As has been reported elsewhere on the Forum today, specifically Stagecoach (Fleet News) Stagecoach on Teesside's (Stockton Depot's) 25 x Brand New ADL E300s 27157 - 27181, are scheduled to be delivered to Stockton Depot during September & October of this year.

However, I have seen & heard conflicting reports with regards to a Specific issue with these vehicles, so felt the need to investigate further & got a response this afternoon.

With regards to the 86 x E300s on order for the Stagecoach UK Bus Fleet this year, Numbers 27101-27186, but in relation to my specific question regarding the vehicles for Teesside (27157-27181), I have had it confirmed, that these vehicles will be powered by Euro 5 Engines & NOT Euro 6 units, though Stagecoach do have a number of vehicles On Order that are Euro 6 specified.

Therefore, the vehicles heading for Teesside 27157 - 27181, will be of exactly the same specification as those used at South Shields on the E services,( i.e exactly the same as 27723 - 22740). I hope that clarifies the situation.

The limited number of Euro 6 units/vehicles being bought, is due down to cost, as I gather at this present time, the difference in price between a Euro 5 specified vehicle & that of a Euro 6 specified vehicle is an additional cost, of around £20,000.