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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2022 17:55:58 GMT
They don’t fit round the full 481 Route - so not for that route,,, Out of interest, which part of the route causes problems compared to the VHs? It could be the Kneller Road bit. Tight fit for VHs.
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Post by HV92 on Oct 4, 2022 18:21:55 GMT
The VH’s that did make it over & the higher numbered SP’s released elsewhere replaced the 71’s own SP’s so still no closer to understanding why they need 6 extra BCE’s? They don't need them in the long term. A number of BCEs currently at FW are from the 125's batch, and will move over to BT once electrification works are complete. I hope the reliability of the 125 improves, it’s great having new buses but I hope RATP are not hindered by charging/reliability issues when the electrics arrive. I do like RATP but I don’t think they run the route to the same standards as Arriva and Metroline did previously
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Post by snowman on Oct 5, 2022 8:36:17 GMT
The spare OMEs are now contracted to the 28, so are now part of the usual allocation. The VHs made spare will firstly cover the 295 when it arrives, along with other VHs (including 45081-5) coming from the electrification (imminent) of 125. They will then head off to a new home once the 295 buses are available for service. Any further updates on imminent electricifcation of 125 ? So looking like 295 is few VHs from 28, some from 125 too. Then there is cuts to 94 which will release a few more buses, so I am guessing a few more SPs are likely to be stood down soon.
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Post by i3lu on Oct 5, 2022 9:34:17 GMT
The spare OMEs are now contracted to the 28, so are now part of the usual allocation. The VHs made spare will firstly cover the 295 when it arrives, along with other VHs (including 45081-5) coming from the electrification (imminent) of 125. They will then head off to a new home once the 295 buses are available for service. Any further updates on imminent electricifcation of 125 ? So looking like 295 is few VHs from 28, some from 125 too. Then there is cuts to 94 which will release a few more buses, so I am guessing a few more SPs are likely to be stood down soon. I see the ex 94 electrics to be part of the 148 and some LTs ex 148 somewhere else. Moving electrics from S would require a transfer of chargers as well.
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Post by andyc on Oct 5, 2022 10:41:09 GMT
Any further updates on imminent electricifcation of 125 ? So looking like 295 is few VHs from 28, some from 125 too. Then there is cuts to 94 which will release a few more buses, so I am guessing a few more SPs are likely to be stood down soon. I see the ex 94 electrics to be part of the 148 and some LTs ex 148 somewhere else. Moving electrics from S would require a transfer of chargers as well. The 148 will not be receiving any of the electrics from the 94.
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Post by i3lu on Oct 5, 2022 12:36:08 GMT
I see the ex 94 electrics to be part of the 148 and some LTs ex 148 somewhere else. Moving electrics from S would require a transfer of chargers as well. The 148 will not be receiving any of the electrics from the 94. I might be wrong but each bus has its own charger is that right? So moving them to another garage would result in more buses and less charging points. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Post by andyc on Oct 5, 2022 18:24:07 GMT
The 148 will not be receiving any of the electrics from the 94. I might be wrong but each bus has its own charger is that right? So moving them to another garage would result in more buses and less charging points. Please correct me if I'm wrong. In general that is true, but garages like Shepherds Bush and Fulwell also have night buses that are electric, so they don’t necessarily need a charger as they will be out overnight, and charge when then come back in the morning.
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Post by LK65EBO on Oct 6, 2022 16:14:03 GMT
Sadly the route is a shadow of its former self with the chaos of Chiswick Roundabout and the bike lanes from Chiswick to Hammersmith....at least buses bunching together means they're actually on the road which is progress! I've been driving the H91 the past few days since it's return to WK. OMG Chiswick High Road/King Street is a nightmare. The local planners need to travel on a bus to see what mess they have created! I know the roadworks on the A4 are pushing traffic through Chiswick but still... Just out of interest has the arrangement for a change of drivers at Hounslow West changed since the H91 was last at WK. When it was at WK before didn't drivers take the bus back to the garage for the driver change. Noticed a RATP Dacia Sandero parked near the H91 stand so wondering if they use the car now? Or is it a mix of both?
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Post by andyc on Oct 6, 2022 16:23:37 GMT
I've been driving the H91 the past few days since it's return to WK. OMG Chiswick High Road/King Street is a nightmare. The local planners need to travel on a bus to see what mess they have created! I know the roadworks on the A4 are pushing traffic through Chiswick but still... Just out of interest has the arrangement for a change of drivers at Hounslow West changed since the H91 was last at WK. When it was at WK before didn't drivers take the bus back to the garage for the driver change. Noticed a RATP Dacia Sandero parked near the H91 stand so wondering if they use the car now? Or is it a mix of both? Last time the route was linked to the 635 which gave that possibility - Now done by ferry van…
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Post by LK65EBO on Oct 6, 2022 16:26:59 GMT
Just out of interest has the arrangement for a change of drivers at Hounslow West changed since the H91 was last at WK. When it was at WK before didn't drivers take the bus back to the garage for the driver change. Noticed a RATP Dacia Sandero parked near the H91 stand so wondering if they use the car now? Or is it a mix of both? Last time the route was linked to the 635 which gave that possibility - Now done by ferry van… Thanks. So it was just the 635 drivers who took the bus from the H91 back to the garage?
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Post by COBO on Oct 6, 2022 21:08:06 GMT
Do the VH’s at WK have blinds for the 235?
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Post by dragonman on Oct 6, 2022 21:39:12 GMT
Do the VH’s at WK have blinds for the 235? i think they do yes.
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Post by j67 on Oct 6, 2022 22:19:14 GMT
Do the VH’s at WK have blinds for the 235? i think they do yes. What do the updated WK blinds contain?
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Post by LK65EBO on Oct 7, 2022 5:27:42 GMT
Do the VH’s at WK have blinds for the 235? They do.
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Post by COBO on Oct 8, 2022 23:07:44 GMT
Could the ADEs on the 220 be replaced mid contract?
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