(11 Aug 2014, 9:19 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote I wonder whether or not Volvo and Wrightbus will take into consideration the Go Ahead Group and launch a heavyweight engine / chassis combination. I know they want to be efficient but in 2018 and over the few years after that? GNE are going to have to start buying 104 new buses to replace the B9TL's, B5TL's and various other types for the Red Arrows (14+2), TTX (7+1), Angel (18+2), TEN (14+2) Fab 56 (15+2), Pronto (8+1) and Cobalt Clipper (16+2). And lets not forget potential capacity increases that maybbe required like the Laser, Prince Bishops, Toon Link, West Durham Swift, Crusader and WTXThey probably wouldn't, MOST routes in the UK that require double deckers will be fine with the B5TL or E400 MMC. We're just unlucky enough to live in the place where most double deck operated routes need a vehicle with a far more power than the rest of the country...
RE: 2014 GNE Bus Order Predictions