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The ukbuses website now shows a seventh StreetDeck   --  35123  --  as being transferred to Leicester, however it hasn't  (yet) appeared

in the official list of movements reproduced on the wmbusphotos website, so it might only be here for maintenance / rectification ??

I see that the ukbuses fleet list is showing 37111 as being allocated to Leicester.

I believe I have read that that it's only at Leicester for maintenance / rectification work.

It would be the only B9TL in the Midlands fleet if it stayed, and I assume its only here temporarily.

Does anyone know any facts that are different to that ??

37111 is no longer shown on the the ukbuses Midlands fleet list.

It may have returned / still be  - "up north", and hasn't been listed (yet) as moving from there, in the excellent official update list provided by wmbusphotos.
However, it could turn up anywhere now, as "sister" vehicles are being transferred currently (I believe).

Of the six StreetDecks from "up north", plus 35169, - can anyone tell me if they are all in Leicester garage currently; -- have any had their repairs completed; -- and have any disappeared somewhere ( - like for a repaint)  ?????

By the fact that 32644 is waiting to be edited, is that also being/been transferred?

Thanks for flagging that up LazyGuy, -- I'll keep an eye open for it (and other ex-Leicester DDs) here in Worcester, over the next few weeks !

I see that the ukbuses fleet list is showing 37111 as being allocated to Leicester.

I believe I have read that that it's only at Leicester for maintenance / rectification work.

It would be the only B9TL in the Midlands fleet if it stayed, and I assume its only here temporarily.

Does anyone know any facts that are different to that ??

Thanks very much LazyGuy for expressing your opinions (which might be similar to other people's), and FireFly, for your intelligent and informed replies, and perspective.

Unfortunately, on bus enthusiasts forums we don't get enough of the latter, and it's a matter of great importance to me, here in Worcester, that our vehicles are as reliable as possible, because traffic jams are frequent but very difficult to predict where and when, and First is mainly carrying only passengers who have no other option of how to travel. (IMHO).

Presumably, the maintenance budget would have to be increased by 100% say, to achieve maximum vehicle reliability, so I find all this very frustrating.
:'(

32648 is parked tonight on "the patch" at Worcester  --  any facts about that would be very welcome !!

Dear Simon Dunn; -- Are you aware that First Worcester is threatening to withdraw their 37 service, along the Ombersley Road where you run the 303 ?
I thought I'd draw your attention to that, just in case Diamond is thinking of reducing the frequency of the 303  --  --  there will be more passengers for it IF the 37 is withdrawn !

Also, could you consider running some 37s to give a combined 30 minute service along the Ombersley Road at certain times ?

(I notice you have 2 single-deckers at the sixth form college c.08.30 - 08.45  --  the 302 + 303).

Also, there is new housing at the top of the Ombersley Road, and you MIGHT be able to prise a small subsidy out of Worcestershire county council for a combined 37/303 (perhaps) ??
Thanks Simon.

Plans have changed, they're staying up in Glasgow for the time being according to the Firstbus Enthusiast group, where fleet movements are posted by staff.

Thanks Nathan !

I have read somewhere that Potteries are, or were, to get 10 Alexander E400 Hybrids (from Glasgow), for conversion to Diesel (only).

Have any of these arrived please ? - or any news of this ?

Been off the road for ages, parts taken out including the engine. Believe fire damage from early this year

Thanks PointerDart !

I see in the above fleet list that 32635 is shown as withdrawn  --  can anyone tell us why that is please ??

63106 has gone on loan to Worcester.

Thanks FireFly, it's helpful to know that it's a loan.

66843 has now transferred to Doncaster.

Thanks for these updates FireFly.

Frequent Private Hires, 365 was down there a few weeks ago without its roof!

Thanks jc.