- 10 new tri axle Volvo Plaxton Elite coaches are said to be on order for use on Derby to Nottingham Red Arrow. 2 of the '10' reg Coaches on the Red Arrow are expected to move over to service X38 replacing Optare Tempos 307 and 308. Another 2 coaches are planned to go onto Club Class replacing the 2 older coaches on the route.
- A number of Volvo B8RLEs are also reported to be on order for the two and Calverton Connection. The B7RLEs used on the two reportedly said to be moving over onto the Derby to Chesterfield Red Arrow route which is expected to be branded something different (Possibly Blue Arrow). The Calverton Connection Citaros are also thought to be moving to Kinchbus for service 2 minus Citaro 902 which was written off after fire.
RE: East Midlands Bus Operations
TrentBarton upcoming arrivals and movements