N.E.T.S (inc Clarkes, Kings Ferry, Lucketts Group & Stewarts Group coaches)

[winston]

Kings Ferry have an extra E200MMC addition on the BA Shuttles at Heathrow - YX68UKT
https://www.flickr.com/photos/68422630@N03/51197867489

[winston]

The former Clarkes, Kings Ferry, Lucketts Group & Stewarts Group Coaches threads have all being merged under one single 'National Express Transport Solutions' Thread (N.E.T.S)

https://ne-transportsolutions.com/

It looks as though a start has been made on re-numbering som/all of the N.E.T.S coach fleet with Lucketts inspired fleet numbers comprising 4 - 6 digits, the first two numbers signify seating capacity i.e. 49**, 55*** etc. New numbers have started to appear on Clarkes & Kings Ferry coaches thus far:

4830 BX65WCC (Clarkes)
4978 BF67WKC (Clarkes)
7705 YJ70AWW (Kings Ferry)
53129 BV69LNG (Kings Ferry)
53130 BV69LNH (Kings Ferry)

Former Kings Ferry YN67VDC has transferred to Morton's & is also now numbered 572857
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave58282/51210367257

[B61 ANDREW]

    Hi all.   Are there any N.E.T.S., vehicles stored at any West Midlands garages please ??   

[Tony]

    Hi all.   Are there any N.E.T.S., vehicles stored at any West Midlands garages please ??

No

[kernow dave]

The former Clarkes, Kings Ferry, Lucketts Group & Stewarts Group Coaches threads have all being merged under one single 'National Express Transport Solutions' Thread (N.E.T.S)

https://ne-transportsolutions.com/

It looks as though a start has been made on renumbering some/all of the N.E.T.S coach fleet with Lucketts inspired fleet numbers comprising 4 - 6 digits, the first two numbers signify seating capacity i.e. 49**, 55*** etc. New numbers have started to appear on Clarkes & Kings Ferry coaches thus far:

4830 BX65WCC (Clarkes)
4978 BF67WKC (Clarkes)
7705 YJ70AWW (Kings Ferry)
53129 BV69LNG (Kings Ferry)
53130 BV69LNH (Kings Ferry)

Former Kings Ferry YN67VDC has transferred to Morton's & is also now numbered 572857
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dave58282/51210367257

Good evening.

I wondered if there has been any further developments  with this scheme and/or if there is an updated listing of the combined fleets.

Thanking you in anticipation.

[NigelJobbins]

Kings Ferry vehicles noted at Swindon on Nat Ex route 401 have been:
5730 BF68ZFE
53118 BU18YTR

In addition other Kings Ferry vehicles mentioned on other web sites are:
5735 BV20HSC
53120 BU18YTV
53124 BF68ZFK
53128 BF68ZFM

[winston]

Kings Ferry are axing their entire commuter coach network at short notice from Xmas eve:
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/kings-ferry-service-axed-259315/

Although, the decesion is blamed on reduced demand due to Covid & no longer being commercially viable, the fact the Stagecoach East Kent operations are close by, could of also have had a bearing on the decision.

[Straightlines]

the fact the Stagecoach East Kent operations are close by, could of also have had a bearing on the decision.

Why would it have any bearing on the decision?

[kernow dave]

I have noticed that several National Express vehicles have been transferred to N.E.T.S companies and have been numbered NETS scheme, although still carrying the NatEx fleet number.

Is there a scheme to renumber NatEx coaches? And will there be a standard renumbering of the NETS fleet as opposed to the different styles currently used.

Thanking you in advance, and a Healthy, Happy New Year to you all.

[Tony]

I have noticed that several National Express vehicles have been transferred to N.E.T.S companies and have been numbered NETS scheme, although still carrying the NatEx fleet number.

Is there a scheme to renumber NatEx coaches? And will there be a standard renumbering of the NETS fleet as opposed to the different styles currently used.

Thanking you in advance, and a Healthy, Happy New Year to you all.

There is a standard NETS numbering scheme, I hope to get the full fleet in one list on the main site over the weekend. National Express remain in the WMT range (officially with a C in front but not displayed)

[kernow dave]

There is a standard NETS numbering scheme, I hope to get the full fleet in one list on the main site over the weekend. National Express remain in the WMT range (officially with a C in front but not displayed)

Tony many thanks for the reply and for all the work that you do on the fleet lists.

[Tony]

Getting accurate information from NETS isn't the easiest thing for me but I think I have the NETS fleetlist correct now. Only vehicles missing are the latest Levantes are the 21 plates taken out the latest NX Batch

http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/fleetlist/KingsFerry.html

[IMarkeh]

Not sure if anyone has more info the NETS is promoting on their website a new Aston depot from April.

https://ne-transportsolutions.com/project/national-express-transport-solutions-brings-coach-hire-to-west-midlands/

[Tony]

Not sure if anyone has more info the NETS is promoting on their website a new Aston depot from April.

https://ne-transportsolutions.com/project/national-express-transport-solutions-brings-coach-hire-to-west-midlands/

NEAT becomes part of NETS from April

[B61 ANDREW]

NEAT becomes part of NETS from April

Cue speculation on NETS aquiring a local coach operator . . . . . . . .  :-\ ::)