jonesy3001
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Probably a loan as 22814,16,23 are VOR with engine problems.
Probably a loan as 22814,16,23 are VOR with engine problems.
21004 was re-instated to cover routes and 21007 has been on fleet since ME got the E300s.
Latest update;
17017 has replaced 18365 which has moved to another depot
Carlisle, direct swap. At least its a bit more suitable for the work CE's decker's go on.
Bets are already on how long take before 17017 blows as its going on Blackpools.
Bets are already on how long take before 17017 blows as its going on Blackpools.
Look after 17017 as we had it going great on 104s & 554s.
I can't believe now just that we've transformed 17017 into a really good bus, we've let it go!
Acquisition of bus operations in North Manchester
Stagecoach Group plc ("Stagecoach") is pleased to announce that Greater Manchester Buses South Ltd, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Stagecoach, has agreed to acquire the bus business and assets of private operator Bluebird for a consideration of £2.0 million.
The business being acquired, which was founded in 1988, operates commercial and supported bus services in North Manchester, employing approximately 80 people.
In the 12 months to 31 January 2012, the business had revenues of £4.0 million, EBITDA of around £480,000 and an operating profit of around £330,000.
The purchase includes the leased depot site at Greengate in Middleton, as well as approximately 40 vehicles.
The acquisition will allow Stagecoach to expand its successful bus operations in the Greater Manchester region, where it already operates around 630 buses and employs 1,850 staff.
The Bluebird operations will become part of Stagecoach Manchester, which carries nearly 100 million passengers a year and is led by Managing Director Chris Bowles.
Further info from article:
http://otp.investis.com/clients/uk/stagecoach/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=273&newsid=291057
33091 & 34054 are now in service at Middleton.
There are also other Stagecoach livered vehicles at Middleton, but unfortunately I was unable to see any fleet numbers or registion numbers!
47721 in the paintshop
17217 17277 in paint shop.
24121 on the 60 for a period today before going onto the 300.
Seems a bit odd when 34716 was in Penrith on the 108 all day, I think it was in Penrith yesterday too.
Working of the day goes to Preston based Versa 25228 out working the 109 to Chorley.
Wonder who was driving it
I spotted it heading out of Preston about 09:30ish, I was on a 125 heading into Preston.
Do you know why it was on the route? First time for a Versa.