[CumbrianJosh]

Originally Posted by stagecoachuk

Its been out plenty but its generally 3rd reserve as it's a bit of a pile...

First time I've seen that one, 17217 doesn't seem too bad to me but 17277 despite being newer doesn't seem to have as much power somehow.

[Dallamlad]

Not North West but it appear SC have been clobbered again by the OFT and the CC:

STAGECOACH WITHDRAWS FROM ANTICIPATED ACQUISITION OF NORTH DEVON BUS OPERATIONS







10 July 2012



Stagecoach Group plc ("Stagecoach") announced today (10 July 2012) that it is no longer proceeding with its planned acquisition of the North Devon business and assets of First Devon and Cornwall Limited ("First").



It follows the decision by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today to refer the anticipated acquisition to the Competition Commission due to "concerns the merger will reduce competition in local bus services in the area".



A Stagecoach Group spokesman said: "We are extremely disappointed at the decision of the OFT to refer what is a relatively small transaction to the Competition Commission.



"We do not believe we can justify spending further money and management time on what has already been a lengthy process.



"As a result, we have reluctantly decided not to proceed with the acquisition and have informed First we are withdrawing."



Stagecoach Group announced on 12 March 2012 that its subsidiary, Stagecoach Devon Limited, had signed an agreement with First Devon and Cornwall to acquire its business and assets in North Devon and Torridge for a gross consideration of £2.8m.





ENDS

[Paul Mcgill]

12671 Has arrived at Kendal for a little restoration and is too be used for Private hire work. Anyone who dosnt know the fleet number its a London Routmaster RML2671-SMK 671F.

[stagecoachuk]

Enviro 24121 spent the day on Newcastle 685 today.

Keswick Solo 47722 on service 38 today until replaced by 61 branded 34693.

Both Tridents VOR again.

[Dallamlad]

Originally Posted by stagecoachuk

Enviro 24121 spent the day on Newcastle 685 today.

Keswick Solo 47722 on service 38 today until replaced by 61 branded 34693.

Both Tridents VOR again.

I wonder what the plan of action is with these Tridents. Now the press will be watching it SC will be under pressure to keep them out consistently and so far it isn't working...

[jonesy3001]

Had a walk to the docks on monday to see whats in and then nipped into the old hall for a pint, pics are on the link below

[stagecoachuk]

Originally Posted by Dallamlad

I wonder what the plan of action is with these Tridents. Now the press will be watching it SC will be under pressure to keep them out consistently and so far it isn't working...

17017 61s today with 18357 on 104 before failing.

[CumbrianJosh]

16338 was on the 104 again today.. they might aswell brand it for that route as its been on there more than any of the tridents recently.

[cainebj]

Too many changes on VOSA for yesterday (11th) to post them all here.

Variations for services 2, 40, 41/41A, 43/43A, 46, 99, 106, 505, 508/108, 516, 530/531, 551/552, 555, 567, 599, X6, 6/X6, all from 3rd September. I think thats all of them, quite a lot been up.

Cancellations for 44/445/45, 105, 735 and X35.

New registration 45 (new timetable for current 45, on its own registration).

[stagecoachuk]

Expect to see some movement of 47474 and 47020 into service at Carlisle in weeks at expense of mpds.

33076/34079/20128 all awaiting entry into service here pending Olympic movements out.
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47474 on 67/68 circuit today.

[cainebj]

RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Preston
Finish Point: Blackpool
Via:
Service Number: 68
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 19-JUL-2012
Other Details: We will be operating the LCC tendered journeys on Thu 19th and Sun 22nd July instead of Preston Bus and will run additional journeys from St Annes to Preston if required on Thurs - Sunday evenings supplementing our normal service (PC0000043/3)

STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16-20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Kendal and Kendal given service number 42/42A effective from 03-Sep-2012. To amend Timetable.

STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16-20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Frizington and Workington given service number X9 effective from 04-Sep-2012. To amend Timetable.

STAGECOACH (NORTH WEST) LTD T/A CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES, SECOND FLOOR, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16-20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Keswick and Newton Rigg given service number X9 effective from 04-Sep-2012. To amend Timetable.

[Class20]

Stagecoach 20546 has been out in service today, noted this morning at Preston on the 40. Already inconveniencing a few passengers trying to board with prams.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidsn...in/photostream

David.c

[stagecoachuk]

47474 first day out in Carlisle today on the 67/68 joined by 47016 on the 61/61A. 47020 is also expected to land anytime here. We are no longer going to use 47020.

17017 broke down on 104 today replaced by 34695.

If you want shots of the MPDs be quick!

One of the Kendal B10s due to arrive here anytime for Sainsburys contract.

[mbonwick]

What's replacing the MPDs (though they aren't actually MPDs) if 47020 isn't seeing service then?

[KendalKing]

The following B10M's are now back in service at Morecambe:- 20131, 20545, 20546, 20547, 20795, 20896, 20905, 20907. All having been recently repainted, which makes me think that they could be around after the olympics.