Stagecoach North West Discussion

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[rosswatson]

Don't think you've missed anything there... hmmm

Does anyone know why 33168 and 20763 were being driven around Carlisle by Cumbria Police Officers? Strange one is that.....

 

[Gez.SCNW]

Spotted you today Gez walking away from Dalton Square cap under arm

Also is there defo nothing new (as in brand new) coming for the X12?

I noticed today that some of the holes in the bus station apron have been filled in which is good!

Must have been heading to the Borough Club for a couple of wind down beverages, The Versas are going to Aberdeen

 

[rosswatson]

Must have been heading to the Borough Club for a couple of wind down beverages, The Versas are going to Aberdeen

Have they been built to Goldline spec?

Went past Reays yard today, another two YN10___ B7's have joined the fleet. No sign of any more service buses.

 

[Dallamlad]

Must have been heading to the Borough Club for a couple of wind down beverages, The Versas are going to Aberdeen

What are they replacing?

 

[cainebj]

What are they replacing?

if they still have them 3 step entrance Darts that i just told you about, then i'd guess it'd be them

 

[Dallamlad]

if they still have them 3 step entrance Darts that i just told you about, then i'd guess it'd be them

Sounds about right!!!

 

[Pricey2701@gma]

Any more new buses for the north west this year (Apart from Morecambe's Scanias)

 

[mbonwick]

2x E200s for Preston and that's it in the way of brand-new buses. (AFAIK)


I wonder if Carlisle Police were thinking of following Merseyside's example and using Stagecoach vehicles as Battle Buses? Or purchasing them for Road Saftey training....

 

[cainebj]

a blast from the past here!
whilst in Wigton today, forum member rosswatson and myself stumbled across this sign:

nice to see some "history" still around!

 

[Mattdw92]

47006 on workington evening services
08 reg solo, 47617 I think, on evening X5
47059 on Maryport evening runs

Also, as I boarded 50B tonight, two teens were trying to find stones to throw at the owl statue/pigeon scarer

 

[K777DAO]

First time online for a couple of days! (Busy Busy in my new job!!!)

I am now officially converted from being a Volvo Olympian Hater....

Well, 16447, that is, to be exact.

During my lunchbreak yesterday, i had a stroll through Workington Bus Station, and in came 16447... on 300s, pulling into the whitehaven-bound stand... as i was walking from back to front of the station, it was idling in, alongside me :roll:, at my walking pace (for 2/3 the length of the bus station). I have to say... What a sound that thing makes! i am not a fan of that engine, but it did sound good!!

 

[rosswatson]

All four Scania E400's have now been delivered to LL, reg's PX60 BDZ, PX60 BEJ, PX60 BEO & PX60 BEU. Fleetnumbers not yet applied.
No pics yet until 300 branding is applied.

BEO was delivered to the Scania dealership in Carlisle last Saturday.

 

[Paul Mcgill]

Another ex-SCNW B10m still going strong:
http://eebpixs.fotopic.net/p66618794.html
(not my picture)

The Best Barrow B10M along with 20758

 

[Dallamlad]

Two more of Manchester's E400H's have arrived these been 12029/30. Apparently they have a top speed of 40MPH so have to be transported at night as its unsafe to drive under 50MPH on a motorway in daylight! I once thought that SCNW just might see cast offs from Manc with the arrival of new buses but I doubt it very much now as I've been told theres little chance!

Also this has been posted on another forum:

* 56 electric-hybrid ADL Enviro400H double-deckers: 26 for Oxford (12001-26) and 30 for Manchester (12027-56)

* 63 ADL Trident 2/ADL Enviro400 double-deckers: we understand the likely allocation will be to Newcastle, Hull, Cambridgeshire and a number of Scottish depots (19xxx)

* 100 Scania/ADL Enviro400 double-deckers: 27 for Ardrossan/Kilmarnock (15621-47); 3 for Swindon (15648-50); 6 for Lincoln (15651-6 - for use on the new Executive Connect X3, as reviewed in the latest copy of the LEYTR magazine); 3 for Fenstanton (15657-9); 10 for Exmouth (15660-9); 9 for Stratford-upon-Avon (15670-8 ); 4 for Morecambe (15679-82); 4 for Lilyhall (15683-6); 10 for Chesterfield (15687-96); 4 for Carlisle (15697-700); and the remainder (15701-20) yet to be officially allocated

* 70 MAN/ADL Enviro300 single-deckers: 2 for Caithness (27631/2); 9 for Lincoln (27633-41 - allocated to Services 27 & 66); 22 for Chichester/Portsmouth/Worthing (27642-63 - Service 700); 17 for Worthing (27664-80); 6 for Northampton (27681-6); 14 for Cwmbran (27687-700)

* 76 ADL Dart SLFs/ADL Enviro200 single-deckers: 22 for Ayr (36131-52); 24 for Nuneaton (36153-76); and the remaining 30 (36177-206) as yet to be officially allocated

* 16 Volvo B9R/Plaxton Elite coaches (built at Plaxton subsidiary, Scarborough): 5 for Oxford (53701-5); 6 for Peterborough (53706-11); 5 for Chesterfield (53712-6)

* 1 Volvo B13B/Plaxton Panther (built at Plaxton subsidiary, Scarborough): likely to be allocated to a Megabusplus service

Few issues, Morecambe shown as getting only 4 when we are getting 8 and CE are shown as getting 4 which I think is untrue as the numbers of the ones shown are the numbers for Morecambes remaining 4. Also he has split the E400H's and the E400's into 2 groups. The official order published by SC however just shows 63 E400 deckers. Have the E400H's just been missed off or were they part of last years order?

