(05 Apr 2014, 6:35 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote First Leeds have proposed to Buy 200 of them under a New Bus for Leeds Concept to oppose suggested plans for West Yorkshires PTE Metros New Generation Transport Plan for a Rapid Transport Line using Trolleybuses. If you read this months copy of Buses Magazine you'll find this information.

Propose - that's all they're doing at present. I have read that article several times on-line (where it was first announced).

(05 Apr 2014, 6:23 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Borismasters are for London only!!

New Bus for London is only available for purchase by TfL...?

Lothian Bus Pics Collection 04/04/14
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...611035564/

I've read that Lothian are getting new buses (I'm guessing to replace the Darts/Presidents), and am wondering if anyone has any specific details about the order?

(15 Apr 2014, 8:53 am)Tom wrote I've read that Lothian are getting new buses (I'm guessing to replace the Darts/Presidents), and am wondering if anyone has any specific details about the order?

Due to enter service in around a month.

I don't have specific details, but I know the 49 is in-line for an upgrade to double deckers - obviously releasing the Volvo B7RLEs (to replace Darts?), hence why these vehicles are being de-branded out of Queen of Scots livery.
There are some single deck hybrid buses (grant from Scottish Green Bus Fund) coming in summer too, though I don't know which service these are for.

(15 Apr 2014, 9:08 am)Dan wrote Due to enter service in around a month.

I don't have specific details, but I know the 49 is in-line for an upgrade to double deckers - obviously releasing the Volvo B7RLEs (to replace Darts?), hence why these vehicles are being de-branded out of Queen of Scots livery.
There are some single deck hybrid buses (grant from Scottish Green Bus Fund) coming in summer too, though I don't know which service these are for.

20 more Volvo 7900H's which I think would replace the Darts on the 36 and other Dennis Dart SPD Routes, as for the Vehicles due to Arrive Next Month, I have no idea as it's the first I have read about it. i think the 49 will use whatever Deckers are Spare in the Depot, when I went over to Central, it looked like there was a lot of Geminis sitting spare in the Main Garage.

http://idea15.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/h...-meltdown/

Although a few years old, still an excellent read

(17 Apr 2014, 10:34 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 20 more Volvo 7900H's which I think would replace the Darts on the 36 and other Dennis Dart SPD Routes, as for the Vehicles due to Arrive Next Month, I have no idea as it's the first I have read about it. i think the 49 will use whatever Deckers are Spare in the Depot, when I went over to Central, it looked like there was a lot of Geminis sitting spare in the Main Garage.

You went on a Saturday, didn't you? A number of Lothian's services operate at a decreased frequency on Saturdays compared to Monday - Fridays. Go on a weekday and you'll find there's not as many buses still sat in the depot.

Oh dear, Joan Aitken getting involved now....multi tasking at its best

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scotti...ed-3426599

(18 Apr 2014, 7:45 am)Dan wrote You went on a Saturday, didn't you? A number of Lothian's services operate at a decreased frequency on Saturdays compared to Monday - Fridays. Go on a weekday and you'll find there's not as many buses still sat in the depot.

I went on Friday 4th April, but it still looked like there was quite a lot of Buses sitting in the Depot though from what I could see from the main road outside of Central Depot.

Lothian Buses have repainted 320 and 324 into a new livery which has a small red 'band': https://www.flickr.com/photos/stuart_mon...923491044/

Two more are expected to follow.

(30 Apr 2014, 9:46 pm)AIG20 wrote Stagecoach Fife E400 19543 has transferred to the coach company and independent operator "Rennies". More information is shown on the link below, which also shows the vehicle under refurbishment.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/david_love...otostream/

Rennies is part of Stagecoach just it retains its own identity and livery.

http://lothianbuses.com/news/article/the...ir-own-bus

Changes to services from the 1st of June for Lothian Buses.

(18 May 2014, 3:19 pm)Tom wrote Changes to services from the 1st of June for Lothian Buses.

Note:

Service 49 – Revised Timetable

A revised timetable is introduced with most journeys now being operated by double deck buses to increase capacity. An improved Sunday morning timetable is introduced.

(18 May 2014, 3:23 pm)Dan wrote Note:

Service 49 – Revised Timetable

A revised timetable is introduced with most journeys now being operated by double deck buses to increase capacity. An improved Sunday morning timetable is introduced.

I like how on most of the changes, they have added more buses to routes

What is currently used on the 49?

(18 May 2014, 3:39 pm)Michael wrote I like how on most of the changes, they have added more buses to routes

What is currently used on the 49?

Volvo B7RLEs.
They have de-branded them out of Queen of Scots livery ready for their replacement.

(18 May 2014, 3:41 pm)Dan wrote Volvo B7RLEs.
They have de-branded them out of Queen of Scots livery ready for their replacement.

Thanks Dan, dont really know their buses, ill take a look on their site for routes etc so im not spamming with questions

(21 May 2014, 1:57 pm)Scott wrote Most single decks are Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse Urban or 2, some Plaxton Pointers. A small number of Optare Solo SRs.

Double decks aminly Dennis Trident/Plaxton President or Volvo/Wright Gemini. Some Scania integrals.

Hybrid double deckers : Enviro 400H
Hybrid single deckers: are Volvo 7900

Thanks Scott, some reason, it didn't show that you replied. =)

Something missed the other day

Lothian stick with Volvo/Wright for first Euro6 order - 25 Gemini3-bodied B5TLs

Seems that the Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hawick and Galashiels X95/95 services now have branding - "The Ridings".


First 67782 SN62AYJ by Northern156, on Flickr

(31 May 2014, 5:54 pm)northern156 wrote Seems that the Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hawick and Galashiels X95/95 services now have branding - "The Ridings".


First 67782 SN62AYJ by Northern156, on Flickr

That doesn't look hideous or anything!

(31 May 2014, 5:57 pm)Dan wrote That doesn't look hideous or anything!

Haha, my initial thought was "what the hell is that" when I first saw it!

Had an email from Lothian this morning regarding the open doors day for 2014.

"Saturday 27 September 11.45 until 16.00 are the details you need.  Look forward to seeing you here."

With Introduction of the Trams into Public Service on Saturday and Changes to the Lothian Buses Network on Sunday just gone, The Airlink Service 100 has been Reduced, which resulted in 2 Buses coming Available, which been Transferred to Longstone Depot, one of which is 938 which was seen on the X25 to Riccarton Yesterday.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/59895433@N00/14337043151/
Photo By: Gordon Stirling Transport Photography

As for the Open Doors Event, I hopefully going go this year but i'll sort that out nearer the time of the Event.

918 has now been transformed out of its 50:50 guise and now sports a promotional livery for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/brucekitch...382375193/

(07 Jun 2014, 6:58 am)Dan wrote 918 has now been transformed out of its 50:50 guise and now sports a promotional livery for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/brucekitch...382375193/

Looks appealing for kids. I think it would look just that little bit nicer on a Gemini 2 rather than a Gemini 1.

Have Lothian placed an order in for 25 Gemini 3s? I have heard this but i dont know if its true.

(07 Jun 2014, 11:31 am)Robert wrote Have Lothian placed an order in for 25 Gemini 3s? I have heard this but i dont know if its true.

Yes - see this post.

(31 May 2014, 5:54 pm)northern156 wrote Seems that the Carlisle to Edinburgh via Hawick and Galashiels X95/95 services now have branding - "The Ridings".


First 67782 SN62AYJ by Northern156, on Flickr

When you didn't think the above could get any worse...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/east_lancs...otostream/

!!!