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Has anyone a list of Mercs and B10L (1401-1480) left. There can't be too much I would guess.

I believe one Mercedes Benz rigid remains along with a couple,maybe more,of the Volvo B10L's. Tony can advise of exactly how many Volvos remain.

Chris-if I'm right it hasn't yet been done. I have kept track of what has been repainted this year and I don't think it's been to Walsall yet. Tony can confirm if I've got it right....

I suppose BC will keep the Y-reg Tridents untill they can no longer be used in the city centre, but from my point of view I like them, so I will welcome 4131 and 4132 with open arms. They are smooth, the heaters are good, they drive nice. They are no slower than an E400, in fact some are quicker pulling away.
As Tony said a few years ago when 4177 was refurbished, most passengers thought the bus was a lot newer than it actually is. They are solidly built and have stood the test of time.

Presumably they will see off the V reg Volvos at Yardley Wood,given they are used on the 18/49-which don't enter the City..

Tranche 554

    82 (becoming 24 hour, see note below) - awarded to Tower Transit (currently Metroline) with new Euro VI hybrid double deck. PVR 31 (currently 25). Start date 1 April 2017
    113 - re-awarded to Metroline with new hybrid double deck, PVR 28 (currently 18) - 22 Euro V vehicles built 2013 plus 9 additional hybrids, details to be confirmed (includes 3 spares).

Routes 82 and 113/N113 are awarded as specified including the changes proposed as part of the inner north west London network review - 113 to Oxford Circus and 82 renumbered 13, subject to the outcome of consultation

I would imagine the Enviros delivered in 2013 for the 82-as is now-will be running the bulk of the 113 at Edgware. That is a hell of a loss for Metroline and Potters Bar in particular who've run the route since Finchley closed in December 1993. Presumably Westbourne Park will run it given its location to Victoria.

The Versas haven't been on the X38 for a while, they were replaced by SB200s on the X38, used to see the Versas on town services.

I see. Thanks for that.

I imagine the Versas have moved with the route,which I assume is the X38,to Derby.

I would suspect that anyone on the Tube after about 3am may well have the train virtually to themselves. Anytime before then could well be busy. Incidentally the Jubilee line begins its night service in early October with dates for the Piccadilly and Northern lines to be confirmed but definitely before December.

I would imagine the 529 will get them first given it won't need as many as the 126..

There's a batch of ex Abellio 2009 E400's currently for sale at Ensign Bus with NX spec interiors i.e. grey dot

http://www.ensignbus.com/2009-enviro-400s.html

I've heard rumours that Arriva are interested in most,if not all,of them as Cadet replacements at Garston. Remember they took the Stagecoach examples that were sent back off lease recently and which are slowly entering service.

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Route 455:  Awarded to Abellio London (currently Go Ahead, Metrobus), with 2011 Euro V diesel single deckers.  Contract commences on 04/03/17.  PVR=11.

This is likely to see the Enviro midibuses that currently operate on the D8-which is getting double deckers at some point imminently or fairly soon.

Yes, Go Ahead London Volvo B5TL MCV Evoseti , don't know which garage they are for

Given that Camberwell has retained the 185-and remember they already operate the type on routes 35 and 40-I wouldn't be surprised if they are to get any of them. From memory they have another sixty of them coming.

Route W9,currently run by Metroline,has been won by Sullivan Buses to start in early February next year. Sullivan retained the 298 which was also announced today and will start its new contract on the same day.

It was last month. Stagecoach have been delivering Enviros to Manchester and Newcastle in the last week or two.

No, just says 'in just a few days time' in the company brief.

Given that at least the first ten of them will carry 16 plates,it cannot be far off their arrival in the West Midlands I'd have thought.....

Rotala Plc have just announced another small NW England acquisition in the shape of Wigan Coachways:

http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/ROL/12919698.html

Handy for their operations in Greater Manchester given their base in nearby Atherton.