 

[cainebj]

I am now officially converted from being a Volvo Olympian Hater....

Well, 16447, that is, to be exact.

During my lunchbreak yesterday, i had a stroll through Workington Bus Station, and in came 16447... on 300s, pulling into the whitehaven-bound stand... as i was walking from back to front of the station, it was idling in, alongside me :roll:, at my walking pace (for 2/3 the length of the bus station). I have to say... What a sound that thing makes! i am not a fan of that engine, but it did sound good!!

16447 is easilly the best Volvo Oly we have here! i like how the Cummins engined Volvo Oly's are better than the Volvo engined Volvo Oly's

 

[rosswatson]

20931 on 22.
20129 on 30/31 with CWO.
FMP on 1.

Will 16647 be re-entering service with LL or going to Kendal?

34079 is back on the road.... yayyyyyyy! Oh, er, maybe not.

MCW also on 30/31.
16734 and 16651 on 300.
20901 on Seaton.

 

[Mattdw92]

34079 is back on the road.... yayyyyyyy! Oh, er, maybe not.

Noooo Back from the dead! is it in service??
.....Is the "Oh, er, maybe not" in relation to the 'joys' of having it back or has it died again
47023 is still not around

47005 doing the rounds in Maryport today
42025 on 58
47006 and 47007 on Moorclose

 

[jonesy3001]

http://images.fotopic.net/13nhjy.jpg
Barrow based 709 40028 was in the yard today, did they give it a complete refurb on the rear?

 

[Dallamlad]

http://images.fotopic.net/13nhjy.jpg
Barrow based 709 40028 was in the yard today, did they give it a complete refurb on the rear?

Do you know what it was down for? Also I think the rear end was done (LED back lights) along with the interior

 

[mbonwick]

Looks like the back was just repanelled, fitted with Wrightbus lights.


Then the advertising frames forgotten!


20949 and 33170 on 552.

 

[Cumberland Lad]

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[jonesy3001]

Do you know what it was down for? Also I think the rear end was done (LED back lights) along with the interior

Barrow drivers were down for CPC training.

 

[Dallamlad]

Barrow drivers were down for CPC training.

Ahhh cool. Anything else interesting going on around the depot?

 

[rosswatson]

Noooo Back from the dead! is it in service??
.....Is the "Oh, er, maybe not" in relation to the 'joys' of having it back or has it died again

She was alive and kicking on SL LTD this afternoon

 

[K777DAO]

She was alive and kicking on SL LTD this afternoon

I thought they would fix it... Chassis is not too bad on that one, nor is the bodywork... Just need that Dratting Engine/Gearbox combo sorted!!!

 

[jonesy3001]

Ahhh cool. Anything else interesting going on around the depot?

Only 22824 that is parked back fence awaiting to go to carlisle for repaint

 

[Dallamlad]

Only 22824 that is parked back fence awaiting to go to carlisle for repaint

Ace they doing the seats as well? Hope they get on with fitting CCTV to those MANs as well, they did a few but then stopped.

I wonder if the B10's will be touched anytime soon, or the 04 solos for that matter!

Also totally off topic but apparently First are meant to be vacating North Devon by the end of September, I'm not sure how true this is as I can't fidn any other info.This could mean that SC expand into this area but who knows. I'm surprised that First have scaled down their operations all over the country and aren't focused on expansion.

The following changes have been published on the SC website. I'm sure its all been mentioned before but thought I would repeat it anyway just in case anyone can see anything different.

Barrow Area Changes

5 Barrow - North Scale

The timetable of this Cumbria County Council service is revised, with some journeys withdrawn on schooldays.

6, 6A, X6

This service will have a revised, improved and much simplified timetable. Buses will still operate every 20 mins Monday to Saturday daytimes and there will be no changes to the Sunday timetable. The new X6 service will provide additional fast buses between Ulverston, Croftlands, Barrow and BAe Systems, replacing the old 6S. The school and college day diversions (6B and 6C) via Rating Lane will be discontinued and all buses will now follow the standard 6 or 6A routes. The little used off-peak 6X journeys are withdrawn.

7 Barrow schools and colleges - Askam - Kirkby - Broughton - Millom

These services will be extensively revised to meet the new Cumbria County Council contract commitments from the start of the school term. Buses to John Ruskin School at Coniston and Dowdales School at Dalton, will now be provided by other bus companies.

