I'm going to say it here, according to Depot Supervisors in Musselburgh, 841-850 are leaving the fleet in the summer. Along with this news, could this mean that a new decker order is on the way and then giving 1051-1062 to Musselburgh? Please note I would take this with a pinch of salt, although I think it's possible. Apparently the Driver Union isn't happy with them either.
They may be a decade older, but I would think that 841-850 are much better suited to ECB services than 1051-1062. If those are being withdrawn, then it's likely that a new order will be placed fairly soon, unless single deckers are to be used on services such as the 19 or 24 again.
I personally think that the 19 is more suited to singles than a service such as the 1, I know they're from different depots but I think putting 7900's on them (Which have a high standing capacity) would be better. The Granton section does seem busier but with the new changes I would expect usage to skyrocket.
They would make great school buses and appear immaculate inside so I would imagine that the resale value will be higher than some other buses of the same age.
Its been said before the hybrids are better because their gearboxes are setup better for long distance work than city work. They should probably have a higher limiter than 42 though
I have to completely disagree with you here. You should try the 19 at peak/school hours and you’ll quickly change your mind. It’s often completely full by the end of Boswall Parkway. Similarly in the evening peaks it struggles to accommodate everyone from Queensferry Street. The eastern section is probably the old part where you could ‘get away with it’ but else it really wouldn’t work and would be a disaster.
To be fair I've not used the route during rush hour, your point could be very valid! I could see it being a hit or miss route, much like the 12.
The Tram is only good if you have a stop nearby but if you live anywhere on the 22 route between Balgreen Road and Broomhouse Drive, the tram is not an option but you do have the 1 going this route even if it is slower.
Are you going to include the likes of Penicuik and Mayfield? That could be a sizeable number of green buses running mostly (but not wholly) along contiguous City streets.
Merely forgetting the financial requirements, drivers terms and conditions and integration?
That’s because the 9 slots in at every 40 minutes to create an every 20 minutes service, so in reality it’s actually an increase in service - at the north end at least. A later journey (as a 9) has been introduced towards Muirhouse too.
The addition of 176-190 & reserved 14-16 will probably be enough for them all. The 46/8 have a PVR of 13 together, the 30 will lose a few, the 45 1(?). The 1 will need an extra 2.I'm not sure there'll be hundreds of willing volunteers to take a big paycut and worse terms & conditions
In other news - the 2 is returning to Central and the 12 to Marine.
Also, i'm wondering how many SDs will be required for the 30/38/46/48 with the service change - could we see most or all 7900s gone from Central as all routes can be run with DDs?
I know that it is unlikely to happen but if it did then I put a draft of what could happen on this page https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...speculations-ideas.246674/page-4#post-6199996
May be worth remembering that what may be cliche complaints to us could impact people’s lives greatly.
Maybe my long requested bridge from ASDA to Fort Kinnaird could happen and solve this problem? Would be a very handy bus gate and also open up the two sites more.
Yes that’s correct. As you’ll probably know the bridge spans two junctions that come off the South Suburban Line so while it is doable, it’s just probably not financially viable. It would be an extremely useful addition though.