Martjin confirmed that new buses won't be going on the X9/X10 BUT will be getting ex Oxford Bus - Volvo interdeckers, expected to be ready for September.


Full video: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_f...6554495363&id=100009920923911&sfnsn=scwspmo&extid=vUatfkHNwgqX4pwX&d=n&vh=i

(08 Jul 2020, 5:27 pm)Michael wrote Martjin confirmed that new buses won't be going on the X9/X10 BUT will be getting ex Oxford Bus - Volvo interdeckers, expected to be ready for September.

Back to coaches then, interesting to see what reg

(08 Jul 2020, 5:34 pm)JP6004 wrote Back to coaches then, interesting to see what reg

I would guess the ones that have come off the X90, so whatever they are.

(08 Jul 2020, 5:34 pm)JP6004 wrote Back to coaches then, interesting to see what reg

Defo, anyone got a picture of what they look like?

Gonna be interesting to see how they do in Eldon Square/Peterlee and Dalton Park!

(08 Jul 2020, 5:38 pm)Michael wrote Defo, anyone got a picture of what they look like?

Gonna be interesting to see how they do in Eldon Square/Peterlee and Dalton Park!

(08 Jul 2020, 5:38 pm)citaro5284 wrote I would guess the ones that have come off the X90, so whatever they are.

All pictures I've seen on google have cherished plates. Sure somone will know

Those are fancy, i hope they keep that livery, its very smart.

(08 Jul 2020, 5:42 pm)JP6004 wrote All pictures I've seen on google have cherished plates. Sure somone will know

Coaches 72 - 78 in Oxford's fleet. New March 2015.

All have now been re-registered (OW15 Wxx) prior to transfer north.

What's the interior spec like on them? Do they have tables, sockets etc. like the current ones?

(08 Jul 2020, 5:52 pm)streetdeckfan wrote What's the interior spec like on them? Do they have tables, sockets etc. like the current ones?

Tables, no - it's a coach.

Everything else, yes (and far more comfortable seats!)

Thanks for the sharing information Dan

Can we keep them with that livery because it suits the coaches so well.

Looking forward to seeing them in X-Lines!


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Whats the capacity?, as its 7 coaches coming up, what will take the spare role?

(08 Jul 2020, 5:55 pm)Michael wrote Thanks for the sharing information Dan

Can we keep them with that livery because it suits the coaches so well.

Looking forward to seeing them in X-Lines!

Whey aye, nee hassle, showing Oxford to London on the side 

(08 Jul 2020, 5:53 pm)Dan wrote Tables, no - it's a coach.

Everything else, yes (and far more comfortable seats!)

Wey, until recently buses didn't have tables either! 

Wonder if one can have an adventure on the X21 at some point, although that seems about as likely as getting an open top down there!

(08 Jul 2020, 6:00 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Wey, until recently buses didn't have tables either! 

Wonder if one can have an adventure on the X21 at some point, although that seems about as likely as getting an open top down there!

Although it would be good to see them on other routes its really likely they'll just stay on the X9/X10.


I never knew how big they were until i seen it from the door side.... haha

(08 Jul 2020, 6:00 pm)citaro5284 wrote Whey aye, nee hassle, showing Oxford to London on the side 

Aye was about to say - nae chance GNE are launching Interdeck coaches onto one of their flagship routes with that livery. 

Fantastic to see coaches on the X9/X10 now though - travel frequently on the Buchan Xpress batch operated by Stagecoach Bluebird and they've still got an enormous amount of power behind them. Their reliability is also pretty good, and the ride quality is second to none.

Do we have any interior pictures? Had a quick look about but couldn't see any

Might do a quick photoshop, see what the X-Lines livery would look like on them (presumably they'll keep the same style!)

(08 Jul 2020, 5:49 pm)Dan wrote Coaches 72 - 78 in Oxford's fleet. New March 2015.

All have now been re-registered (OW15 Wxx) prior to transfer north.

PVR reduction or something else as a spare?

