(28 Jun 2019, 10:14 pm)NewcastleOne wrote

Bolton has most of the B7RLEs left at FGM not all Urbans but all Urban 2s are based their. They also have a mix of 12/14 reg E400s with most of the 14 Regs. Along with some B9TLs, 1 57,lots of 58/09 Regs and the 2 12 Reg Gemini 2s.

They also have based the Vantage Gemini 3s but are not Included in the sale.

That’s just the allocation at the moment so it could change depending on what they are leasing.

Quite a mixture then, thanks for the information.

Blackpool Transport Fleet to be sold on after 5 years of service - https://www.route-one.net/articles/Busin..._year_plan

(30 Jun 2019, 1:06 pm)Malarkey wrote Blackpool Transport Fleet to be sold on after 5 years of service - https://www.route-one.net/articles/Busin..._year_plan

Interesting comments and leanings towards the customer being a prime focus.

Time will tell whether it is an effective way to run the business and I'm sure other operators will jump on the bandwagon if it is!

'Passengers must come first'

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/17727730.amp/?ref=twtrec&__twitter_impression=true

Go North West Changeover Weekend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is7o2T4j-qA&feature=youtu.be

Latest repaints from Go North West.

39219 - (BN61 MWX) - 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bengleeson/48240362396/in/dateposted/

63154 -  (SN14 DXU) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/bengleeson/48240362556/in/feed

(09 Jul 2019, 8:10 pm)Malarkey wrote

Latest repaints from Go North West.

39219 - (BN61 MWX) - 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bengleeson/48240362396/in/dateposted/

63154 -  (SN14 DXU) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/bengleeson/48240362556/in/feed

Go North West Hybrid Refurbishment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgxaj0DYMH8&fbclid=IwAR2glWsSgZLuTHvW99phTT-kf7qe8bcqdDrMmx-TRpRHh4fdiC1JQp6TXtI

Diamond North West will be taking on 10 ex Your Bus Mercedes Citaros G
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jongraham890/48354260002/

(24 Jul 2019, 9:37 pm)NewcastleOne wrote Diamond North West will be taking on 10 ex Your Bus Mercedes Citaros G
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jongraham890/48354260002/

Initial Fleet will be made up of leased ex First vehicles believed to be:

4 x B9TL (1 x 57 & 3 x 58 plate)
57 x Enviro400's (12 & 14 plate)
64 x B7RLE (55/06/56 plate only)

Plus:

10 x Ex Your Bus Citaros
1 x Volvo B9TL (40625)
6 x Streetlites (32301-6, ex Preston)
10 x Volvo B7RLE 30850-2/4-61

With additional members of fleet being drafted in from Diamond West Midlands to make up the initial PVR

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Diamond North West

10 new Wright Streetdecks have been delivered here, diverted from the order for First West Yorkshire.

Diamond North West SO19MVX by FOKX, on Flickr

(09 Aug 2019, 9:58 am)Kuyoyo wrote Diamond North West 10 new Wright Streetdecks have been delivered here, diverted from the order for First West Yorkshire. Diamond North West SO19MVX by FOKX, on Flickr

Have to say they look great imo. Overall I do like the diamond Bus Colours.

(09 Aug 2019, 9:58 am)Kuyoyo wrote Diamond North West

10 new Wright Streetdecks have been delivered here, diverted from the order for First West Yorkshire.

Diamond North West SO19MVX by FOKX, on Flickr

They've also purchased a few Merc Citaros (64 Reg) from Yourbus - 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jongraham890/48504339956/in/faves-80614130@N06/

They have some Volvo B9s from Wessex too
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/48437004471

They only have 1 of their own B9s 40625 atm

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(11 Aug 2019, 10:11 am)S813 FVK wrote They have some Volvo B9s from Wessex too
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/48437004471

Wessex pulled out of Bristol entirely, selling their operations, and some vehicles, to Stagecoach.  From the state of the vehicles that were passed over, I would suggest that these B9s should be looked at very carefully before even considering putting them into service!

The Wessex vehicles have been doing the rounds including seeing use at Heathrow and in the West Midlands fleets. I guess if there is spare capacity then it's not surprising some have been transferred into the Bolton Depot.

