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eCitaro on trial - Malarkey - 24 Aug 2021
Got caught off guard this afternoon by Mercedes-Benz eCitaro (MB21 BUS) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/51400252178/in/dateposted-public/
It appeared to be out on a test run, would've got a better shot if I stayed where I was on St. Omers Road for another few minutes... but these things happen.
RE: eCitaro on trial - Train8261 - 24 Aug 2021
Wonder what they will triel this on
RE: eCitaro on trial - GNE6312 - 24 Aug 2021
(24 Aug 2021, 6:20 pm)Malarkey Got caught off guard this afternoon by Mercedes-Benz eCitaro (MB21 BUS) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/51400252178/in/dateposted-public/
It appeared to be out on a test run, would've got a better shot if I stayed where I was on St. Omers Road for another few minutes... but these things happen.
That's one strange looking bus
RE: eCitaro on trial - V514DFT - 24 Aug 2021
(24 Aug 2021, 6:20 pm)Malarkey Got caught off guard this afternoon by Mercedes-Benz eCitaro (MB21 BUS) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/51400252178/in/dateposted-public/I like em,very smart looking buses,possible candidate for the 49 or 57 maybe?
It appeared to be out on a test run, would've got a better shot if I stayed where I was on St. Omers Road for another few minutes... but these things happen.
RE: eCitaro on trial - omnicity4659 - 24 Aug 2021
Didn't last long at Transdev
RE: eCitaro on trial - streetdeckfan - 24 Aug 2021
(24 Aug 2021, 6:55 pm)GNE6312 That's one strange looking busI actually quite like the design!
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RE: eCitaro on trial - Adrian - 24 Aug 2021
Any idea what this is likely to go on to? I presume 53/54 to get a comparative test against the Yutong?
RE: eCitaro on trial - Keeiajs - 24 Aug 2021
I think 57, they are due for Yutongs next year or this year so... But I also think it might appear on the 58 or 33.
RE: eCitaro on trial - Malarkey - 24 Aug 2021
(24 Aug 2021, 6:57 pm)omnicity4659 Didn't last long at Transdev
In high demand given it's the first of it's kind in the UK
(24 Aug 2021, 7:19 pm)Adrian Any idea what this is likely to go on to? I presume 53/54 to get a comparative test against the Yutong?
A few people have mentioned since I posted the 57 however I would agree with what you have regarding a comparative test on the 53/54.
I would also say the 33 given the Yutongs have been used a lot on their since entering service but I don't think Go North East would set aside in the region of £700,000 for two buses to operate a secured service.
RE: eCitaro on trial - CookieMonster - 25 Aug 2021
IF the new electric buses go on 57 i hope they are a full size single deck bus, not the mini bus size that's on the 53/54.
RE: eCitaro on trial - MurdnunoC - 25 Aug 2021
What's it on trial for?
What crime is it accused of committing?
RE: eCitaro on trial - Keeiajs - 25 Aug 2021
(25 Aug 2021, 4:13 pm)MurdnunoC What's it on trial for?Helping the environment ofcourse.
What crime is it accused of committing?
RE: eCitaro on trial - MurdnunoC - 25 Aug 2021
(25 Aug 2021, 5:06 pm)Keeiajs Helping the environment ofcourse.
In an eco-terrorist type way?
RE: eCitaro on trial - Keeiajs - 25 Aug 2021
(25 Aug 2021, 5:55 pm)MurdnunoC In an eco-terrorist type way?Idk ur choice.
RE: eCitaro on trial - 54APhotography - 26 Aug 2021
(25 Aug 2021, 4:11 pm)CookieMonster IF the new electric buses go on 57 i hope they are a full size single deck bus, not the mini bus size that's on the 53/54.Good point, the Yutong demonstrator that Stagecoach had three years ago would be better, its an electric version of 5499/5500 , roughly equivalent of an E300. The Midi E10 was the right size to replace the little DFs used previously. Of course the 57 is the Citaro .. GNE will probably go with the same and take the risk of overcrowding...
RE: eCitaro on trial - streetdeckfan - 26 Aug 2021
(26 Aug 2021, 6:45 am)54APhotography Good point, the Yutong demonstrator that Stagecoach had three years ago would be better, its an electric version of 5499/5500 , roughly equivalent of an E300. The Midi E10 was the right size to replace the little DFs used previously. Of course the 57 is the Citaro .. GNE will probably go with the same and take the risk of overcrowding...GNE also had a demonstrator Yutong E12 a while back
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RE: eCitaro on trial - enviro7501 - 26 Aug 2021
eCitaro (9049) out in service on 53 today, tracking as 6158
RE: eCitaro on trial - Malarkey - 26 Aug 2021
(26 Aug 2021, 7:45 am)enviro7501 eCitaro (9049) out in service on 53 today, tracking as 6158
And here is 9049 in service on the 58 this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/51404033596/
eCitaro on trial - Adrian - 28 Aug 2021
The eCitaro failed in Bensham earlier. I think it may have completed the trip to Gateshead, once they got it going again, but then seen about 12.10 being driven back to Riverside depot.
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RE: eCitaro on trial - 54APhotography - 28 Aug 2021
Was on Cuthbert Street, Bensham. Was temporarily ressurected. Diagram taken over by 5304.