(30 Aug 2015, 5:42 pm)R852 PRG wrote I'm hoping dual-doors!!
Given that busmanT has previously confirmed that 4896 - 4925 are to be modified to become DDA-compliant, logic would dictate that the oldest remaining Volvo B10BLEs in the fleet (the ex-Oxford dual-door 5151 - 5165 batch) will be the next in-line for withdrawal, with a couple already having been withdrawn. This will alleviate the need for Go North East to spend money modifying these to become DDA-compliant, too.
(30 Aug 2015, 5:44 pm)aureolin wrote 8252 seems to still be getting a regular work out at Washington. Are there any plans to withdraw this soon, given it's the only one of that batch left in service?
I'd imagine that the arrival of Scania L94 4935 from Chester-le-Street will allow for 8252 to be withdrawn, providing neither 8254 or 8255 are in a worse condition.