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Post by andyc on Jun 24, 2024 19:15:29 GMT
I'm surprised Stagecoach chose to bid with them, considering their poor reliability, and I do wonder if they will gradually replace them with another type as they become available. A bit like how RATP seem to be gradually replacing the E3's ADHs with VHs. A small number of the ex-277 E40Hs will be surplus to the 238, plus some more from the 257, as a starting point. And if the 422 goes fully diesel, then a few more hybrids are freed up. Or could LTs even be an option for the 97, including those from the SL3? Similarly I wouldn't be surprised if the Streetdecks on the 44 and 452 get withdrawn when the routes are retendered. The 97 is already due to get a small allocation of the ex route 277 buses. I have posted this several times but it does feel like posts are ignored on occasions. The E400H from the 277 will not be going to Lea for the 97… |
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Post by WH241 on Jun 24, 2024 19:22:32 GMT
The 97 is already due to get a small allocation of the ex route 277 buses. I have posted this several times but it does feel like posts are ignored on occasions. The E400H from the 277 will not be going to Lea for the 97… I stand corrected but could have swore that was posted here. Thanks for confirming. Edit - Only post I can find is about newer hybrids moving in - tangytango.proboards.com/post/805458/thread |
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Post by londonbuses184 on Jun 24, 2024 19:29:10 GMT
The E400H from the 277 will not be going to Lea for the 97… I stand corrected but could have swore that was posted here. Thanks for confirming. Edit - Only post I can find is about newer hybrids moving in - tangytango.proboards.com/post/805458/threadThey must be the spare hybrids from the 58… |
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Post by andyc on Jun 24, 2024 19:56:11 GMT
The E400H from the 277 will not be going to Lea for the 97… I stand corrected but could have swore that was posted here. Thanks for confirming. Edit - Only post I can find is about newer hybrids moving in - tangytango.proboards.com/post/805458/threadIndeed - that post is correct - the E400s have swapped out (19770-2 are now there), and will be further changed when more appropriate hybrid vehicles become spare - but they are not the E400Hs as these are not appropriate for Lea Interchanges fleet makeup… |
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Post by yunus on Jun 24, 2024 20:07:18 GMT
They must be the spare hybrids from the 58… Most probably as the route has already began the conversion to EVs. |
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Post by andyc on Jun 24, 2024 20:22:56 GMT
They must be the spare hybrids from the 58… Most probably as the route has already began the conversion to EVs. There is only one of those and that is not heading to the 97… |
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Post by londonbuses184 on Jun 24, 2024 22:11:38 GMT
Most probably as the route has already began the conversion to EVs. There is only one of those and that is not heading to the 97… So which hybrids then? Everyone has been saying that some of the MMCs from the 277 would complete the hybrid allocation for the 97. |
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Post by DT 11 on Jun 24, 2024 22:11:55 GMT
Has the Temporary night route started yet? I’ve noticed buses that go via Brixton have been on diversion completely avoiding the area.
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Post by BK15AZR on Jun 24, 2024 22:16:49 GMT
Has the Temporary night route started yet? I’ve noticed buses that go via Brixton have been on diversion completely avoiding the area. Yes saw photos on Facebook showing a TB E200 doing the temporary 759 route last night. |
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Post by vjaska on Jun 24, 2024 23:20:54 GMT
Has the Temporary night route started yet? I’ve noticed buses that go via Brixton have been on diversion completely avoiding the area. Started on Sunday night - Brixton Road is being resurfaced in the town centre with the usual diversions in place as a result. The only routes avoiding Brixton completely is the 3 which is running via Camberwell Green & 45 running via Herne Hill with most routes serving the Town Hall and then running via Clapham Common & Stockwell. The 109, 118, 250 & 432 are terminating in their usual temporary spot at St Matthews Estate, 355 standing on the P4 stand and 133's & 159 are curtailed to Brixton and not running further south (unusual when diversions are on as they usual continue running their full route) |
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Post by DT 11 on Jun 25, 2024 1:04:36 GMT
Has the Temporary night route started yet? I’ve noticed buses that go via Brixton have been on diversion completely avoiding the area. Started on Sunday night - Brixton Road is being resurfaced in the town centre with the usual diversions in place as a result. The only routes avoiding Brixton completely is the 3 which is running via Camberwell Green & 45 running via Herne Hill with most routes serving the Town Hall and then running via Clapham Common & Stockwell. The 109, 118, 250 & 432 are terminating in their usual temporary spot at St Matthews Estate, 355 standing on the P4 stand and 133's & 159 are curtailed to Brixton and not running further south (unusual when diversions are on as they usual continue running their full route) Is the P4 terminating at Loughborough Junction? |
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Post by sam97 on Jun 25, 2024 7:12:32 GMT
There is only one of those and that is not heading to the 97… So which hybrids then? Everyone has been saying that some of the MMCs from the 277 would complete the hybrid allocation for the 97. Maybe they can use the few mk1 E400H from PD, prior to the 422 tender result, since they’re similar type to the E400s at LI? |
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Post by vjaska on Jun 25, 2024 11:10:06 GMT
Started on Sunday night - Brixton Road is being resurfaced in the town centre with the usual diversions in place as a result. The only routes avoiding Brixton completely is the 3 which is running via Camberwell Green & 45 running via Herne Hill with most routes serving the Town Hall and then running via Clapham Common & Stockwell. The 109, 118, 250 & 432 are terminating in their usual temporary spot at St Matthews Estate, 355 standing on the P4 stand and 133's & 159 are curtailed to Brixton and not running further south (unusual when diversions are on as they usual continue running their full route) Is the P4 terminating at Loughborough Junction? According to the official diversion information posted on here, yes though usually they continue to Brixton directly via Coldharbour Lane and use Electric Lane stops to pickup and alight |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Jun 25, 2024 23:57:35 GMT
12511 for HKs 26/388 has been refurbished. The seats have been replaced with the TfL moquette as it had previously. I think 12504 is the only one that has been fitted with the leather seats (unless more have been refurbished that I'm not aware of) which Is interesting. This tfl moquette reminds me of the blue and red moquette that used to be on the Delta's and Lances back in the 90s on the London Transport buses before it came to stagecoach. I know Go Ahead had them on their volvo olympians and London United had them on their VAs and VPs on their early buses. It was London Buses Limited corporate moquette. It was on all new buses from around 1992 and all refurbs (i.e. Routemaster refurbs) |
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Post by DT 11 on Jun 26, 2024 12:38:42 GMT
Has the Temporary night route started yet? I’ve noticed buses that go via Brixton have been on diversion completely avoiding the area. Started on Sunday night - Brixton Road is being resurfaced in the town centre with the usual diversions in place as a result. The only routes avoiding Brixton completely is the 3 which is running via Camberwell Green & 45 running via Herne Hill with most routes serving the Town Hall and then running via Clapham Common & Stockwell. The 109, 118, 250 & 432 are terminating in their usual temporary spot at St Matthews Estate, 355 standing on the P4 stand and 133's & 159 are curtailed to Brixton and not running further south (unusual when diversions are on as they usual continue running their full route) I noticed this yesterday too. 133 & 159 terminating at Brixton. What is the reason for this because a lot of people were waiting for buses to Streatham outside Lambeth Town Hall. A lot of people were stranded and was left all for the 59 to deal with. My bus completely filled up at St Matthews Church at around midnight and I saw many 2s & 415s full because the 432 was starting from Brixton Water Lane. |
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