The Red Rocket is to restart on 18/4/14!

http://www.redrocketexpress.co.uk/

PC1045118/5 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigan Bus Station and Hawkley Hall given service number 610 effective from 28-Apr-2014.

PC1045118/6 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigan Bus Station and New Springs given service number 614 effective from 28-Apr-2014.

PC1045118/12 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigan Bus Station and Wigan Bus Station given service number 611 effective from 27-Apr-2014.

PC1045118/13 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigan Bus Station and Wigan Bus Station given service number 612 effective from 27-Apr-2014.

PC1045118/36 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Bottling Wood and Wigan Bus Station given service number 624 effective from 28-Apr-2014.

PC1045118/44 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigan Bus Station and Platt Bridge (Millers Lane) given service number 630 effective from 28-Apr-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC1045118/51 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Ince Bar and Wigan Bus Station given service number 634 effective from 28-Apr-2014.

PC1045118/52 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigan Bus Station and Wigan Bus Station given service number 644 effective from 28-Apr-2014. To amend Timetable.

PC1045118/61 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Lower Ince, Bryn Street
Finish Point: Wigan Bus Station
Via: Ince Green Lane, Ince Bar, Birkett bank
Service Number: 630
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 28-APR-2014
Other Details: Monday to Friday

PC1045118/62 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Wigan Bus Station
Finish Point: Wigan Bus Station
Via: Beech Hill
Service Number: 625
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 27-APR-2014
Other Details: Sundays Only

PC1045118/64 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Wigan Bus Station
Finish Point: Wigan Bus Station
Via: Beech Hill
Service Number: 626
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 27-APR-2014
Other Details: Sundays Only

PC1045118/65 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Wigan Bus Station
Finish Point: Wigan Bus Station
Via: Boars Head, Bleachworks, Standish, Writington Hospital, Appley Bridge, Shelvington, Springfield
Service Number: 636
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 27-APR-2014
Other Details: Sundays only

PC1045118/66 - WIGAN BUSES LIMITED, UNIT 54B, KIRKLESS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALE LANE, ASPULL, WIGAN, WN2 1HF
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Wigan Bus Station
Finish Point: Wigan Bus Station
Via: Springfield, Shelvington, Appleybridge, Wrightington Hospital, Standish, Boars Head
Service Number: 637
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 27-APR-2014
Other Details: Sundays Only

was able to catch up with Marshall Capital 7674 today on the 345 Evening service to Skem! sadly the Bus felt ready to break down after its trip down the M58 but it did finish the trip!

Yesterday was odd for the 130 (Manchester - Macclesfield) Normally the allocation is 100 percent Wright Commanders but yesterday only 1 duty had a Commander on it (2621) the rest of the Dutys was ran by Wright Pulsar 2's.

Not sure if its been reported but the following Stagecoach Manchester vehicles are now parked up in Wigan Depot:

33773
33856
33860
33863

Along with one of Bluebirds Caetano Nimbuses, not sure which one though

PC1033334/237 - GLENVALE TRANSPORT LTD T/A STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE, GILMOSS DEPOT, EAST LANCASHIRE RD, GILLMOSS, LIVERPOOL, L11 0BB
Variation Accepted: Operating between Preston and Bamber Bridge given service number 150/151 effective from 09-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC1033334/250 - GLENVALE TRANSPORT LTD T/A STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE, GILMOSS DEPOT, EAST LANCASHIRE RD, GILLMOSS, LIVERPOOL, L11 0BB
Variation Accepted: Operating between Fleetwood and Knott End given service number 86 effective from 08-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC1033334/251 - GLENVALE TRANSPORT LTD T/A STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE, GILMOSS DEPOT, EAST LANCASHIRE RD, GILLMOSS, LIVERPOOL, L11 0BB
Variation Accepted: Operating between Knott End and Lancaster given service number 89/89H effective from 08-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC1038309/109 - ACE TRAVEL (NORTH WEST) LTD, UNIT 3 - 7, BARCLAY TRADING ESTATE, WAREING ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 7AU
Variation Accepted: Operating between Halewood (shipping centre) and Huyton (bus station) given service number 264 effective from 09-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC1038309/109 - ACE TRAVEL (NORTH WEST) LTD, UNIT 3 - 7, BARCLAY TRADING ESTATE, WAREING ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 7AU
Variation Accepted: Operating between Halewood (shipping centre) and Huyton (bus station) given service number 264 effective from 09-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

Does anyone know what this change is?

Best advice would be to keep an eye on Merseytravel's website - now it's on VOSA it may not be too long until it's on there.

