(02 Jul 2015, 6:34 pm)aureolin wrote I don't know much about what happened there, but I'd assume cost. Splitting the route, therefore avoiding the requirement of a tacho, means that drivers are on GB domestic rules rather than EU rules.
Exactly that, and gives the depot greater flexibility with allocations / driving staff.
However, I don't think the A19 Peterlee slip-road would qualify as a valid splitting point? I'd imagine this would have happened a long time ago, otherwise.
(26 Jun 2015, 8:51 am)Dan wrote Ahead of branding being introduced to the 35/36 services; Deptford-based gold liveried Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5300 (NK08 CHF) has arrived at Saltmeadows Road for repaint into a fresh coat of gold.
This vehicle has now returned to service at Deptford, while Deptford-based gold liveried Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5298 (NK08 CHC) has taken its place at Saltmeadows Road for repaint.