National Express Coventry - Unusual Workings

[Rob H]

Between 09:30 & 09:45 I seen

4838 (21) > 10
4839 (21) > 16

4839 went on the 16 at about 09:30/09:35

[Trident 4609]

Between 09:30 & 09:45 I seen

4838 (21) > 10
4839 (21) > 16

4839 went on the 16 at about 09:30/09:35

As you aware I am not aware of all of the normal and unusual workings in Coventry but I have a rough Idea so could someone possibly post the usual allocations for me? If so that would be perfect thanks :)

At a guess the 16/A see's Mercs and sometimes Tridents and the 10 is Trident operated?

[Rob H]

Between 09:30 & 09:45 I seen

4838 (21) > 10
4839 (21) > 16

4839 went on the 16 at about 09:30/09:35

As you aware I am not aware of all of the normal and unusual workings in Coventry but I have a rough Idea so could someone possibly post the usual allocations for me? If so that would be perfect thanks :)

At a guess the 16/A see's Mercs and sometimes Tridents and the 10 is Trident operated?

From what I've seen I'd say the following are usual but I'm not 100%
1 - Merc
2/3 - Merc/Trident
4 - Bendy's
5 - Merc
6/6A - Tridents/Geminis with an odd E400 aswell
7 - Merc/Trident
8/8A - E400
9/9A - B7RLE
10 - Trident/B7 ALX400
11/12 - Trident/Gemini's/E400
13 - Trident/B7 ALX400/Gemini
16/16A - Trident/B7 ALX400 also at least 1 B7RLE and 1 Merc
18/18A - Merc/Trident
20/20A/20E - B7RLE
21 - E400
23 - Any
27 - Merc
42 - Any

Hope this has helped a bit Nath :)

[lauren1993]

Well today there was quite a lot of raritys!
8 branded 4892 - 12
4885 - 10
21 branded 4835 - 12
1635 - 6A
And 4838 and 4839 have already been mentioned, I also seen them myself ;)
Again TWO bendibuses on the 21 second time this week! 6016 has been on 21 A LOT already this year despite being branded for the 4! 6021 was also on with her.

[Trident 4609]

Yes that helped very much :) Thanks Rob :)

[Rob H]

Yes that helped very much :) Thanks Rob :)

No Worries Buddy :)

[lauren1993]

Today
1570 on the 11
1569 on 6
2177 on the 18
2175 on the 23
4832 on the 6
4888 on the 6 (4888 has got to have been on the 6 more than any other route!)

[nitromatt1]

Today
1570 on the 11
1569 on 6
2177 on the 18
2175 on the 23
4832 on the 6
4888 on the 6 (4888 has got to have been on the 6 more than any other route!)

If it has been on the 6 more than any other route, then why is it an unusual working?

[JoNi]

23 - 4885 Last bus out
42 - 4888

The use of Bendybuses on the 21 (6013 today) is probably a reflection of a vehicle shortage. Merc 1547 never seems to have been replaced.
There are usually half a dozen Mercs on the 16/A. The Tridents are on workings that carry loads of school children and also work the 771 school bus.

[Tony]

23 - 4885 Last bus out
42 - 4888

The use of Bendybuses on the 21 (6013 today) is probably a reflection of a vehicle shortage. Merc 1547 never seems to have been replaced.
There are usually half a dozen Mercs on the 16/A. The Tridents are on workings that carry loads of school children and also work the 771 school bus.

Or superb reliability from the Citaros. If they are all available for service why not use them? There are two running boards on the 21 that are on the bendi-rota specifically so these can be used

[JoNi]

9 branded 2162 on 20/E on peak working
21 branded 4835 on 12 at 17:15 to University.
4689 on 7 pm peak working
2176 replaced 4213 on 6/A

[Sh4318]

Today
1570 on the 11
1569 on 6
2177 on the 18
2175 on the 23
4832 on the 6
4888 on the 6 (4888 has got to have been on the 6 more than any other route!)

If it has been on the 6 more than any other route, then why is it an unusual working?

The 6/6A was mainly Trident last time I was in Coventry

[JoNi]

The 6/A is Trident everyday and usually has at least one Gemini hence why I don't count them as unusual workings anymore (4692 and 4696 today).

5 - 4694
13- 4830
16 - 4889
20/A/E - 1558, 1563 and 1570
21 - 4220

[lauren1993]

Surprised nobody has mentioned 9 branded 2162 being on the 12 yesterday late afternoon!

[nitromatt1]

Quite a few today

4220 - 21
1558, 1563, 1570 - 20
4889 - 16
4694 - 5
2175 - 13