Diamond Bus - Discussion

[Nathan4775]

Have anymore Ex Transdev B7RLE's gained Value Branding yet ?or is it still just 30413

Haven't seen pictures of any more branded. According to Simon, there will be around 10 branded so I guess the 6 eclipses recently acquired and then the three other eclipses at Tividale in order to ensure the same graphics can be used. I may be wrong though and centros/esteems/eclipse 2s could receive the branding but I would have thought designing special graphics to fit the weirdly shaped esteem wouldn't be worth the effort when centros can be branded...

Thanks DD :)

No worries ;)
Anyone on here been on one yet out of interest?

Rode on the 56 a few days back  :)

[Tony]

Have anymore Ex Transdev B7RLE's gained Value Branding yet ?or is it still just 30413

Haven't seen pictures of any more branded. According to Simon, there will be around 10 branded so I guess the 6 eclipses recently acquired and then the three other eclipses at Tividale in order to ensure the same graphics can be used. I may be wrong though and centros/esteems/eclipse 2s could receive the branding but I would have thought designing special graphics to fit the weirdly shaped esteem wouldn't be worth the effort when centros can be branded...

I saw the Esteem today on the 56, no branding on the offside of that

[uniquicity]

Long Acre 20274 on the 4/4H today.

[PM]

Have anymore Ex Transdev B7RLE's gained Value Branding yet ?or is it still just 30413

Haven't seen pictures of any more branded. According to Simon, there will be around 10 branded so I guess the 6 eclipses recently acquired and then the three other eclipses at Tividale in order to ensure the same graphics can be used. I may be wrong though and centros/esteems/eclipse 2s could receive the branding but I would have thought designing special graphics to fit the weirdly shaped esteem wouldn't be worth the effort when centros can be branded...

Thanks DD :)

No worries ;)
Anyone on here been on one yet out of interest?

Rode on the 56 a few days back  :)

What are they like? Do they sound more like the NX 56 reg ones or 30832-4. And are the interiors in good condition?

[Ashley]

Probably sound similar to the Centros

[winston]

PD0001374/69 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between REDDITCH BUS STATION and REDDITCH BUS STATION given service number 57/57A/58/58A effective from 23-Feb-2014. To amend Timetable.

[PM]

PD0001374/69 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between REDDITCH BUS STATION and REDDITCH BUS STATION given service number 57/57A/58/58A effective from 23-Feb-2014. To amend Timetable.

How have they managed to get a service change so fast? I thought it was 56 days' notice??!!

[winston]

PD0001374/69 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between REDDITCH BUS STATION and REDDITCH BUS STATION given service number 57/57A/58/58A effective from 23-Feb-2014. To amend Timetable.

How have they managed to get a service change so fast? I thought it was 56 days' notice??!!

Pass, I assume this will be the date the daily 57A/58A services serving Alexandra Hospital are being implemented?

[PM]

PD0001374/69 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between REDDITCH BUS STATION and REDDITCH BUS STATION given service number 57/57A/58/58A effective from 23-Feb-2014. To amend Timetable.

How have they managed to get a service change so fast? I thought it was 56 days' notice??!!

Pass, I assume this will be the date the daily 57A/58A services serving Alexandra Hospital are being implemented?

Yeah I would imagine so as well. Mind you, I'm glad to know fast service changes and implementations are possible...

[winston]

PD0001374/69 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between REDDITCH BUS STATION and REDDITCH BUS STATION given service number 57/57A/58/58A effective from 23-Feb-2014. To amend Timetable.

How have they managed to get a service change so fast? I thought it was 56 days' notice??!!

Pass, I assume this will be the date the daily 57A/58A services serving Alexandra Hospital are being implemented?

Yeah I would imagine so as well. Mind you, I'm glad to know fast service changes and implementations are possible...

If it is these changes, I'm surprised the date wasn't quoted in the recent announcement rather than 'coming soon'

[Liverpool Street]

PD0001374/69 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between REDDITCH BUS STATION and REDDITCH BUS STATION given service number 57/57A/58/58A effective from 23-Feb-2014. To amend Timetable.

How have they managed to get a service change so fast? I thought it was 56 days' notice??!!

There is circumstances of where a short notice can be given.

[PM]

PD0001374/69 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between REDDITCH BUS STATION and REDDITCH BUS STATION given service number 57/57A/58/58A effective from 23-Feb-2014. To amend Timetable.

How have they managed to get a service change so fast? I thought it was 56 days' notice??!!

There is circumstances of where a short notice can be given.

Such as?

[Tony]

PD0001374/69 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between REDDITCH BUS STATION and REDDITCH BUS STATION given service number 57/57A/58/58A effective from 23-Feb-2014. To amend Timetable.

How have they managed to get a service change so fast? I thought it was 56 days' notice??!!

There is circumstances of where a short notice can be given.

Such as?

If supported by a Council or other body that supports the change due to a neccessity. This change was registered with VOSA on 14th January so it has actually had 6 of the 8 weeks notification required

[Liverpool Street]

PD0001374/69 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between REDDITCH BUS STATION and REDDITCH BUS STATION given service number 57/57A/58/58A effective from 23-Feb-2014. To amend Timetable.

How have they managed to get a service change so fast? I thought it was 56 days' notice??!!

There is circumstances of where a short notice can be given.

Such as?

Yes, bus services should be registered with a minimum of 56 days notice.

Registrations may be granted at short notice, using PSV350A form. [Or it was called that last time I dealt with similar]

The support of the LA (Local Authority) is usually required quoting one of the following reasons:

   
• The change is in the week which includes 24-25 Dec, Good Friday or any bank holiday (21 days' notice required);
• You are replacing a substantially similar service by another operator (name the operator);
• The service is not public or not much used by the public (eg school bus);
• At the request of an LA or police on safety grouds or traffic regulation (evidence required);
• A special occasion or event for a period of no more than 21 days' duration (name the occasion);
• The change is of no more than 10 minutes or to connect with an altered rail, ferry or air service (name the service);
• The change is for 14 days or less, for the period of a local holiday (give details);
• There is a need to meet an urgent or exceptional transport requirement (give details);
• Unforeseen circumstances, explanation required.

That's about right, and certain circumstances found off the VOSA website.

[PM]

Thanks for the info Tony and Liverpool Street-much appreciated