JumpinTrainz
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Just looking to find out as a matter of interest - what level of budget First have for refurbishing their buses. I have noticed a real variation on buses which do get a midlife refresh and others which have the same interior for most (if not all) of their virtual life.
Particularly in Glasgow I have noticed most of the B7RLEs and B7TLs have never seen a refresh with the seats threadbare. On the other side of that the B9TLs saw quite an extensive refurb with new flooring, seat covers and grab poles refurbed. The B10BLEs kept roughly the same interior with some seat coverings being redone but again some were rather firm and uncomfortable.
Focusing on FIG the E400s are really worn inside and the fabric has really faded in terms of seat coverings. Wouldn’t it give buses a life extension if it was mandatory to get a refresh mid life and keep the buses updated with the latest branding to keep them uniform
Particularly in Glasgow I have noticed most of the B7RLEs and B7TLs have never seen a refresh with the seats threadbare. On the other side of that the B9TLs saw quite an extensive refurb with new flooring, seat covers and grab poles refurbed. The B10BLEs kept roughly the same interior with some seat coverings being redone but again some were rather firm and uncomfortable.
Focusing on FIG the E400s are really worn inside and the fabric has really faded in terms of seat coverings. Wouldn’t it give buses a life extension if it was mandatory to get a refresh mid life and keep the buses updated with the latest branding to keep them uniform