We needed to put the Volvo B7TLs (ex London) on there to steady the ship reliability wise as the previous year with the E400s was shocking. I think the B7s outperformed what everyone expected on there!
PVR is 5 in winter and 8 in the summer, with 6 B9TLs branded we need at least 2 extra deckers which may well come from another route that doesn't need the capacity during the summer. Taking them off the X18 would go against that of course!! Of course splitting the route into 3 sections removes the need for tachograph fitted vehicles.
RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2015
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