PC0003680/899 - FIRST MANCHESTER LTD T/A FIRST, WALLSHAW STREET, OLDHAM, OL1 3TR
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Manchester, Miller Street
Finish Point: Heaton Park
Via:
Service Number: PL1
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 07-JUN-2014
Other Details: Operates Saturday 7th June and Sunday 8th June 2014 only. In connection with Park Life event at heaton Park. 10:00 - 16:30 from Manchester and 18:30 - 01:00 from Heaton Park.

PC0003680/900 - FIRST MANCHESTER LTD T/A FIRST, WALLSHAW STREET, OLDHAM, OL1 3TR
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Platt Fields Park/ Heaton Park
Finish Point: Heaton Park/ Manchester, Swann Street
Via:
Service Number: PL2
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 07-JUN-2014
Other Details: Operates Saturday 7th June and Sunday 8th June 2014 only. In connection with Park Life event at heaton Park. 10:00 - 16:30 from Manchester and 18:30 - 01:00 from Heaton Park.

PC1090231/55 - ROLLING SOLUTIONS LTD T/A D & G BUS, THE WELLINGTON, 78 HIGH STREET, UTTOXETER, ST14 7JD
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Congleton, Fairground Bus Station and Stoke On Trent, Kidsgrove Railway Station given service number 77 effective from 05-Jul-2014.

PC0001061/3 - BLACKPOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD T/A Blackpool Transport, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5DD
Variation Accepted: Operating between Fleetwood Ferry and peel Park given service number 14 effective from 08-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC0001061/15 - BLACKPOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD T/A Blackpool Transport, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5DD
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Garage and Garage given service number 34a effective from 08-Jun-2014.

PC0001061/16 - BLACKPOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD T/A Blackpool Transport, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5DD
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Garage and Garage given service number 34 effective from 08-Jun-2014.

PC0001061/108 - BLACKPOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD T/A Blackpool Transport, RIGBY ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5DD
Variation Accepted: Operating between Fleetwood Ferry and Blackpool Airport given service number 1 effective from 08-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC0001141/10 - ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Variation Accepted: Operating between Crossens, Plough Hotel and Formby, Freshfield Station given service number 42/44 effective from 15-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC0001141/11 - ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Variation Accepted: Operating between Carr Lane and Russell Road given service number 43/43A/46/46A effective from 15-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC0001141/13 - ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Variation Accepted: Operating between Crossens and Queens Square given service number 47/47A effective from 15-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC0001141/69 - ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Variation Accepted: Operating between Southport, Houghton Street and Liverpool City Center given service number 300 effective from 15-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC0001141/489 - ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE LTD, 73 ORMSKIRK ROAD, LIVERPOOL, L9 5AE
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Pontins Southport
Finish Point: Pontins Southport
Via:
Service Number: 41
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 16-JUN-2014
Other Details: Southport Pontins shuttle

PC1033334/246 - GLENVALE TRANSPORT LTD T/A STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE, GILMOSS DEPOT, EAST LANCASHIRE RD, GILLMOSS, LIVERPOOL, L11 0BB
Variation Accepted: Operating between Preston and Blackpool given service number 68/68C effective from 08-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC1033334/252 - GLENVALE TRANSPORT LTD T/A STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE, GILMOSS DEPOT, EAST LANCASHIRE RD, GILLMOSS, LIVERPOOL, L11 0BB
Variation Accepted: Operating between Preston and Moor Nook given service number 9 effective from 08-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

2800 out on 31 lates tonight - first time i've seen this out late.

2800 out on 31 lates tonight - first time i've seen this out late.

Its a regular thing, mate does the duty regular

If anyone on here has plans on visiting/riding on JPTs vehiclies I'd get into Manchester quite quick, in fact try and get over this week as from what I've read on other forums by Friday that will be it, JPT will be no more.

A tragic end to what was once a good and reliable bus company in the Manchester area

I wish people would stop posting idle Gossip thats not confirmed...

Onto what is confirmed tho JPT have bought Layland Olympian H159 BKH with the Fleetnumber 501 and it has entered service on the 118 service today (Manchester to NMGH) It is in a White and Light Green Livery with LED's. The Bus also has strange Green JPT Fleetnames but it does look smart.

Fairbrothers have bought Ex Arriva North West DLA 4078, very poor choice there by the manager as these Buses are very well known for all the wrong reasons

PC0001668/51 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES WEST LIMITED T/A STAGECOACH WIGAN, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigan and Manchester given service number 32 effective from 28-Apr-2014. To amend Timetable.

PC0001668/60 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES WEST LIMITED T/A STAGECOACH WIGAN, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wigan and Highfield Grange given service number 630/631/632/632N effective from 27-Apr-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC0003681/101 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Manchester and Manchester Airport given service number 43/43N effective from 27-Apr-2014. To amend Timetable.

