First Greater Glasgow

TheGrandWazoo · 17 May 2019

JumpinTrainz said:
I wish they had did the First red livery too I remember the buses being that colour

Ugh... that was ok when fresh but soon faded and looked desperately dull IMO

https://www.flickr.com/photos/marka...M9q-qV1Vxs-q5L3aM-f9cs8K-fmS9Fv-S1HirC-ojE6WU

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lastbus · 17 May 2019

Mak1981 said:
New service x31 union street/George street to hampden park

Bus registration details

Registration number
PM0000001/633

Licence Number
PM0000001

Variation number
0

Status
New

Service number.
X31,

Service type
Normal Stopping

Start point
Union Street or George Street, Glasgow

Finish point
Hampden Park, Mount Florida

Via

Date received
14 May 2019

Effective date
22 Jun 2019

I would imagine this will only run when events are on at Hampden.

overthewater · 17 May 2019

https://www.firstgroup.com/greater-glasgow/news-and-service-updates/news/old-classics-back-fashion

Vintage colours make a comeback as First Glasgow helps to mark 125 years of public transport in the city.
They say that a truly classic look never really goes out of fashion, and that’s the case in 2019 as First Glasgow marks the 125th anniversary of public transport in the city by bringing a bit of nostalgia to the company’s bus fleet.

The roots of First Glasgow’s present day operation can be traced all the way back to 1894, when the Glasgow Corporation Tramway was introduced that year on 1 July. Glasgow’s public transport operations have had a colourful history over the years, with trams, trolleybuses and the motor buses that have continuously served the streets of the city sporting a number of eye-catching liveries along the way.

To mark ‘Glasgow 125’, First Glasgow is proud to be celebrating its heritage by turning back the clock and bringing back three classic liveries as follows:

1960s – Glasgow Corporation livery

1970s – Greater Glasgow PTE livery (GGPTE)

1980s – Strathclyde’s Buses livery

Three double decker buses will be given an external makeover befitting of celebrating Glasgow’s transport history and legacy.

A number of events to mark ‘Glasgow 125’ will be taking place across the city, the biggest of which will take place on 7 July through the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust. An Open Sunday event will be hosted at their bus museum in Bridgeton, which houses over 100 examples of buses from yesteryear in various stages of restoration, many of which proudly served the city streets.

First Glasgow will be lending support to this event by providing our vehicles in heritage colours alongside preserved vehicles to operate a shuttle service between the bus museum and the city centre.

The shuttle bus will then extend beyond the city centre to our Caledonia Depot, where we will have further examples of vintage vehicles on display that will tell the story of the Glasgow bus from the days of ‘The Corpy’ all the way through to First Glasgow, via Greater Glasgow PTE and Strathclyde’s Buses.

A further display of our brand new and colourful route branded fleet will also be on show as First Glasgow continues to write the next chapter in the evolution of delivering the city’s transport solutions.

An internal vehicle tour will also operate within the depot to give everyone the chance to see the largest bus depot in the UK up close.

Andrew Jarvis, Managing Director for First Glasgow said: “We are delighted to be working with the dedicated team of volunteers at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust to help celebrate our history. Our modern double deckers will sport the colours of yesteryear but brought up to date to suit the lines of the vehicles. We hope people of all ages enjoy seeing them out and about around Glasgow.”

Steven Booth, Trustee and Chairman of the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust said: “The Trust is delighted to be working in conjunction with First Glasgow to celebrate the last 125 years of our transport heritage. We believe this event will let people see the development of bus travel in the city. Our contribution will be a display of historic vehicles and artefacts at Bridgeton Bus Garage.

In addition, we will also provide the public with an opportunity to travel on vintage buses as part of the free service being jointly provided with First. These vehicles have been lovingly restored by their owners and are doing what they were designed to do – provide public transport in style.

We are also very pleased to be working closely with First Glasgow on this event and look forward to building and strengthening this relationship into the future.

sannox · 17 May 2019

That Orange liveery is terrific. Better than the standard First livery!

Gingerbus1991 · 17 May 2019

sannox said:
That Orange liveery is terrific. Better than the standard First livery!

If the current design of there standard lilac livery in glasgow was changed to Grey/Orange & white(given that jet-black may be a-little harsh).

