(04 Jul 2022, 6:54 pm)Malarkey wrote Having used the 47/47A on a number of occasions in recent months it doesn't warrant the use of a Double Decker during the day, A Streetlite would be more suitable allocation moving forward in my opinion.With the X45 going every 30 mins I think the 47 will be getting busier.
The B9's would take a spare role in the fleet where needed and i'd have the E400MMC's go onto the 57 or 58 depending on which gets the Yutong E12's when they arrive.
(04 Jul 2022, 7:32 pm)L469 YVK wrote - There's not enough E400MMC (including 6336-37) leftover to fill the PVR of either the 57 or 58 and provide adequate spare 'low bridge' cover at Consett for a PVR of 8x (X30/X31/X45).That's why I still question the removal of the Euro 6 Omnicities, as they would be perfect to spread amongst depots such as Consett, Deptford, Riverside, PM and Washington as dedicated spares for Newcastle services.
- There's not enough E400MMC (including 6336-37) leftover to fill the PVR of the X70/X71/X72 and provide adequate spare 'low bridge' cover at Consett for a PVR of 8x (X30/X31/X45).
Once upon a time and with single deckers to fall back on, a spare ratio of 1:8 would be fine for the X30/X31/X45. But with the CAZ due to come into force and no single deck Euro 6 vehicles at Consett (only option if no low height E400MMC available), GNE need to have more robust cover.
Anyways, the 47 had always been a fairly strong route and with a common headway reduction with the X45 from every 10 mins to every 15 mins, deckers will be fine on the 47.