While shopping this morning in West Bromwich noted a couple of Stagecoach buses had strayed into the region seem that Stagecoach is sending down/up buses as part of the Commonwealth Games fleet. Could not see any fleet numbers other than the brand logo for stagecoach.
Don't they normally have to have any fleetnames etc removed for this sort of thing?
Sure I remember on here NX vehicles that were sent up to Glasgow for their games had to be debranded, or were they vehicles not yet in normal service?
They are doing a test runs ahead of the games so it's likely drivers getting use to the routes.
Even if the company names are removed, if you know the branding you can tell which operator it is.
Its been mentioned already in a couple of other topics that Stagecoach will be running shuttle services during the games, and buses will be based at a 'temporary' depot in Oldbury.
Quote from: Stu on May 21, 2022, 11:45:42 AMIts been mentioned already in a couple of other topics that Stagecoach will be running shuttle services during the games, and buses will be based at a 'temporary' depot in Oldbury.
Someone said it was ex Cadbury premises, didn't they?
Must admit I've been racking my brains to try & remember if I ever dealt with that depot at some point in my old job, as I only remember dealing with Bournville & Minworth!
None have had their fleet names or numbers removed, the only thing they have had done is an 'on hire to Midland Red (South) sticker on the nearside front window
Quote from: Westy on May 21, 2022, 11:01:49 AMor were they vehicles not yet in normal service?
At the time 4940 - 4959 hadn't entered service yet and were brand new.
4940 - 4949 went to Birmingham Central and 4950 - 4959 to West Bromwich where they remain to this day.
Quote from: Westy on May 21, 2022, 11:01:49 AMDon't they normally have to have any fleetnames etc removed for this sort of thing?
Sure I remember on here NX vehicles that were sent up to Glasgow for their games had to be debranded, or were they vehicles not yet in normal service?
Everything had to be debranded for the London 2012 games fleet as the Olympics are very different to Commonwelth Games when it comes to what can and can't be seen, however the Glasgow 2014 Games fleet had vehicles with operators names. The NXWM vehicles carried very smart National Express (without the West Midlands) fleetnames.
Nothing removed from livery
Went to the event today so took advantage of the shuttle and the organisation was just superb.
I'm not one for going to other cities to travel on buses but it was very apparent to me in both directions that the ceilings on the upper deck were quite a bit lower than on NX, is that just my impression or are they genuinely slighter lower and if so, how come?
most li
Quote from: bususer28 on May 21, 2022, 10:04:52 PMWent to the event today so took advantage of the shuttle and the organisation was just superb.
I'm not one for going to other cities to travel on buses but it was very apparent to me in both directions that the ceilings on the upper deck were quite a bit lower than on NX, is that just my impression or are they genuinely slighter lower and if so, how come?
most likely so they can fit under low bridges
Quote from: bususer28 on May 21, 2022, 10:04:52 PMWent to the event today so took advantage of the shuttle and the organisation was just superb.
I'm not one for going to other cities to travel on buses but it was very apparent to me in both directions that the ceilings on the upper deck were quite a bit lower than on NX, is that just my impression or are they genuinely slighter lower and if so, how come?
I believe stagecoach buses height is slightly lower then our ones it's there spec I belive like how to arriva 110s E400's are lower in height
Quote from: Westy on May 21, 2022, 12:11:11 PMSomeone said it was ex Cadbury premises, didn't they?
Must admit I've been racking my brains to try & remember if I ever dealt with that depot at some point in my old job, as I only remember dealing with Bournville & Minworth!
it was just warehouse for Cadbury during the 80s/90s , i noticed that stagecoach have put there banners up on the Oldbury depot, The site was used for truck rental/sales etc up on till recently.
i wonder if the site could be a potential replacement for Westbrom garage in the future, as i am told westbrom not suitable for electric buses, some thing to do with electrical demand load being to great etc etc
Quote from: 2900 on July 02, 2022, 11:22:17 AMit was just warehouse for Cadbury during the 80s/90s , i noticed that stagecoach have put there banners up on the Oldbury depot, The site was used for truck rental/sales etc up on till recently.
i wonder if the site could be a potential replacement for Westbrom garage in the future, as i am told westbrom not suitable for electric buses, some thing to do with electrical demand load being to great etc etc
How many buses does the temp depot at Oldbury hold for stagecoach.
