Diamond Bus - Discussion

[Rachvince53]

How would this work with the 96 as the daytime journeys were operated before the cut off point but the evening journeys aren't.

The whole service would be included I think, not just the journeys operated previously. 

[winston]

The following Streedecks will be transferring from Diamond NW to Diamond WM this coming weekend (subject to any last minute changes):

Tividale:

40818 / 20 / 24 / 26 / 29-32 / 34 / 35 (10)

Redditch:

40836-39 & 40842 (5)

Its not been decided what they will replace as yet, but anything Euro 4 with major unit failure will be top of the list.

[hlliwmai]

The following Streedecks will be transferring from Diamond NW to Diamond WM this coming weekend (subject to any last minute changes):

Tividale:

40818 / 20 / 24 / 26 /28-32 / 34 / 35 (10)

Redditch:

40836-39 & 40842 (5)

Its not been decided what they will replace as yet, but anything Euro 4 with major unit failure will be top of the list.

And I guess those vehicles that they replacing will either transfer to Kidderminster or be sold/withdrawn?

[Trident 4194]

The following Streedecks will be transferring from Diamond NW to Diamond WM this coming weekend (subject to any last minute changes):

Tividale:

40818 / 20 / 24 / 26 /28-32 / 34 / 35 (10)

Redditch:

40836-39 & 40842 (5)

Its not been decided what they will replace as yet, but anything Euro 4 with major unit failure will be top of the list.

Is most the fleet euro 4?

[Westy]

And I guess those vehicles that they replacing will either transfer to Kidderminster or be sold/withdrawn?

Interesting.

If I've read recent posts correctly, the buses that currently operate the 31/32 & 42 out of Tividale are not Euro 6, in fact I've noticed Streetlites on 31/32 minus the usual branding.

Bearing in mind I've noticed on various 31/32 workings out of Walsall in the afternoon peak, for both operators, full single deck buses, would it be too much to hope we might get some double decks on those routes?

I've noticed NX double decks on those 2 routes this week, while the kids are off school, but it's rare we see double decks on the routes anyway.

But I'm probably wrong anyway!

[winston]

Is most the fleet euro 4?

No, there may be a few Euro 3's left, Euro 4's, Euro 5's & plenty of Euro 6's.

I think there were around 40 non Euro 6 buses left at Tividale, the Euro 5 Volvo B7RLE will all now be retrofitted to meet Euro 6, but that won't now happen before 1st May. 

[Rachvince53]

Interesting.

If I've read recent posts correctly, the buses that currently operate the 31/32 & 42 out of Tividale are not Euro 6, in fact I've noticed Streetlites on 31/32 minus the usual branding.

Bearing in mind I've noticed on various 31/32 workings out of Walsall in the afternoon peak, for both operators, full single deck buses, would it be too much to hope we might get some double decks on those routes?

I've noticed NX double decks on those 2 routes this week, while the kids are off school, but it's rare we see double decks on the routes anyway.

But I'm probably wrong anyway!

I think the 31/32 branding is planned to be removed to provide more flexibility. 

[WWH44L]

The following Streedecks will be transferring from Diamond NW to Diamond WM this coming weekend (subject to any last minute changes):

Tividale:

40818 / 20 / 24 / 26 / 29-32 / 34 / 35 (10)

Redditch:

40836-39 & 40842 (5)

Its not been decided what they will replace as yet, but anything Euro 4 with major unit failure will be top of the list.

Thanks for the info.

I count 11 listed for Tividale. Is it a typo or are 11 due over the weekend? 👍

[winston]

Thanks for the info.

I count 11 listed for Tividale. Is it a typo or are 11 due over the weekend? 👍

Thanks - it is a typo, 40828 isn't due at Tividale from Bolton. I've edited all the lists above.

[Mayfield]

Unidentified Diamond S/D heading along the A50 near Glenfield hospital towards Leicester City centre about 08.15 this morning, any ideas what it was doing there ?

[SSmith09]

Unidentified Diamond S/D heading along the A50 near Glenfield hospital towards Leicester City centre about 08.15 this morning, any ideas what it was doing there ?

it was one of the YY15 E200's operating the LCC contracted 125 service.

[Trident 4194]

If bus times is accurate there is a streetdeck on the 002 and also the 10 in Kidderminster!!

[midlandred2003]

No just looked its 322xx

[Mayfield]

Reference the LCC contract 125, where does that run to and from and how often.

[2206]

Reference the LCC contract 125, where does that run to and from and how often.

Timetables can be found on Diamond website. Especially since this is a local bus service.
https://www.diamondbuses.com/bus-services/em/em-125-leicester/