PC0004417/190 - GREEN TRIANGLE BUSES LTD T/A SOUTH LANCASHIRE TRAVEL, THE WELLINGTON, 78 HIGH STREET, UTTOXETER, ST14 7JD
Variation Accepted: Operating between Bolton Bus Station and Bolton Bus Station given service number 544 effective from 21-Jul-2014. To amend Timetable.

PC0004873/118 - PETER VINCENT WALSH & PARTNERS T/A J P EXECUTIVE TRAVEL, THE COACH HOUSE, JOSHUA LANE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2AZ
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Oldham Bus Station and Hyde Bus Station given service number 343 effective from 27-Apr-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC0004873/121 - PETER VINCENT WALSH & PARTNERS T/A J P EXECUTIVE TRAVEL, THE COACH HOUSE, JOSHUA LANE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2AZ
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Manchester Shudehill and Tameside Hospital given service number 217 effective from 27-Apr-2014.

PC0004873/124 - PETER VINCENT WALSH & PARTNERS T/A J P EXECUTIVE TRAVEL, THE COACH HOUSE, JOSHUA LANE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2AZ
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Manchester Shudehill and Stalybridge BusStation given service number 218 effective from 27-Apr-2014.

PC0004873/129 - PETER VINCENT WALSH & PARTNERS T/A J P EXECUTIVE TRAVEL, THE COACH HOUSE, JOSHUA LANE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2AZ
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Manchester Shudehill Bus Station and Haywood given service number 164/165 effective from 27-Apr-2014. To amend Timetable.

PC0004873/130 - PETER VINCENT WALSH & PARTNERS T/A J P EXECUTIVE TRAVEL, THE COACH HOUSE, JOSHUA LANE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2AZ
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Manchester, Oldham Street and Manchester Shudehill Bus Station given service number 88/89 effective from 27-Apr-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC0004873/138 - PETER VINCENT WALSH & PARTNERS T/A J P EXECUTIVE TRAVEL, THE COACH HOUSE, JOSHUA LANE, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 2AZ
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between WYTHENSHAWE BUS STATION and TRAFFIC PARK given service number 270 effective from 27-Apr-2014.

PC1033334/186 - GLENVALE TRANSPORT LTD T/A STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE, GILMOSS DEPOT, EAST LANCASHIRE RD, GILLMOSS, LIVERPOOL, L11 0BB
Variation Accepted: Operating between Mill Park and Woodchurch given service number 41/41A/42 effective from 15-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC1033334/196 - GLENVALE TRANSPORT LTD T/A STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE, GILMOSS DEPOT, EAST LANCASHIRE RD, GILLMOSS, LIVERPOOL, L11 0BB
Variation Accepted: Operating between Chester Bus Exchange and Liverpool Sir Thomas Street given service number 2/1 effective from 15-Jun-2014. To amend Timetable.

PC1033334/229 - GLENVALE TRANSPORT LTD T/A STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE, GILMOSS DEPOT, EAST LANCASHIRE RD, GILLMOSS, LIVERPOOL, L11 0BB
Variation Accepted: Operating between Mill Park and Woodchurch given service number 41/42 effective from 15-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PC1033334/234 - GLENVALE TRANSPORT LTD T/A STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE, GILMOSS DEPOT, EAST LANCASHIRE RD, GILLMOSS, LIVERPOOL, L11 0BB
Variation Accepted: Operating between Preston and Longridge given service number 1/1A/S1 effective from 09-Jun-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

Heres Details of Ace Travels forthcoming service changes:

11 Liverpool - Old Swan via Tue Brook (Change 18/4/14)

Service Withdrawn

38 Liverpool - Halewood Okell Drive via Halewood Shopping City (Change 9/6/14)

Service will be re-timed and routed so it will only run from Liverpool - Halewood Shopping City, it was always late and no one ever used the Bus past the Shopping City anyway, One thing not mentioned in the timetable is the 38E is Withdrawn (was only 1 single trip anyway)

Heres a Timetable: http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/travellin...014%29.pdf

320 St Helens - Ashton via Haydock

1 Single Trip introduced, its only to Link up a Tender

Heres a Timetable: http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/travellin...014%29.pdf

500 Liverpool Airport - Liverpool City Centre (Change 12/5/14)

Before the change this was just 1 late evening single trip now its a night service! First Bus starts at Speke Morrisons and will run to Liverpool Queens Square via Liverpool Airport then continue to Birkenhead! the other services will just run between Liverpool Queen Square and Birkenhead, I personally cant see this working but i really hope am wrong!

Heres a Timetable: http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/travellin...014%29.pdf

The rumour was only a week early....

Stagecoach in Manchester have agreed a deal to take over JPT in effect from tomorrow. The deal includes 41 buses and 45 staff.

