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Post by YX10FFN on Oct 17, 2022 15:12:45 GMT
DEL2260-2265 have not been in service since the loss of the 533. Looks like we have immediately identified the part H17 allocation.
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Post by VMH2452 on Oct 17, 2022 15:29:27 GMT
DEL2260-2265 have not been in service since the loss of the 533. Looks like we have immediately identified the part H17 allocation. The notice Metroline issued on tender apparently stated that this would be part of the allocation. This was posted in the tender thread. According to an internal notice, H17 will use DELs displaced from the 533 and will operate from WJ. The 251 is intended to operate from EW.
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Oct 17, 2022 22:33:52 GMT
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Post by j67 on Oct 17, 2022 22:33:52 GMT
The notice Metroline issued on tender apparently stated that this would be part of the allocation. This was posted in the tender thread. DEL2259-65 are off to HZ for storage. What other buses are in storage at HZ?
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Oct 18, 2022 6:14:00 GMT
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Post by paulo on Oct 18, 2022 6:14:00 GMT
DEL2259-65 are off to HZ for storage. What other buses are in storage at HZ? Could do with a refurb if they’re still in the condition they left the 235 in.
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Post by YX10FFN on Oct 18, 2022 23:08:59 GMT
Not a surprise, but the 317 will fully convert to Metrodecker operation from the 134's PVR cut in the coming weeks (official date is the 22nd), freeing up its allocated EvoSetis and can perhaps let PB shed some older vehicles too.
As confirmed by londonbusroutes.net
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Post by yunus on Oct 18, 2022 23:35:27 GMT
Not a surprise, but the 317 will fully convert to Metrodecker operation from the 134's PVR cut in the coming weeks (official date is the 22nd), freeing up its allocated EvoSetis and can perhaps let PB shed some older vehicles too. As confirmed by londonbusroutes.net Another electric allocated route! Personally I would have allocated the spare EVs to the 263 which seems to use Diesels on a daily basis.
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Oct 19, 2022 0:20:12 GMT
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Post by dragonman on Oct 19, 2022 0:20:12 GMT
Which 60 reg TEHs have been withdrawn?
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Post by vjaska on Oct 19, 2022 1:25:42 GMT
Not a surprise, but the 317 will fully convert to Metrodecker operation from the 134's PVR cut in the coming weeks (official date is the 22nd), freeing up its allocated EvoSetis and can perhaps let PB shed some older vehicles too. As confirmed by londonbusroutes.net Another electric allocated route! Personally I would have allocated the spare EVs to the 263 which seems to use Diesels on a daily basis. There are only enough to convert a route with a small PVR which the 317 fits. The 317 also sees regular OME workings too so drivers are already trained with the type. The 263 is allocated diesels for the foreseeable.
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Post by YX10FFN on Oct 19, 2022 1:38:37 GMT
Another electric allocated route! Personally I would have allocated the spare EVs to the 263 which seems to use Diesels on a daily basis. There are only enough to convert a route with a small PVR which the 317 fits. The 317 also sees regular OME workings too so drivers are already trained with the type. The 263 is allocated diesels for the foreseeable. "Hybrids from route 263" in the Brentford routes award shows there are at least some on paper hybrids in the not too distant future for the 263, until it gets its electrics
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Oct 19, 2022 2:27:58 GMT
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Post by COBO on Oct 19, 2022 2:27:58 GMT
Which 60 reg TEHs have been withdrawn? TEH1106,1107, 1110 and 1112.
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Oct 19, 2022 2:41:11 GMT
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Post by COBO on Oct 19, 2022 2:41:11 GMT
Not a surprise, but the 317 will fully convert to Metrodecker operation from the 134's PVR cut in the coming weeks (official date is the 22nd), freeing up its allocated EvoSetis and can perhaps let PB shed some older vehicles too. As confirmed by londonbusroutes.net Another electric allocated route! Personally I would have allocated the spare EVs to the 263 which seems to use Diesels on a daily basis. Well 263 are going to get its own batch of electrics in 2023 well temporarily until 2025 the electrics originally ordered for the E2/E8 have been temporarily diverted to the 245 and 263 while the E2 and E8 gains there hybrids temporarily until 2025. I presume that 263 are going to get beforehand.
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Oct 19, 2022 4:41:59 GMT
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Post by southlondonbus on Oct 19, 2022 4:41:59 GMT
Another electric allocated route! Personally I would have allocated the spare EVs to the 263 which seems to use Diesels on a daily basis. Well 263 are going to get its own batch of electrics in 2023 well temporarily until 2025 the electrics originally ordered for the E2/E8 have been temporarily diverted to the 245 and 263 while the E2 and E8 gains there hybrids temporarily until 2025. I presume that 263 are going to get beforehand. It's likely it will get them off the 271 when it goes. Most logical would be when the 263 contract ends that the 271 is withdrawn.
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Oct 19, 2022 11:36:02 GMT
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Post by vjaska on Oct 19, 2022 11:36:02 GMT
There are only enough to convert a route with a small PVR which the 317 fits. The 317 also sees regular OME workings too so drivers are already trained with the type. The 263 is allocated diesels for the foreseeable. "Hybrids from route 263" in the Brentford routes award shows there are at least some on paper hybrids in the not too distant future for the 263, until it gets its electrics Very aware of what the tender says but I doubt they will move onto the 263 right now as apposed to a few months time or more so what I said wasn’t wrong
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Post by ADH45258 on Oct 19, 2022 15:17:59 GMT
There are only enough to convert a route with a small PVR which the 317 fits. The 317 also sees regular OME workings too so drivers are already trained with the type. The 263 is allocated diesels for the foreseeable. "Hybrids from route 263" in the Brentford routes award shows there are at least some on paper hybrids in the not too distant future for the 263, until it gets its electrics It seems likely that these hybrids will come from the 271. Not sure when the 271 is expected to be withdrawn, but could possibly see those VWHs simply go straight to AH. The 263 would then have its TEs replaced by new electrics when they are delivered, eventually swapping for the VWHs when AH is electrified. Wouldn't expect any allocation changes for some time though, as Metroline will likely prioritise the electrics due for routes 142, 297 and 83 first. Other than maybe the older TEs being withdrawn sooner, with newer TEs or VWs used on the 263 in the short term. The ex-317 VMHs may be unrelated too, as they would instead neatly fit the 626/634 allocation.
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Post by barrypotter on Oct 19, 2022 16:18:51 GMT
"Hybrids from route 263" in the Brentford routes award shows there are at least some on paper hybrids in the not too distant future for the 263, until it gets its electrics It seems likely that these hybrids will come from the 271. Not sure when the 271 is expected to be withdrawn, but could possibly see those VWHs simply go straight to AH. The 263 would then have its TEs replaced by new electrics when they are delivered, eventually swapping for the VWHs when AH is electrified. Wouldn't expect any allocation changes for some time though, as Metroline will likely prioritise the electrics due for routes 142, 297 and 83 first. Other than maybe the older TEs being withdrawn sooner, with newer TEs or VWs used on the 263 in the short term. The ex-317 VMHs may be unrelated too, as they would instead neatly fit the 626/634 allocation. According to the company, the 271 is due to end on 3 Feb 2023. Bizarrely, IMHO at least, the 263 is scheduled to lose one bus from that date, although I guess that will be amended, when the schedules are confirmed. (The withdrawn bus would be the peak hour extra).
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