(17 Jul 2014, 8:25 pm)tyresmoke wrote

As Dan mentioned, 1556 (NK14GGO) was on display at Cobalt More Travel Centre today as part of an event at lunchtime. We were fortunate enough to get there before they disappeared, and it was great to have a look around one of our new toys (as this one will be coming to Stockton) before its even been to our depot! They're going to be a superb addition to all depots who get them in terms of being brand new stock. I am unsure how long they will last on the 5's or X4's though but they'll be a huge upgrade when launched later this year!
They are 44 seaters despite the Wright specification suggesting they'd be 45.

Talking of upgrades, Scania Omnicities are due to go for refurbishment very soon, with some spare MPD's arriving from Yorkshire in the very near future to help release these to Blackburn. I am told one is arriving at Stockton tonight, to release 4659 (which by the way I drove yesterday morning, and is spot on after weeks being below par! Ashington are getting a good bus with this one...)