Quote from: 2900 on July 02, 2022, 11:22:17 AMit was just warehouse for Cadbury during the 80s/90s , i noticed that stagecoach have put there banners up on the Oldbury depot, The site was used for truck rental/sales etc up on till recently.
i wonder if the site could be a potential replacement for Westbrom garage in the future, as i am told westbrom not suitable for electric buses, some thing to do with electrical demand load being to great etc etc
West Bromwich is in a residential area, from what I remember.
I suppose that might have something to do with it?
Quote from: Westy on July 03, 2022, 02:39:46 PMWest Bromwich is in a residential area, from what I remember.
I suppose that might have something to do with it?
Don't cv come under being in a residential area they don't seem to have any problems
Quote from: Coventrybususer95 on July 03, 2022, 02:44:23 PMDon't cv come under being in a residential area they don't seem to have any problems
Isn't Coventry a newer depot than West Brom, dating from 1986, while West Brom is pre 1969, as it held West Brom Council vehicles as well as their own buses?
I'm no expert, but unless there was a massive electrical project since 1970 in the West Brom area, I suspect their electrical loads are not as good as a mid 80's build?
I obviously bow to other people's superior knowledge of electrics.
Quote from: Westy on July 03, 2022, 02:52:39 PMIsn't Coventry a newer depot than West Brom, dating from 1986?
It replaced Sandy Lane and Harnall Lane East from memory in around the time stated.
erm ..are any of the wm hdrogen fleet likely to be on 'showcase' during
the games period?.... or are they likely to be 'mothballed' for the for....seeable future?
Quoteerm ..are any of the wm hdrogen fleet likely to be on 'showcase' during
the games period?.... or are they likely to be 'mothballed' for the for....seeable future?
They've been in service for the last 4 days
A posting on a group on FB hints at some First Kernow vehicles expected to make the trip up to the Midlands for the Commonwealth Games (E400MMC's) so not just Stagecoach if that is the case (I recall First also supplied vehicles to the Glasgow games a few years back).....also I believe some Stagecoach vehicles have already arrived in readiness. I'm likely to head down to the West Mids once or twice to catch some of the workings on camera so if anyone is able to give ideas of good photting locations, it would be much appreciated. Thanks.
When they had games at Alexander stadium a little while back buses ran from by the law courts James watt Queensway then straight under the underpass
Expect Stagecoach Merseyside E400MMC's 10815, 10816, 10817, 10818, 10821, 10822, 10823, 10842, 11103, 11104 & 11105 to make the trip to Birmingham in the next few days, all are at Rock Ferry depot before heading south, all are without any adverts.
HTH
10811 is already here, out doing route learning tody
There's at least 7 Stagecoach MMCs sat at Lymm services in there way south
I've been sent a fleet list (which I can not publish publicly) but a total of 598 Stagecoach vehicles are expected
Hi tony is there any chance of having a list of vehicles attending? Many thanks
Quote from: stephen ford on July 17, 2022, 04:12:20 PMHi tony is there any chance of having a list of vehicles attending? Many thanks
Quote from: Tony on July 17, 2022, 03:06:20 PMI've been sent a fleet list (which I can not publish publicly) but a total of 598 Stagecoach vehicles are expected
I hope that all of these vehicles are Euro6 compliant. I'm half surprised Birmingham CC didn't specify for electric/hydrogen vehicles to be used.
(I know there wouldn't be enough availability of vehicles, or infrastructure, but it is BCC we are talking about).
QuoteI hope that all of these vehicles are Euro6 compliant. I'm half surprised Birmingham CC didn't specify for electric/hydrogen vehicles to be used.
(I know there wouldn't be enough availability of vehicles, or infrastructure, but it is BCC we are talking about).
Yes, nearly all E200MMC, E400MMC, a few older vehicles, but all Euro 6
Passed 3 Stagecoach Merseyside E400MMCs heading south on the M6 at Stafford earlier this afternoon
https://www.driverhire.co.uk/job/commonwealth-games-2022-athlete-shuttle-driver/
Plenty of driving roles too.
Oh yeah I saw quite a few stagecoach E400MMCs doing some sort of route learning around the airport yesterday.
Quote from: mesub on July 17, 2022, 07:59:40 PMOh yeah I saw quite a few stagecoach E400MMCs doing some sort of route learning around the airport yesterday.
