9 they had 19 in total we have 10 for the 41 if we get the other 9 a believe they will be banded for the 5How many more E400MMCs are at Livingston? Hopefully they gather enough to cover the 60/60A.
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9 they had 19 in total we have 10 for the 41 if we get the other 9 a believe they will be banded for the 5How many more E400MMCs are at Livingston? Hopefully they gather enough to cover the 60/60A.
9 they had 19 in total we have 10 for the 41 if we get the other 9 a believe they will be banded for the 5
Would be good for the 5 to get them tbh. Not a massive route but absolutely well used with areas that buses are prioritised by residents more over cars. Will also mean the 34/34A and 75 have new buses and the 5 would have close to brand new buses. Good for Castlemilk as an area
This was due to vehicles being off the road for paint. Will continue getting anything until the allocation is completely branded.Noticed more E200MMCs back on the 2.
The 5 is a busy route and would benefit from newer buses for sure. Will these 19 E400MMCs altogether allow for anything to be withdrawn or scrapped (ie remaining 53 plate stock)?
The 5 is a busy route and would benefit from newer buses for sure. Will these 19 E400MMCs altogether allow for anything to be withdrawn or scrapped (ie remaining 53 plate stock)?
One of the most interesting things in 2020 is going to be finding out what First do with the 10/57 and the 60. Between them they must need 50-60 double deckers, so they’ll need something in place either this year or next. Only First know how these routes perform, but I’m not convinced that they have the resources to simply bring in new stock. I’d guess that the 60 is the stronger route, but it’s telling that the 61 only got refurbs. So what will First do – doing nothing isn’t an option. The 57a seems to get a lot more single-deckers than it used to, so maybe that’s a solution, but not really practical for the 10/57. If First had a more normal approach to fleet replacement there might be more nearly new stock to cascade in from around the UK, but there’s not a lot to choose from, and I’m guessing multiple opcos will have their eyes on anything that comes up for grabs.
Not really any stock to refurbish , perhaps will get new buses in time.
One of the most interesting things in 2020 is going to be finding out what First do with the 10/57 and the 60. Between them they must need 50-60 double deckers, so they’ll need something in place either this year or next.
One of the most interesting things in 2020 is going to be finding out what First do with the 10/57 and the 60. Between them they must need 50-60 double deckers, so they’ll need something in place either this year or next. Only First know how these routes perform, but I’m not convinced that they have the resources to simply bring in new stock. I’d guess that the 60 is the stronger route, but it’s telling that the 61 only got refurbs. So what will First do – doing nothing isn’t an option. The 57a seems to get a lot more single-deckers than it used to, so maybe that’s a solution, but not really practical for the 10/57. If First had a more normal approach to fleet replacement there might be more nearly new stock to cascade in from around the UK, but there’s not a lot to choose from, and I’m guessing multiple opcos will have their eyes on anything that comes up for grabs.
Sorry a wee bit late with this. Airport decker on Christmas Eve opposite the Crow wood hotel, Muirhead. A rather unusual sighting.
Just out of interest how many more buses are needed to be compliant with LEZ does anyone know in the region?
That was on the 38 xmas eve I’m sure
It is likely First Glasgow just made the 40% limit with new buses and conversions, if someone could work it out from that. McGills have said they were at 52% compliant by December 2019.
Only something like 150 of McGills need to comply, unsure about First, could be around 75/80% of the fleet.
Really???? Never heard of Glasgow's Airport buses going off route ever and would be very strange given their spec... Seen them get around the place on taxi duties thoThat was on the 38 xmas eve I’m sure
Really???? Never heard of Glasgow's Airport buses going off route ever and would be very strange given their spec... Seen them get around the place on taxi duties tho
The airport decker was on taxi duties.
I’m pretty sure when the E200MMCs were here one made it on to the X85/X87 due to severe shortages at Caley a few years back. This was very rare however.
The airport decker was on taxi duties.
I did see an Airport E200 on the 29 once
I seen it at Eastwood Toll thought it was on a 38 but Taxi duty makes sense