Schnellzug
Established Member
Good morning, everybody.
The other morning, i noticed an NX coach outside Dorchester South Station, and it seemed a bit forlorn, sitting with the engine off and some rather bored looking passengers aboard. The reason for this, it soon became apparent, was probably related to a puddle of oil underneath it. What i've often wondered is, in such a situation where a Coach breaks down miles from base, what arrangements do they have to obtain a replacement? In this case they could hardly wait for another one to be sent down from base, which in this case was Runcorn. Do they have arrangements with the local NX contractor (which would still mean sending one from Bournemouth)? Could they hire one from a local coach company if there was nothing else that could get there for hours?
The other morning, i noticed an NX coach outside Dorchester South Station, and it seemed a bit forlorn, sitting with the engine off and some rather bored looking passengers aboard. The reason for this, it soon became apparent, was probably related to a puddle of oil underneath it. What i've often wondered is, in such a situation where a Coach breaks down miles from base, what arrangements do they have to obtain a replacement? In this case they could hardly wait for another one to be sent down from base, which in this case was Runcorn. Do they have arrangements with the local NX contractor (which would still mean sending one from Bournemouth)? Could they hire one from a local coach company if there was nothing else that could get there for hours?