(08 Jul 2020, 6:13 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Do we have any interior pictures? Had a quick look about but couldn't see any

Might do a quick photoshop, see what the X-Lines livery would look like on them (presumably they'll keep the same style!)

Go for it!!

It's going be interesting to see how they'll do the X-Lines brand on them.

(08 Jul 2020, 6:16 pm)busmanT wrote PVR reduction or something else as a spare?

Dont think they'd want a coach sitting around as I'm sure the coaches will cope much better than the current B5s, maybe keep a B5 as spare. Wonder if 4 of the current X9/X10 buses will end up on X5/X15?

(08 Jul 2020, 6:08 pm)mb134 wrote Aye was about to say - nae chance GNE are launching Interdeck coaches onto one of their flagship routes with that livery. 

Fantastic to see coaches on the X9/X10  now though - travel frequently on the Buchan Xpress batch operated by Stagecoach Bluebird and they've still got an enormous amount of power behind them. Their reliability is also pretty good, and the ride quality is second to none.

Agree. I'd say they've been crying out for them for a long while.

(08 Jul 2020, 6:23 pm)Stanleyone wrote Dont think they'd want a coach sitting around as I'm sure the coaches will cope much better than the current B5s, maybe keep a B5 as spare. Wonder if 4 of the current X9/X10 buses will end up on X5/X15?

The previous plans was for them to go on the X84/X85 but that could of changed due to the 9 Streetdecks going elsewhere.

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Wonder what fleet numbers they'll get?, will they follow the current coach set numbers but as 7200-7206?

Guessing there will be some changes to the route as I can't see these fitting in Eldon Square unless I'm wrong?

(08 Jul 2020, 6:46 pm)Storx wrote Guessing there will be some changes to the route as I can't see these fitting in Eldon Square unless I'm wrong?

The removal of the X9/X10 services from Eldon Square Bus Station will be the only change to the route.

Tri-axle vehicles, albeit not quite as long, have been tested on the whole route and there aren't any other issues.

(08 Jul 2020, 6:46 pm)Storx wrote Guessing there will be some changes to the route as I can't see these fitting in Eldon Square unless I'm wrong?

With some re-allocating of stands I imagine they'd be fine on another stand, even the drop off stand, it's only once every half hour.
Middlesbrough will similarly be an issue with the current stand but again could be moved.

(08 Jul 2020, 6:48 pm)Dan wrote The removal of the X9/X10 services from Eldon Square Bus Station will be the only change to the route.

Tri-axle vehicles, albeit not quite as long, have been tested on the whole route and there aren't any other issues.

Surprised it can get around Dalton Park haha

(08 Jul 2020, 6:48 pm)Dan wrote The removal of the X9/X10 services from Eldon Square Bus Station will be the only change to the route.

Tri-axle vehicles, albeit not quite as long, have been tested on the whole route and there aren't any other issues.

Will it start from the stop used by the 21 on newgate street?

(08 Jul 2020, 5:49 pm)Dan wrote Coaches 72 - 78 in Oxford's fleet. New March 2015.

All have now been re-registered (OW15 Wxx) prior to transfer north.

When will they transfer north?

Just asking because they need repainting/checked over and then drivers to be trained on them.

For training, will a selected number of drivers be trained for them or will most drivers at Riverside be trained on them?

(08 Jul 2020, 7:09 pm)Michael wrote When will they transfer north?

Just asking because they need repainting/checked over and then drivers to be trained on them.

For training, will a selected number of drivers be trained for them or will most drivers at Riverside be trained on them?

Think they have a separate rota, I wonder if it'll go back to 1 full route and EU rules like it was before the split.
Just watched tonight's update on depot fb page.

Will go north east be painting them or will they be dine down in oxford

(08 Jul 2020, 7:22 pm)Stanleyone wrote Think they have a separate rota, I wonder if it'll go back to 1 full route and EU rules like it was before the split.
Just watched tonight's update on depot fb page.

Ah right, ye think they might, doesn't coaches need tachograph's fitted anyway?