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Post by wirewiper on Jan 13, 2019 10:10:59 GMT
Also in Slough, Stewart's Coaches of Woodley, Reading, are starting a new service in Slough from this Monday (14th January), linking the Rail Station and Trading Estate. Four brand-new Mercedes Citaros in a sort-of-turquoisey-greenish livery have been delivered for the new service.
I don't know is this is a public bus service, or a private one like the Thames Valley Park Shuttle in Reading which Stewart's also operates.
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Post by wirewiper on Jan 16, 2019 8:37:56 GMT
Meanwhile, over in Reading, RailAir is getting some brand new Scania/Irizar coaches. it looks like ten have been delivered (nine, according to LOTS), which will replace most, if not all of the existing fleet. There is apparently going to be some sort of launch outside the RailAir Lounge at Reading Station on Monday (14th January) between 11.00 and 13.00, which suggests entry into service is imminent. This information is from the Commercial Manager of First Wessex (via Twitter) - which shows you how remotely Berkshire is managed these days! I was in Reading yesterday (Tuesday 15th January) and the entire allocation seemed to be the new Scania/Irizars. The route appears to have gained a route number, with coaches displaying "RA1 Reading" or "RA1 Heathrow" depending on direction. There is also a new set of destinations on the rear, I observed "Bristol to Brisbane", "Newport to New York" and "St Austell to St Peters". Someone somewhere will have a full list, I'm sure.
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Post by MoEnviro on Apr 23, 2019 19:24:33 GMT
As shown in the latest LSP notice, First have registered a new railair service 'RA2' from Guildford to Heathrow Central. TimetableDue to start on 1st July.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2019 8:34:48 GMT
As shown in the latest LSP notice, First have registered a new railair service 'RA2' from Guildford to Heathrow Central. TimetableDue to start on 1st July. Wonder how well used this will be. Has some potential I should think. Useful for airport staff as well ( if prices are right)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 2:59:46 GMT
First Berkshire are proposing changes to some services serving Heathrow Airport. Route 7 (Slough to Heathrow Central) would be withdrawn at the eastern end between Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central (except overnight). It would be extended at the western end though, to encompass the current route 1 (Slough to Britwell). A link between Slough, parts of Langley, Colnbrook and Heathrow Central would be retained by revised route 4 (see below). Route 9 (Slough to Heathrow Terminal 5) would be withdrawn, but replaced between Slough and Colnbrook by extending route 4 (Maidenhead to Slough) eastwards, and then on to Heathrow Central along the current route 7 routing, instead of running to Terminal 5 like the 9 currently does. This would see Heathrow served as follows:- 4: Maidenhead > Slough > Colnbrook > Heathrow Central 7: Britwell > Slough > Langley > Colnbrook > Heathrow T5 8: Slough > Windsor > Egham > Staines > Heathrow T5 The proposed timetables can be found at: consultations.tfl.gov.uk/lsp/69e21062/
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Post by smiler52 on Feb 23, 2023 17:47:45 GMT
From what I've heard, 47667/9 and 47688-95 are transferring in to Slough to replace E200s which are heading off-lease apparently. They're also due some E400MMCs apparently from Scotland, what for is unknown. EDIT:47667 has been confirmed to have arrived, when the others will is unknown.
(Closest thread I could find to First Berkshire) 47667 has entered service in the last few days. The first of 12 E400MMCs has also arrived from Glasgow to replace the Volvo 7900Hs, good riddance to those volvos! glad to hear 47667 is back in traffic been off the road over a year waiting for a new engine
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Post by joefrombow on Mar 5, 2023 13:30:04 GMT
From what I've heard, 47667/9 and 47688-95 are transferring in to Slough to replace E200s which are heading off-lease apparently. They're also due some E400MMCs apparently from Scotland, what for is unknown. EDIT:47667 has been confirmed to have arrived, when the others will is unknown.
(Closest thread I could find to First Berkshire) 47667 has entered service in the last few days. The first of 12 E400MMCs has also arrived from Glasgow to replace the Volvo 7900Hs, good riddance to those volvos! Don't know about Slough but in Basildon when they were new 10 years ago they were lovely buses now the electric mode doesn't work on most of them and they are tatty inside any idea where they are going or are they being scrapped ? As imagine the same fate here will happen as none of the 7900s have had new liveries put on .
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Post by vjaska on Mar 5, 2023 13:48:10 GMT
47667 has entered service in the last few days. The first of 12 E400MMCs has also arrived from Glasgow to replace the Volvo 7900Hs, good riddance to those volvos! Don't know about Slough but in Basildon when they were new 10 years ago they were lovely buses now the electric mode doesn't work on most of them and they are tatty inside any idea where they are going or are they being scrapped ? As imagine the same fate here will happen as none of the 7900s have had new liveries put on . I rode three the day before the Basildon changes and they were pretty decent to use - I did notice electric mode rarely came on which I’d imagine the batteries are pretty much shot to pieces. I do hope they continue in service somewhere
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2023 22:00:11 GMT
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Post by mark on Mar 10, 2023 7:05:04 GMT
The daytime frequency in the 4 will go up to x20 from x30.
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Post by wirewiper on Mar 16, 2023 16:48:14 GMT
As well as the ex-Glasgow Enviro400 MMCs, some of the former Southampton "City Reds"* Wright Streetlites are also turning up in Slough.
* for those who are not aware, First closed its Southampton depot and ended its "City Reds" operation after 18th February, with Bluestar (Go South Coast) taking on much of the work.
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Post by MoEnviro on Mar 19, 2023 10:57:23 GMT
The first repainted E400MMC, 34380, has entered service on the 4. Whether the branding has been applied yet remains to be seen. (I'll edit this post once a photo becomes avaliable) It was on the district line replacement yesterday in the new colours with no branding
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Post by vjaska on Mar 22, 2023 23:58:21 GMT
First Berkshire is to be rebranded back to First Beeline as shown by a timetable with the new brand. Nice to see the return of Beeline! It looks like they are bringing back the old local identities which is rather nice to see.
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Post by cardinal on Mar 23, 2023 20:53:00 GMT
First Berkshire is to be rebranded back to First Beeline as shown by a timetable with the new brand. Nice to see the return of Beeline! That’s good 👍 I’d love to see Beeline back around High Wycombe
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Post by TNL33036 on Apr 1, 2023 13:27:24 GMT
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