Results for the above consultion have now been post:

https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/c...report.pdf


Conclusion and next steps
During our analysis of consultation responses, we considered whether or not to:

• Proceed with each proposed change
  
• Amend our proposals and proceed with revised changes; or
  
• Not to proceed with our proposed changes
  

Following the conclusion of this analysis we have decided to proceed with 29 of the 33 bus route changes. Within the 29 routes changes we have made amendments to five of our original route proposals.  
Changes to routes will start to take effect from June 2019 (for more information please see the implementation section below).

https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/c...nsultation

Anyone know whats happening to the Hydrogen-powered buses from next week, where will they be allocated, as the RV1 is getting withdrawn

(06 Jun 2019, 6:47 pm)Michael wrote Anyone know whats happening to the Hydrogen-powered buses from next week, where will they be allocated, as the RV1 is getting withdrawn

I think I've heard they'll be on 444

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(06 Jun 2019, 9:14 pm)Stephen James Peter Johns wrote I think I've heard they'll be on 444

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Ah that's good, thanks

https://www.route-one.net/articles/Operators/Abellio_London_is_first_UK_firm_to_order_Caetano_e_City_Gold

(21 Jul 2019, 3:48 pm)Malarkey wrote

Abellio London first to order Caetano e.City Gold

34 full low-floor, 10.7m examples will enter service on Transport for London routes from March 2020

https://www.route-one.net/articles/Operators/Abellio_London_is_first_UK_firm_to_order_Caetano_e_City_Gold

That is one awful looking bus.

Why have they used a picture of a high floor 66 reg Wheelers Coach above the article?

Sad day for Go Ahead Orpington Depot.
Car driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving.

https://www.lbcnews.co.uk/traffic-travel...n-orpingt/

Go Ahead London have setup a crowd funding page for it

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kennethmatcham

March 2020

Oxford Tube announces £13 million investment in new fleet

Europe’s most frequent coach service – Oxford Tube - set to get even better with 34 new coaches this summer
The largest single order of coaches in the history of Stagecoach
Introducing the latest technology designed to enhance the customer experience
First Solar panels to be fitted to coaches in Oxford. (Only 5)


https://m.stagecoach.com/media/news-rele...03-04.aspx

Go-Ahead London has just been awarded routes 184, 469, 484 & B12 to start between January and March next year. Routes 184 & 484 will gain new electric single-deckers, while route 469 & B12 are rumoured to be gaining Enviro 200-MMCs coming off lease from Abellio route C10 as it is due to receive new electric buses shortly.

With all the latest contract changes, what buses have come from the Go Ahead losses - if there has been any.

Eight Volvo B8L MCV Evoseti Tri-Axles enter service with Grayline Golden Tours on the Harry Potter Studio Tours, these are same to those used by KMB in China and these first of there kind here in the UK with the MCV Bodywork and Volvo B8L Chassis.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

Go-Ahead London orders 17 Optare Metrodecker EV's for service 200 and expected to enter service in May 2021.
https://www.route-one.net/business-deals...-ev-order/

Just seen this on the Stagecoach UK enthusiasts facebook page:

Stagecoach London

Period 3

Alexander-Dennis Enviro400:
10113 LX12 DCZ Leyton to reserve
10114 LX12 DDA Leyton to reserve
10115 LX12 DDE Leyton to reserve

Alexander-Dennis Enviro400 Hybrid:
12283 SN14 TXB Plumstead to reserve

Volvo B5TL:
13808 BV18 YBA Stagecoach East to Bow

Scania N230UD:
15026 LX58 CFV West Ham to reserve
15027 LX58 CFY Plumstead to reserve
15030 LX58 CGF West Ham to reserve
15033 LX58 CGO West Ham to reserve

Alexander-Dennis Enviro200:
36365 LX59 ECT reserve to Stagecoach South East
36366 LX59 ECV reserve to Stagecoach South East

Optare Solo SR:
48023 YJ15 ANR Bromley to Stagecoach Manchester
48024 YJ15 ANU Romford to Stagecoach Manchester
48025 YJ15 ANV Barking to Stagecoach Manchester
48031 YJ66 ARZ Barking to Stagecoach Manchester
48032 YJ66 ASO Bromley to Stagecoach East
48033 YJ66 ASU Kangley Bridge Road to Stagecoach East
48034 YJ66 ASV Kangley Bridge Road to Stagecoach East
48035 YJ66 ASX Bromley to Stagecoach East

Wright Routemaster:
61461 LTZ 1461 Leyton to Disposal
61462 LTZ 1462 Leyton to Disposal
61463 LTZ 1463 Leyton to Disposal

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3 Borismasters withdrawn already?