MAN 14.220/East Lancs 39642 (MJ53 BLU) has been revived from under Railway arches of Hyde Road depot and is currently been repainted.

Official Stagecoach fleetnumbers have now been allocated to the vehicles acquired from JPT, however most will never carry these numbers and have only been allocated them 'on paper' for fuelling reasons:

Leyland Olympian/Northern Counties Palatine I
14071 (H155 BKH)
14072 (H159 BKH)

Volvo Olympian/Northern Counties Palatine I
16885 (P825 SGP)
16886 (P822 SGP)
Ex-Metrobus and Go North East

Volvo Olympian/Northern Counties Palatine II
16896 (S148 KNK)
16897 (S156 KNK)
16898 (S147 KNK)
Ex-Arriva The Shires

Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President
16967 (W472 BCW)
16968 (PL51 LDY)
16969 (PJ02 RBX)
16970 (PN02 XBK)
16971 (PN02 XBV)
16972 (PN02 XBJ)

Dennis Trident/Plaxton President
18294 (PT51 JPT)
18295 (RT51 JPT)
18294 was previously with Stagecarriage in May 2012 (lasted less than half an hour on the road before dying attempting Birk Brow)

Volvo B10L/Wright Liberator
21067 (R867 LHG)
21072 (R872 LHG)
21073 (R873 LHG)
Ex-Stagecoach Merseyside, original Stagecoach fleetnumbers re-allocated

Alexander Dennis Enviro300
27624 (ST59 JPT)
27625 (RT59 JPT)

BMC Falcon
29725 (BU53 PNV)
29726 (BX56 XAC)

Volvo B6LE/Alexander ALX200
31327 (P327 JND)
31332 (P332 JND)
31333 (P677 NOJ)

Dennis Dart SLF
33877 (P2 JPT)
33878 (R931 RAU)
33879 (S3 JPT)
33880 (T430 EBD)
33881 (V14 JPT)
33882 (V323 KMY)
33883 (W424 WRE)

Optare Excel
35046 (S928 LBL)
35047 (V386 KVY)
35048 (V387 KVY)

Plaxton Primo
49891 (YX60 DWO)
49892 (YX60 DWP)
49893 (YX60 DWU)
49894 (YX60 DWV)
49895 (YX60 DWY)
49896 (YX60 DWZ)

What's the standard allocation for the Stagecoach Preston 65 and 68 these days?

What's the standard allocation for the Stagecoach Preston 65 and 68 these days?

When I was on holiday in Blackpool last month the 68 was a mix of Tridents and Enviro 400s.

When I was on holiday in Blackpool last month the 68 was a mix of Tridents and Enviro 400s.

It's been mainly ALX400s on the 65 and 68 from what I've seen, but previously it's been a full Enviro400 allocation. I did manage to ride a Versa on the 65 though which was a nice surprise!

It's been mainly ALX400s on the 65 and 68 from what I've seen, but previously it's been a full Enviro400 allocation. I did manage to ride a Versa on the 65 though which was a nice surprise!

I saw a Versa on the 68 a few times too.

Stagecoach

Gilmoss are in the process of receiving ex-Preston Optare Versa 25228-34, replacing 7 Pointer Darts (including 34743-5) to Chorley.

3 Tridents are in the process of transferring south from Fife - ex-Rennies 17111 (V477 KJN) and 17113 (V113 MEV) being the first 2 confirmed.

Stagecoach Manchester's purchase of JPT has been cleared by the CMA.

Several Ex-Stagecoach London Dennis Tridents are currently being repainted into "Magic Bus" livery at Cumbria and North Lancashire's Carlisle Depot before being transferred to Manchester. These include:

17519 (LX51 FNY)
17522 (LX51 FOC)
17561 (LV52 USF)
Images owned by "Lee Wardle".

I wonder why the centre exits have not been removed?

They are said to be stopgap vehicles.

The Tridents for Stagecoach Manchester's new 141 service are now as followed:

17452 (Y452 NHK)
17499 (LX51 FNA)
17500 (LX51 FNC)
17504 (LX51 FNG)
17507 (LX51 FNK)
17516 (LX51 FNU)
17519 (LX51 FNY)
17520 (LX51 FNZ)
17521 (LX51 FOA)
17522 (LX51 FOC)
17535 (LY02 OAA)
17561 (LV52 USF)
17578 (LV52 HFL)

(Photo @ Lee Wardle)

As you can see from the photos, those repainted at Carlisle depot retain the black below the dashboard and smaller font fleet numbers.

As you can see from the photos, those repainted at Carlisle depot retain the black below the dashboard and smaller font fleet numbers.

Ugh, inconsistencies...