Jordan Adam · 17 May 2019

Gingerbus1991 said:
If the current design of there standard lilac livery in glasgow was changed to Grey/Orange & white(given that jet-black may be a-little harsh).

I think we've had this discussion before, but the black works fine on the rear portion of the buses...

In Focus · 20 May 2019

Should be a good day out on June 2nd

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2485209288170217&id=280824875275347

Strathclyder · 20 May 2019

32657 (LK55 ACO) arriving at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum's Open May Day yesterday to take up display alongside preserved Atlantean LA1204 (XUS 575S), it's first public appearence since it's repainting.

Am sure I'm not alone in thinking that retro liveries and modern bus bodies seem to go together extremely well, this being one of the best examples of that to date. Looking forward to seeing the other two heritage Geminis over the next couple months.

Jordan Adam · 20 May 2019

Strathclyder said:
32657 (LK55 ACO) arriving at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum's Open May Day yesterday to take up display alongside preserved Atlantean LA1204 (XUS 575S), it's first public appearence since it's repainting.

Am sure I'm not alone in thinking that retro liveries and modern bus bodies seem to go together extremely well, this being one of the best examples of that to date. Looking forward to seeing the other two heritage Geminis over the next couple months.

Looks fantastic, i think the rain/water on the ground really helps bring out the orange. It's the same with our Platinum vehicles, they always looked best in the rain.

lastbus · 21 May 2019

Strathclyder said:
32657 (LK55 ACO) arriving at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum's Open May Day yesterday to take up display alongside preserved Atlantean LA1204 (XUS 575S), it's first public appearence since it's repainting.

Am sure I'm not alone in thinking that retro liveries and modern bus bodies seem to go together extremely well, this being one of the best examples of that to date. Looking forward to seeing the other two heritage Geminis over the next couple months.

Was out in service today.

route101 · 21 May 2019

lastbus said:
Was out in service today.

Seen it On service 4 , video on twitter from first employee (Who i think is on here )

Hopefully it gets around Glasgow , as that bus was usually stuck on 38 or 57

route101 · 21 May 2019

LT02 NWC was on 31 today , still going ! Nothing stopping it getting withdrawn .
Y reg B10BLE was on sunday service 31.

Strathclyder · 21 May 2019

lastbus said:
Was out in service today.

Aye, it was out on the 4/4A. Managed to catch it crossing the Glasgow Bridge bound for Eaglesham this afternoon in perfect lighting:

CM · 21 May 2019

Strathclyder said:
Aye, it was out on the 4/4A. Managed to catch it crossing the Glasgow Bridge bound for Eaglesham this afternoon in perfect lighting:

Now they just need to repaint the rest of the fleet in that livery........

duffers2324 · 22 May 2019

I second that!

KGGXXXY · 22 May 2019

duffers2324 said:
I second that!

Third! seen it in the flesh and even though it was down the street it looked amazing.

Bus Lightyear · 22 May 2019

It looks great. Really looking forward to seeing the other two they're intending to paint in the Corpy and GGPTE liveries.

Although nothing really to do with the 125th anniversary of Glasgow Transport I wonder if they will look at painting a Blantyre bus in Central SMT colours and maybe one of Dumbarton's in Kelvin Scottish?

JumpinTrainz · 22 May 2019

Saw an unbranded E400MMC on the 46 this evening. I was surprised at how quiet these buses are, such a massive difference from the usual hoover sounding B7TLs. The 46 seems to be getting anything thrown on it these days and the B7Ls are becoming less common. Saw an 09 plate B9TL on it last night.

Would be nice to see some new E400s up this way.

route101 · 27 May 2019

JumpinTrainz said:
Saw an unbranded E400MMC on the 46 this evening. I was surprised at how quiet these buses are, such a massive difference from the usual hoover sounding B7TLs. The 46 seems to be getting anything thrown on it these days and the B7Ls are becoming less common. Saw an 09 plate B9TL on it last night.

Would be nice to see some new E400s up this way.

Yeah very quiet . 46 is fairly busy during the day but come evening dies a death .

Any news on new buses to arrive in Glasgow ?

SarahDFIG · 27 May 2019

route101 said:
Yeah very quiet . 46 is fairly busy during the day but come evening dies a death .

