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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 20:02:49 GMT
Thanks for the picture links vjaska
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Post by vjaska on Apr 9, 2016 21:38:02 GMT
Thanks for the picture links vjaska Your welcome.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 21:53:23 GMT
They look much smarter than the older Enviro 200's.
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Post by towertransit70 on Apr 10, 2016 14:32:16 GMT
Does anyone know when the yx09's are to be disused?
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Post by vjaska on Apr 10, 2016 14:42:21 GMT
Does anyone know when the yx09's are to be disused? When the MMC's arrive.
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Post by TNL33036 on Apr 10, 2016 15:08:41 GMT
I did remember hearing from somebody that the DMLs currently on route will go off lease or something along the lines of it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2016 16:00:12 GMT
Maybe slightly OT but these Enviros are 09 reg and are being replaced, but there are so many 02 and 03 buses still in service with no sign of being replaced. Longing to see modern buses on the 260, still operating vehicles with old fashioned folding exit doors.
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Post by vjaska on Apr 10, 2016 16:40:12 GMT
Maybe slightly OT but these Enviros are 09 reg and are being replaced, but there are so many 02 and 03 buses still in service with no sign of being replaced. Longing to see modern buses on the 260, still operating vehicles with old fashioned folding exit doors. Don't be fooled into thinking that newer buses are always better than older ones. Also the reason why there are 02 & 03 reg vehicles still around depends on their contract, 2 year extensions and newer buses going off lease.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2016 19:02:15 GMT
Might we occasionally see these new 487 vehicles popping up on the 224?
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Post by sid on Apr 10, 2016 19:17:15 GMT
This is ridiculous! Whenever Metroline win/retain a route with new vehicles, they are always delivered like two months or so later than the contract start date. Unbelieveable! When was the last time Metroline took over a route when the vehicles they ordered had arrived ON TIME? It's not just Metroline, a lot of new buses don't arrive by the contract date.
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Post by COBO on Apr 10, 2016 19:45:23 GMT
Might we occasionally see these new 487 vehicles popping up on the 224? No because of the tight corner at Iveagh Avenue.
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Post by DT 11 on Apr 10, 2016 20:59:36 GMT
This is ridiculous! Whenever Metroline win/retain a route with new vehicles, they are always delivered like two months or so later than the contract start date. Unbelieveable! When was the last time Metroline took over a route when the vehicles they ordered had arrived ON TIME? The 24, 79 & 105 takeovers the buses were delivered on time so never say never. I would like to add I doubt all the new buses for the 114, 140 & 182 will be delivered before the contract date I imagine whatever is delivered first will go on the 114.
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Post by Lewis J.N. on Apr 14, 2016 6:55:57 GMT
Because Metroline are personally in control of the whole bus manufacturing industry and can just barge their way in front of other orders so they get their buses on time? I think not. What on earth does it matter? It's not as if there are routes not running because of non delivery of new buses. So what if a new bus turns up a few weeks later than planned? +1 The papers picked up on this delicate issue before... so sad that since 7 March only one person commented Nice to see my 487 pic again; can't believe I took that two and a half years ago! On a slightly related topic, the VWHs for 114 should be on time. I imagine they'll be prioritised over 140/182 as the latter can be phased in after the contract change whereas the 114's cannot. As for the DELs, I'd like to hope they're here soon but I've still got something on my agenda with the current 487 buses (by which I mean 972!!)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2016 17:06:51 GMT
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Post by rmz19 on Apr 14, 2016 20:44:28 GMT
Ah memories. I remember when these buses were on the 187, they were quite loud inside but they had a great ride, I used to like them a lot.
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