What a waste of 350k per bus

(03 Aug 2021, 8:56 pm)Michael wrote Just seen this on the Stagecoach UK enthusiasts facebook page:

Stagecoach London

Period 3

Alexander-Dennis Enviro400:
10113 LX12 DCZ Leyton to reserve
10114 LX12 DDA Leyton to reserve
10115 LX12 DDE Leyton to reserve

Alexander-Dennis Enviro400 Hybrid:
12283 SN14 TXB Plumstead to reserve

Volvo B5TL:
13808 BV18 YBA Stagecoach East to Bow

Scania N230UD:
15026 LX58 CFV West Ham to reserve
15027 LX58 CFY Plumstead to reserve
15030 LX58 CGF West Ham to reserve
15033 LX58 CGO West Ham to reserve

Alexander-Dennis Enviro200:
36365 LX59 ECT reserve to Stagecoach South East
36366 LX59 ECV reserve to Stagecoach South East

Optare Solo SR:
48023 YJ15 ANR Bromley to Stagecoach Manchester
48024 YJ15 ANU Romford to Stagecoach Manchester
48025 YJ15 ANV Barking to Stagecoach Manchester
48031 YJ66 ARZ Barking to Stagecoach Manchester
48032 YJ66 ASO Bromley to Stagecoach East
48033 YJ66 ASU Kangley Bridge Road to Stagecoach East
48034 YJ66 ASV Kangley Bridge Road to Stagecoach East
48035 YJ66 ASX Bromley to Stagecoach East

Wright Routemaster:
61461 LTZ 1461 Leyton to Disposal
61462 LTZ 1462 Leyton to Disposal
61463 LTZ 1463 Leyton to Disposal

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3 Borismasters withdrawn already?

What a waste of 350k per bus

Disposal doesn't necessarily mean they're done and dusted - good chance they've been let free due to contract changes and will pass to another operator

(03 Aug 2021, 9:23 pm)peter wrote Disposal doesn't necessarily mean they're done and dusted - good chance they've been let free due to contract changes and will pass to another operator

Ah right!

(03 Aug 2021, 10:05 pm)Michael wrote Ah right!

There is a PVR reduction on the 55 which has released 3 LTs, which unfortunately are being transferred to RATP Hounslow to commence the removal of the SP Scania from Hounslow.

(04 Aug 2021, 7:45 pm)IRHardy wrote There is a PVR reduction on the 55 which has released 3 LTs, which unfortunately are being transferred to RATP Hounslow to commence the removal of the SP Scania from Hounslow.

These are currently tipped to be converting route 111 but this will then receive new electric buses when their tender with Abellio starts next year.

(07 Aug 2021, 2:49 pm)Metroline1511 wrote These are currently tipped to be converting route 111 but this will then receive new electric buses when their tender with Abellio starts next year.

Yes there is a cascade of the SPs from the 111 to make VHs and ADHs available for the takeover of the 49 & X140 on 4th September as the electric buses won't be able to run on the routes from day one for various reasons. However with the timeliness of electric buses starting operating on routes when they should do, I can imagine that the LTs will transfer to Abellio for a few months until the electric buses are ready to be actually used?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-58097961

An unfortunate incident in London earlier.

(08 Aug 2021, 7:23 pm)IRHardy wrote Yes there is a cascade of the SPs from the 111 to make VHs and ADHs available for the takeover of the 49 & X140 on 4th September as the electric buses won't be able to run on the routes from day one for various reasons. However with the timeliness of electric buses starting operating on routes when they should do, I can imagine that the LTs will transfer to Abellio for a few months until the electric buses are ready to be actually used?

Yes, in the likely event that Abellio are late to be able to introduce their electric buses on route 111 they would borrow the LTs in the interim.  TF depot already have LTs for route 267 so are familiar with them.

New model to hit London streets:

https://twitter.com/bustubbs/status/1429...27691?s=21

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-58350075

Do you like being naked? Sit in your designated seat please.

That's going in my current affairs quiz round haha.

https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/life...e=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

End of GreenLine link to Hemel Hempstead.

https://www.timeout.com/london/news/lond...ium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&cid=%7Elondon%7Enatsoc%7Efacebook%7Eechobox&fbclid=IwAR25fHA3QrcA39XJnHh1bpgtdEh7f4lLbFsDV26SUZqHrg390IvS5vf0HIw#Echobox=1642784170

Bit early for a refurb!

God this is ugly:

https://twitter.com/cbwtweets/status/150...26888?s=21&t=oVB7n6PxGbGgNA3ggfye-A

(28 Mar 2022, 7:41 pm)ne14ne1 wrote God this is ugly:

https://twitter.com/cbwtweets/status/150...26888?s=21&t=oVB7n6PxGbGgNA3ggfye-A

It is, isn't it


Looks like its from Spain: Beulas SAU is a coachbuilder based in Arbúcies, Catalonia, Spain


More info here: https://equipmake.co.uk/equipmake-beulas...ion-range/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k5JKi80XBI&ab_channel=Equipmake - little info on what it can do range wise etc

(28 Mar 2022, 7:41 pm)ne14ne1 wrote God this is ugly:

https://twitter.com/cbwtweets/status/150...26888?s=21&t=oVB7n6PxGbGgNA3ggfye-A

If it wasn't for the buck teeth it would look quite good!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-be...s-61543634

Fire at Potters Bar depot.