Don't know what they're learning around there for. There are no shuttles to or from the NEC. Unless there's a back up plan in place for the games on the ASLEF strike day.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-62167380
They mention 60,000 park and ride spaces. The largest car park in the area is at the NEC/Airport, right?
Also, nice quote from Travel West Midlands also.
Quote from: Tony on July 17, 2022, 03:06:20 PMI've been sent a fleet list (which I can not publish publicly) but a total of 598 Stagecoach vehicles are expected
Good grief....that sounds like more than the amount for the 2012 Olympics!. I know you say you can't publish the list which is fair enough (I'm sure a list will appear soon anyway....), but are vehicles expected from all Stagecoach areas???
Thanks!
A West Coast Motors coach has been spotted in Rugby depot apparently for the Games
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159976425229803&set=gm.5766106560074173
Running list of Stagecoach vehicles that are known to have made the trip to Birmingham (from various pics/reports on various groups).
10490, 10497, 10500, 10502, 10503, 10656, 10662, 10689, 10690, 10691, 10693, 10694, 10697, 10739, 10740, 10748, 10810, 10811, 10815, 10816, 10817, 10818, 10821, 10822, 10823, 10837, 10842, 10843, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11109, 11118, 11125, 11193
26094, 26096, 26239, 26241, 26260, 26277, 26285, 26309
obviously an huge amount more yet to be reported......
HTH
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-62242723
This report states that any ticket holders are going to be able to use the whole public transport network for free. I wonder how they are going to be doing the logistics behind that.
Quote from: ellspurs on July 21, 2022, 05:53:31 AMhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-62242723
This report states that any ticket holders are going to be able to use the whole public transport network for free. I wonder how they are going to be doing the logistics behind that.
Tickets holders and all staff, volunteers and contractors also get free travel with their accreditation passes. They can be shown to drivers, guards and gate staff. Remember there will be 400+ shuttle buses taking most of the strain. My worry is where I work at the NEC. My commute each day could be interesting to say the least!
More to add to the list from pics/reports elsewhere (over 50 from Stagecoach East Scotland alone)
10745, 10747, 11124, 11176, 11177, 11178, 11179, 11180, 11181, 11182, 11184, 11185, 11186, 11187, 11188, 11189, 11191, 11192, 11198, 11200, 11560, 11561, 11562, 11563, 11564, 11565
13041, 13042, 13043, 13047, 13048, 13049, 13050, 13051, 13052, 13053, 13054, 13055, 13056, 13058, 13111, 13112
13114, 13116, 13117
15660
19667, 19669, 19895, 19898, 19899 (19667/9 also used at the 2012 Olympics as well)
26006, 26009, 26011, 26014, 26015, 26322, 26349, 26350, 26351, 26352, 26353
Also, one E400MMC in the new livery had a nasty accident on the M6 in Staffordshire a couple of days ago...from news reports, thankfully no one seriously hurt....
HTH
QuoteMore to add to the list from pics/reports elsewhere (over 50 from Stagecoach East Scotland alone)
10745, 10747, 11124, 11176, 11177, 11178, 11179, 11180, 11181, 11182, 11184, 11185, 11186, 11187, 11188, 11189, 11191, 11192, 11198, 11200, 11560, 11561, 11562, 11563, 11564, 11565
13041, 13042, 13043, 13047, 13048, 13049, 13050, 13051, 13052, 13053, 13054, 13055, 13056, 13058, 13111, 13112
13114, 13116, 13117
15660
19667, 19669, 19895, 19898, 19899 (19667/9 also used at the 2012 Olympics as well)
26006, 26009, 26011, 26014, 26015, 26322, 26349, 26350, 26351, 26352, 26353
Also, one E400MMC in the new livery had a nasty accident on the M6 in Staffordshire a couple of days ago...from news reports, thankfully no one seriously hurt....
HTH
Somebody was seriously hurt in the M6 incident as the Air Ambulance had to attend.
Text from the article (can't post the link as CleanTalk blocks it as spam), obviously the press can be wrong of course....
"A truck and coach reportedly left the carriageway following a collision on the M6. Police, firefighters and paramedics - including the air ambulance - were called out to the southbound carriageway through Stoke-on-Trent at 11.50am yesterday.
