joieman
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What happened to Kinchbus 157? Bustimes suggests it hasn't run since last November.
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Flange Squeal
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Sounds like these could be a handy purchase for Trentbarton’s passengers - wonder if they’ll issue more?
(Link is to an eBay listing for a set of Trentbarton branded stress balls. I have nothing to do with this listing).
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(Link is to an eBay listing for a set of Trentbarton branded stress balls. I have nothing to do with this listing).
zakky1.0
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Quite possibly accident damaged, skylink does seem to suffer from a fair few accidents.
Trainman40083
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Indeed Enviro Nottingham 127 is not long back after the RTA that had, on a Coalville I think
On the latest news for trentbarton on the Derby Bus Depot. Hopefully this is to help with the vehicle shortage.
m79900
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And these'll end up at N&D and TM, so won't really help with Trent's vehicle shortage.
Trainman40083
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I expect Notts and Derby will look after sister Trentbarton, and let them have 73 and 74.
m79900
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And maybe the Unibus MMCs I suppose.
Trainman40083
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Something like 15 to 17 might work on Red Arrow. At one point I think only one coach was on Red Arrow, later back to 3. But at a point this afternoon, just 3 buses on Mickleover (PVR 6)
Odd about Taf Valley. They don't have that many Enviro 200s. One has just been sold to Howard's. Thought some had only just been painted red and black. I was actually expecting some to appear from elsewhere, up North
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m79900
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Is this referring to Transdev? That would make sense as they have similar 'standards' to Trent.
Trainman40083
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Now one might think that possible, given ex NCT Enviro 200s might well be released through the forthcoming franchising affecting ex Rosso routes.
According to the West Yorkshire Infomation Service fleetlist accesssible via www.wyis.org.uk Transdev are selling five 36 seat and two 29 seat Enviro 200s they acquired from elsewhere. The ex Nottingham ones are being retained for use at other Transdev depots
tram21
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Taf Valley Coaches have lost many routes, presumably to franchising, so therefore they won't be needing all their E200s anymore!
https://bustimes.org/licences/PG0007573
https://bustimes.org/licences/PG0007573
joieman
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Yes, it happened on Ashby Road West in Shepshed. Rather too many accidents along the A512, mind you...
There is a plan if plan A dosent work that we will end up with 73 and 75 back but at the moment both of those are very broken.
Qwerty133
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Uni type contracts typically have vehicle specifications so it’s unlikely any of those could transfer to Trent unless similar aged or newer replacements were obtained.
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Not franchising - that will come later - but on retendering to (I believe) First.
Independents - and Adventure Travel - have not faired particularly well.
Trainman40083
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I really hope 75 is not sat there broken. That was the TB one that made the news after a meltdown on the A52.
zakky1.0
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499 was pulled by VOSA this week on the swift, it has been used in service for 10 days without a valid MOT... it really is about time VOSA & the traffic commissioner did something about trentbartons engineering
Trainman40083
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That seems so, so unlikely. I mean, why would VOSA even suddenly appear on the Really Good Bus Company 's doorstep? All the buses are always in tip top condition.
What's it mean if a vehicle is pulled by vosa?
Trainman40083
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Prohibited from movement, taken off the road, I would have thought.
Let's be careful when making allegations about vehicles being taken off the road. Please include your source and, If you're relying on second-hand information, you must make it clear in your post that it is simply rumour.
I'd also urge caution when using information from the DVLA website; there have been a few instances in the past where information there has not been completely up to date.
I'd also urge caution when using information from the DVLA website; there have been a few instances in the past where information there has not been completely up to date.
Ahh thanks, fairly sure I saw it earlier moving in the depot, although it might of been 506 since that went into service not long after
Trainman40083
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It seems only the other day, all these Solo SRs were delivered. I recall a launch even for the Allestree 12 plate batch outside the HSBC bank at the bottom of St Peter's Street.
Yeah, I remember seeing the Arriva Optare Solo SRs at Albert Street stop. That seems like yesterday.
Yes - not 75. I got the wrong one and meant 74.
But it does look like the owners have been looking at 2 second hand coaches in Scotland and may have purchased them.
There are as well (can't remember if mentioned) 29 new ADLs on order for this year that will be split between Derby LM and Kinch.
joieman
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If so, then how might these be numbered, assuming they are the 6-cylinder type, given that the 1xx series is running out of numbers?
zakky1.0
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the 2XX series will probably be pushed into the 3XX now the group has no tempos. a rumour was floating around Langley mill that eVoRa's were being looked at... would prefer eVoRa's to the washing machine ADLs.