Blindtraveler
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whats working working X4/X5 at present? An Inviro?
whats working working X4/X5 at present? An Inviro?
Is Morecambe just getting other depots hand-me-downs?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I reckon this is the first year since 2009 that Morecambe hasn't had new vehicles
Not sure if its my mind/imagination but I thought I read somewhere (this site?) that an X reg MAN/ALX 300 had been upgraded to full DDA status?
That is correct. ALX300 22269 X269 MTS has had a full interior refurbishment to DDA standards.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/20452054@N04/14078558969/
Hants & Dorset trim are currently promoting the following:-
'DDA Upgrades : Our DDA upgrades cover all aspects;
Full certification on site
Full push test certification provided with all new components
All paperwork processed and supplied on completion of conversion
Access to local certifying officer for help and advice.
Destination upgrades
Bus stopping sign upgrade
Experience of over 100 completed vehicles.
Most vehicles registered after 1st October 2000 are partially compliant and should only require minimal upgrade work, although all vehicles are different.
Looking at the website 'Bus lists on the web' which details dates when vehicles were first registered, I note that Stagecoach X reg MANs
22004-22008 (East Kent), 22216-22246 (Manchester), 22269-22277 (North West & Scotland), 22714-22722 (Scotland & North West) were all registered between October 2000 & January 2001, 22269 has already been upgraded, what chance the rest?
No, as the S-BWC Tridents will be available from Chorley due to being too old for use on TfGM schools.