But despite the crash there were no serious injuries. One witness said the vehicles ended up off the carriageway.
Writing on StokeonTrentLive's Facebook page, she said: "Hope the coach driver was okay. Both ended up down the embankment of our farm. Air ambulance landed in our field."
READ: Six weeks of roadworks on Smallthorne roundabouts
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer, a doctor and the air ambulance - with two paramedics on board - to the scene.
A spokeswoman said: "Crews arrived to find both drivers out of their vehicles and on the hard shoulder. Following assessment by ambulance staff, both were found with minor injuries. The HGV driver declined further hospital treatment and was discharged at the scene. The bus driver was conveyed by land ambulance to the Royal Stoke University Hospital for further checks."
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Kidsgrove, Newcastle and Sandyford to the scene - and found nobody was trapped. All three lanes of the southbound carriageway - between Junctions 15 and 16 - were shut off at around 12.10pm.
As reported by StokeonTrentLive at the time lanes gradually reopened in the following hours - with long delays through the area."
HTH
Quotehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-62242723
This report states that any ticket holders are going to be able to use the whole public transport network for free. I wonder how they are going to be doing the logistics behind that.
I mean NXWM buses already have a purple CWG 2022 pass button on their ticket machines...
New Perry Barr Garage site is currently being used to park more buses for the Commonwealth Games. So far I've seen stuff from Go Ahead London, Reading Buses, Newbury & District, Stephensons and Newport Buses. First Kernow and People's Bus are parked at The Green Bus Miller Street site too.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on July 25, 2022, 07:23:16 PMNew Perry Barr Garage site is currently being used to park more buses for the Commonwealth Games. So far I've seen stuff from Go Ahead London, Reading Buses, Newbury & District, Stephensons and Newport Buses. First Kernow and People's Bus are parked at The Green Bus Miller Street site too.
We will find out Tomorrow, depot tour organised
More to add from Flickr should anyone be keeping a list of what's in use so far....
10660, 10728, 10803, 10806, 10807, 10824, 10834, 10872, 10908, 10911, 10926, 10930, 11121, 11147, 11221, 11223, 15343, 15708, 26010
Most seem to have been taken around the Aston University area (Jennens Road, James Watt Queensway and Moor Street Queensway, also have seen pics taken on Woodcock Street). Also seems Edgbaston Park Road and outside Birmingham International station are other decent locations.
I'm heading down tomorrow for several hours so hopefully plenty more to report....suspect the numbers will go up considerably more once the games start proper....
HTH
Quote from: gka472l on July 25, 2022, 11:17:54 PMMore to add from Flickr should anyone be keeping a list of what's in use so far....
10660, 10728, 10803, 10806, 10807, 10824, 10834, 10872, 10908, 10911, 10926, 10930, 11121, 11147, 11221, 11223, 15343, 15708, 26010
Most seem to have been taken around the Aston University area (Jennens Road, James Watt Queensway and Moor Street Queensway, also have seen pics taken on Woodcock Street). Also seems Edgbaston Park Road and outside Birmingham International station are other decent locations.
I'm heading down tomorrow for several hours so hopefully plenty more to report....suspect the numbers will go up considerably more once the games start proper....
HTH
10926 was part of the convoy containing 10925 and 10929 that came south down the M6 on Sunday. I overtook them at J16, as 10925 nearly pulled out on me getting out of the slip road for the A500.
More vehicles to add to the list from my visit today, all either photted or seen by myself in Birmingham....
10406, 10411, 10425, 10488, 10491, 10530, 10588, 10627, 10709, 10779, 10786, 10791, 10796, 10836, 10889, 10893, 11113, 11148, 11149, 11229, 11230, 11256, 11261, 11265, 11266, 11271, 11289, 11291, 11293, 11527, 11533, 11534, 11541, 15358, 26007, 26102, 26127, 26130, 26142, 26255, 26287, 37161, 44001, 44016, 54293, 59225, 59226
Also First Kernow 33473 & 33316 sighted on Queensway this afternoon.
HTH
Incredible sight yesterday afternoon with buses parked nose to tail all the way from Masshouse down Jennens Road and Nechells Parway down as far as Bloomsbury Library. Must have been at least 50 of them. All in readiness for last nights rehearsal at Alexander Stadium.
