Stagecoach East Midlands

[Boothby97]

Unlikely, I believe they are only at Hull until some more of the Volvo B7RLEs leave the Grimsby depot and free up space. The MMCs are replacing some of the B7s which is why they're transferring down

Cascades from Scotland are starting to arrive, seen 10907 on Facebook outside Vic Street depot with a very happy driver!

10907/8/12 and 16 (by process of elimination - 10916 hasn't been pictured) are at Grimsby now
10909/10/11/14/15 are at Hull

10916 is indeed also at Grimsby. Guessing that was the one in the group I run, I know said driver and he was definitely in his element being involved with the transfers

 

[theskelliz]

Yes possibly the end of the 250/350 Branding. Also Could be the end of Seasider Branding too for the open toppers

I can't lie it's a little depressing going from lively paint jobs to dark blue exteriors and interiors. It was bad enough simplifying an already decent branding when they were known as the Humber FastCat and Flyer. I get why they need to do it since it streamlines the process but it's just unneeded!

 

[SteveyBee131]

A few observations from today. Pictures show a few of the Scottish arrivals. 1) 10912 on the pits in the workshop. I'm not sure if it shows up, but the blind says "I'm heading for a new home"; 2) an unidentified Scottie at the back of the workshop, behind a very sorry looking 190??; 3) 10908 (which I might nickname whizzy with that reg' plate!) stands out in the yard, which may suggest it was available for service, though so far it hasn't tracked.

 

[K13R0N]

10912 one of the first Enviro 400 MMCs from Scotland to enter service at Grimsby, on the 9/10 circuit

10907 now in service, operating the morning 5M

 

[Camb]

Another increase in allocation coming up for the Spalding outstation from 27th May with the launch of CPCA funded T7 between Wisbech and Chatteris, looks to be a PVR of three vehicles.

Good to see the Spalding operation growing further following its relocation from Long Sutton with the Spalding Town Services IT1/2 being taken on last month, and now the T7 coming along!

 

[Thomas04]

According to bustimes 19107 has been painted into the ‘we’ve got you’ Livery so this could officially mean that This is the end of the Cleethorpes Seasiders

 

[Fox192]

It has seen photo on facebook

 

[TheBusBoy]

Does anyone know what Enviro 400MMC is in service at Grimsby

 

[K13R0N]

Does anyone know what Enviro 400MMC is in service at Grimsby

10907/12 (if you're referring to the ex Scottish examples)

 

[Pyewipecarshed]

10907/12 (if you're referring to the ex Scottish examples)

Plus 10908 and 10916 this morning, on 9s and the 11/12 etc.group respectively.

It has seen photo on facebook

Visible in the workshop today (photo shows 19107 in base blue "We've got you" livery in Grimsby garage workshop on 9th May 2025)

There's also a closed-top Enviro 400 visible in the workshop in base blue livery, but I couldn't see a fleet number on it.
Plus 19200 has arrived in Grimsby, as per the picture below;

 

[Boothby97]

According to bustimes 19107 has been painted into the ‘we’ve got you’ Livery so this could officially mean that This is the end of the Cleethorpes Seasiders

19107 will be a spare and are not to replace either of the B7TLs.

 

[Thomas04]

19107 will be a spare and are not to replace either of the B7TLs.

That’s good to hear

 

[K13R0N]

Plus 10908 and 10916 this morning, on 9s and the 11/12 etc.group respectively.

Visible in the workshop today (photo shows 19107 in base blue "We've got you" livery in Grimsby garage workshop on 9th May 2025)

There's also a closed-top Enviro 400 visible in the workshop in base blue livery, but I couldn't see a fleet number on it.
Plus 19200 has arrived in Grimsby, as per the picture below;

Just leaves 19206 to be the last arrival from Skegness then if 19200 is here. 206 hasn't tracked since 2nd May so could be on the way soon/already here

 

[Pyewipecarshed]

10909 has arrived in Grimsby, visible in the workshop this morning presumably being prepared for service

 

[Thomas04]

10898 Sat at Grimsby Depot this afternoon
10908 & 10909 Sat at the depot Yesterday LunchTime

 

[153375]

Ex Stagecoach Manchester Enviro400H 12053 in partial “Magic Bus” livery and 12017 have been in service at Skegness depot the last few days.

 

[K13R0N]

The Grimsby service changes are now on the website. Most timetable changes look like evening and weekend/Sunday enhancements. No major daytime lifts other than the 250/51

Most of the ex Scottish E400 MMCs are now at Grimsby and as of this morning some are starting to track on Bustimes.org

 

[175mph]

The Grimsby service changes are now on the website. Most timetable changes look like evening and weekend/Sunday enhancements. No major daytime lifts other than the 250/51

Most of the ex Scottish E400 MMCs are now at Grimsby and as of this morning some are starting to track on Bustimes.org

I've tried searching for any information, but nothing came up on this, but do you know if the 250/51 enhancements are BSIP funded?

 

[SteveyBee131]

I've tried searching for any information, but nothing came up on this, but do you know if the 250/51 enhancements are BSIP funded?

I don't know the intricate details, but yes, I understand they are. Also to get things in place ahead of a law change which will state villages with a population of 10,000+ should be provided with bus services 7 days a week.

 

[175mph]

I don't know the intricate details, but yes, I understand they are. Also to get things in place ahead of a law change which will state villages with a population of 10,000+ should be provided with bus services 7 days a week.

So, could this mean other places in Lincolnshire which are known for a lack of Sunday and bank holiday bus services such as Gainsborough or Kirton In Lindsey will eventually have such services introduced?

 

[Cesarcollie]

I don't know the intricate details, but yes, I understand they are. Also to get things in place ahead of a law change which will state villages with a population of 10,000+ should be provided with bus services 7 days a week.

Could you quote your source please?

 

[SteveyBee131]

Could you quote your source please?

A driver who works for the company who is a friend of mine.

 

[liamf656]

I don't know the intricate details, but yes, I understand they are. Also to get things in place ahead of a law change which will state villages with a population of 10,000+ should be provided with bus services 7 days a week.

I'll believe that when I see it. At the moment I'll take it as hearsay unless there's an actual source like a news article

 

[SteveyBee131]

I'll believe that when I see it. At the moment I'll take it as hearsay unless there's an actual source like a news article

The driver I quoted doesn't tell me anything from the rumour mill. He only gives me news he's been told straight from the company. He's very reliable, personally I would say more so than news articles. But I understand what you say, so if I have any news in future I'll keep it to myself.

 

[Pyewipecarshed]

Could you quote your source please?

Regarding the law change a bill is on its way through parliament, currently awaiting its second reading in the Commons;

https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3842

 

[liamf656]

Regarding the law change a bill is on its way through parliament, currently awaiting its second reading in the Commons;

https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3842

Thank you

 

[Cesarcollie]

Regarding the law change a bill is on its way through parliament, currently awaiting its second reading in the Commons;

https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3842

Indeed. But it doesn’t say anything about a ‘requirement’ for any size of settlement to have a bus service 7 days a week!