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#1
Garage threads / Re: Birmingham Central Garage
March 22, 2024, 07:16:13 PM
Whats happened to 4625 @Tony? Off the road since October? At over 19 years old, will we see this one in service again?
#2
National Express West Midlands / Re: Diversions
March 20, 2024, 10:59:10 PM
Quote from: MasterPlan on March 20, 2024, 10:27:13 PMWhere is stop 'BT1' exactly? Maybe I'm being a bit thick, but it isn't really clear from how it's described what route it will take.
The old X61 stop by the millenium point.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.4816284,-1.8889007,3a,75y,26.59h,85.38t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2UJyTYLnTcXXryYzKFFByQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu
#3
National Express West Midlands / Re: Buses on loan
March 20, 2024, 07:39:39 PM
Quote from: Stu on March 20, 2024, 07:25:35 PMSeems like a strange 'swap', unless there is some other reason for this, to do with 4722 being in a heritage livery?

(Upcoming photo-shoot or private hire?)



Something to do with 100 years of the 9?  As they added 1924 - 2024 to the displays I think?
#4
National Express West Midlands / Re: Diversions
March 20, 2024, 07:25:28 PM
Quote from: Stu on March 20, 2024, 07:14:14 PMTrack works across Moor Street Queensway from 7th April 'until Autumn'.
There will be various stop closures and diversions during that time:
https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/major-roadworks-and-events/eastside-birmingham-city-centre/moor-street-queensway/
Changes to bus stops in Birmingham City Centre | NX Bus West Midlands
So the X21/X22 are moving to Park Street then and 61/63 finishing at New Street Station and will then pickup at MS8A then u turning at St Michaels Church.
With the Perry Barr services moving to the current X21/X22 stop and 66 moving to next to the 94/95.
#5
National Express West Midlands / Re: Electric Buses
March 18, 2024, 08:12:54 PM
Quote from: Steve3229vp on March 18, 2024, 07:40:17 PMThis is my point, I just think route branding's time has probably come and gone, if it was to continue I  would suggest group branding eg
Unless any of the grey repaints E400 and MMC receive new branding maybe, which will still be in service for several years at least.
Could we see a new version of the Soho Road branding on the E400s for instance once they are all in grey or  branding on the BC ones.
#6
Quote from: JPC on March 17, 2024, 01:10:19 PMthe only exception to this is the NXCov Student ticket which I think only exists because Stagecoach has a similar product.
It looks like this is why Coventry seem to have a cheaper monthly/termly pass as stagecoach seem to run this ticket


But i'm sure the NX one covers journey options stagecoach don't do, such as Coventry to Uni of Warwick hence the dotted line.
#7
Quote from: Rachvince53 on March 16, 2024, 11:09:54 AMYou would need a Daysaver Extra. Normal daysaver (aka nBus) is not valid beyond the West Midlands boundary on the X51.
The impression I got was that the N Bus is valid on all services including nx services over the boundary, but if you were to board the X13/891 in Coleshill  or X51 in Cannock you'd be given a daysaver extra with them being out of the area?

"Unlimited travel on all bus operators within the nBus zone and on all National Express buses.
Our drivers are unable to give change so if you pay with cash please use the exact fare."
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/tickets-prices/single-trips-day-tickets

#8
Quote from: Tony on March 15, 2024, 03:15:04 PM4938 has been dead in BC garage for 8 days with an air leak
It must have been 4939 then that wasn't tracking at all on the 21:45 from the city centre on Tuesday night @Tony as it had black branding.
Since Wednesday that one has been tracking as a 97, while not actually on the 97.
#9
4938 on the 21:45 94 this evening.
#10
Garage threads / Re: Birmingham Central Garage
March 12, 2024, 10:19:56 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 12, 2024, 09:12:28 PMDefinitely not the way forward, have a look at any advert wrap and you will see it peeling or bits missing after a few months. Quality painting will last for 7-8 years. Both cost around the same
4946 still carriers the red advert, although with  reference to KFC removed from it.
Will these be next in for repaint? If so I look forward to seeing 4946 in the new livery.
#11
Garage threads / Re: Perry Barr Garage
March 11, 2024, 06:54:04 PM
Quote from: Steve3229vp on March 11, 2024, 04:24:16 PMI can't any other garage wanting them
I'd guess these might be the last diesel double deckers to run from PB. Withdrawn late this year or early next year maybe.
#12
Quote from: Rachvince53 on March 11, 2024, 05:38:53 PMNo. Its most likely connected to the Cotswold Vintage Bus Road Run on the 17th March in Bourton-on-the-Water.
I'm sure that bus lives there permanently. It followed me from Cleobury area up to the Bewdley Bypass one day last autumn, when it was heading into Kidderminster.
And every time i'm in Kidderminster it is parked at the back of the SVR.
The registration appears to be 314PFM from below and flickr.
#13
National Express West Midlands / Re: Diversions
March 09, 2024, 01:47:31 PM
94/95 were diverting via Sladefield Road, Alum Rock Road, Highfield Road this morning, when I caught 4946.
4946 - SL14 LRX – National Express West Midlands – bustimes.org
#14
lots of police cars and an ambulance were surrounding 4894 this evening at Priory Queensway.
#15
Rotala / Re: Diamond West Midlands - Tividale
March 06, 2024, 09:12:53 PM
Quote from: Wba_lad on March 06, 2024, 11:06:10 AM40825 is now at tividale,
I saw 40825 while I was waiting for my 95 in the City Centre this evening. 
With 20 Bearwood via Brandhall on the destination display. (While actually on a 16A to West Bromwich). 
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