Steven Knight Media has a list of what I assume is most of the Stagecoach fleet in Birmingham at the current time (481 vehicles), it's updated regularly https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://stevenknightmedia.co.uk/onewebmedia/CWG%2520Fleet%2520%2520Version%25203%2520%2520%2520%2520C1857%253A03%2520%252027_07_2022.pdf&_r=3
HTH
QuoteSteven Knight Media has a list of what I assume is most of the Stagecoach fleet in Birmingham at the current time (481 vehicles), it's updated regularly https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://stevenknightmedia.co.uk/onewebmedia/CWG%2520Fleet%2520%2520Version%25203%2520%2520%2520%2520C1857%253A03%2520%252027_07_2022.pdf&_r=3
HTH
There's at least another 100 vehicles here on top of those
Newport 403 is here in Jubilee livery
Only one bus [S28MBC] but also 10 coaches from the fleets of Berry - Taunton , Chalkwell - Sittingbourne and Acklam - Beverley all on Park and Ride from Bromsgrove Railway Station car park earlier today. I was told they were shuttling to and from the hockey games. The bus was new to Reading Transport as YN08HYM. And looking at my notes again ,it appears that was of the "Berrys" coaches was on hire to them from Roselyn - Par. Hope this is of interest.
A Go Ahead E400MMC (looked like it may have been a B5LH), on the Monkspath shuttles with its rear number plate hanging off the rear bumper.
Another one of theirs appeared to be having some technical issues on Lode Lane yesterday evening.
Their fleet looks very battle worn too.
Quote from: MW on July 31, 2022, 05:47:25 PMA Go Ahead E400MMC (looked like it may have been a B5LH), on the Monkspath shuttles with its rear number plate hanging off the rear bumper.
Another one of theirs appeared to be having some technical issues on Lode Lane yesterday evening.
Their fleet looks very battle worn too.
Due to be refurbished for the 91 and N91 in February. They were previously used on the 135 until May.
Wasnt sure if this is for this thread or bus accidents thread?
Bus damaged in Coventry late pm 31 July and seems to be a commonwealth games service? Apparently loads of ambulances turned up.
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/several-injured-bus-three-cars-24634985
Anyone have the bus details?
QuoteA Go Ahead E400MMC (looked like it may have been a B5LH), on the Monkspath shuttles with its rear number plate hanging off the rear bumper.
Another one of theirs appeared to be having some technical issues on Lode Lane yesterday evening.
Their fleet looks very battle worn too.
I've seen 2 of those on small heath highway on Sunday
Apologies if I've missed it being mentioned but all the buses on the Stafford Tenterbanks - Cannock Chase shuttle today had MR(S) discs and legal lettering.
Not sure quite what was going on but one noted disappearing down Doxey Road and another passing the front of the station with passengers still on and turning into the other part of Tenterbanks.
Quote from: mikestone on August 03, 2022, 10:38:22 PMApologies if I've missed it being mentioned but all the buses on the Stafford Tenterbanks - Cannock Chase shuttle today had MR(S) discs and legal lettering.
Not sure quite what was going on but one noted disappearing down Doxey Road and another passing the front of the station with passengers still on and turning into the other part of Tenterbanks.
Yeah, all of the CG Buses stagecoach are running have been licenced to Midland Red (South)
Quote from: mikestone on August 03, 2022, 10:38:22 PMApologies if I've missed it being mentioned but all the buses on the Stafford Tenterbanks - Cannock Chase shuttle today had MR(S) discs and legal lettering.
Not sure quite what was going on but one noted disappearing down Doxey Road and another passing the front of the station with passengers still on and turning into the other part of Tenterbanks.
They're hired to Midland Red South for the duration of the Games.
QuoteApologies if I've missed it being mentioned but all the buses on the Stafford Tenterbanks - Cannock Chase shuttle today had MR(S) discs and legal lettering.
Not sure quite what was going on but one noted disappearing down Doxey Road and another passing the front of the station with passengers still on and turning into the other part of Tenterbanks.
All the vehicles are Midland Red (South) as they are the company with the West Midlands TA operators licence. I have so far photographed 395, around 200 more to see if I can get before they go home
i have been driving on the 12 service route Brum to Dudley all this week never seen loads like it in my 25 years to Queens head Londonderry , Many are CWG spectators heading to Sandwell Aquatics Centre, i am looking at the Stagecoach shuttle buses from Brum running basically empty. IS there a lack of knowledge/awareness etc, i heard one rumour that stagecoach drivers are telling folks to use service buses, i doubt it myself though. I had to leave regulars behind on broad st, hagley rd etc which i thought most unfair as they are the bread and butter for the company.
