First Bus - Potteries

DD12 · October 09, 2015, 01:35:11 PM

My impression is that the raft of depot closures around First was imposed by the top management rather than local MDs.

MAYBE once a depot closure has been done, it is easier to set-up a minimum-cost outstation if desired (perhaps ?).

I'm very glad that the MD is flexible enough in his thinking, and I think there MAY be a case for a minimum-cost outstation in "my" area to help support service reliability( - which I perceive as "seriously failing" because of worsening, serious traffic delays), - POSSIBLY using drivers from the main depot on a separate dedicated rota ?
There are lots of different options, but I realise they need to be "workable" and economically viable.

arrifirststage · October 09, 2015, 02:35:59 PM

Quote from: T840MAK on October 09, 2015, 10:40:31 AM
Only First could make a mess up like that with a single depot city ::)

I would prefer to describe it as being flexible and reacting quickly to circumstances.............if I find I have made an error then I change my mind,what would you do?

DVXXII · October 10, 2015, 06:20:57 PM

Noted that 53060 and 63 have arrived from FMR, and are parked up in the depot. Reported on yahoo groups that 32078-81 are expected imminently at Potteries from Leicester.

Ben

Ashley 60171 · October 10, 2015, 07:37:53 PM

Not even 10 Flolines/Ultralows out today. Very sad face.

DVXXII · October 16, 2015, 08:49:24 PM

Seen newly arrived 32079 in service today on a 4.

41070 next to the carwash at the depot with all front panels missing, presumed withdrawn.

DVXXII · October 16, 2015, 08:56:30 PM

Also read on midland red forum that 42351/2/4 have arrived from Worcester.

Ashley 60171 · October 19, 2015, 10:18:34 AM

60006 60068 60073 60202 - reported withdrawn

DVXXII · October 24, 2015, 08:11:30 AM

I've seen 32078/9/81 which have recently arrived from Leicester in service over the last week,.

47609FireFly · October 29, 2015, 09:25:44 AM

60006 - S350 MFP made the journey "home" to Leicester on 28/10/2015. It's now in preservation with the LTHT (Leicester Transport Heritage Trust).

DVXXII · November 01, 2015, 05:33:55 PM

Saw Dart 42352 at the depot today, recent arrival from Hereford. Not for use sticker on the windscreen, but vehicle seemed intact. Not sure if this is for spares only though as it's positioned between 41070 and an unidentified Solo that are both missing panels.

Ashley 60171 · November 08, 2015, 12:22:03 PM

Potteries down to 12 proper Scania's with the withdrawals of 60193 and 60205. This leaves,

60015, 60069, 60072, 60128, 60171, 60174, 60175, 61235, 65561, 65564, 65567

10 were out in service yesterday. 60171 was parked in garage and 65567 was unseen.

DD12 · November 14, 2015, 09:37:16 PM

Has anyone seen 32066 in the Potteries ?
It was last allocated to Worcester, but has been "missing", and has been reported as possibly with "YOU" !

Any info. please ?

Ashley 60171 · November 14, 2015, 11:52:00 PM

Quote from: DD12 on November 14, 2015, 09:37:16 PM
Has anyone seen 32066 in the Potteries ?
It was last allocated to Worcester, but has been "missing", and has been reported as possibly with "YOU" !

Any info. please ?

No reports of it moving from WR as far as I know.

On the subject of moves, the AG scrap line has moved closer to the main buildings away from the exposed fence.

jc · November 15, 2015, 08:23:08 AM

67601 has been reported as moving over the Potteries ...

Ashley 60171 · November 15, 2015, 09:29:30 AM

Quote from: jc on November 15, 2015, 08:23:08 AM
67601 has been reported as moving over the Potteries ...

I'm assuming this is for type training. The Streetlites for WR aren't far off ready are they?

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