NX 2013 Bus Orders

[Sayeed]

I would imagine when the E400 enter service at BC Y-TOH tridents will cadcade to YW to replace presidents. Maybe WA aswell to replace B10L's.

I could see that Coventry could be candidate for some Y-TOH tridents to replace 1523 - 1628 range. They could transfer      4199-02 & 4218. Two of the are in TWM livery and one of them refurbished more than a year ago. 

[Stuharris 6360]

I couldn't see the 120/140 getting extra deckers, with the investment in the B7RLEs last year.

About the 246, Presidents might be more likely than Tridents if this was to happen because they are out of Birmingham, with the Y-TOH Tridents still been used on Birmingham routes at Yardley Wood. I would think the Presidents will be in service for a few more years yet, with them all extensively refurbished in 2007-2009.

I could see West Brom gaining either ALX400 or Geminis of Perry Barr to start to withdraw O405Ns. With most of the Presidents leaving West Brom last year, I wouldn't think they would get any back
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The 246 is an awkward one, as under the Brierley Hill Bus Network Transformation, it is likely to get talking buses, Can't see PE wanting to dedicate particular Enviros or B7RLEs to the route as this would restrict there use to much. Therefore it would be a choice between Mercs or bring in Deckers from another garage?

[John]

I could see that Coventry could be candidate for some Y-TOH tridents to replace 1523 - 1628 range. They could transfer      4199-02 & 4218. Two of the are in TWM livery and one of them refurbished more than a year ago.

I would love to seen 4218 return to Coventry! It was only in service there for a few months before its fire, and it never returned

[Wolves256]

What is now the latest news on the balance of the NX 2013 bus oder
I beleive 130 new vehicles are planed this year (this was before the Centro anouncement of 300 new buses)

Delivered
9   Volvo Hybrid  WN
21 E400 Hybrid   WN/Dundee
34 E400              WA/CV/BC
24 Volvo B7        PE/CV
1   Volvo B7        CY (Is this part of the 2013 order?)
Total 89

Outstanding

Balance 41
26 E400             PB?
15 ??

[winston]

What is now the latest news on the balance of the NX 2013 bus oder
I beleive 130 new vehicles are planed this year (this was before the Centro anouncement of 300 new buses)

Delivered
9   Volvo Hybrid  WN
21 E400 Hybrid   WN/Dundee
34 E400              WA/CV/BC
24 Volvo B7        PE/CV
1   Volvo B7        CY (Is this part of the 2013 order?)
Total 89

Outstanding

Balance 41
26 E400             PB?
15 ??

2153 is now purchased and thought to be part of the 2013 order. Not now sure if the balance will be delivered before the next 300 arrive or if they are included in that quantity