Service Changes - 26th Jan 2014

[PM]

I heard that the new depot will be in Radford, and that some DeCourcey drivers are transferring to Diamond.
The depot will be Oban rd so i was told
what buses will be used on 360

Hopefully MPDs and solos. What size buses are currently used on there and what are loadings like as I have never actually been on it? Just trying to work out if they would do as loadings cannot surely be that good if it is being surrendered?

[PM]

I heard that the new depot will be in Radford, and that some DeCourcey drivers are transferring to Diamond.
The depot will be Oban rd so i was told
what buses will be used on 360

signature buses maybe?
dont really expect darts on the 360 lol

There aren't enough signature buses ie another 10 spare to run this with. I would have thought darts/solos/MPDs would be the most likely vehicles.

[winston]

I heard that the new depot will be in Radford, and that some DeCourcey drivers are transferring to Diamond.
The depot will be Oban rd so i was told
what buses will be used on 360

That's all happened quick, as Simon was only asking about the yard next To DeCourcey on the 3rd Jan in his own thread

I've had a look on Google Earth, and there appears to only be a large haulage yard off Oban Road which appears suitable for a bus depot, the other buildings don't look big enough

[the trainbasher]

I've got a feeling it is those 10 buses that were required quickly by diamond that will be used on the 360

[winston]

I've got a feeling it is those 10 buses that were required quickly by diamond that will be used on the 360

I'm hoping those 8 x B7RLE go in to Tividale, and Tividale loose MPD or larger Darts for the 360 A/C

I'm assuming DeCourcey used MAN/MCV on the route?

[PM]

I've got a feeling it is those 10 buses that were required quickly by diamond that will be used on the 360

They are being used for a service upgrade suggesting a service already operated ie the 4 or another route like it. I somehow doubt rotala would waste b7rle's on a centro contract that clearly doesn't need big buses, otherwise it would not be being surrendered!!

[sonic2009]

I've got a feeling it is those 10 buses that were required quickly by diamond that will be used on the 360

I'm hoping those 8 x B7RLE go in to Tividale, and Tividale loose MPD or larger Darts for the 360 A/C

I'm assuming DeCourcey used MAN/MCV on the route?

DeCourcey used anything on the route from MAN/MCV to Optare Versa

[winston]

I've got a feeling it is those 10 buses that were required quickly by diamond that will be used on the 360

I'm hoping those 8 x B7RLE go in to Tividale, and Tividale loose MPD or larger Darts for the 360 A/C

I'm assuming DeCourcey used MAN/MCV on the route?

DeCourcey used anything on the route from MAN/MCV to Optare Versa

Midi buses would suffice then against the 8 x full size B7RLE that have been acquired from Ensign

[:D]

I spotted Diamond bus at Coventry rail station few days ago, I'd guess they were trying their bus routes out. Quite disappointing seeing their bus drivers doesn't always have a good attitude.

[gac_uk]

I spotted Diamond bus at Coventry rail station few days ago, I'd guess they were trying their bus routes out. Quite disappointing seeing their bus drivers doesn't always have a good attitude.

The vehicle specification on the 360 tender spec was for a minimum 40 seats if I recall

[PM]

I spotted Diamond bus at Coventry rail station few days ago, I'd guess they were trying their bus routes out. Quite disappointing seeing their bus drivers doesn't always have a good attitude.

The vehicle specification on the 360 tender spec was for a minimum 40 seats if I recall

That's very interesting and didn't know that. I would guess then that b7rles will be used on it

[Stuharris 6360]

Is the 360 a tendered service or are Diamond to operate it commercially?

[the trainbasher]

Is the 360 a tendered service or are Diamond to operate it commercially?

Tendered I believe from what's been stated on here

[Kevin]

DeCourcey literally have used everything on the 360 - MCVs through to deckers. When I went round the whole route some parts were well used (granted - others weren't) so I personally would hope Diamond don't put darts on

[winston]

DeCourcey literally have used everything on the 360 - MCVs through to deckers. When I went round the whole route some parts were well used (granted - others weren't) so I personally would hope Diamond don't put darts on

If it's used sufficiently to warrant bigger buses than Darts, why's it a tendered route requiring subsidy?