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Post by Bluefire on Aug 24, 2022 20:21:40 GMT
The Fastway 100 Scanias were (and still are) well loved by both Drivers and Engineers alike, they have served Metrobus well and will most certainly be missed
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Post by ibus246 on Aug 28, 2022 10:30:26 GMT
Last MPD 6289 will be withdrawn at the end of the month. Seems to be on the 32 today (Redhill - Guildford)
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Post by YY13VKP on Aug 28, 2022 10:58:38 GMT
Last MPD 6289 will be withdrawn at the end of the month. Seems to be on the 32 today (Redhill - Guildford) Probably the only time it does the 32! Meanwhile 6287 departed earlier this week for scrap after donating its engine to keep 6320 going. Sad to see those MPD's go, though they've lasted longer than most Dart's around their age!
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Post by kden on Aug 29, 2022 16:33:33 GMT
Does anyone know if the following vehicles have been withdrawn?
6553 & 6765
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Post by crawleylad2 on Sept 1, 2022 17:33:47 GMT
Whats the gossip for this week! Still no sign of the MMC I take it?
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Post by mej111 on Sept 4, 2022 18:56:38 GMT
Does anyone know if the following vehicles have been withdrawn? 6553 & 6765 neither should be withdrawn, 6765 caught on fire while on the 270 but will likely be repaired, not sure what's happened to 6553 but I don't believe it's withdrawn.
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Post by kden on Sept 4, 2022 19:47:34 GMT
Does anyone know if the following vehicles have been withdrawn? 6553 & 6765 neither should be withdrawn, 6765 caught on fire while on the 270 but will likely be repaired, not sure what's happened to 6553 but I don't believe it's withdrawn. Ah cheers, must be both long term stoppers as they haven't been in service for a while. Do you know if 6109 has been withdrawn?
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Post by ibus246 on Sept 4, 2022 20:34:35 GMT
neither should be withdrawn, 6765 caught on fire while on the 270 but will likely be repaired, not sure what's happened to 6553 but I don't believe it's withdrawn. Ah cheers, must be both long term stoppers as they haven't been in service for a while. Do you know if 6109 has been withdrawn? It’s gone to Ireland in exchange for an MMC
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Post by crawleylad2 on Oct 30, 2022 20:14:57 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2023 21:44:17 GMT
Looks like Metrobus will be taking on the 617 (St Andrews Catholic School Leatherhead to Banstead) from 17th April, following Cardinal Buses set to cease operation of their 615/617/619 at the end of March. Nothing mentioned about 615/619 yet (the 615 being a recent 2021 addition, with the 619 being being a much longer term route taken over after Excetera ceased trading in 2019). Go-Ahead London took on the other St Andrews routes (618/668) after Excetera's demise. Latest London & South East N&P reads:
Section 3.1 – Registration of New Services PK0001213/144 BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS & COACH CO LTD, 43 CONWAY STREET, HOVE, BN3 3LT From: Banstead, The Woolpack To: Leatherhead, St Andrews School Via: Tattenham Corner, Epsom Name or No.: 617 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 17 April 2023 Other details: Monday to Fridays (School days only)
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Post by crawleylad2 on Jan 19, 2023 17:42:29 GMT
Any insight on the GB Kites? Surely they are due soon - pics too? MMCs look great - really impressed with them
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Post by Bluefire on Jan 20, 2023 22:56:30 GMT
Any insight on the GB Kites? Surely they are due soon - pics too? MMCs look great - really impressed with them The first 10 are fully built, and are undergoing type certification as they are the first of their kind ever built Unfortunately due to delays with the certification, the deliveries have been delayed until late February, but the other half of the order will be commencing build soon and should be delivered in March as planned I can’t give an exact date for entry into service sadly, but sometime before the summer fingers crossed!
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Post by crawleylad2 on Jan 21, 2023 18:03:23 GMT
Oh wow. It’s quite a drawn out process it sounds like! Hopefully not too long. Have the order for the next phase been confirmed? Ie, the 34 new single and double decks
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Post by Bluefire on Jan 21, 2023 20:47:20 GMT
Oh wow. It’s quite a drawn out process it sounds like! Hopefully not too long. Have the order for the next phase been confirmed? Ie, the 34 new single and double decks Not yet, I’m just as keen to find out as you are!
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Post by YY13VKP on Jan 21, 2023 21:03:27 GMT
Any insight on the GB Kites? Surely they are due soon - pics too? MMCs look great - really impressed with them The first 10 are fully built, and are undergoing type certification as they are the first of their kind ever built Unfortunately due to delays with the certification, the deliveries have been delayed until late February, but the other half of the order will be commencing build soon and should be delivered in March as planned I can’t give an exact date for entry into service sadly, but sometime before the summer fingers crossed! Any idea what fleet numbers they’ll carry?
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