Lothian Buses and ECB Discussion

[Darklord8899]

I thought might be the case, but wasn't 100% sure

 

[RomeoCharlie71]

@tbtc @Tom1791 @Darklord8899

I have attached my workings very much "as-is", ie there have been no efforts made to change formatting or remove rough workings. Help would be appreciated for the PVR sheet, however.

c - complete
o - omissions

Anything highlighted in yellow just means I need to tick it off on my own notes. Anything in red needs to be removed from my own notes (and subsequently the spreadsheet).

Remember this is not complete so do not be alarmed if you don't see a specific journey mentioned. My tip for finding specific journeys is to do a Find & Replace search, making sure to search the whole workbook for the starting time or the finishing time of the journey.

Any suggestions and additional information would be gratefully appreciated!

 

[FlybeDash8Q400]

Having spoken to them they suggest that we only take photos at open days. Someone really needs to start getting themselves a brain and do what they are paid to do. Is anyone else aware of rules set by other companies?

 

[SpeedbirdA350]

has the 109 been out in LCB lively since August or still in LB? you’d think they’d perhaps do something with the service giving the expansion.

Right now, fleet no 14 is doing 109

 

[FlybeDash8Q400]

Right now, fleet no 14 is doing 109

and it will be on the 20 later on, seems to frequently get a hybrid now this run

 

[overthewater]

Having spoken to them they suggest that we only take photos at open days. Someone really needs to start getting themselves a brain and do what they are paid to do. Is anyone else aware of rules set by other companies?

I think its because of the amount of pic/photos being taken.. Its actually ridiculous the amount of new stuff that appears.

 

[TheEastCoaster]

Meanwhile. Prentices 69 starts today. Wonder what kind of vehicles they use on that service now instead of the solos?

 

[TheEastCoaster]

Also I was just thinking, for the Hogmanay night buses this year. This will be the first year the N44 won’t run to Tranent. Will this year finally see the nighthawks running on Hogmanay? I’m very surprised they didn’t run last year

 

[Volvodart]

Meanwhile. Prentices 69 starts today. Wonder what kind of vehicles they use on that service now instead of the solos?

They have just acquired another of the Mellor minibuses, unsure what for though.

 

[FlybeDash8Q400]

69 has a second hand Enviro200 on it today (YY15 NJE), Came off 118 this morning

 

[ANWP Tom]

I may upload my spreadsheet here at some point in the near future if it'd be use to some people.

Morning 49s - not sure off the top of my head but will check tomorrow

Would find this interesting reading if nothing else, I work with pathing and platform docking within my project work stream so seeing it done well in another area could be useful. Plus I'm a bit of an operational geek with understand how this sort of thing works.

End must be almost here for trident only seen 696 (25 around midday on Friday) in the past 5 days

 

[ANWP Tom]

Remember there used to be a through 26/X26 into a 22 (Think it then did 21s) when our office first moved to the Gyle. Must have been around 8am as I used it to get to work a few times.

 

[RomeoCharlie71]

Would find this interesting reading if nothing else, I work with pathing and platform docking within my project work stream so seeing it done well in another area could be useful. Plus I'm a bit of an operational geek with understand how this sort of thing works.

End must be almost here for trident only seen 696 (25 around midday on Friday) in the past 5 days

Spreadsheet is attached to this post: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/lothian-buses-and-ecb-discussion.151391/page-35#post-3696776

 

[Darklord8899]

Remember there used to be a through 26/X26 into a 22 (Think it then did 21s) when our office first moved to the Gyle. Must have been around 8am as I used it to get to work a few times.

Yes, there was two of the inbound X26's that continued as 22's to Gyle, then returned on service to Foot o the Walk, what they did after that I don't know

 

[Lothian_Bus]

Would find this interesting reading if nothing else, I work with pathing and platform docking within my project work stream so seeing it done well in another area could be useful. Plus I'm a bit of an operational geek with understand how this sort of thing works.

End must be almost here for trident only seen 696 (25 around midday on Friday) in the past 5 days

They are very rare indeed. As I write this though the evening x37 has three on service. 684, 697 and 700. 696 is on the C134.

 

[ANWP Tom]

Yes, there was two of the inbound X26's that continued as 22's to Gyle, then returned on service to Foot o the Walk, what they did after that I don't know

Oh yeah remember them short 22s heading back now, from that location empty to marine or 25s would seem the logical next although they were formed of 26 branded vehicles quite a lot so maybe not

 

[ANWP Tom]

696 out on early morning 45s (06:20ish Abbeyhill bound for Riccarton) quick ride up to the bridges for my train to Glasgow. Still surprises me the nick they are in but the amount it seems to pop up on full day jobs compared to the other remaining ones does seem to hint at it being one of the better ones

 

[Lothian_Bus]

For those not from Edinburgh who may not be aware - this song about the Lothian Service 22 was released a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Jordan Adam]

For those not from Edinburgh who may not be aware - this song about the Lothian Service 22 was released a couple of weeks ago.

I'm surprised management were not outraged by the filming of the interior of the vehicle...

 

[Lothian_Bus]

I'm surprised management were not outraged by the filming of the interior of the vehicle...

Yeah they were totally on board with this one. Helped make the video and provided a bus for it.

 

[Jordan Adam]

Yeah they were totally on board with this one. Helped make the video and provided a bus for it.

Bit hypocritical of them if you ask me, but i'll leave it at that before a tangent erupts!

 

[sam120]

Is one of the morning x31s operated by central? as i had a ride on the x31 and it was 767 that took me to my destination this morning.

 

[Hophead]

Can't see why there should be controversy - the earlier post referred explicitly to enthusiasts - make a music video, or hide the anorak, and you should be fine.

 

[Lothian_Bus]

Is one of the morning x31s operated by central? as i had a ride on the x31 and it was 767 that took me to my destination this morning.

I wasn't aware that any were from Central but it may have happened as a one off today.

 

[Edirim]

Central has one x31 now that runs onto the 67 I'm pretty sure.

 

[overthewater]

When did the 22s become so quiet around stenhouse section? Even the 2s are busier..

 

[Lothian_Bus]

I took a look at what was on the x31 this morning.

488, 960, 399, 902 and 903. All Marine vehicles.

There are 6 morning journeys so the one I didn't see could be Central operated.

 

[CM]

When did the 22s become so quiet around stenhouse section? Even the 2s are busier..

Probably because people have switched to the tram.

 

[Jordan Adam]

Can't see why there should be controversy - the earlier post referred explicitly to enthusiasts - make a music video, or hide the anorak, and you should be fine.

It was more the fact that they are trying to claim photos/videos of the interior put a risk to the safety of the vehicle... But anyway!

 

[ejstubbs]

I've noticed a new contactless reader on the number 4 these past couple of days. Could this just possibly be the herald of a new era of contactless payment on Lothian Buses? Be still my beating heart...

(Having just returned from a long weekend in That London, where the only time I used cash was to tip waiting staff and doormen, Lothian Buses suddenly feels very 20th century compared to TfL.)