(11 Nov 2013, 6:35 pm)Dan wrote Looking at the numbers (like for like replacements), it is clear that when the "Venture" Solo SRs enter service MPDs 512, 515, 518, 521, 532, 533 and 534 will be withdrawn, while MPDs 545, 546, 560, 565, 618 and 619 will be transferred to Peterlee, replacing MPDs 501, 502, 503, 510, 519 and 520 to withdrawn.
I believe it is those examples that are to be withdrawn that have all had reupholstered seating also. Perhaps this will allow a sale to be more likely, as opposed to scrapping them. Other MPDs have also had reupholstered seating, but I think they're just being done on an if/when at the depot situation.
I do not think the "East Durham" network will receive investment for a few years yet.
Yeah I couldn't be bothered to look at the numbers/replacements, so thanks for that. You say that the East Durham won't receive an investment but who would of thought a year ago venture would get new buses with wifi, I think GNE are keen to have decent fleet across the board and getting rid of DAF's/SPD's/MPD's is all part of that. Maybe a year or two but who knows really? I'd like to hope that new buses would come sooner!