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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 18:00:41 GMT
Another option though I accept this is unlikely. VMHs are ordered for the 139 but diverted to G for the 282 to introduce a common user pool with the 607, with the 13-reg TEHs used on the 139. I know I'm going to be lambasted for making such an outlandish proposition which contravenes an existing plan, however, plans can change. Unlikely that any new buses would need to be ordered given the number of surplus hybrids in the fleet, and has been suggested that the 7's VWHs could be used for the 139. Though there could be the option to send these VWHs to G or EW to release TEHs. The 61reg batch (mostly at EW) was formerly allocated to the 139 so would be a suitable batch size. However, I don't think Metroline will prioritise TEHs for the 139, given that non-ADL DD types are now introduced at garages such as EW and G. VWHs to EW - something I thought I would never hear! to think that only a few years ago it was home to nothing but Euro 4 TEs...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 18:06:02 GMT
Caught a 107 curtailed to Canons Corner today... never seen that one before! Maybe I just don't use the route enough lol
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Post by VWH1414 on Dec 2, 2019 18:15:04 GMT
Caught a 107 curtailed to Canons Corner today... never seen that one before! Maybe I just don't use the route enough lol Tbh that is quite a rare turn, and generally I find any turns on the 107 to be quite rare. The EW routes rarely seem to get curtailed, occasionally I will see a 292 to Burnt Oak, 240 to Mill Hill Broadway or 32 to Cricklewood Bus Garage, but thats about it, and that is fairly rare.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 18:43:18 GMT
Well its historical "home" is X !! Yes that's when it was with First not Metroline And before that just lovely old London Buses
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Post by barrypotter on Dec 2, 2019 19:01:08 GMT
Following on from a discussion re RA and the 507/521 TfL putting equipment into a Metroline garage for route 7 basically awards the route back to Metroline doesn't it ? I always found it strange from the start that the electrics aren't owned by TfL it basically gives the current operator an extremely good chance at retaining the route. Electric buses - CURRENT operator - very apt.
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Post by richard on Dec 2, 2019 20:19:46 GMT
Yes that's when it was with First not Metroline And before that just lovely old London Buses Any old bus is better that what runs those days the old stuff is are the best
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Post by snowman on Dec 3, 2019 14:13:25 GMT
I walked pass PB this morning and saw a Optare engineers working on some OMEs. Seems like there is still a ongoing issues with the OMEs at the moment. An Optare electric bus has been trialled in Jersey, and it seems most faults were with battery cooling system which needed modification. I wonder if Metroline ones needed the same modification.
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Post by barrypotter on Dec 3, 2019 19:58:34 GMT
I walked pass PB this morning and saw a Optare engineers working on some OMEs. Seems like there is still a ongoing issues with the OMEs at the moment. An Optare electric bus has been trialled in Jersey, and it seems most faults were with battery cooling system which needed modification. I wonder if Metroline ones needed the same modification. There should always (within reason) be at least one Optare engineer on site, as part of the maintenance deal.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 21:24:22 GMT
Hey guys, I'd like to say I'm sorry for incorrectly correcting a member regarding MCV and Metroline. I have read some text that reads Metroline and MCV do in-fact have a three-year deal.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 21:41:07 GMT
Hey guys, I'd like to say I'm sorry for incorrectly correcting a member regarding MCV and Metroline. I have read some text that reads Metroline and MCV do in-fact have a three-year deal. I did say on here couple days ago it was a three year deal Metroline had with MCV
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Post by SILENCED on Dec 3, 2019 22:24:09 GMT
Hey guys, I'd like to say I'm sorry for incorrectly correcting a member regarding MCV and Metroline. I have read some text that reads Metroline and MCV do in-fact have a three-year deal. Hhmm ... That is interesting as you would normally order from the chassis manufacturer, as they would normally be the one giving the warranty ... Although internal agreements with chassis supplier, body builder would come into play. What was the last batch of Volvo's whose registrations do not start with a L ... and are not leased?
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Post by vjaska on Dec 3, 2019 23:36:50 GMT
Hey guys, I'd like to say I'm sorry for incorrectly correcting a member regarding MCV and Metroline. I have read some text that reads Metroline and MCV do in-fact have a three-year deal. I did say on here couple days ago it was a three year deal Metroline had with MCV Hence his apology
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Post by E279 on Dec 5, 2019 19:17:34 GMT
Just a thought but the 52 is having an decrease in frequency and the electrics were extras rather than within the PVR of the 98 so could the extra buses from the 52 be used along with the VWHs missing currently at HT be used to form the 460s new contract? It is becoming quite clear by the 08/58 reg withdrawals at PB that the VWHs at PB will not be transferring and the VWHs spare from the 43 would be needed for the 271s new contract.
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Post by VWH1414 on Dec 5, 2019 20:02:16 GMT
Just a thought but the 52 is having an decrease in frequency and the electrics were extras rather than within the PVR of the 98 so could the extra buses from the 52 be used along with the VWHs missing currently at HT be used to form the 460s new contract? It is becoming quite clear by the 08/58 reg withdrawals at PB that the VWHs at PB will not be transferring and the VWHs spare from the 43 would be needed for the 271s new contract. Those VWHs will on paper go back to their intended route (The 302), which actually had some of its G3 VWHs robbed back in 2017/2018 when they traded the 62 regs on the 52 with fresh 67 regs meant for the 302. Of course allocations are fluid anyway (As it is basically all one type), so anything will likely appear anyway. The allocations when all loans etc happen will be something like this: 6 - VWH2306-2331 52 - VWH2332-2344/2364-2371 98 - VWH2372-2398 260 - VWH2399-2418 302 - VWH2419-2432 (Still 4 off full TVR) So VWH2306-2310 will not be available for the 460 either. What I see happening is either the 62 regs remaining (Which I can't see why they can't) or the 7s VWHs transferring when the hydrogens enter service, with the 62 regs remaining for now. Although they could be used for a bid for the 28 which would slot nicely into the little gap cuts over the years have created. Of course 65 reg VWH2141 is floating around at PB, which could be used somewhere in all of this.
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Post by E279 on Dec 5, 2019 20:21:10 GMT
Just a thought but the 52 is having an decrease in frequency and the electrics were extras rather than within the PVR of the 98 so could the extra buses from the 52 be used along with the VWHs missing currently at HT be used to form the 460s new contract? It is becoming quite clear by the 08/58 reg withdrawals at PB that the VWHs at PB will not be transferring and the VWHs spare from the 43 would be needed for the 271s new contract. Those VWHs will on paper go back to their intended route (The 302), which actually had some of its G3 VWHs robbed back in 2017/2018 when they traded the 62 regs on the 52 with fresh 67 regs meant for the 302. Of course allocations are fluid anyway (As it is basically all one type), so anything will likely appear anyway. The allocations when all loans etc happen will be something like this: 6 - VWH2306-2331 52 - VWH2332-2344/2364-2371 98 - VWH2372-2398 260 - VWH2399-2418 302 - VWH2419-2432 (Still 4 off full TVR) So VWH2306-2310 will not be available for the 460 either. What I see happening is either the 62 regs remaining (Which I can't see why they can't) or the 7s VWHs transferring when the hydrogens enter service, with the 62 regs remaining for now. Although they could be used for a bid for the 28 which would slot nicely into the little gap cuts over the years have created. Of course 65 reg VWH2141 is floating around at PB, which could be used somewhere in all of this. I see. We may see the 62-reg VWHs join the 460s contract then with 4 for the 302. By my calculation there are still 2 excess G2 VWHs from that so there will certainly be enough.
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