(21 Feb 2025, 12:22 pm)L469 YVK wrote If they put the Angel StreetDecks on either the 56 or 307/309 (in working order), that will sort quite a few problems out.

Could be shared out between 16/16A and X20 with current X20 B5TLs doing the X45. None of the B9TLs mentioned are exactly leggy and still have plenty of useful life in them....and much better than what's allocated.

Bit of a gamble putting B5TLs on the X45....but they'd likely be parked up on Sundays due to the interworking patterns, and the spare ratio (2x spare for PVR of 5x) would be generous enough. Not forgetting that StreetLites (Cummins) ran the 45/46/47 for 5 years with no major issues.

Yes, moving the Angel Streetdecks would sort that issue out, if there's brand new vehicles for the 21, but with the other stuff you're just moving the problem around.

GNE have an ageing fleet in some parts, especially amongst the single-deck fleet. It's not been helped by the fact they bought so many new buses between 2013-15, as it means you've just as many needing replacing at the same time.

Replacing tat with slightly better tat is that problem, when what really should be happening is a constant flow of real investment in fleets.