Hi, sorry if this is elsewhere on the thread. I'm flying from Liverpool in November and wondered if the 500 'airport' bus is still a decker or not as I remember seeing a pic of an EcoCity on the route?

If it's an EcoCity is there plenty of luggage space as the ones here in Darlo generally don't have much luggage room?

Also, would you use the 500 or the 86A to/from the airport?

Thanks in advance!

(30 Sep 2019, 6:00 pm)JoshP wrote Hi, sorry if this is elsewhere on the thread. I'm flying from Liverpool in November and wondered if the 500 'airport' bus is still a decker or not as I remember seeing a pic of an EcoCity on the route?

If it's an EcoCity is there plenty of luggage space as the ones here in Darlo generally don't have much luggage room?

Also, would you use the 500 or the 86A to/from the airport?

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It's generally allocated an EcoCity now. They have additional "airport" luggage racks in them over the front offside wheelarch and opposite the wheelchair area.

Diamond bus has received Ex YourBus Citaro 3016 and Renumbered 33016. Yet to confirm whether Diamond are to take anymore of YourBuses Citaros,E200s and MMCs

(06 Oct 2019, 9:25 pm)NewcastleOne wrote Diamond bus has received Ex YourBus Citaro 3016 and Renumbered 33016. Yet to confirm whether Diamond are to take anymore of YourBuses Citaros,E200s and MMCs

I do wonder if GNE might pick any up?, hopefully the Enviro's.

(06 Oct 2019, 9:25 pm)NewcastleOne wrote Diamond bus has received Ex YourBus Citaro 3016 and Renumbered 33016. Yet to confirm whether Diamond are to take anymore of YourBuses Citaros,E200s and MMCs

Diamond Bus North West have acquired from Yourbus. The sale of these was put through days before the announcement of Yourbus ceasing to trade.

E200's:

31401 SN10CDE
31407 YX17NJJ
31408 YX17NJK
31411 YX67VGZ
31414 YY67USJ
31415 YY67USL

Citaro's:

33021 BF62JYX
33022 BF62JYY
33023 BF62JZE
33024 BF62JZG
33025 BF62JYR
33026 BF62JYS
33027 BF62JYT
33028 BF62JYU
33029 BF62JYV
33030 BF62JZA
33031 BF62JZC
33032 BF60OEZ
33033 BF62JZD

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Stagecoach Manchester

E400H 12201 is the first example repainted into the new Magic Bus livery

Stagecoach Hybrid 12201 MX62GTY seen hear at Sharston Depot wearing the New Magic Bus Livery 10/06/2020 by Troy1928, on Flickr

(11 Jun 2020, 8:41 am)Kuyoyo wrote Stagecoach Manchester

E400H 12201 is the first example repainted into the new Magic Bus livery

Stagecoach Hybrid 12201 MX62GTY seen hear at Sharston Depot wearing the New Magic Bus Livery 10/06/2020 by Troy1928, on Flickr

Dare i say.. it looks better than the actual fleet livery...

Preston Bus has received their first 2 BN Wright Streetdecks. I believe the first of 8.
https://mobile.twitter.com/mozartleonard...75041?s=21
Credit: Dave Leonard

(30 Jun 2020, 10:57 pm)NewcastleOne wrote Preston Bus has received their first 2 BN Wright Streetdecks. I believe the first of 8.
https://mobile.twitter.com/mozartleonard...75041?s=21
Credit: Dave Leonard

Whilst the Volvo B5LHs are being advertised for sale: https://www.facebook.com/PrestonBusLtd/p...21/?type=3&sfnsn=scwspmo&extid=pk7qypTR5yNkD5Zi

Incident outside of Go North West's depot this morning

(21 Aug 2020, 5:49 am)Michael wrote Incident outside of Go North West's depot this morning

Looks like it was a protest because of something to do with the trade union rep.

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(21 Aug 2020, 5:49 am)Michael wrote Incident outside of Go North West's depot this morning

Details about the protest at Go North West in the link below.


https://www.themeteor.org/2020/08/19/bus...al-action/

Snakes on a... Bus? 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ma...r-54163293

New vehicles taking shape for Transdev to operate Witchway - looks like a canny length that!

https://twitter.com/alextransdev/status/...07393?s=20