Diamond Bus - Discussion

[nitromatt1]

PD0001374/230 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Worcester and Stratford Upon Avon given service number 166 effective from 11-Mar-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PD0001374/284 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Evesham and Worcester given service number 551 effective from 11-Mar-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

Evesham Bridge end of Diversions i think?

Was that a flood-incited closure, by any chance?

[tank90]

PD0001374/230 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Worcester and Stratford Upon Avon given service number 166 effective from 11-Mar-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PD0001374/284 - DIAMOND BUS COMPANY LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW

    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Evesham and Worcester given service number 551 effective from 11-Mar-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

Evesham Bridge end of Diversions i think?

Was that a flood-incited closure, by any chance?

No Abbey Bridge was closed last Autunm so Worcestershire County Council and partners could rebuild it. It was meant to only take 10 weeks, but bad weather and other things got in the way and it was pushed back and back till 11th March this year.

Hope that helps Matt.
Dan

[Matt.N0056]

Saw t447 EBD in Sheldon on the Coventry road towards airport/coventryl last night around half 6

[PM]

Saw t447 EBD in Sheldon on the Coventry road towards airport/coventryl last night around half 6

That's a good spot Matt as this one was recently withdrawn so wonder where its going...?

[winston]

Saw t447 EBD in Sheldon on the Coventry road towards airport/coventryl last night around half 6

That's a good spot Matt as this one was recently withdrawn so wonder where its going...?

Could it be going to the new Coventry depot, for storage/further service as a spare?

[PM]

Saw t447 EBD in Sheldon on the Coventry road towards airport/coventryl last night around half 6

That's a good spot Matt as this one was recently withdrawn so wonder where its going...?

Could it be going to the new Coventry depot, for storage/further service as a spare?

Good call... for when the signature optares conk out... Best darts in the fleet these crusaders! The only thing about it going to Oban Road as a spare is that the number of vehicles allowed there is the same as the number of signature buses unless I'm wrong. Surely they will need some spares?

[winston]

Saw t447 EBD in Sheldon on the Coventry road towards airport/coventryl last night around half 6

That's a good spot Matt as this one was recently withdrawn so wonder where its going...?

Could it be going to the new Coventry depot, for storage/further service as a spare?

Good call... for when the signature optares conk out... Best darts in the fleet these crusaders! The only thing about it going to Oban Road as a spare is that the number of vehicles allowed there is the same as the number of signature buses unless I'm wrong. Surely they will need some spares?

Definitely, even the Citaro's don't appear to be as reliable these days. But saying that would an elderly Dart be allowed to be used on Signature services?

[PM]

Saw t447 EBD in Sheldon on the Coventry road towards airport/coventryl last night around half 6

That's a good spot Matt as this one was recently withdrawn so wonder where its going...?

Could it be going to the new Coventry depot, for storage/further service as a spare?

Good call... for when the signature optares conk out... Best darts in the fleet these crusaders! The only thing about it going to Oban Road as a spare is that the number of vehicles allowed there is the same as the number of signature buses unless I'm wrong. Surely they will need some spares?

Definitely, even the Citaro's don't appear to be as reliable these days. But saying that would an elderly Dart be allowed to be used on Signature services?

Precisely... better than a no show but generally when other buses are put on signature it tends to be b7rles and the e200 so the newer non signature buses. Yes the new depot will be closer so breakdowns at the road should be able to be attended faster but atm signature seems to benefit from the other buses at LAC. Similarly on sundays signature buses are on the 50/16 which wouldn't happen any more. Maybe 7 day a week operation is why they are so unreliable?

[winston]

Saw t447 EBD in Sheldon on the Coventry road towards airport/coventryl last night around half 6

That's a good spot Matt as this one was recently withdrawn so wonder where its going...?

Could it be going to the new Coventry depot, for storage/further service as a spare?

Good call... for when the signature optares conk out... Best darts in the fleet these crusaders! The only thing about it going to Oban Road as a spare is that the number of vehicles allowed there is the same as the number of signature buses unless I'm wrong. Surely they will need some spares?

Definitely, even the Citaro's don't appear to be as reliable these days. But saying that would an elderly Dart be allowed to be used on Signature services?

Precisely... better than a no show but generally when other buses are put on signature it tends to be b7rles and the e200 so the newer non signature buses. Yes the new depot will be closer so breakdowns at the road should be able to be attended faster but atm signature seems to benefit from the other buses at LAC. Similarly on sundays signature buses are on the 50/16 which wouldn't happen any more. Maybe 7 day a week operation is why they are so unreliable?

With an elderly Darts & Signature, I meant would it comply with the contract requirements. As you say, normally much newer replacements are currently sourced from the LAC allocation

[bwsau cymru]

I think that 21009 should be used a spare for signature, its in great condition and has high back seats making it ideal! I think it would be awful to have a t reg dart on signature!!

[PM]

I think that 21009 should be used a spare for signature, its in great condition and has high back seats making it ideal! I think it would be awful to have a t reg dart on signature!!

That's quite a good call-21009 actually seems to be on there a fair bit as well. To be honest, I would far rather have a crusader dart than a solo sr...

[Trident 4609]

Seen 30822,30828,30940 and 30941 on the 4 today.

Also is 30832 a normal sight on the 33A. I tend to see Cadets on there

[Ashley]

30832 on 33A is definately worth a mention Nathan

[vinh1000]

I notice that Diamond machines seem to accept concessionary passes before 9:30am (the cards worked at like 9:25am - I'm not referring to twirlybird fare BTW) isn't it on NX they start working at 9:29am?

[Trident 4609]

I notice that Diamond machines seem to accept concessionary passes before 9:30am (the cards worked at like 9:25am - I'm not referring to twirlybird fare BTW) isn't it on NX they start working at 9:29am?

9:28 am is the earliest they are accepted from