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Post by mrhk on Jul 29, 2024 23:47:34 GMT
Could the above be related to evening out the age profile of the fleet, as routes 6 and 260 could use older vehicles as they are on 3 year contracts? Routes like the 186, 92, 483, E2 and E8 might be better places to deploy the 67regs? 92 already has been retained with 65 reg VWHs though. E2 and E8 are set to get electrics and in the meantime should carry on using their current VWs and i think 483 is to be made hybrid off of the VMHs from when 90 goes electrics These are just predictions though, the 67 reg VWHs from AC could go on to these routes
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Post by ADH45258 on Jul 30, 2024 0:47:28 GMT
Could the above be related to evening out the age profile of the fleet, as routes 6 and 260 could use older vehicles as they are on 3 year contracts? Routes like the 186, 92, 483, E2 and E8 might be better places to deploy the 67regs? 92 already has been retained with 65 reg VWHs though. E2 and E8 are set to get electrics and in the meantime should carry on using their current VWs and i think 483 is to be made hybrid off of the VMHs from when 90 goes electrics These are just predictions though, the 67 reg VWHs from AC could go on to these routes The 483 (on paper) is already fully allocated hybrids - mostly 17reg VWHs plus a few 65reg. VWs are still common as the hybrids intermix with the 83/297, as well as covering for hydrogens. A small number of spare VWHs will soon be needed though for the 640 gain - maybe the remaining ex-306 examples? Could send more than 2 to HD, as they seem to be slightly short on VWHs, with VWs regularly appearing on the 140/182. As for the hybrids from the 90/98/etc, electrification work at PV has been taking a long time, and they will need to start from scratch at other garages like AC, so could be a while until any VWHs/VMHs are made available. Like Go Ahead, Metroline do seem to be mostly bidding for new electrics - with routes like the 266 getting new rather than existing. Maybe some hybrids will move within Metroline to the Bee Network?
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Post by LD71YLO (BE37054) on Jul 30, 2024 9:30:10 GMT
Could the above be related to evening out the age profile of the fleet, as routes 6 and 260 could use older vehicles as they are on 3 year contracts? Routes like the 186, 92, 483, E2 and E8 might be better places to deploy the 67regs? 92 already has been retained with 65 reg VWHs though. E2 and E8 are set to get electrics and in the meantime should carry on using their current VWs and i think 483 is to be made hybrid off of the VMHs from when 90 goes electrics These are just predictions though, the 67 reg VWHs from AC could go on to these routes E2 and E8 aren't getting electrics - they're going to the 245 and 263?
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Post by southlondonbus on Jul 30, 2024 10:06:36 GMT
92 already has been retained with 65 reg VWHs though. E2 and E8 are set to get electrics and in the meantime should carry on using their current VWs and i think 483 is to be made hybrid off of the VMHs from when 90 goes electrics These are just predictions though, the 67 reg VWHs from AC could go on to these routes E2 and E8 aren't getting electrics - they're going to the 245 and 263? I think that plan is cancelled now that the new AH is operational.
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Post by WH241 on Jul 30, 2024 16:46:00 GMT
LOTS reports that LT41-44, 46-48 haved moved to Metroline from Go Ahead for the 17. Would suggest a full LT allocation atleast on paper for the 17. X3 Temp 0 showing on the 390 so assume these LTs are starting to enter service.
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Post by i3lu on Jul 30, 2024 18:28:27 GMT
LOTS reports that LT41-44, 46-48 haved moved to Metroline from Go Ahead for the 17. Would suggest a full LT allocation atleast on paper for the 17. X3 Temp 0 showing on the 390 so assume these LTs are starting to enter service. Indeed. LT46 already confirmed.
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Post by mrhk on Jul 30, 2024 20:37:43 GMT
92 already has been retained with 65 reg VWHs though. E2 and E8 are set to get electrics and in the meantime should carry on using their current VWs and i think 483 is to be made hybrid off of the VMHs from when 90 goes electrics These are just predictions though, the 67 reg VWHs from AC could go on to these routes The 483 (on paper) is already fully allocated hybrids - mostly 17reg VWHs plus a few 65reg. VWs are still common as the hybrids intermix with the 83/297, as well as covering for hydrogens. A small number of spare VWHs will soon be needed though for the 640 gain - maybe the remaining ex-306 examples? Could send more than 2 to HD, as they seem to be slightly short on VWHs, with VWs regularly appearing on the 140/182. As for the hybrids from the 90/98/etc, electrification work at PV has been taking a long time, and they will need to start from scratch at other garages like AC, so could be a while until any VWHs/VMHs are made available. Like Go Ahead, Metroline do seem to be mostly bidding for new electrics - with routes like the 266 getting new rather than existing. Maybe some hybrids will move within Metroline to the Bee Network? I doubt the Ex-TT ones will be seen at HD. Even though they may be short, theyll be able to survive with the 640s very small PVR. The electric bidding could a way ML get rid of their older vehicles e.g. 90 getting electrics whilst it already has young VMHs would allow for routes like 28 and E1 to recieve hybrid allocations.
