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The first of the new E400 MMCs arrived at Thurmaston this morning in the form of 4552 (YX72 ODT). I've now been informed that they'll be replacing 4501-4528, while the E200s (3145-3152) will be replacing some of the Versas.

Some of the MMCs will be off to Yorkshire to replace the Lowlanders, as 4416-4425 were originally planned to. Others are expected to move to Kent to replace the ALX400s after they decided they didn't want any more B9TLs.

4553 is also here, as shown in the picture (not mine) in the link below:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/av191/52573379376/

Noted in Centrebus Leicester's Wenlock Way depot on 15/11/2022 was E200 YX61 DOU, freshly painted in the new Centrebus livery.

This one last operated with Faresaver of Chippenham but was new as an Alexander Dennis demonstrator.

539 - YX17 NKZ has made the move from Centrebus Leicester to Chaserider.

Interestingly, Roberts' 134 - YD21 NFR has transferred to Centrebus and become fleet number 824. Its 'park & ride' branding has been removed and replaced with generic 'greenlines' branding.

The six Yutong E10s, for the 'Orbital' (service 40), are now sitting at Centrebus' Wenlock Way depot. Registrations are:

YD72 FFU
YD72 FFV
YD72 FFW
YD72 FFX
YD72 FFY
YD72 FFZ

They're the same green as the Hospital Hopper E12s. Four of them carry 'Orbital' branding and the other two carry generic 'Greenline' branding.

https://bustimes.org/registrations/PF1056524/10 - would suggest that 23/10/2022 is the date from which service 40 becomes known as 'Orbital'.

In addition, Leicester seems to have gained another double-decker; 930 - PJZ 9450 has moved from Grantham and was noted working the university shuttle on 04/10/2022. Recent acquisition from Luton 728 - YN54 AHG was also noted working on the university shuttle.

Does anyone know what's happened to 4115 and 4202?

4115 is, despite what bustimes says, back in service. Clearly, assigning the correct fleet number to a ticket machine is something else which Arriva place in the 'TOO DIFFICULT' pile, along with providing vehicles which are externally well presented. 

Can't help re 4202. I regularly see 4201; stands out a mile with hefty adblue stains on the offside of its bodywork.

Nice to see first getting a tender even if it is only for Saturday's

this change also sees First serving Birstall for the first time in quite a few years - think the last time was the 70a?

Not quite - the 70A was city centre to Blackmore Drive. The last time First operated to Birstall, it was route 70 to Windmill Avenue. 

Full 13 is now there.. like the 14/A it just seems to be minor tweaks rather than a full change. (A shame, they really could of done with a Sunday on the 13!).
Noticed the 13 will no longer terminate as such at Park Drive, and instead appears to just run a continuous loop terminating at Haymarket (where it waits a slightly longer time!). The 2155 departure which currently waits 15mins at park Drive.. will now wait time inside the Optimus Point industrial estate!
22B is only Saturday, and nothing from Centrebus, which could mean that they'll still be running their 22A around the same part of Birstall also!

https://www.centrebus.info/service-changes/ - clicking on the 'View Timetable' link for the 22A shows that Centrebus' Saturday timetable will be only city centre to Evington from 06/08/2022. They will not be running to Birstall on Saturdays. First's 22B will be the only route along Birstall Road on Saturdays.

3127 - YX17 NPN was noted at work on route 44A on 01/03/2022.

W112 DOP is now with Confidence of Leicester. It becomes their fleet number 96 and is currently running around still in Vamooz livery.

Optare MetroCity YJ17 FXE was noted parked at Centrebus' Wenlock Way depot, in Leicester, on 25/11/2020. It was in new Centrebus livery and carrying fleet number 799.

Does anyone happen to know the registrations and fleet numbers of the Ex Metrolime Volvo B7TL Plaxton Presidents that Centrebus have acquired in Leicester for the university shuttles?
They have had their registrations changed which is making it hard for me to find out what one specific vehicle was.

930 = LK04 NMJ (Metroline VPL585)

931 = LK04 NMV (Metroline VPL588)

932 = LK04 NNC (Metroline VPL594)

Volvo B7RLE 69249 now in service in 'Saffron', red/yellow livery.

StreetLite 63366 now in service in Leicester.

StreetLite 63364 now in service in Leicester.

66975's new look (not my picture): https://www.flickr.com/photos/128732924@N02/49492078563/