(20 May 2014, 1:55 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote It has been discussed a lot recently on NEB, How in the Current Bus & Coach Market there isn't a Double Decker Vehicle which is Capable of Handling Long Distance and Very Demanding Services such as Go North East's X9/X10 Services and the Arriva North East Service X93, With the only other Option to use Coaches on the Services which then Result in a Decrease in Capacity and increase in Frequency of Service and Fuel Costs as a Result.

But what if there was a Multi Purpose Vehicle on the Market, which is Capable of Handling the above and more, such as National Express and Stagecoach Megabus Services up and down the Country on a Daily Basis, what if we had my Idea, which is...........?

The Volvo B12R Plaxton Prolific created by Myself on Basis of the Elite, but in a Double Decker Format.



Prolific Key Vehicle Features

- Fitted with Volvo DH12C (later DH12D and DH12E) 6-cylinder 12-litre Turbo Diesel Engine, coupled to a Volvo-automated, ZF automatic, or more recently, Volvo I-Shift transmission.

- Available in Various Lengths along with Tri-Axle Format also for Additional Capacity and Storage Space

On Board Facillities (Which I could think of) Feel free to add to this.

- Low Floor for Easy Access for Disabled Customers and Wheelchair Users
- Buses fitted with On Board CCTV for Customer Safety and Peace of Mind
- Next Stop Announcements
- Upper and Lower Deck TV Screens (Optional)
- Free On Board Wi-fi and Power Sockets for Charging Phone or Using a Computer etc (Optional)
- Comfortable Leather Seats with Arm Rests and Mini Table (Like on Trains) with Cup Holders with are (Optional)
- 1 Toilet (Optional) - Wouldn't be needed on TTX or X93
- Storage Space for Passenger Luggage, Plus Additional Space on the Underside of the Staircase also (Optional)

I was also thinking a Single Decker could be made Available also, again with Tri-Axle Format being Available with the above On Board Features, If have anything to add that I have missed, which could be Beneficial, please do add it to the List.

(20 May 2014, 2:35 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote To help reduce costs, it would need to be of lightweight material.
Anything heavy, would add to the fuel costs and purchase price.

Or, could you power a Gemini chassis, with a more powerful engine?

(20 May 2014, 1:55 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote It has been discussed a lot recently on NEB, How in the Current Bus & Coach Market there isn't a Double Decker Vehicle which is Capable of Handling Long Distance and Very Demanding Services such as Go North East's X9/X10 Services and the Arriva North East Service X93, With the only other Option to use Coaches on the Services which then Result in a Decrease in Capacity and increase in Frequency of Service and Fuel Costs as a Result.

But what if there was a Multi Purpose Vehicle on the Market, which is Capable of Handling the above and more, such as National Express and Stagecoach Megabus Services up and down the Country on a Daily Basis, what if we had my Idea, which is...........?

The Volvo B12R Plaxton Prolific created by Myself on Basis of the Elite, but in a Double Decker Format.



Prolific Key Vehicle Features

- Fitted with Volvo DH12C (later DH12D and DH12E) 6-cylinder 12-litre Turbo Diesel Engine, coupled to a Volvo-automated, ZF automatic, or more recently, Volvo I-Shift transmission.

- Available in Various Lengths along with Tri-Axle Format also for Additional Capacity and Storage Space

On Board Facillities (Which I could think of) Feel free to add to this.

- Low Floor for Easy Access for Disabled Customers and Wheelchair Users
- Buses fitted with On Board CCTV for Customer Safety and Peace of Mind
- Next Stop Announcements
- Upper and Lower Deck TV Screens (Optional)
- Free On Board Wi-fi and Power Sockets for Charging Phone or Using a Computer etc (Optional)
- Comfortable Leather Seats with Arm Rests and Mini Table (Like on Trains) with Cup Holders with are (Optional)
- 1 Toilet (Optional) - Wouldn't be needed on TTX or X93
- Storage Space for Passenger Luggage, Plus Additional Space on the Underside of the Staircase also (Optional)

I was also thinking a Single Decker could be made Available also, again with Tri-Axle Format being Available with the above On Board Features, If have anything to add that I have missed, which could be Beneficial, please do add it to the List.