(03 Jan 2016, 12:09 pm)Kuyoyo wrote At the launch of Stockton's E300s, the MD stated that his aim for the next set of new vehicles was to start renewing the decker fleet at Newcastle. We shall see what happens. However, even with the end of the Macmillan contracts at Stockton, I wouldn't be too surprised if some of the oldest E400s don't end up moving south to assist with what will probably be very high peak time loadings from September (depending what Macmillan Academy plan on doing regarding the students that currently use the 200-205).

Not doubting the information at all, but similar claims were made at the open day in Feb 2014, regarding Sunderland becoming an 'all gas' depot. I've no idea what the hourly operational cost is between operating an ADL Enviro 200 and a Scania E300 Gas, but perhaps it's sufficient for the upgrade to pay for itself? 

They of course have a lot more flexibility of where to allocate a diesel vehicle, than they have with Gas.