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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2019 17:01:29 GMT 1
Seen quite a few ex Lothian Volvo Gemini’s at Leeds depot today assume these are to replace yellow BMC’s?
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Post by stagecoachbaldman on Aug 28, 2019 0:31:02 GMT 1
Seen quite a few ex Lothian Volvo Gemini’s at Leeds depot today assume these are to replace yellow BMC’s? Schools go back soon don't they so I would imagine that ct plus might have moved some of the bmcs on over the summer holidays |
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Aug 28, 2019 17:21:25 GMT 1
I know the BMCs were never an enthusiasts favourite bus, how we've gone from a 06/07 plate dedicated vehicles, to 52 plate old deckers still painted in a previous operator's livery, with destination limited to a number on a bit of paper stuck in the windscreen is beyond me.
I know Metro say the BMC's were allegedly at the end of their lives (although those buying them don't seem to think so), surely cannibalising a few to keep the rest going may have been a better option than such a downgrade in provision.
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Post by kendall17 on Aug 28, 2019 17:32:13 GMT 1
I know the BMCs were never an enthusiasts favourite bus, how we've gone from a 06/07 plate dedicated vehicles, to 52 plate old deckers still painted in a previous operator's livery, with destination limited to a number on a bit of paper stuck in the windscreen is beyond me. I know Metro say the BMC's were allegedly at the end of their lives (although those buying them don't seem to think so), surely cannibalising a few to keep the rest going may have been a better option than such a downgrade in provision. They were never the most reliable & cannibalising a few seems a nightmare for Metro ti manage. The money they're being bought for is equivalent to a 90s 70 seat coach, hence them being snapped up. With no age limits on school vehicles, you're letting operators rule, hence the early LFs making an appearsnce. One company that stands out is J&B travel, who's recent purchases of nearly new MAN Mobis & Scania Omnis should be applauded. |
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Post by Arriva Wakefield on Aug 28, 2019 21:10:57 GMT 1
I know the BMCs were never an enthusiasts favourite bus, how we've gone from a 06/07 plate dedicated vehicles, to 52 plate old deckers still painted in a previous operator's livery, with destination limited to a number on a bit of paper stuck in the windscreen is beyond me. I know Metro say the BMC's were allegedly at the end of their lives (although those buying them don't seem to think so), surely cannibalising a few to keep the rest going may have been a better option than such a downgrade in provision. The problem, I believe, is mainly down to the fact that they are ‘High Capacity’ vehicles, and as such, the 3 + 2 seating make the vehicles ‘Non PSVAR’ compliant due to the narrow gangways, and they are currently being run under the coach exemption, which means that come 1st Jan, they wouldn’t be useable. Other operators may be able to reseat them to 2 + 2, and be able to find work for them, even with the lower capacity. |
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Post by baldman87 on Jun 26, 2020 13:58:58 GMT 1
What are ct going to be using on the 757 now they are doing the airport routes
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Post by deerfold on Jun 26, 2020 17:13:28 GMT 1
What are ct going to be using on the 757 now they are doing the airport routes They're only doing 1 airport route - the 757. They'll need 2 vehicles for their hourly service. |
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Post by stephen01 on Jun 26, 2020 17:23:20 GMT 1
What are ct going to be using on the 757 now they are doing the airport routes judging by the promo tweet it'll be 2 older generation e200s |
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Post by kendall17 on Jun 26, 2020 18:47:23 GMT 1
What are ct going to be using on the 757 now they are doing the airport routes judging by the promo tweet it'll be 2 older generation e200s Bet it wont with current capacity reductions |
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Post by dennisthemenace504 on Jun 27, 2020 6:13:03 GMT 1
judging by the promo tweet it'll be 2 older generation e200s Bet it wont with current capacity reductions You've lost your bet already. They will be using E200's from the Powell fleet |
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Post by dennisthemenace504 on Jun 28, 2020 7:24:00 GMT 1
judging by the promo tweet it'll be 2 older generation e200s Bet it wont with current capacity reductions Older generation E200, with branding for 757  |
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Post by stephen01 on Jun 28, 2020 11:50:51 GMT 1
One of the vehicles in use is YX11HPL (ex MCT & Abellio). It has been tweeted in last hour
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Post by descy on Jun 28, 2020 16:09:50 GMT 1
does anyone know which vehicles they are using on the Huddersfield routes and have they opened a depot there?
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Post by stephen01 on Jun 28, 2020 16:38:05 GMT 1
does anyone know which vehicles they are using on the Huddersfield routes and have they opened a depot there? the Huddersfield vehicles at the moment consist of Fiat Ducato YO62 POH and E200s (older models) MX12 DZG, YX15 XMJ, YX65 RHJ & YX65RHU. Once the timetables increase again and the full routes are running then they may expand the fleet. |
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Post by dennisthemenace504 on Jun 28, 2020 18:54:07 GMT 1
does anyone know which vehicles they are using on the Huddersfield routes and have they opened a depot there? Depot not opened yet, waiting for Landlord to connect it to the Water supply, the 5 vehicles mentioned above are the full fleet, WHEN we revert back to normal service, only 4 vehicles required and one spare for the current routes. Any other work would require extra vehicles. |
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Post by twy7 on Jun 28, 2020 19:13:22 GMT 1
does anyone know which vehicles they are using on the Huddersfield routes and have they opened a depot there? Depot not opened yet, waiting for Landlord to connect it to the Water supply, the 5 vehicles mentioned above are the full fleet, WHEN we revert back to normal service, only 4 vehicles required and one spare for the current routes. Any other work would require extra vehicles. Where is their new depot going to be? |
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Post by dennisthemenace504 on Jun 29, 2020 16:48:37 GMT 1
Depot not opened yet, waiting for Landlord to connect it to the Water supply, the 5 vehicles mentioned above are the full fleet, WHEN we revert back to normal service, only 4 vehicles required and one spare for the current routes. Any other work would require extra vehicles. Where is their new depot going to be? Brighouse area |
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Post by stephen01 on Jun 30, 2020 22:04:08 GMT 1
One of the vehicles in use is YX11HPL (ex MCT & Abellio). It has been tweeted in last hour The other e200 in use on 757 is YX11 AEC (again ex MCT & Abellio) |
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Jul 4, 2020 11:58:23 GMT 1
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Aug 20, 2020 11:42:00 GMT 1
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Post by stagecoachbaldman on Sept 4, 2020 0:13:02 GMT 1
Rumoured that the Wakefield depot is getting a new double decker for the doncaster hospital park & ride service
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Oct 12, 2020 15:03:43 GMT 1
What depot do the Huddersfield routes run out of? Wakefield?
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Post by dennisthemenace504 on Oct 12, 2020 15:49:57 GMT 1
What depot do the Huddersfield routes run out of? Wakefield? At the moment, Leeds  |
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Post by mark51953 on Oct 20, 2020 16:45:39 GMT 1
As anybody got a upto date list as changing to much to keep up with now please
Thanks in advance
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Dec 2, 2020 17:16:02 GMT 1
It looks like CT Plus have occupied their new depot in Brighouse now
It doesn't look like its in use operationally yet though, as there are just a load of Powells buses and coaches stored there
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