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#21

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: 8A/C Inner Circle

Last post by Tony - April 16, 2024, 07:54:43 PM

. I'm sure some 11A/C deadrun buses still go through it sometimes.

No they don't disciplinary offence

#22

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: 8A/C Inner Circle

Last post by Stu - April 16, 2024, 07:43:51 PM

In the view of NX, do the current passenger loads warrant a need to upgrade this route to double decks? From what I've seen as a passenger, it sure as hell does. This is all up to the fleet situation at NX ofc, but just wondering.

I did a 'lap' of the 8C one Saturday afternoon a few weeks ago now - yes, I was bored and wanted something different to do!

In my opinion, under 'normal circumstances', the route copes quite well with single decks at its current frequency levels (every 12-15mins).

The problems with overcrowding come when the buses get delayed and start running late, but then the same can be said for any other bus service that uses single decks.

#23

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: 8A/C Inner Circle

Last post by Ronnoc - April 16, 2024, 07:26:23 PM

Current signage is 14' 3 with a red circle, meaning E400 MMCs and BYD E400 Cities (and the new E400EV model) can fit under there. The sign used to be triangle not long ago, back then you'd have 14' 5/6 buses going under regularly. I'm sure some 11A/C deadrun buses still go through it sometimes.

#24

National Express West Midlands / Re: Vehicles seen in service, ...

Last post by TGZac - April 16, 2024, 07:00:47 PM

6832 seen over Halesowen on the 9
Not tracking

6832 is a BC vehicle tracking on the 61 and 6932 (which is what I assume you mean) is tracking on the X10. 

#25

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: 8A/C Inner Circle

Last post by Stu - April 16, 2024, 07:00:28 PM

Topic split off as nothing to do with BusTimes.

@Jay71 if you can't find an appropriate topic to ask such questions in then please start a new one.

#26

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: 8A/C Inner Circle

Last post by Jack - April 16, 2024, 06:52:15 PM

Yes they can, plenty of double deckers can go under there, but while Perry Barr has a mix of buses that can and can't it's safer just not to run any.

E400MMC's can can't they? Isn't the current signage a red circle.

#27

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: 8A/C Inner Circle

Last post by Tony - April 16, 2024, 06:17:47 PM

Can't with the current signage at Highgate Road.

Yes they can, plenty of double deckers can go under there, but while Perry Barr has a mix of buses that can and can't it's safer just not to run any.

#28

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: 8A/C Inner Circle

Last post by Jack - April 16, 2024, 06:10:36 PM

In the view of NX, do the current passenger loads warrant a need to upgrade this route to double decks? From what I've seen as a passenger, it sure as hell does. This is all up to the fleet situation at NX ofc, but just wondering.

Can't with the current signage at Highgate Road.

#29

Other Operators / Re: Chaserider

Last post by Isle of Stroma - April 16, 2024, 06:00:58 PM

180 in Wednesfield High Street and sounds like a Boeing 737 trying to take off!

Classic, Next Gen or MAX ??

#30

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: 8A/C Inner Circle

Last post by Ronnoc - April 16, 2024, 05:52:34 PM

In the view of NX, do the current passenger loads warrant a need to upgrade this route to double decks? From what I've seen as a passenger, it sure as hell does. This is all up to the fleet situation at NX ofc, but just wondering.