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Post by southlondon413 on Jul 23, 2025 19:20:09 GMT
Yes, I think they should be moving to AL at some point for the 280. The deployment of new buses on the 171/172/188 etc should finally dislodge those over to AL. I would imagine now the day the 493 is lost is the most likely time the 280 will move to AL and the Ee'S start to take over. Thats a long wait until March to convert the 280 when it’s already one year into its new contract. |
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Post by rj131 on Jul 23, 2025 19:22:31 GMT
The deployment of new buses on the 171/172/188 etc should finally dislodge those over to AL. I would imagine now the day the 493 is lost is the most likely time the 280 will move to AL and the Ee'S start to take over. Thats a long wait until March to convert the 280 when it’s already one year into its new contract. Metroline would like a word!!😂 |
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Post by southlondonbus on Jul 23, 2025 20:45:08 GMT
The deployment of new buses on the 171/172/188 etc should finally dislodge those over to AL. I would imagine now the day the 493 is lost is the most likely time the 280 will move to AL and the Ee'S start to take over. Thats a long wait until March to convert the 280 when it’s already one year into its new contract. I know. I get that things get in the way (and obviously I do quite like the WHVs) but i still think it's a little unacceptable that it still doesn't have its intended buses. It's quite a stretch to call the ex 151 City's now 'nearly new'. |
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Post by southlondon413 on Jul 23, 2025 21:16:34 GMT
Thats a long wait until March to convert the 280 when it’s already one year into its new contract. I know. I get that things get in the way (and obviously I do quite like the WHVs) but i still think it's a little unacceptable that it still doesn't have its intended buses. It's quite a stretch to call the ex 151 City's now 'nearly new'. One can only wonder what GALs plan was for the 493, as there were two bidders. Although I do wonder if they could switch it out to GM in place of the 280 until the contract is up. |
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Post by southlondonbus on Jul 23, 2025 21:20:50 GMT
I know. I get that things get in the way (and obviously I do quite like the WHVs) but i still think it's a little unacceptable that it still doesn't have its intended buses. It's quite a stretch to call the ex 151 City's now 'nearly new'. One can only wonder what GALs plan was for the 493, as there were two bidders. Although I do wonder if they could switch it out to GM in place of the 280 until the contract is up. I guess maybe push the 280 down the list again until LM was operational which we know has pretty much stalled now. |
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Post by cl54 on Jul 23, 2025 21:29:47 GMT
Does it matter though?? It seems that the only reason they’re being used now is to get rid of the Es, and their presence was the result of the 200’s Mes having issues, hence putting them on the 200. Then WVNs off the 131 should go on them. There are some Ee on the 131. Change of plans? |
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Post by southlondonbus on Jul 23, 2025 21:37:26 GMT
Then WVNs off the 131 should go on them. There are some Ee on the 131. Change of plans? No they are ones intended for the 280 and strays from the 57. |
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Post by PGAT on Jul 23, 2025 21:44:42 GMT
There are some Ee on the 131. Change of plans? No they are ones intended for the 280 and strays from the 57. I think they have been "stolen" from the 157 as it has pretty much never had a day of full electrics since |
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Post by cl54 on Jul 23, 2025 22:05:07 GMT
I travelled on DEL21 on the 200 today and was impressed.
The Navaho internal displays have not been programmed for the route. They are in default mode which means there are no Bus stopping displays.
The large display for the wheelchair position is set in the ceiling above the bay - far from ideal.
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Post by ADH45258 on Jul 23, 2025 22:35:19 GMT
I know. I get that things get in the way (and obviously I do quite like the WHVs) but i still think it's a little unacceptable that it still doesn't have its intended buses. It's quite a stretch to call the ex 151 City's now 'nearly new'. One can only wonder what GALs plan was for the 493, as there were two bidders. Although I do wonder if they could switch it out to GM in place of the 280 until the contract is up. First (FW) might have been the second bidder |
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Post by southlondon413 on Jul 23, 2025 22:51:58 GMT
One can only wonder what GALs plan was for the 493, as there were two bidders. Although I do wonder if they could switch it out to GM in place of the 280 until the contract is up. First (FW) might have been the second bidder Maybe, but in the absence of evidence it’s only reasonable to assume it was the incumbent that placed the other bid. |
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Post by londonbuses on Jul 24, 2025 4:16:51 GMT
I know. I get that things get in the way (and obviously I do quite like the WHVs) but i still think it's a little unacceptable that it still doesn't have its intended buses. It's quite a stretch to call the ex 151 City's now 'nearly new'. One can only wonder what GALs plan was for the 493, as there were two bidders. Although I do wonder if they could switch it out to GM in place of the 280 until the contract is up. The bids would've gone in before the planning permission for LM was refused, so maybe they bid on the basis of LM opening and would've ended up having to decline the route if they were the lowest bidder. |
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Post by Dad91 on Jul 24, 2025 6:58:06 GMT
I was working near Wimbledon area and rolehampon Richmond saw few SEes on 493 any idea why
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Post by abellion on Jul 24, 2025 7:11:06 GMT
I was working near Wimbledon area and rolehampon Richmond saw few SEes on 493 any idea why Just strays from AL. Same thing the other way, the 493’s SEs go on the 152/163/164/219/413, usually at night. There were a bunch spare SEs too with SE49-53 and SE115-117 + 12regs but for some reason a bunch of the 60regs haven’t been out for a few days, that or they’re not tracking |
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Post by DT 11 on Jul 24, 2025 10:18:31 GMT
21/N21 353 359 apparently the latest routes to be handed back for retender
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