Quote from: 2900 on August 05, 2022, 12:16:04 PMi have been driving on the 12 service route Brum to Dudley all this week never seen loads like it in my 25 years to Queens head Londonderry , Many are CWG spectators heading to Sandwell Aquatics Centre, i am looking at the Stagecoach shuttle buses from Brum running basically empty. IS there a lack of knowledge/awareness etc, i heard one rumour that stagecoach drivers are telling folks to use service buses, i doubt it myself though. I had to leave regulars behind on broad st, hagley rd etc which i thought most unfair as they are the bread and butter for the company.
For the Aquatics Centre, I think the problem is that the free shuttle buses only run to and from The Hawthorns. So in order to make use of the shuttle buses, one has to travel first to The Hawthorns station.
If I use the journey planner on the B2022 website, it tells me to get a bus into Birmingham, get the train from Moor Street to The Hawthorns, and then get a shuttle bus.
But for people using regular journey planners (such as on the TfWM website or Google Maps), they will just be directed onto public bus services such as the 12.
Aquatics centre buses are running down Hagley road to wolves road then going down the 126 route we to are getting asked by a lot of people for service buses to the aquatics centre with them saying the shuttle buses have not turned up
Quote from: karl724223 on August 05, 2022, 10:11:56 PMAquatics centre buses are running down Hagley road to wolves road then going down the 126 route we to are getting asked by a lot of people for service buses to the aquatics centre with them saying the shuttle buses have not turned up
yes that,s what i have seen the route stagecoach shuttle buses take, come end of the days events its a nightmare around queens head, the 12 is only buses an hour, 89 1 bus an hour.
David Bradford has said stagecoach handling of the shuttle buses contract has not been great, that part from his weekly brief to staff.
Were the bidders allowed to make their suggestions regarding the specs of the contract or not?
Would've been interesting to see NX's suggestion, if they put in for it in the first place?
Quote from: Westy on August 06, 2022, 10:46:20 AMWould've been interesting to see NX's suggestion, if they put in for it in the first place?
Would they have enough euro 6 vehicles in the first place, as well as having enough for their own normal service requirements (NX have also be duplicating some services I think).
Think stagecoach have sourced those MMC's from a larger fleet across england and scotland..
QuoteWould they have enough euro 6 vehicles in the first place, as well as having enough for their own normal service requirements (NX have also be duplicating some services I think).
Think stagecoach have sourced those MMC's from a larger fleet across england and scotland..
I'm sure NX would have seriously considered it, but overall decided against running shuttles for the reason you've said.
QuoteI'm sure NX would have seriously considered it, but overall decided against running shuttles for the reason you've said.
Stagecoach won the service via a bidding process. NX like other operators bid. It has nothing to do with them deciding not to run them. In the end it was probably good not to win them with the current nationwide driver shortage. Stagecoach are getting a lot of bad press around the country
I've noticed from the videos available on You Tube several curiosities - a number of Cambridge (there are various sites with separately liveried vehicles) Park and Ride vehicles are in use - makes you wonder how the Cambridge p and r is operating? Presumably vehicles from elsewhere or reduced frequency?
It is surprising holiday area buses like Thanet Loop and the Eastbourne - Hastings (Wave) can be spared - at the height of the school holiday staycation and day trip season?
The buses all seem to have had Midland Red South legal lettering applied on a patch along with Bham 2022 patches over the Stagecoach names - quite an undertaking to prep them all and with programmed blinds? They all look to be in v good condition, panelling and paint work wise, from the videos.
Curious to see the odd one v obviously lost - a Stagecoach E400MMC driving down the tram tracks at the bottom of Corporation St (towards the New St station entrances.....)
Quote from: don on August 06, 2022, 11:44:01 PMI've noticed from the videos available on You Tube several curiosities - a number of Cambridge (there are various sites with separately liveried vehicles) Park and Ride vehicles are in use - makes you wonder how the Cambridge p and r is operating? Presumably vehicles from elsewhere or reduced frequency?
