(20 Dec 2014, 6:47 pm)tyresmoke wrote I think it is due to be a long term demonstrator, though will be stuck to Derby depot on their service 38.
The other demonstrator in the provincial fleet, the Volvo B8RLE, will demonstrate in all regions.
Why are Volvo creating a powerful single deck but not a powerful double deck? Mind you though, if Arriva increased the frequency to every 30 minutes between Ashington and Newcastle, they would be ideal for the 20 / X20.