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Post by Londontransport3 on Aug 26, 2022 12:55:00 GMT
Former Abellio LT88- 93 Now with Arriva
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Post by Londontransport3 on Aug 26, 2022 12:55:13 GMT
Spotted LT92 on the A406 at Palmers Green being towed eastwards yesterday lunchtime - not been seen since 27-06 Now with Arriva
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Post by M1104 on Aug 28, 2022 0:06:41 GMT
Electroliner 3001's been reported parked up at QB.
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Post by snowman on Aug 28, 2022 6:26:22 GMT
I have a feeling the 111 is something that has unfortunately taken its toll on TF. It needs 11 more vehicles than the second biggest route in the garage (the 490 with 16) and given that it takes the least direct route imaginable together with the fact that the vast majority of the 30mph/40mph sections have been reduced to 20mph/30mph, has meant that reliability is a pipe dream and as much as I’m wanting the new buses in service ASAP, the ISA on them will only add to the issues with speed. I have also noticed that the other routes (namely the 285 and R70) have suffered too since May. The evening service especially under Abellio has been atrocious and I sincerely hope that the new schedule/timetable rectifies this. It’s interesting that all TF routes started declining at the same time. Is staffing an issue here ? The simple answer is yes, the 111 is a big route with PVR of 27, and a long daily timetable as it feeds the airport. Therefore needs something like 110-130 drivers (depending on how much overtime they are prepared to work). The did move a small route out so let’s assume needed a net of 80-100 extra drivers. With other companies also short of drivers, going to arrange rosters so no one hits the 50% of their time allocated and therefore eligible for TUPE, as don’t want staff to leave. So basically Abellio had to recruit new staff (and train them), or transfer in staff from other depots, or incentivise qualified drivers to join them. TF is fairly remote so not easy to persuade someone not living nearby to transfer there. It runs close to SW London boundary, so someone spare from a central London PVR cut isn’t likely to want to move to route hour away. So clearly their staff are now stretched, and it is also causing problems at other routes at the garage.
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Post by alanh57 on Aug 28, 2022 13:56:20 GMT
Electroliner 3001's been reported parked up at QB. ...and now also carries the registration LV72BYT From the gov.uk site l use to check registrations the following registrations show as taxed, so can add to above: 3002 LV72 BYU 3003 LV72 BYW 3004 LV72 BYX Alan Herbert
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Aug 29, 2022 6:48:58 GMT
I’m pretty sure it will be an LT, there are a few spare at TF and the route has seen LTs a few times before for V extras. The 111’s LTs will all be leaving TF soon for the take up of the H32 and possibly the conversion of another route, which could be the H98. H91 I’m pretty sure is being converted by LT101-110. A spare MMC from the 285 could easily cover the route. Also not too sure if LTs are allowed in Ham unless they turn at Kingston Fire Station. I reckon LTs with Abellio on route 111 will stay with Abellio ready for route H32. Hopefully they will be refurbished first, but these are not necessarily being done according to route.
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Aug 29, 2022 6:54:15 GMT
Interesting times ahead. Just in time for Great British Railways to take over, where the majority of trains may be under a specific livery anyway. Nice that Abellio upgraded most of the trains for Greater Anglia. I'm sure the Abellio brand can stay, minus the NS logo with "A Transport UK Company" underneath, Arriva stylee Trivia:- Abellio was the name of a Celtic god of apples Given that Abellio was the name with a connection to apples, it was inevitable that NS would eventually want to retreat to their core operations.
