(06 Mar 2013, 2:14 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Just been on Open Line with Stephen King asking about the plans for 100 years Northern and the New Buses for the Metrolink M1.
Regarding the 100 years of Northern I was told there are various events and celebrations throughout the next few months for the 100 years of "Northern" - events will be posted on the website, and flagged up on Facebook and Twitter. Obviously they don't to give anything away just yet, which is good thing as it builds more excitement for us enthusiasts who are keen to what GNE have planned.
As for the MetroLink M1 there are plans afoot to have newer vehicles, but I must admit plans are not yet set in stone. In my point of view I'd expect there to be various demo buses on the M1 like GNE had on services in Sunderland last year before any new buses are purchased, which I would expect if that is the case been the end of 2013, start of 2014. or a similar timeframe to the arrival of the Geminis for the Angel/TTX/Red Arrows, Looking at from a Logical stand point.
I understand it's currently planned that the M1 will receive NEW buses later in 2013 - I believe a decision has already been taken on the type of vehicle to be ordered.