(16 Apr 2016, 9:48 am)Dan wrote Do agree with RobinHood's sentiments, though, in all fairness. It's good that Arriva can see that the Volvo B7TLs aren't suitable for the extra runs for the summer season, and are trialling other vehicle types. They could, if they so wished, leave things as they are at present (as they have done in the past), seemingly ignoring the issue.
I think that Cock Robin is correct though - they should have done these trials during the winter season, so that everything would be prepared before the summer season started.
I think the issue with the trial happening now is more due to the fact that, during the winter season, Castleford depot were expecting 8 new double deckers ahead of the 'MAX' upgrade of their 189. Of course since then it has become clear that DB have ordered all new vehicle orders to be cancelled leaving holes and gaps to fill.