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Post by snowman on Sept 28, 2013 6:38:46 GMT
A thread to collate all pics, technical releases (manufacturers web links), discussion etc Show takes place at NEC, it is every two years and alternates with the bus exhibition show A few items have been hinted at : Plaxton will have an 11.3m enviro200 and be launching a new coach PlaxtonOptare are taking a few different buses OptareWrightbus are expected to have the new Euro6 Gemini Reminder of what Alexander Dennis said about its new double deck Route One mag previewFloorplan which gives ideas of manufacturers with stands large enough to show off a few vehicles Of course there will be a few surprises (just have to wait), Finally some general manufacturers updates, I have also heard that Scania has decided not to make any more right hand drive buses in Europe (it will continue with right hand drive coaches however). Optare has been saying its new double deck will be launched in April, so don't expect that either. |
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Post by ilovelondonbuses on Sept 28, 2013 10:56:02 GMT
Very excited about this. I think also the new version of E400 will be revealed and the Citaro K demonstrator will be there too.
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Post by snowman on Oct 1, 2013 6:23:58 GMT
Quick update have been told Volvo will have a 7900 there and the green solo that was at Hounslow is also expected.
Personally I hope the new enviro400 is revealed.
Historically many manufactures update the products pages of their websites about lunchtime on show day 1. I'll be at work but if anyone can find new info please post the links
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Post by smiler52 on Oct 1, 2013 16:10:23 GMT
i know this may sound stupid but who gets to go to this
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Post by snowman on Oct 2, 2013 14:17:17 GMT
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Post by slr on Oct 2, 2013 14:20:40 GMT
i know this may sound stupid but who gets to go to this Industry experts, regulators, bus companies and the trade/mainstream press will all get an allocation of tickets to purchase. Basically for people who make the rules around the buses, and the companies will send their representatives who are going to buy/maintain them to have a look around and hopefully influence future orders. |
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Post by vjaska on Oct 2, 2013 15:11:20 GMT
i know this may sound stupid but who gets to go to this Industry experts, regulators, bus companies and the trade/mainstream press will all get an allocation of tickets to purchase. Basically for people who make the rules around the buses, and the companies will send their representatives who are going to buy/maintain them to have a look around and hopefully influence future orders. You do find enthusiasts there too lol - one from this forum is going and no it isn't me lol. |
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Post by snowman on Oct 2, 2013 15:31:43 GMT
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Post by snoggle on Oct 2, 2013 16:46:59 GMT
Volvo have released 6 press releases detailing their updated range. Seems the diesel B5TL is NOT going to be at the show only the B5LH. Very interesting to note that the new body from Wrightbus saves 1,000kg and allows a capacity of 95 people (not sure if that's single or dual door layout) in marked contrast to another double decker bus design.   There is a new Volvo B8RLE chassis with a new engine. I guess one group member might need a name change.  |
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Post by snoggle on Oct 2, 2013 17:31:28 GMT
Norman Baker, Transport Minister, has announced some more Green Bus funding awards and clean bus funding too. None for London but it looks to me that Stagecoach have grabbed a big slice for Sunderland and Manchester. This means Sunderland will get a lot of clean buses from Stagecoach given the round 4 awards. Press release |
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Post by slr on Oct 2, 2013 18:27:40 GMT
Industry experts, regulators, bus companies and the trade/mainstream press will all get an allocation of tickets to purchase. Basically for people who make the rules around the buses, and the companies will send their representatives who are going to buy/maintain them to have a look around and hopefully influence future orders. You do find enthusiasts there too lol - one from this forum is going and no it isn't me lol. But I think as far as tickets go, they will have got hold of some from one of the above groups lol. |
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