Ricky Kane
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Do you know what for? Apparently they're not entering service.
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Jordan Adam
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They 'could' and 'likely' will be for further service given they're Euro 6, however they're just at Arbroath for storage and thus not in use at present.
RomeoCharlie71
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All four are parked at the back of Arbroath depot, they have not been touched since they arrived over 3 weeks ago. Given the vehicle shortages at Arbroath at present, I'm sure they'd be in service already if that's what their intended use was. And indeed I was told by the fleet engineer that these were only for storage, not for service.
You’re bang on. 28602 has literally been sat at Inverness for almost 2 months so they’re probably not gonna fix it, the only likely bus out of those ones to move to Fife is 28650 SV12 AAK but i guess we’ll have to wait and see
Blindtraveler
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Depends on the age of the cascades from them I guess. Not only that but Interdecks wouldn't necessarily work very well on some of the routes.
overthewater
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Just to ask were this press release is etc?
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54301 Citylink coach has transferred from Inverness.
Source my eyes at Aberdeen bus station.
Source my eyes at Aberdeen bus station.
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overthewater
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This is the big question. Will Fife express get brand new stock or will it get 18 plate stock from Kilmarnock depot which is used on X76 and 900 for Citylink?
Where is the press release for the 30 coaches?
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It's only an inference from the wording of the fleetcard, but the strong suggestion is they will all be moving along with the pair of Solo SRs.
Seems East Scotland are standardising on Scanias for whatever reason - they have another batch of E400s moving up from Kent too. While I can make sense of the desire for deckers ultimately as Trident/ALX400 replacements on schools, I'm struggling with the K230UB/E300s.
And yes, before mods start getting upset about fleetcards not being public available, I'm well aware I am behind with uploads.
Jordan Adam
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28650s engine is kaput, it overheated on the A9 on the 17th of October hence why it hasn't moved south yet.
The Highland K230UBs are already Euro 6 so that is possibly why.
Oh did it? Didn’t realise, cheers for the correction
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Am I the only once who is perplexed by the Fife 7B/C/D services are listed under the same service as the 7/7A?
7; Dunfermline - Inverkeithing - Burntisland - Kirkcaldy - Leven (Every 30min Mon-Sat daytime)
7A; Dunfermline - Inverkeithing - Burntisland - Kirkcaldy - Leven (Every 60min Sunday daytime & daily evenings)
7B; Kelty - QMH - Dunfermline - Inverkeithing - Dalgety Bay (Counter-clockwise loop) (Every 60min Mon-Sat daytime - combines with 7C to make a service every 30min between Kelty & Hillend)
7C; Kelty - QMH - Dunfermline - Inverkeithing - Dalgety Bay (Clockwise loop) (Every 60min Mon-Sat daytime - combines with 7B to make a service every 30min between Kelty & Hillend)
7D; Kelty - QMH - Dunfermline - Ferrytoll P&R - North Queensferry (Every 60min Sunday daytime & daily evenings)
It boggles my mind! The 7A’s can be selected to be listed with the 7’s timetable on bustimes.org, but not the 7C? Why not number the services something like the 86/86A/86B? It doesn’t make any sense to me. If any of you can find an explanation that would make sense to me, that’d be great
7; Dunfermline - Inverkeithing - Burntisland - Kirkcaldy - Leven (Every 30min Mon-Sat daytime)
7A; Dunfermline - Inverkeithing - Burntisland - Kirkcaldy - Leven (Every 60min Sunday daytime & daily evenings)
7B; Kelty - QMH - Dunfermline - Inverkeithing - Dalgety Bay (Counter-clockwise loop) (Every 60min Mon-Sat daytime - combines with 7C to make a service every 30min between Kelty & Hillend)
7C; Kelty - QMH - Dunfermline - Inverkeithing - Dalgety Bay (Clockwise loop) (Every 60min Mon-Sat daytime - combines with 7B to make a service every 30min between Kelty & Hillend)
7D; Kelty - QMH - Dunfermline - Ferrytoll P&R - North Queensferry (Every 60min Sunday daytime & daily evenings)
It boggles my mind! The 7A’s can be selected to be listed with the 7’s timetable on bustimes.org, but not the 7C? Why not number the services something like the 86/86A/86B? It doesn’t make any sense to me. If any of you can find an explanation that would make sense to me, that’d be great
overthewater
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Because 7 and 7A are on one registration and operated by Aberhill depot, While the 7B and 7C is on another registration and is operated by Dunfermline Depot.
It was decided somewhere to have common numbers so passengers traveling to Dalgerty Bay all have 7's.
Old 7B,7C used to be 7 and or 9 before that 79,
It was decided somewhere to have common numbers so passengers traveling to Dalgerty Bay all have 7's.
Old 7B,7C used to be 7 and or 9 before that 79,
MasterSpenny
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Your statement on Blairgowire getting these buses is correct according to Route One. According to the article this batch of buses will be used on route 57.
CSB0241
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Thank god. I can’t stand the Plaxton Elites, they smell awful & sound like the engine is about to implode on itself. Hopefully get introduced on the X54/58/59/60
Well why not make the 7B the 9, 7C the 9A, & 7D the 9B?
Yorkshireguy
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Definitely great for the X24/X27.
I don't think double decks will be used on routes going over the Tay Road Bridge (and therefore probably with routes that interwork with that), so with length constraints in St Andrews and (I believe?) Glenrothes, what could be realistically procured for the X54/59? More of the same?
I don't think double decks will be used on routes going over the Tay Road Bridge (and therefore probably with routes that interwork with that), so with length constraints in St Andrews and (I believe?) Glenrothes, what could be realistically procured for the X54/59? More of the same?
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Would these be Plaxton Panorama like the Citylink ones?
roadierway77
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Excellent. Definitely needed. An increase in capacity will no doubt lead to more growth on this corridor.
Dfatcontroller
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If they are to be new then probably not. Citylink/Megabus are to receive Volvo 9700DD in the new year, so possibly some of these.
Gaelan
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99s do occasionally get operated by double-decker city buses, though I'm not sure of the exact model.
Blindtraveler
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96 seats sounds very high density
Passenger cumfort?
Passenger cumfort?
overthewater
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X54/X59 will most likely get the use of the 66 and 67 plate coaches.
Citylink/megabus order is first then East Scotland order is after that I believe.
30 are on order none for East Scotland
overthewater
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If that is the case, East Scotland is getting Cast off from Kilmarnock.
sbrignall72
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The new buses are now operating from Blairgowrie. But under false ticket machines. From.own sightings today 11659 is 99081, 11660 is 99082, 11661 is 99083 and 11662 is 99084. Hope this helps anyone looking for them.
AndrewTaylor95
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Always rumours, 96 seat double decker coaches definitely doesn't equate to a Panorama, I Think these drivers just talk drivel at times
