which are primarily run with Enviro 200s. These options (alongside others amongst the 150 or more service changes across the county) could result in a reduced, unchanged or even increased PVR for either Stockport depot alone, or Stockport and Sharston combined. Middleton depot is also involved in this equation and potential elsewhere. Consequently, I doubt anything involving the Manchester fleet will be decided until next weekend at the earliest.

05 Mar 2018, 11:10 am #1,040
The E200s are due to get picked up today and tomorrow, they have decker replacements coming in for them.
Edited 05 Mar 2018, 11:11 am by RBZ 5459.


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05 Mar 2018, 11:10 am #1,040

The E200s are due to get picked up today and tomorrow, they have decker replacements coming in for them.



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