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jonesy3001

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Latest update;
17017 has replaced 18365 which has moved to another depot,
21003 is back in service until either MAN 22814,22816 or 22823 is fixed and
47018 is another solo for LCC contracts.
 

stagecoachuk

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Bets are already on how long take before 17017 blows as its going on Blackpools. :lol::lol:

Look after 17017 as we had it going great on 104s & 554s.

18365 in service today on the 38. Shabby looking thing but thankfully due in the paintshop.
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Yesterday Carlisle had 24117 on the 93/600 and 24118 on the 600.

47722 was on the 38.
 

Dallamlad

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I can't believe now just that we've transformed 17017 into a really good bus, we've let it go! :(

Should never have left ME in my opinion. So many issues and so much money thrown at it. Sending a 55 in the first place may have saved a lot of hassle and cash!
 

KendalKing

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Acquisition of bus operations in North Manchester

Stagecoach Group plc ("Stagecoach") is pleased to announce that Greater Manchester Buses South Ltd, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Stagecoach, has agreed to acquire the bus business and assets of private operator Bluebird for a consideration of £2.0 million.

The business being acquired, which was founded in 1988, operates commercial and supported bus services in North Manchester, employing approximately 80 people.

In the 12 months to 31 January 2012, the business had revenues of £4.0 million, EBITDA of around £480,000 and an operating profit of around £330,000.

The purchase includes the leased depot site at Greengate in Middleton, as well as approximately 40 vehicles.

The acquisition will allow Stagecoach to expand its successful bus operations in the Greater Manchester region, where it already operates around 630 buses and employs 1,850 staff.

The Bluebird operations will become part of Stagecoach Manchester, which carries nearly 100 million passengers a year and is led by Managing Director Chris Bowles.

Further info from article:
http://otp.investis.com/clients/uk/stagecoach/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=273&newsid=291057

33091 & 34054 are now in service at Middleton.

There are also other Stagecoach livered vehicles at Middleton, but unfortunately I was unable to see any fleet numbers or registion numbers!
 

Gez.SCNW

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33091 & 34054 are now in service at Middleton.

There are also other Stagecoach livered vehicles at Middleton, but unfortunately I was unable to see any fleet numbers or registion numbers!

33084, 34114 and possibly 34116 all "On Hire" to Bluebird, covering vehicle shortage
 

stagecoachuk

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16338 20540 20544 have all left Carlisle for Lillyhall.

Leaving 20904 & 20977 as the only 2 stored B10Ms here. 47016 remains along with 34079 & 34218. Deckers 16647 and 16776 also remain here.

And of course 14245.

Today 47721 on the 554.

MAN 22253 and 20459 under repaint.

34218 on the pit.
 
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Class20

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33472 has reappeared on the 109/113 circuit. Though it did fail this morning outside my house, a quick fix by the mechanic saw it continue in service. The remains of its Inverness branding have been removed.
 

stagecoachuk

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22160 on the road tomorrow.

17217 17277 20459 in paint shop.

34218 is ready for the road... But maybe not here

18365 on 300 tonight for a short while.
 

Class20

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A few notes from a trip out to Lancaster yesterday.

21007 working the 55 & 16659 working the 42. 16662,3 & 4 all making appearances during the day though none of them in service. 47753 was in use as a staff shuttle.

Working of the day goes to Preston based Versa 25228 out working the 109 to Chorley.
 

ALX400

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I spotted it heading out of Preston about 09:30ish, I was on a 125 heading into Preston.

Do you know why it was on the route? First time for a Versa.

It operated the 09.20 service to Chorley only, thats what i decided to use :lol:
 

TBSchenker

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I clocked a Versa, unable to recall the number but it was one of the batch used on the Fleetwood 84 which are now working in Preston, on the 40. It was heading south on the A6 on Friday morning.
 

stagecoachuk

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34221 back at Carlisle.

It was on loan to LL and performed the 23.00 ex Carlisle 300 on Friday night due to 22595 (IIRC) broke down and is still at CE now.

Shame they didnt keep it...
 
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