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#1

Other Operators / Re: Royal Motorways, Radford

Last post by Mayfield - Today at 04:27:53 PM

When ever I've seen their vehicles out and about they always very look well presented.

#2

Other Operators / Re: Trent Barton

Last post by Mayfield - Today at 04:25:07 PM

Random visits always seem better than regular use on the basis you only tend to remember bad experiences. Trent Barton have a pretty bad reputation in local press since covid

Staff and vehicle shortages 

#3

Garage threads / Re: Pensnett Garage

Last post by a4 funcool 2022 - Today at 03:59:52 PM

Any updates on 4756 coming back soon?

#4

National Express West Midlands / Re: 2025 - vehicles not tracki...

Last post by MSU2008 - Today at 03:52:47 PM

4775 not tracking today on the 12

#5

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: NX Usual Allocations Googl...

Last post by Stu - Today at 02:55:44 PM

WB/PN 3 should be changed to just PN (unless i am mistaken)
The only rare allocation is B7RLE Eclipse 2s as PN is the only depot to run the 3
3A is ran by both with PN running the last trip (unless i am mistaken)

Thanks, its changed then since the last time I checked in March.

#6

Other Operators / Re: Trent Barton

Last post by Tony - Today at 02:35:56 PM

Recently did some trips up in derby on Trent Barton services.

The branding on vehicles is incredible. They really do stand out.

The blue on the Ilkeston flyer alongside the tinted windows is rather nice.

Every single driver said hello upon opening the doors and thankyou upon disembarking. Something you don't get in the West Midlands.

Fleet was incredibly smart, drivers in uniform, no mismatched seat patterns.

Managed a ride on 82 on the RA, which was a rather good experience. Going on a coach on public service is not something you get to do everyday. The vehicles are slightly tired but still very comfortable and fast.

I'm guessing these are being replaced at some point based on the recent sighting. The RA was also operated by mmcs, b7rles and versas on this day.

Very positive experience with no complaints other than an RA missing for most the day.

Random visits always seem better than regular use on the basis you only tend to remember bad experiences. Trent Barton have a pretty bad reputation in local press since covid

#7

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: Bus Accidents/Incidents.

Last post by Mayfield - Today at 02:07:54 PM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c2k1gy4w38nt

Bus crash in Eastleigh leaves more than a dozen injured. Goes without saying, I hope they make a speedy recovery. Incidentally, the vehicle involved in former National Express 4818 (BX09 PGF).

Video on YouTube of actual crash

#8

Arriva / Re: Arriva Leicester

Last post by Mayfield - Today at 02:04:46 PM

Looks like quite a bit of construction going on at Thurmaston, are they due more electrics 

#9

Other Operators / Re: Trent Barton

Last post by Trident 4194 - Today at 01:44:59 PM

Recently did some trips up in derby on Trent Barton services.

The branding on vehicles is incredible. They really do stand out. 

The blue on the Ilkeston flyer alongside the tinted windows is rather nice. 

Every single driver said hello upon opening the doors and thankyou upon disembarking. Something you don't get in the West Midlands. 

Fleet was incredibly smart, drivers in uniform, no mismatched seat patterns.

Managed a ride on 82 on the RA, which was a rather good experience. Going on a coach on public service is not something you get to do everyday. The vehicles are slightly tired but still very comfortable and fast. 

I'm guessing these are being replaced at some point based on the recent sighting. The RA was also operated by mmcs, b7rles and versas on this day. 

Very positive experience with no complaints other than an RA missing for most the day. 

#10

National Express West Midlands / Re: Next Stop Announcments

Last post by Ingleboro261F - Today at 01:20:51 PM

There's several of them with them, been fitted over a week

Which ones Tony if you don't mind me asking?