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Is the trend with redeploying the 9/9A branded E200EV's to the 10/57/57A, and the B9TL's to the 9/9A likely to continue for the foreseeable? I read on here that this change has been implemented due to the recent arson attacks on deckers over Pollok way, but it is causing capacity issues on the...

Does anyone know why the reliability of the 19 has been so horrendous over the past 6 weeks or so?. I use this service to commute to and from the town three times a week (heading in about 6pm, and catching the last Easterhouse bound bus from West George Street at 23.23). During this period the...

Is there really that much demand for buses between Sheddens roundabout and the Holiday inn that necessitates a 15 minute frequency on that section of the route? Clarkston is always busy, but after that there generally isn't a great deal of passenger demand until the bus reaches Westwood so, in...

Does anyone know where the former Airport/500 branded Enviro 400 MMC's with 'city' bodywork that were repainted into standard fleet livery are at the moment? For a while they where a fairly common sight on the 87/88/89 and X3 but for the past month or so I haven't seen these kicking about. Have...

Hi. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with some information about the present day usage of old St Enoch station approach line please?. The other night I was having a few drinks with a friend who lives in Saltmarket and as they are currently doing maintenance on the bridge a short...

Does anyone know whether or not First Glasgow will be receiving the nine or so Enviro 400 MMC's which are/were based at FSE's Dean's Road depot now that they are selling up? I've seen a few of the Midland Bluebird branded ones on the 87/88/89 routes over the past few days but was wondering what...

Yes, everyone standing at the stop stuck their hand out and attempted to flag the bus down. I sent in a complaint to First Glasgow (along with 2 other passengers). I very much doubt that anything will be done but fingers crossed.

I have a question that I hope someone can help with please? Is it acceptable for a bus just to bypass a stop with passengers waiting for no apparent reason? I was standing at the bus stop on Springburn road at the bottom of Charles Street just now waiting on a bus to Buchanan bus station. An 87...

Does anyone know when the last 2 into town departs Faifley at tonight please?. Having to make an unplanned journey over that way later due to a bereavement and as its not a service I generally catch that often I am unfamiliar with the timetable. If I'm heading that way I usually catch Citybus...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could confirm whether a train ticket from Broughty Ferry to Glasgow is valid via Edinburgh or not?. We asked this question to two ScotRail members of staff on Monday and received two different answers. The lady in the Queen Street ticket office said yes, this was...

For me it's not even so much the age of any particular vehicle but the fact that First Glasgow doesn't seem to bother with any kind of mid life interior refurb and hence their fleet looks run down far sooner than it ought to. Take the B7 Geminis for example. I can't recall them ever getting any...

It would be interesting to find out if a mid life battery replacement is planned for the EnviroEV's or not?. Personally, I think there will have to be at some point if First intend on the EV's having a similar lifespan to a standard diesel Enviro. If the range on them is already poor that isn't...

Hi, I wonder if anyone could help me or at least point me in the right direction please?. I know this forum predominantly covers the railways but I was wondering if there is a section which covers ships?. If not are are there any any forums which are recommended?. I am currently researching the...

Does anyone have any information on how the new Enviro400EV's are bedding in and what they are like compared to the MMC's?. Unfortunately I haven't have an opertunity to try one for myself yet. I've been on a few 75's over the past few weeks but each time it has been an MMC that has turned up. I...

A quick question about the HST vs DMU potential options. Does ScotRail still have enough DMU's left in the fleet to fully replace the HST's on all diagrams should they chose to do so?. I like the Class 170 so personally I wouldn't have a problem with reverting back to them on the central belt to...

I really hope these new electric vehicles are a success but with this being relatively new technology I do have my concerns. Personally, I think that First Glasgow should've ordered another batch of E400MMC's and just ordered a few E400EV's for the 500 to trial them for a few years before...

On the subject of the First Scotland East Enviro 400MMC's. Could anyone provide me with a figure of how many double deckers Livingston Depot currently has in its allocation, the vehicle types and the routes on which they generally operate please?. I haven't really kept up to date with the...

Does anybody know if the 46 still inter works with the 19?. I know they did a few years ago. The reason why I ask is because of the above post which suggests that the 46 may be getting the new E200 electrics. Whilst single deckers may provide sufficient capacity on the 46 they definitely do not...

Can anybody confirm please what the plans are for the 153's over the winter months?. Perhaps I have misread something but I thought the general idea behind introducing them was to provide additional capacity for tourists during the summer months?. Obviously demand is going to be a lot less...

I was wondering if anyone could give me some information on the 90 and SPT 89/90 please? My cousin has recently started traveling from Springburn to Cessnock using the 90 as it takes him from right outside his house to his work. This is ideal in the morning, however when he clocks off in the...