Birmingham Central Garage

[Nxwm]

https://www.business-live.co.uk/commercial-property/hub-unveils-plans-2000-new-18116843

[Steve3229vp]

https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/rainbows-on-the-bus

In the article it states that Adam Cook said "The new garages will provide state-of-the-art engineering and operations facilities in locations that are aligned to our network, improving the efficiency and environmental impact of these essential services."

I draw your attention to the word garages and not garage.
A few months ago i noticed elsewhere or it have been on here (can't remember) that there would be two garages, one in south Birmingham  and one in east Birmingham

[Stu]

In the article it states that Adam Cook said "The new garages will provide state-of-the-art engineering and operations facilities in locations that are aligned to our network, improving the efficiency and environmental impact of these essential services."

I draw your attention to the word garages and not garage.
A few months ago i noticed elsewhere or it have been on here (can't remember) that there would be two garages, one in south Birmingham  and one in east Birmingham

The quote from Adam Cook does begin by including "over the next ten years". There are already plans in place to relocate the Perry Barr garage, and presumably NX are already looking for (if they haven't identified already) a new site to replace the Birmingham Central garage.

[SK68MEV]

Is there a possibility that the ex 45/47 get branded for 97 once in crimson and the 10 14 regs get branded for the 14 once crimsoned as looking on the website at pictures 10 buses were branded for the 14

[2206]

Is there a possibility that the ex 45/47 get branded for 97 once in crimson and the 10 14 regs get branded for the 14 once crimsoned as looking on the website at pictures 10 buses were branded for the 14

Don't think there would be enough E400 at BC for the 14, 97 and the 60 to all be E400 operated. So probably unlikely.

[SK68MEV]

Don't think there would be enough E400 at BC for the 14, 97 and the 60 to all be E400 operated. So probably unlikely.

the 60 still has some left for it

[2206]

the 60 still has some left for it

20 E400 freed up if the 45/47 got platinums wouldn't replace all of the Tridents at BC (Around 50) I don't think. Most of which are used on the 14 and 97.
The 14 PVR with normal service would probably be higher than 10 i'd have thought.
Some of the E400 are used on the X70 and 61/63 as well pre coronavirus with normal service.

[Tony]

20 E400 freed up if the 45/47 got platinums wouldn't replace all of the Tridents at BC (Around 50) I don't think. Most of which are used on the 14 and 97.
The 14 PVR with normal service would probably be higher than 10 i'd have thought.
Some of the E400 are used on the X70 and 61/63 as well pre coronavirus with normal service.

BC do not have any route/vehicle changes planned after lockdown to save this thread getting clogged up with speculation

[Solo1]

So platinums at YW where will they end up if not going to BC when the new electric buses enter service

[Tony]

So platinums at YW where will they end up if not going to BC when the new electric buses enter service

You'll see. I don't do advance info!

[Solo1]

You'll see. I don't do advance info!

ok thank you

[Tony]

Current operational fleet
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[Tony]

6828, 6831, 6835, 6837, 6852, 6856, 6861 coming back next week

[MW]

Pride bus 4905 not looking its best anymore. Offside rear bumper panel in white and various dents in the body alongside the offside.

Clocked it today in the City Centre.

[MasterPlan]

Nice to hear that familiar rattle on 6886 as it passed on the 63 earlier. Still sounds like something is loose in it or something.