(20 Jul 2025, 6:59 pm)Mike_98 wrote One would imagine they be looking at a huge future replacement for all the pulsars in general. Unless they are going to pick and grab from depots elsewhere. Personally, I would go for E200 MMC's for the X12 as they are great at getting up to speed and would suit the long distance quite well. I would imagine Evoras will be also got for Stockton's 5 and 5A Services because of the hill climbing sections. But who knows, time will tell.

I'd be surprised to see E200 MMCs bought for the X12, realistically if they're buying B8s for some routes I imagine it'll be more cost effective to increase that order - and that's leaving aside that the B8 is rumoured to be cheaper than an E200. The X12 is a pretty demanding route in its own right anyway, and while some E200 MMCs may be quick (many aren't) - they won't be as quick or as durable as a B8 on long distance work. 

Given the amount of B8s purchased by Arriva across the country recently, I'd be surprised if they suddenly had a change of heart in what they were buying when it came to diesel vehicles - especially since the general feedback on the Volvo seems extremely positive.