I think that with regards to the sheds at Ashington (57 plates), one of these two will happen:
Option 1:
- If replaced this year or very early next year, 8x ADL E400s for X21 / X22 with another 6 for the 7 if growth continues.
- 7518 sent as a spare for the 7 and 2 of the best of 7501 - 7509 kept as Ashington spares with the rest being dispersed around the country.
Option 2:
- If replaced next year, 15x ADL E400 MMCs for X21 / X22 with 1 of the best of 7501 - 7509 kept as spare alongside 7522.
- 7523 - 7528 for service 7 with 7518 acting as spare.
RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2015