(13 Aug 2013, 10:18 am)Michael wrote Don't forget the Streetlites, that will give us 8 more versa's from the Drifter
I can see these going to the 61 -5 branded + u will have 3 spare
We now have 8320-24 left from the Simplicity + 3 Spare + 8319 will become Simplicity, hopefully for the 39.
Or the 39 drops down to every 15 mins for its full route - that means it will require 7 buses (going from new timetable)
Tbh i dont think any of us have a bloody idea what will happen for the fleet changes over the next couple of months.
We know that the SB's will go and some more SPD
Info for the Great North Run - http://www.simplygo.com/news/great-north...-you-money
With an upgrade, usually comes a decreased frequency - that's why I said the 20 minute frequency used on Saturdays at present will be reinstated. The 10 minute frequency Sunderland to Doxford Park has hardly been successful. In the other direction it has helped decrease loadings on the normal full route runs.
Assuming an MPD is allocated to the 39, the overall capacity is 29 + 17 = 46. If a Versa was allocated, however, the overall capacity would be 38 + 22 = 60. Per hour, I reckon it would be a decrease in overall capacity considering the additional Mon-Fri short runs, but I don't see it being a problem all in all.
"Drifter" branded Versas will go to the 61, with the new Streetlites on the 60. As you say, three are spare. If they want a branded spare to help Deptford out a little, two are spare.
The M2/M3 PVR is 8 if I am correct, and there are 8 "Saltwell Park" branded Versas. After the Streetlites arrive for the "Saltwell Park" 53/54, these will transfer to Washington for the "Washington Street Shuttle" brand, while the MPDs will cascade down to other depots to perhaps replace older MPDs within the fleet.
An idea I had that was also previously mentioned, was that the two spare from Deptford could either be used on "The OK Way" service 18 or they could go to Washington for Street Shuttle spares - I think I'm going with the former suggestion being the more feasible idea though! Again, this would suggest why the updated "The OK Way" timetable does not hold a branded vehicle.
If Deptford were not to be helped out a little, Crook's "The OK Way" service 18 could potentially be extended, as has been requested many a time. PVR would increase by 1, and the three spare Versas from the "Drifter" brand could go to "The OK Way" instead of just two.