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 Drat. Like "MasterPlan" , I thought the 144 to Brum was returning . . . . . . .    The "via Lickey End" part really made me wonder or should that be wander ??   

In a separate post, 2 more identified as BV72XFE & BV72XFS seen on delivery, operator unknown

Bus and Coach Buyer have a photo showing BV72XEX.  It also mentions the latest Levante Mk 111A going on trial with Bruces and Clarkes on various routes.

Are any more due ?? .

True to form , not long after I ask , three more have appeared on BLOTW  . . . . . .   

Local newspapers are reporting a serious coach fire late last night on the M42 eastbound just off the M5. Emergency services state no injuries - thankfully - but the 42 seater vehicle totally destroyed. 

As far as I am aware , there have been three new 72 plates Levante coaches [for Lucketts] delivered. Are any more due ??  Thanks in advance. 

Diamond are also on the 253 Stourbridge - Himley service too. The decker is 40625 (its tracking as a RRB service)

Two Diamond d/d's were seen from a distance in Bromsgrove around 14.30 yesterday afternoon taking the A448 turning towards Kidderminster.  

Could they be old Thandi buses

That would be my first thought.  

20868 has only a small section of its front destination display working.

A lot of operators, some long established, have acquired/leased new vehicles for Flixbus work. I guess finding enough work for coaches and drivers can be a challenge at the moment. Where do you draw the line ??   

I guess the line is drawn if you don't get paid for services given. 

A lot of operators, some long established, have acquired/leased new vehicles for Flixbus work. I guess finding enough work for coaches and drivers can be a challenge at the moment. Where do you draw the line ??     

I've just had a quick look on Bus View and the fleet of Southern Coachlines looks to be very varied and interesting. 

Dudleys Coaches used to attend, so maybe Royal Motorways will ?  They certainly have plenty of coaches now !!

  Not seen it myself , but now that school runs are back up and running it may appear .  Busview have i as a 70 seater so ideal for schools.

Is 'Rail Forums Uk' supposed to be a big website, bigger than this one, as I'm surprised their bus & coach section hasn't picked up on this yet?

It did get a mention on "The Bus Forum" , which if you type in as an internet search will take you to "tangy tango proboards" then you should get a link to the bus site.  The site is predominantly for bus operations in the "London Transport" area but does cover uk wide companies and reports of new vehicle deliveries.  Hope this is of interest.

Thanks , appreciated.