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Post by Burnside on Feb 26, 2020 10:48:17 GMT 1
They will have to draft in newer/converted vehicles for the Aireline service when Leeds brings in the Emissions Zone.
The Versa's are fine, but the double deck workings are not (and I can't imagine for a second they'd convert the Presidents).
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Post by stephen01 on Feb 26, 2020 11:11:37 GMT 1
They will have to draft in newer/converted vehicles for the Aireline service when Leeds brings in the Emissions Zone. The Versa's are fine, but the double deck workings are not (and I can't imagine for a second they'd convert the Presidents). so logically they'd look to draft some of the witchway deckers over to York for Cityzap and Keighley for Aireline and the other question is would they convert the 04 reg geminis that are currently at Keighley if they are in good enough condition to be done.
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Feb 26, 2020 21:09:42 GMT 1
The Cityzap is getting new E400MMCs in the autumn
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Post by stephen01 on Feb 27, 2020 0:38:45 GMT 1
The Cityzap is getting new E400MMCs in the autumn already been covered on the thread
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Feb 27, 2020 18:13:04 GMT 1
I know it has
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Post by SCH117X on Mar 19, 2020 22:11:37 GMT 1
One less luxury route 36 B5 at Starbeck now Link
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Post by chas on Mar 19, 2020 23:21:14 GMT 1
According to wyis.org.uk, 1870 has moved from Rosso to Blackburn and 1871 is to go to Harrogate after a repaint.
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Post by cwtransportphotos on Mar 20, 2020 1:30:44 GMT 1
Transdevs immaculately maintained vehicles on fire AGAIN
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Post by Steve Macz403 on Mar 20, 2020 7:41:54 GMT 1
One less luxury route 36 B5 at Starbeck now LinkI’m sure they’ll order a new replacement bus and put in service soon.
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Post by SCH117X on Mar 20, 2020 18:17:55 GMT 1
Transdevs immaculately maintained vehicles on fire AGAIN 99% of the time such fires are due to a oil hose splitting and something that is very difficult to prevent. What seems to be necessary generally for all operators is some form of engine fire suppressant. The vehicle involved was 3615 Peter Melville-Smith
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Post by cwtransportphotos on Mar 20, 2020 18:58:56 GMT 1
Transdevs immaculately maintained vehicles on fire AGAIN 99% of the time such fires are due to a oil hose splitting and something that is very difficult to prevent. What seems to be necessary generally for all operators is some form of engine fire suppressant. The vehicle involved was 3615 Peter Melville-Smith It seems odd to me that cosidering the number of fires that Transdev Harrogate have alone, are much more common especially compared to the likes of First West Yorkshire and Arriva, who have a LOT more vehicles. When was the last Arriva Yorkshire or First West Yorkshire fire reported?
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Mar 20, 2020 19:32:53 GMT 1
Well Yorkshire Tiger more than make up the Arriva part of that question.
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Post by SCH117X on Mar 21, 2020 11:38:00 GMT 1
If there is a common theme consider that all of the Transdev vehicles affected were Volvos and quite likely despite differences shared common components. Did then those vehicles all have parts replaced at around the same time and if the fires were a result of oil pipe fractures were those oil pipes changed and the replacements fitted unknowingly having a manufacturing fault. Followed a 36 B5 this morning and pondered how easy it would be just to enlarge the engine component by a slight rearward projection that included a fire suppression system
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Post by SCH117X on Apr 10, 2020 22:47:59 GMT 1
Three ex Witchway vehicles are being painted in a yellow/purple livery for the Pendle Whizz service while a further two ex Witchway vehicles are to go to Harrogate to replace B9 3613 and B7 3614. WYIS seem to have jumped the gun with yesterdays fleet list which has 3613 returned off lease and for sale (along with 425-429) as it was in use on the 36 today.
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Post by js12345678910 on Apr 11, 2020 2:06:47 GMT 1
Three ex Witchway vehicles are being painted in a yellow/purple livery for the Pendle Whizz service while a further two ex Witchway vehicles are to go to Harrogate to replace B9 3613 and B7 3614. WYIS seem to have jumped the gun with yesterdays fleet list which has 3613 returned off lease and for sale (along with 425-429) as it was in use on the 36 today. 3 ex witchways also been prepared for Coastliner to replace the B9s there which are also up for sale. Red express now in the hands of 1868-1870 with the WYIS update detailing how some of 3601-3606 will transfer to Burnley to support witchway services....
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Post by SCH117X on Apr 22, 2020 18:48:36 GMT 1
Ex Zap / Red 4 B7RLE 1871 is now at Starbeck branded as Harrogate Heroes. Gemini 3640 has been named Ray Stenning.
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Post by SCH117X on Apr 26, 2020 22:31:33 GMT 1
Noted the other evening passing through Knaresborough the 22 although being worked by Starbeck is still using a York & Country Versa.
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Post by stephen01 on Apr 26, 2020 22:53:36 GMT 1
Noted the other evening passing through Knaresborough the 22 although being worked by Starbeck is still using a York & Country Versa. it was announced on transdev news letter that Alec Hornby tweeted at the times that of York depot been temporary shut for COVID-19 changes that 1 or 2 of the single decks were off to Harrogate for the 22 and 4/5 were off to Malton for the other routes
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Post by A1YBG on Apr 27, 2020 9:30:58 GMT 1
Ex Zap / Red 4 B7RLE 1871 is now at Starbeck branded as Harrogate Heroes. Gemini 3640 has been named Ray Stenning. While the late Peter Melvin Smith name lives on 3641
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Post by WYBS on May 9, 2020 15:15:45 GMT 1
A bit of speculation via an Alex Hornby tweet suggests Cityzap could be getting E400 XLBs (Tri Axle).
Potentially Witchway aswell
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Post by dlspotter on May 9, 2020 22:50:47 GMT 1
A bit of speculation via an Alex Hornby tweet suggests Cityzap could be getting E400 XLBs (Tri Axle). Potentially Witchway aswell Was confirmed they'd be getting E400MMCs a couple months back, but not specified if they'd be XLBs
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Post by js12345678910 on May 14, 2020 21:51:56 GMT 1
2774 and 2775 now at Harrogate
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Post by WYBS on Jun 2, 2020 13:47:40 GMT 1
Alex Horby's latest tweet confirms that the Witchway buses will be staying within the fleet and therefore, two routes will be upgraded to deckers.
I think it's pretty safe to say one of these routes will be the 760, as for the other it remains to be seen. The only other route I can think of would be the 7 at Harrogate. If there are any surplus vehicles they may be painted up in Pride of the North.
I would hazard a guess at the Aireline Versas and 'the7' Eclipses going on to the new airport runs when they start. Though this of course if determined by when Witchway recieve new MMCs.
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Post by dlspotter on Jun 2, 2020 14:48:59 GMT 1
The 7 is possible given they moved over the two Witchways to Harrogate and painted them into the Harrogate business livery. Another thought could be the 662, usually a very busy bus at all times of the day.
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Post by granger on Jun 2, 2020 15:20:44 GMT 1
Most likely the 7 and 60.
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