Arriva Tamworth

2206 · December 14, 2022, 05:38:39 PM

4411 broke down in Sutton Town Centre earlier this afternoon and wouldn't turn back on at the lights, bringing Sutton to a standstill and trapping several NX buses behind in. All passengers asked to get off.
It left out of service about 20 minutes later.

SG · December 20, 2022, 10:19:40 PM

3512 has returned to Derby & 3741 has transferred to Harlow

Vulcan · December 20, 2022, 11:57:35 PM

Reduced PVR moves or replaced by what ?
What is current PVR ?

tphi12000 · December 23, 2022, 10:13:58 AM

Versa 2996 was parked in Lichfield Bus Station earlier this morning , not sure if this is now in use at Tamworth or just passing through.

SG · December 23, 2022, 10:55:22 PM

Quote from: tphi12000 on December 23, 2022, 10:13:58 AMVersa 2996 was parked in Lichfield Bus Station earlier this morning , not sure if this is now in use at Tamworth or just passing through.

Yeah it's in use here now.

SG · December 23, 2022, 10:55:45 PM

Scania 3500 has been withdrawn.

andy41 · January 14, 2023, 01:34:16 AM

Quote from: SG on December 23, 2022, 10:55:45 PMScania 3500 has been withdrawn.

I'm starting to feel old, I drove that brand new on its first day in service.

Vulcan · January 15, 2023, 12:04:35 AM

Quote from: andy41 on January 14, 2023, 01:34:16 AMI'm starting to feel old, I drove that brand new on its first day in service.

So am I Andy, remember I collected 3504 from Derby & emission warning light came on way back.
Into Keltruck next day ! Good start !

2206 · February 15, 2023, 04:35:27 PM

3806 ran all the way Birmingham to Tamworth this afternoon with no nearside wing mirror on the 12:10 service. The wing mirror had been placed inside the bus on the front wheel arch where the newspapers are normally put.
According to bus times this was removed from service on arrival at Tamworth.

ellspurs · February 15, 2023, 05:06:41 PM

Quote from: 2206 on February 15, 2023, 04:35:27 PM3806 ran all the way Birmingham to Tamworth this afternoon with no nearside wing mirror on the 12:10 service. The wing mirror had been placed inside the bus on the front wheel arch where the newspapers are normally put.
According to bus times this was removed from service on arrival at Tamworth.

It must've been the day for it today. I had to stop multiple times to readjust my nearside mirror due to having to throw the vehicle into buses to avoid people driving at me in the middle of the road. Quite a common occurrence on the narrow Shropshire/Welsh roads.

I'm guessing however that they probably *shouldn't have* done that journey without a mirror?

jc · September 10, 2023, 04:02:27 PM

2512 was in use at Tamworth on Friday, on service 786

hlliwmai · September 14, 2023, 01:58:11 PM

Heard a rumour today that Arriva Tamworth has been purchased by First I don't know if there's any truth in this could anyone clarify?

midlandred2003 · September 14, 2023, 02:08:35 PM

Quote from: hlliwmai on September 14, 2023, 01:58:11 PMHeard a rumour today that Arriva Tamworth has been purchased by First I don't know if there's any truth in this could anyone clarify?

Must be April 1st...

winston · September 14, 2023, 02:15:31 PM

Quote from: hlliwmai on September 14, 2023, 01:58:11 PMHeard a rumour today that Arriva Tamworth has been purchased by First I don't know if there's any truth in this could anyone clarify?

First Group were interested in purchasing parts of Arriva Group back in April, which is currently up for sale by DB, not seen anything in the press since. First Groups Chairman is the former CEO of Arriva Group.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/firstgroup-i-squared-weigh-competing-bids-arriva-sources-2023-04-20/

https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1012890/firstgroup-eyeing-bid-for-parts-of-arriva-as-german-owner-plans-sale-1012890.html

EK40 · November 17, 2023, 07:31:39 AM

Looks like the 110 is mainly running pulsars this morning with the usual 3 and the ex manny sapphire pulsar with only 3 e400s on.

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