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#61

National Express West Midlands / Re: Withdrawn Vehicles

Last post by Lukeee - June 07, 2024, 11:51:50 AM

'Current' location, excellent pun for the electrical generation.

'Shocking joke if you ask me 

#62

National Express West Midlands / Re: Withdrawn Vehicles

Last post by The Real 4777 - June 07, 2024, 10:41:29 AM

It hasn't been with WM for well over a year. Went around to various operators afterwards. Not sure of its current location.

'Current' location, excellent pun for the electrical generation.

#63

Other Operators / Re: Travel Express / Lets Go

Last post by BlackCountryBusSpotter - June 07, 2024, 10:40:28 AM

Any news on an alternative operator for the tendered service, 63/64/65 and 303?

Fairly certain Diamond operated them before wouldn't be surprised If they run them, can't picture NX even wanting them. Carolean might have put in a bid but they only 4 Buses they would need more. I think it will likely be Diamond

#64

Other Operators / Re: Travel Express / Lets Go

Last post by Tony - June 07, 2024, 10:07:20 AM

It isn't a short notice tender. It was put out to operators almost as soon as the PI was announced and the winner has been notified (I don't know who it is)

#65

National Express West Midlands / Re: Withdrawn Vehicles

Last post by Tony - June 07, 2024, 09:52:33 AM

4801 now withdrawn at Miller Street which explains the grey wrap everyone was asking why

#66

National Express West Midlands / Re: Withdrawn Vehicles

Last post by Gareth - June 07, 2024, 09:48:22 AM

can anyone tell me if the original electro demo bus (4798) is still in the hands of WM or has it been returned to the manfctr?

It hasn't been with WM for well over a year. Went around to various operators afterwards. Not sure of its current location.

#67

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: General election 4th July-...

Last post by BlackCountryBusSpotter - June 07, 2024, 09:15:23 AM

Earlier this year for a by-election in Wellingborough the Reform UK party seemed to be using a sky blue coloured Volvo 2 axle open top decker LX05 KOA. Not sure if they are using it now though?

Looks like it when they were in Clacton 

#68

Other Operators / Re: Travel Express / Lets Go

Last post by Rachvince53 - June 07, 2024, 09:02:22 AM

Any news on an alternative operator for the tendered service, 63/64/65 and 303?

Not yet. As its a short notice requirement, it may be a question of who can provide short notice cover prior to a full tender being issued as happened with iGo. 

#69

National Express West Midlands / Re: Route Branded Buses off Ro...

Last post by Wba_lad - June 07, 2024, 08:44:17 AM

6970 (82 87 branded) on the 43

#70

General Discussion, Questions & Route Suggestions / Re: General election 4th July-...

Last post by Sandy Lane - June 07, 2024, 06:51:17 AM

Earlier this year for a by-election in Wellingborough the Reform UK party seemed to be using a sky blue coloured Volvo 2 axle open top decker LX05 KOA. Not sure if they are using it now though?