Any news on new buses to arrive in Glasgow ?

won't be anything "new" coming for a few months. Electric vehicles then we should hopefully see the start of the next batch to arrive.

TheGrandWazoo · 27 May 2019

SarahDFIG said:
won't be anything "new" coming for a few months. Electric vehicles then we should hopefully see the start of the next batch to arrive.

Let the rest of the country get some investment please

Have more Welsh Eclipses arrived btw?

JumpinTrainz · 27 May 2019

TheGrandWazoo said:
Let the rest of the country get some investment please

Have more Welsh Eclipses arrived btw?

I noticed a number of the airport E200MMCs are still all lined up at Caledonia Depot. They don’t seem to be in a rush to get them down to Wales.

TheGrandWazoo · 27 May 2019

JumpinTrainz said:
I noticed a number of the airport E200MMCs are still all lined up at Caledonia Depot. They don’t seem to be in a rush to get them down to Wales.

Read on a Flickr comment (no corroboration so please treat with caution) that the others are destined for Cymru Clipper work.

Strathclyder · 29 May 2019

Eclipse Gemini-bodied Volvo B9TL SF09 LDJ (37738) emerged in the Glasgow Corporation (or Corpie/Corpy if you prefer) livery eariler today, the second of the 3 heritage repaints. Once again looking the business. The 125 Years logo is a very nice touch, I think. Subtle, restrained and not too in-your-face, but eye-catching nonetheless. Roll on GGPTE!

KGGXXXY · 29 May 2019

Hmm going to reserve judgement on this one until I see it in the flesh or some better photo angles.
Would be better if the city crest was on the sides, but read a comment on one of the pics and GCC said no (Spoilsports!)

Gingerbus1991 · 29 May 2019

KGGXXXY said:
Hmm going to reserve judgement on this one until I see it in the flesh or some better photo angles.
Would be better if the city crest was on the sides, but read a comment on one of the pics and GCC said no (Spoilsports!)

Rightly so

KGGXXXY · 29 May 2019

Gingerbus1991 said:
Rightly so

True GCC would get the complaints from folk who still call First Glasgow "corpy buses". best keep their distance until they are legally and/or financially able to do a "Lothian" style arms length operation.

Gingerbus1991 · 29 May 2019

KGGXXXY said:
True GCC would get the complaints from folk who still call First Glasgow "corpy buses". best keep their distance until they are legally and/or financially able to do a "Lothian" style arms length operation.

Corpy traditionalists aside, The city crest is there to brand that which belongs to the city or has significant meaning to glasgow, First Glasgow is the spiritual successor to Strathclyde’s Buses and hold’s the rights to that operational name if it wanted to use it(as it has done), although it could merely be seen as a branded bus given that the “active” trading company is known as First Glasgow No. 1/2, but at the end of the day its still a private company, like all other operators in glasgow..

Gla1 · 30 May 2019

With firsts results announced today it seems like the north american school bus contracts and private coach operator will be the way forward, with uk rail under review, whilst first bus uk and greyhound to eventually be sold. In first bus uk's case it could be merged into another operator as is suggested.
Interesting future ahead for first glasgow, i’d imagine it would be a fought over operator and perhaps the recent investment has been made to make it look more attractive?
Mixed emotions about hearing this as I don’t see what any other private operator could do differently to be honest. I’d imagine stagecoach, national express, go ahead and more would all be interested.

First Group to sell Greyhound buses in US https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48456840

TheGrandWazoo · 30 May 2019

Gla1 said:
With firsts results announced today it seems like the north american school bus contracts and private coach operator will be the way forward, with uk rail under review, whilst first bus uk and greyhound to eventually be sold. In first bus uk's case it could be merged into another operator as is suggested.
Interesting future ahead for first glasgow, i’d imagine it would be a fought over operator and perhaps the recent investment has been made to make it look more attractive?
Mixed emotions about hearing this as I don’t see what any other private operator could do differently to be honest. I’d imagine stagecoach, national express, go ahead and more would all be interested.

First Group to sell Greyhound buses in US https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48456840

Not really. The fleet upgrades are about meeting LEZ requirements, and this is a full separation of U.K. Bus not the selling off of individual OpCos.

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