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Post by yunus on May 27, 2024 20:13:22 GMT
Why? The 63regs will be fine for a 3 year term and there would be no other reason to electrify N. If 45 or 118 were won, they'd go into BN. 68 uses LTs. 468 has compliant vehicles. Route 196 would be the only reason to electrify N if won. Even if the 63reg are too old, Arriva could still use newer existing hybrids. HVs spare from the 34/41/243/341 will likely cover the 329 and GY/DX routes, but that still leaves the ex-SL1 HAs spare. And Norwood garage are already familiar with the similar HTs on the 202. However I could still see Arriva bid with electrics for the 432 if they want to get N wired up in advance of the 196/SL6 tender results. I wonder if we will reach a certain point where Hybrids will not even be considered for new contracts? |
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Post by Busboy105 on May 27, 2024 22:05:43 GMT
Even if the 63reg are too old, Arriva could still use newer existing hybrids. HVs spare from the 34/41/243/341 will likely cover the 329 and GY/DX routes, but that still leaves the ex-SL1 HAs spare. And Norwood garage are already familiar with the similar HTs on the 202. However I could still see Arriva bid with electrics for the 432 if they want to get N wired up in advance of the 196/SL6 tender results. I wonder if we will reach a certain point where Hybrids will not even be considered for new contracts? We'll start seeing that with the 12-14 reg hybrids already soon enough |
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Post by ServerKing on May 28, 2024 6:49:57 GMT
I've seen a report elsewhere that apparently 3 of the Streetdecks (SW2/3/4) have appeared at Arriva Merseyside's St Helens depot....not seen any pics or viewed them myself. I guess they are good for spares ie doors, headlight clusters etc  They are showing at St Helens as "Not Yet Entered Service" so I assume a repaint, door removal and LED blinds added will be done at some point. Will the others join them? Saw one of the SWs on the THFC Shuttles on Saturday in Wood Green |
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Post by dace2 on May 28, 2024 9:49:21 GMT
Yesss WN
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Post by gka472l on May 28, 2024 20:58:37 GMT
I've seen a report elsewhere that apparently 3 of the Streetdecks (SW2/3/4) have appeared at Arriva Merseyside's St Helens depot....not seen any pics or viewed them myself. Update to this, seems 4 were expected to move up to Merseyside, 3 of them last Saturday, however 1 was rejected due to faults and the other 2 failed, one at the depot, the other after a few miles......so it seems Arrive Merseyside may be sourcing alternatives now. They were intended as rail replacement vehicles, retaining dual doors and repainted yellow. HTH |
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Post by ServerKing on May 29, 2024 16:10:54 GMT
I've seen a report elsewhere that apparently 3 of the Streetdecks (SW2/3/4) have appeared at Arriva Merseyside's St Helens depot....not seen any pics or viewed them myself. Update to this, seems 4 were expected to move up to Merseyside, 3 of them last Saturday, however 1 was rejected due to faults and the other 2 failed, one at the depot, the other after a few miles......so it seems Arrive Merseyside may be sourcing alternatives now. They were intended as rail replacement vehicles, retaining dual doors and repainted yellow. HTH There are three DB300s, 62 plates, sitting in Enfield which have not turned a wheel since the beginning of May, perhaps they could be of use? DW505/6/7 and DW510 might need a new driver's seat by all accounts  |
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Post by richard on May 31, 2024 5:56:55 GMT
Arriva has surrendered the 432
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Post by atb123 on May 31, 2024 14:23:23 GMT
Arriva has surrendered the 432 What will happen now? Will another company step in to operate the route |
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Post by vjaska on May 31, 2024 14:47:16 GMT
Arriva has surrendered the 432 What will happen now? Will another company step in to operate the route Nothing - the route will go back to tender and will be awarded to the winner as per normal. Arriva will operate the route until the new contract starts. |
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Jun 1, 2024 7:00:51 GMT
I've seen a report elsewhere that apparently 3 of the Streetdecks (SW2/3/4) have appeared at Arriva Merseyside's St Helens depot....not seen any pics or viewed them myself. I will be surprised if they enter service at St Helens in the end. The current Streetdecks are at Liverpool Green Lane depot. |
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Jun 1, 2024 7:06:08 GMT
I've seen a report elsewhere that apparently 3 of the Streetdecks (SW2/3/4) have appeared at Arriva Merseyside's St Helens depot....not seen any pics or viewed them myself. Update to this, seems 4 were expected to move up to Merseyside, 3 of them last Saturday, however 1 was rejected due to faults and the other 2 failed, one at the depot, the other after a few miles......so it seems Arrive Merseyside may be sourcing alternatives now. They were intended as rail replacement vehicles, retaining dual doors and repainted yellow. HTH In that case, my above post is redundant. Some might say that about other posts of mine but that's another story |
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Post by eal1ngvolvo483 on Jun 1, 2024 10:33:17 GMT
With the 253 and 254 PVR decrease, where could the spare LTs go?
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Post by SILENCED on Jun 1, 2024 10:54:08 GMT
With the 253 and 254 PVR decrease, where could the spare LTs go? When is/did this happen? |
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Post by PGAT on Jun 1, 2024 11:00:49 GMT
Today
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Post by cybermike137 on Jun 1, 2024 11:02:31 GMT
ENX32 is completely missing, cannot see it anywhere in TH
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