7, 7A, X7 Barrow - Askam - Ireleth - Kirkby - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg

We are pleased to announce that following funding from Cumbria County Council, the service 7A link between Askam and Dalton will be retained, along with a number of additional service 7 journeys to/from Barrow. Stagecoach will also be providing several commercial journeys between Barrow and Millom, in addition to those scholars journeys shown under the service 7 heading above.

Customers should note that the X7 number will no longer be used. Buses from Barrow to Millom will run as the 7, journeys via Dalton as 7A and the Sunday journeys will be 7B.

10 Barrow - Ulverston

11 Barrow - Ulverston

60 Ulverston - South Ulverston

511 Ulverston - Broughton

All of the above-mentioned Cumbria County Council contracted services will be withdrawn by Stagecoach and will pass to other bus companies. Further details can be obtained from the County Council.

M1, M2, M3 Millom and Haverigg local services

There will be some additional journeys and we are pleased to announce that these services will be operated with low floor, easy access buses too!

In addition, there will be changes to many school services in the area, affecting 512, 513, 730, 735.

Carlisle Area Changes

71 Carlisle - Anthorn

The timetable will be revised, with some daytime journeys now provided by other operators, under contract to Cumbria County Council.

73, 73A Carlisle - Keswick (Caldbeck Rambler)

Minor timetable revisions.

94, 97 Carlisle - Brampton / Hallbankgate

The timetable will be revised.

95 Carlisle - Brampton

Stagecoach have lost this contract and it will be operated by another bus operator. Further details can be obtained from the County Council.

101 Carlisle - Rockliffe

Stagecoach have lost this contract and it will be operated by another bus operator. Further details can be obtained from the County Council.

185 Carlisle - Brampton

The timetable will be revised, with many journeys changing bus operator.

214 Penrith - Carlisle College

Minor timetable revisions to improve reliability.

620 Carlisle - Caldbeck (Wednesday shopper)

Stagecoach have lost this contract and it will be operated by another bus operator. Further details can be obtained from the County Council.

680 Carlisle - Nenthead

Stagecoach have lost this contract and it will be operated by another bus operator. Further details can be obtained from the County Council.

Lancaster Area Changes:

2/2A Heysham - Lancaster University

Minor timetable revisions.

6/6A Morecambe - Westgate - Lancaster

Minor timetable revisions.

40/41 Morecambe - Lancaster - Preston

Revised timetable to improve reliability. A number of additional journeys will also operate to/from Preston College from the start of college term on 9th September. These replace the former contract buses and special ticket deals will be available - contact the college for details.

We are also delighted to be introducing a brand new fleet of double-deck buses to these services over the coming months!

42 Lancaster - Blackpool

Revised timetable to improve reliability. Most journeys will additionally operate via Lancaster University campus following customer requests. A new 'Unirider South' ticket will also be available from the new academic year, allowing travel for students and staff of Lancaster University as far south as Catterall at huge discounts! Also available on the 40/41 too.

X1 Lancaster Rail Station - Lancaster University

Following customer requests, this service will additionally serve the Northern Perimeter Road on the Uni campus. New bus stops will added by the University in due course.

Preston Area Changes:

1 Preston - Longridge

Revised evening and Sunday timetable, but buses still run every 30 minutes and our ever popular 24 hour service at weekends remains unchanged.

2/2A Preston - Southport or Ormskirk

Revised timetable to improve reliability.

2B Preston - Ormskirk

This service will follow the same route as service 2A between Tarleton and Ormskirk, making things much more consistent at all times of day and on each day of the week.

4C Preston Bus Station - Moor Park Gates - Preston College campus

This new service will operate on Preston College days only, providing a regular link for students to and from Preston city centre. Buses will run every 20 minutes.

61 Preston - Blackpool

This service will have a revised timetable, to improve reliability. There will also be additional journeys to/from Preston College, replacing the previous contract buses.

68 Preston - Blackpool

This service will have a revised timetable, to improve reliability. There will also be additional journeys to/from Preston College, replacing the previous contract buses.

125 Preston - Bolton

Additional journeys will operate on college days to/from Preston College, replacing the contract buses.

X2 Preston - Liverpool

This service will have a revised timetable, in an effort to further improve reliability. The route in Seaforth will be changed to operate via Princess Way, Seaforth & Litherland Station and Linacre Road, instead of Knowsley Road.

X59 Preston - Blackburn

This service will be renumbered to 59 and will have a revised timetable, although buses will still operate generally once per hour, Monday to Saturday. On Monday to Friday, peak time journeys will extend beyond Blackburn to serve Accrington, Great Harwood and Rishton. Some journeys will also extend to/from Preston College, replacing the previous contract buses. The new extensions beyond Accrington are mainly to cater for Preston College students, but are of course open to all customers and we hope they prove a useful link through to Preston for commuters too.

Nothing about the October changes yet!!!

 

[Mattdw92]

47616 on 1
47617 on 4
34616 on 31A
20910 on 600

 

[Ex-Nat-Ex Mark]

Info Bus parked up on Windsor Road again in Garstang today. Scanias out and about on 40 / 41. UID B10 with LED display on 42 heading towards Lancaster just now.