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Post by YX18KVJ (DLE30221) on Jul 30, 2024 22:00:21 GMT
Could the above be related to evening out the age profile of the fleet, as routes 6 and 260 could use older vehicles as they are on 3 year contracts? Routes like the 186, 92, 483, E2 and E8 might be better places to deploy the 67regs? 92 already has been retained with 65 reg VWHs though. E2 and E8 are set to get electrics and in the meantime should carry on using their current VWs and i think 483 is to be made hybrid off of the VMHs from when 90 goes electrics These are just predictions though, the 67 reg VWHs from AC could go on to these routes The 483 is fully hybrid, but still sees the odd VW. As for the E2/E8, I don't think they will receive the hybrids off 245/263.Now that AH is finished, the electrics can go straight to AH, assuming the garage has been electrified.
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Post by VH45241 on Jul 31, 2024 9:09:24 GMT
The 483 (on paper) is already fully allocated hybrids - mostly 17reg VWHs plus a few 65reg. VWs are still common as the hybrids intermix with the 83/297, as well as covering for hydrogens. A small number of spare VWHs will soon be needed though for the 640 gain - maybe the remaining ex-306 examples? Could send more than 2 to HD, as they seem to be slightly short on VWHs, with VWs regularly appearing on the 140/182. As for the hybrids from the 90/98/etc, electrification work at PV has been taking a long time, and they will need to start from scratch at other garages like AC, so could be a while until any VWHs/VMHs are made available. Like Go Ahead, Metroline do seem to be mostly bidding for new electrics - with routes like the 266 getting new rather than existing. Maybe some hybrids will move within Metroline to the Bee Network? I doubt the Ex-TT ones will be seen at HD. Even though they may be short, theyll be able to survive with the 640s very small PVR. The electric bidding could a way ML get rid of their older vehicles e.g. 90 getting electrics whilst it already has young VMHs would allow for routes like 28 and E1 to recieve hybrid allocations. I saw one ex-TT on the route 6 the other day
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Post by LD71YLO (BE37054) on Jul 31, 2024 9:35:01 GMT
The 483 (on paper) is already fully allocated hybrids - mostly 17reg VWHs plus a few 65reg. VWs are still common as the hybrids intermix with the 83/297, as well as covering for hydrogens. A small number of spare VWHs will soon be needed though for the 640 gain - maybe the remaining ex-306 examples? Could send more than 2 to HD, as they seem to be slightly short on VWHs, with VWs regularly appearing on the 140/182. As for the hybrids from the 90/98/etc, electrification work at PV has been taking a long time, and they will need to start from scratch at other garages like AC, so could be a while until any VWHs/VMHs are made available. Like Go Ahead, Metroline do seem to be mostly bidding for new electrics - with routes like the 266 getting new rather than existing. Maybe some hybrids will move within Metroline to the Bee Network? I doubt the Ex-TT ones will be seen at HD. Even though they may be short, theyll be able to survive with the 640s very small PVR. The electric bidding could a way ML get rid of their older vehicles e.g. 90 getting electrics whilst it already has young VMHs would allow for routes like 28 and E1 to recieve hybrid allocations. I disagree. If they're short now, the 640's small PVR will tip them into needing extra vehicles. If I'm honest, I see VWH2061 and the 302's lone G3 sent to HD, covered by the ex-TT vehicles.
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Post by VWH1413 on Jul 31, 2024 11:55:14 GMT
I doubt the Ex-TT ones will be seen at HD. Even though they may be short, theyll be able to survive with the 640s very small PVR. The electric bidding could a way ML get rid of their older vehicles e.g. 90 getting electrics whilst it already has young VMHs would allow for routes like 28 and E1 to recieve hybrid allocations. I saw one ex-TT on the route 6 the other day Yep, an 2nd refurb float after VWH2061 went VOR (I assume) for whatever reason.
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Post by thewhetstonebusguy on Aug 2, 2024 20:31:32 GMT
Is the 217 being novated to Metroline following the dissolution of TFL services at short notice?
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Post by ServerKing on Aug 2, 2024 21:43:04 GMT
Is the 217 being novated to Metroline following the dissolution of TFL services at short notice? Depends on garage space, drivers, vehicles. Hard to find an allocation and drivers for next working day...
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Post by sp17 on Aug 2, 2024 21:52:13 GMT
Metroline are needing 24 drivers imminently. Not sure what this signals.
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Post by Busboy105 on Aug 2, 2024 22:03:33 GMT
Is the 217 being novated to Metroline following the dissolution of TFL services at short notice? The 217s heading to Arriva apparently...
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