It is surprising holiday area buses like Thanet Loop and the Eastbourne - Hastings (Wave) can be spared - at the height of the school holiday staycation and day trip season?
The buses all seem to have had Midland Red South legal lettering applied on a patch along with Bham 2022 patches over the Stagecoach names - quite an undertaking to prep them all and with programmed blinds? They all look to be in v good condition, panelling and paint work wise, from the videos.
Curious to see the odd one v obviously lost - a Stagecoach E400MMC driving down the tram tracks at the bottom of Corporation St (towards the New St station entrances.....)
Thanet have had some loans from SC East (ex Dover E300s) to cover for some of the loans to Midlands
Plus iirc Stagecoach has a "reserve fleet" of older buses for stuff to cover for things like this, the gold Cup etc
Stagecoach Oxford have a number of single-deck vehicles out on routes that I've not seen serviced by them before. Main one in my mind is the 10.
It is also a lot quieter over there at the moment as it is the University holiday time.
I guess that the Stagecoach vehicles will start to head home on Tuesday morning ?
Quote from: B61 ANDREW on August 07, 2022, 08:40:49 PMI guess that the Stagecoach vehicles will start to head home on Tuesday morning ?
Some of the E200s will have to go to have their seats reinstalled from when they were removed to make additional wheelchair spaces i believe
NX E400 coming into the City from Perry Barr direction displaying Birmingham 2022 today.
Was on 4898 so didn't get the fleetnumber. From Bus Times look like it was 4809 on the 51.
Quote from: 2206 on August 07, 2022, 11:29:24 PMNX E400 coming into the City from Perry Barr direction displaying Birmingham 2022 today.
Was on 4898 so didn't get the fleetnumber. From Bus Times look like it was 4809 on the 51.
It would have displayed something like "Birmingham 2022 Standby Vehicle"
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 07, 2022, 01:02:06 AMThanet have had some loans from SC East (ex Dover E300s) to cover for some of the loans to Midlands
Plus iirc Stagecoach has a "reserve fleet" of older buses for stuff to cover for things like this, the gold Cup etc
Related to this,South Wales loaned four Enviro midis to Eastbourne.
Are there many/any Stagecoach buses still to go back "home" ??
QuoteAre there many/any Stagecoach buses still to go back "home" ??
The 60 reseated E200MMCs are all at Alexnader Dennis to revert back to normal
Thanks Tony for the info . I noted 18 various Stagecoach buses heading south on the M5 around Tuesday lunchtime. Mostly d/d's from Devon. :cool:
Among the Stagecoach vehicles brought in were a number of Mercedes Sprinter minibuses. Did anyone identify what these were used for, please?
Quote from: tjwpsv on August 28, 2022, 03:02:25 PMAmong the Stagecoach vehicles brought in were a number of Mercedes Sprinter minibuses. Did anyone identify what these were used for, please?
Driver shuttles perhaps?
QuoteDriver shuttles perhaps?
No, they used deckers for those, I think it was some specialist journeys for athletes & staff
My attention was elsewhere during the Games (I only took 44 pics in total, all from a solitary visit to the Erdington compound on the 23rd). 44008 was on route learning duties, both this one & 44003 still carried Stagecoach idents.
QuoteMy attention was elsewhere during the Games (I only took 44 pics in total, all from a solitary visit to the Erdington compound on the 23rd). 44008 was on route learning duties, both this one & 44003 still carried Stagecoach idents.
They all had Stagecoach names covered during the games, here's 44003 http://wmbusphotos.com/Stagecoach/40000/44003.html
QuoteThey all had Stagecoach names covered during the games, here's 44003 http://wmbusphotos.com/Stagecoach/40000/44003.html
Fair enough. I only managed two E400's at Stonebridge Island, having eschewed chasing games transports to successfully shift that Monkey that I mentioned on 3225.
Those two Breadvans I mentioned (44003/8) were the only two present still showing Stagecoach idents, 44027 had already been dealt with.
44003 on 23/7:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/58130037@N02/52318833691/in/photostream/
Quote from: tjwpsv on August 28, 2022, 03:02:25 PMAmong the Stagecoach vehicles brought in were a number of Mercedes Sprinter minibuses. Did anyone identify what these were used for, please?
At least 2 were needed for an Athletes shuttle from Birmingham Uni to King Edwards School just off the Bristol Road, running every 30 minutes.