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Aug 29, 2022 6:57:38 GMT
It was the Scottish government that took the Scotrail franchise off of Abellio ... it is devolved. Still, a humiliation and loss of revenue. EU wants a lot more competition in the rail sector, no doubt NS face more challenges from operators back home. Ironic that UK got rid of its state railway, and ended up with state railways from other countries providing services instead Abellio have invested well in the buses, it will be a shame to see them go. Management buyouts don't always end well, venture capital firms pounce, strip out assets and break the companies up. Happened to my employer in 2014, a firm came in, and by October 2015 it was all over with redundancies and sell offs. Bus industry seems to be going through lots of changes, especially in London with even TfL in a terrible state If anything, I reckon this MBO is being backed by venture capitalists, who will eventually want their money back. The new transport company would not need to asset strip but would in all likelihood float on the Stock Exchange or sell out altogether. This would probably not be for another few years though.
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Post by ServerKing on Aug 29, 2022 9:30:20 GMT
Still, a humiliation and loss of revenue. EU wants a lot more competition in the rail sector, no doubt NS face more challenges from operators back home. Ironic that UK got rid of its state railway, and ended up with state railways from other countries providing services instead Abellio have invested well in the buses, it will be a shame to see them go. Management buyouts don't always end well, venture capital firms pounce, strip out assets and break the companies up. Happened to my employer in 2014, a firm came in, and by October 2015 it was all over with redundancies and sell offs. Bus industry seems to be going through lots of changes, especially in London with even TfL in a terrible state If anything, I reckon this MBO is being backed by venture capitalists, who will eventually want their money back. The new transport company would not need to asset strip but would in all likelihood float on the Stock Exchange or sell out altogether. This would probably not be for another few years though. Venture capitalists will give the new biz 6 months to a year before breaking up the assets if they fail to perform. Abellio UK is in a strong position, new trains on Greater Anglia franchise, low age of buses in London If Travel London comes back, they can't use that WM logo any more (from National Express Group)... ironically the biz could be sold to NatEx if they want to re enter the London market, or Arriva, GAL and Stagecoach will fight over it's carcass
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Post by LX09FBJ on Aug 31, 2022 23:00:09 GMT
...and now also carries the registration LV72BYT From the gov.uk site l use to check registrations the following registrations show as taxed, so can add to above: 3002 LV72 BYU 3003 LV72 BYW 3004 LV72 BYX Alan Herbert Interesting to see them be taxed before the 1st September
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Post by snowman on Sept 1, 2022 2:38:48 GMT
From the gov.uk site l use to check registrations the following registrations show as taxed, so can add to above: 3002 LV72 BYU 3003 LV72 BYW 3004 LV72 BYX Alan Herbert Interesting to see them be taxed before the 1st September It is a hangover from the days of someone having to physically go and get a tax disc from full post offices or licensing centres. Then take them back to garage (or car dealership) and physically put it on display before vehicle could be used on the road. The first tax could be bought a week before the start of the month due to start and valid upto 53 weeks.
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Post by j67 on Sept 1, 2022 15:08:05 GMT
E5 & E7 have been awarded new electric single decks for 2023. I thought Abellio would’ve retained them with the existing 16reg MMCs. They would’ve been young enough for another 7 year contract. I guess this’ll prepare GW for future electric bids.
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Post by SN17MOA on Sept 1, 2022 16:57:30 GMT
E5 & E7 have been awarded new electric single decks for 2023. I thought Abellio would’ve retained them with the existing 16reg MMCs. They would’ve been young enough for another 7 year contract. I guess this’ll prepare GW for future electric bids. I may be wrong but I think a lot of those MMCs Abellio ordered during 2016-17 are leased so I wouldn't be surprised if they end up leaving. That's why I think the 195, R68 and R70 if retained will receive new electrics. The reward I'm more surprised of is the 345 being retained with hybrids. Abellio played a gamble allocating a bunch of 14/64 reg hybrids to the route and it worked.
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Post by ilovelondonbuses on Sept 1, 2022 17:05:04 GMT
2050 started off the Abellio operation of schoolday route 671 today. Looks like it will be crosslinked with route 285 using vehicles from that route.
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Post by COBO on Sept 2, 2022 17:47:54 GMT
The new Wright electrics for the 111 have started to be registered. It won’t be long before they start arrive. I wonder if the charging facility has arrived.
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