(29 May 2023, 11:59 am)NEbushopper wrote I think Temsa parts come from europe and that must be expensive and with them being older more so. I would just wait until arriva confirms it themselves before jumping to any conclusions.

They come from Turkey, which is part of Asia, which means that parts are becoming quite expensive and taking in excess of a month to arrive to Redcar. It is coming to the point in which all the modifications made to the Avenue's need replacing due to general wear and tare, along with other various items etc that need replacing. 


I am in no doubt whatsoever that in the coming years or even months, it is going to become financially unviable to Arriva, as they may start costing more than they are generating. Rendering them a economic write off.