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Post by adl on Sept 1, 2023 17:59:27 GMT
All 10 SWs were in use today, shocker! 9/10 still out now. SW1 only for a few hours however this bus never manages many on the road.
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Post by COBO on Sept 1, 2023 18:41:39 GMT
What if the SWs are kept at AD and 10 Gemini 3s are released for a new tender?
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Post by adl on Sept 1, 2023 18:53:08 GMT
What if the SWs are kept at AD and 10 Gemini 3s are released for a new tender? I think if they are kept at AD, they’ll form part of the 329s contract which means next contract it’ll have a half complaint fleet until 2030 could bring the cost down for AD to retain it with SWs+ new electrics. |
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Post by ServerKing on Sept 1, 2023 19:49:22 GMT
What if the SWs are kept at AD and 10 Gemini 3s are released for a new tender? I think if they are kept at AD, they’ll form part of the 329s contract which means next contract it’ll have a half complaint fleet until 2030 could bring the cost down for AD to retain it with SWs+ new electrics. Complaint might be the word if those same drivers still see the SW's around at AD after tomorrow  They could go to Tottenham for the 41, the route is mostly 20 zones anyway  I very much doubt they'll go to DT and the 99  There will probably be Busical Chairs to shift some of the older buses at other garages  |
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Post by YX10FFN on Sept 1, 2023 20:11:45 GMT
The 340 has been operated by Arriva garages since Luton & District won the route in 1991. Despite the less lengthy association with AD I'm sure there are many who will have to get used to not seeing it in blue and white.
The last bus this evening will be AD 109, worked by HV380 LC67AHE. 0030 departure from Harrow.
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Post by sam97 on Sept 1, 2023 20:17:26 GMT
I noticed on the 158 timetable in tfl website the Sunday night service, after the 0320 departure from Chingford Mount the next bus is at 0500. Is this actually the case?
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Post by Busboy105 on Sept 1, 2023 20:21:41 GMT
I noticed on the 158 timetable in tfl website the Sunday night service, after the 0320 departure from Chingford Mount the next bus is at 0500. Is this actually the case? Looks like it from bustimes. Very odd |
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Post by ADH45258 on Sept 1, 2023 20:31:40 GMT
The 340 has been operated by Arriva garages since Luton & District won the route in 1991. Despite the less lengthy association with AD I'm sure there are many who will have to get used to not seeing it in blue and white. The last bus this evening will be AD 109, worked by HV380 LC67AHE. 0030 departure from Harrow. The 340 had mostly used 14reg HVs recently, so despite passing from Arriva to RATP, the interiors will change from ex-Stagecoach to ex-Tower Transit. Will be interesting to see how RATP refurbish the BU16 VHs, being the first of the ex-TT fleet to be done. The VMH refurbishment began under Tower Transit, so only the seat covers were swapped - but the VHs potentially could get turqoise handrails. |
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Post by bustavane on Sept 1, 2023 21:16:29 GMT
I think if they are kept at AD, they’ll form part of the 329s contract which means next contract it’ll have a half complaint fleet until 2030 could bring the cost down for AD to retain it with SWs+ new electrics. Complaint might be the word if those same drivers still see the SW's around at AD after tomorrow They could go to Tottenham for the 41, the route is mostly 20 zones anyway I very much doubt they'll go to DT and the 99 There will probably be Busical Chairs to shift some of the older buses at other garages The 340 pvr exactly matches that of the 428... |
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Post by enviroPB on Sept 1, 2023 21:45:02 GMT
I noticed on the 158 timetable in tfl website the Sunday night service, after the 0320 departure from Chingford Mount the next bus is at 0500. Is this actually the case? Likely not given the timetable. A bus cannot qualify as 24 hours unless there is minimum one departure every hour. Usual admin sloppiness from TfL I suspect. |
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Post by YY13VKP on Sept 1, 2023 23:39:37 GMT
SW2, SW6 and SW9 have been spotted at TC this evening. Wonder what they’re doing there?
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Post by bustavane on Sept 1, 2023 23:47:36 GMT
SW2, SW6 and SW9 have been spotted at TC this evening. Wonder what they’re doing there? Interestingly all 3 were in service at AD today, the last two until after 8.00pm. Seems hasty, at least. |
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Post by SouthLondoner468 on Sept 2, 2023 0:20:26 GMT
SW2, SW6 and SW9 have been spotted at TC this evening. Wonder what they’re doing there? Perhaps they’re there to see out some older Ts and DWs? |
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Post by portman227 on Sept 2, 2023 0:43:31 GMT
SW2, SW6 and SW9 have been spotted at TC this evening. Wonder what they’re doing there? Perhaps they’re there to see out some older Ts and DWs? That’s what I’m thinking aswell, just when I thought they were finally leaving London service. Could replace the remaining 59reg or some of the 10reg DW’s on the 60. Time will tell if they are just there only for a pit stop or maintenance |
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Post by ilovelondonbuses on Sept 2, 2023 1:48:59 GMT
SW2, SW6 and SW9 have been spotted at TC this evening. Wonder what they’re doing there? I have a strong feeling that the SWs will all eventually enter service at South Croydon Garage. |
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I very much doubt they'll go to DT and the 99 
