Birmingham Central Garage

[Liverpool Street]

One of the new branded buses on the 900 uses NXC ticket paper roll, I wonder why and how they got them if they're based at BC garage.

It must have ran out and the driver did not have any spare. So to get some, they may have had to ask a driver on a bus in Coventry for some, or went into the garage to ask for some

I remember when I was at BC they were going to start a trial on the 900 which uses NXC ticket rolls, to coincide with the branding.

I don't know if that is relevant.

Forgive me since I never bought paper tickets, but isn't having NXC ticket means NXWM buses might reject it because they might think it's only valid for NXC buses?

Well you're supposed to read what's on printed text ;)

But sometimes, yes. However, if passengers just showed the bloody tickets properly in the first place, you wouldn't have a problem. The drivers are in the right here, its the passengers who have got it wrong.

[:D]

One of the new branded buses on the 900 uses NXC ticket paper roll, I wonder why and how they got them if they're based at BC garage.

It must have ran out and the driver did not have any spare. So to get some, they may have had to ask a driver on a bus in Coventry for some, or went into the garage to ask for some

I remember when I was at BC they were going to start a trial on the 900 which uses NXC ticket rolls, to coincide with the branding.

I don't know if that is relevant.

Forgive me since I never bought paper tickets, but isn't having NXC ticket means NXWM buses might reject it because they might think it's only valid for NXC buses?

All Daysavers etc. are valid on both NXWM and NXC buses aren't they?

Checked it on the website, apparently it is.

[Liverpool Street]

One of the new branded buses on the 900 uses NXC ticket paper roll, I wonder why and how they got them if they're based at BC garage.

It must have ran out and the driver did not have any spare. So to get some, they may have had to ask a driver on a bus in Coventry for some, or went into the garage to ask for some

I remember when I was at BC they were going to start a trial on the 900 which uses NXC ticket rolls, to coincide with the branding.

I don't know if that is relevant.

Forgive me since I never bought paper tickets, but isn't having NXC ticket means NXWM buses might reject it because they might think it's only valid for NXC buses?

All Daysavers etc. are valid on both NXWM and NXC buses aren't they?

Checked it on the website, apparently it is.

NXWM is valid in NXC, NXC day saver is void in NXWM. You have to specify you want a £3.90 if buying in Coventry.

[Stu]

One of the new branded buses on the 900 uses NXC ticket paper roll, I wonder why and how they got them if they're based at BC garage.

It must have ran out and the driver did not have any spare. So to get some, they may have had to ask a driver on a bus in Coventry for some, or went into the garage to ask for some

I remember when I was at BC they were going to start a trial on the 900 which uses NXC ticket rolls, to coincide with the branding.

I don't know if that is relevant.

Forgive me since I never bought paper tickets, but isn't having NXC ticket means NXWM buses might reject it because they might think it's only valid for NXC buses?

All Daysavers etc. are valid on both NXWM and NXC buses aren't they?

Regional Daysavers yes (the £3.90 ones). The Coventry Daysavers (£3.70) are only valid on NX services in the Coventry area.

[Matt.N0056]

An interesting diversion on the 900 today, which I have just been told about. It was diverting away from the Coventry rd at Sheldon, down Valley Rd, Old Lode Lane. I bet S10 passengers were shocked to see a double decker down Valley Rd, comparded to the usual Solo or occasional e200!

[:D]

An interesting diversion on the 900 today, which I have just been told about. It was diverting away from the Coventry rd at Sheldon, down Valley Rd, Old Lode Lane. I bet S10 passengers were shocked to see a double decker down Valley Rd, comparded to the usual Solo or occasional e200!

When did this occur? I used the 900 today and there was no diversion :(

[Matt.N0056]

An interesting diversion on the 900 today, which I have just been told about. It was diverting away from the Coventry rd at Sheldon, down Valley Rd, Old Lode Lane. I bet S10 passengers were shocked to see a double decker down Valley Rd, comparded to the usual Solo or occasional e200!

When did this occur? I used the 900 today and there was no diversion :(

Im not too sure, my dad saw it and the driver told him he was being divereted. It was only towards Birmingham I think

[Nathan4775]

How long has the X64/98 Interworked at Rubery For ? yesterday I was in Rubery and noticed a X64 Enter leaving as a 98 and then a 98 that was present changed to an X64 and left ? thought they only interworked at Peaks ?

[Stu]

An interesting diversion on the 900 today, which I have just been told about. It was diverting away from the Coventry rd at Sheldon, down Valley Rd, Old Lode Lane. I bet S10 passengers were shocked to see a double decker down Valley Rd, comparded to the usual Solo or occasional e200!

When did this occur? I used the 900 today and there was no diversion :(

Im not too sure, my dad saw it and the driver told him he was being divereted. It was only towards Birmingham I think

The notice is still up on the NWM website, advising that due to a lane closure on the Coventry Road the S10 was suffering delays; I guess as a result some 900 journeys towards Birmingham were being diverted also.
http://networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/alterations.aspx

[Liverpool Street]

How long has the X64/98 Interworked at Rubery For ? yesterday I was in Rubery and noticed a X64 Enter leaving as a 98 and then a 98 that was present changed to an X64 and left ? thought they only interworked at Peaks ?

Ever since it was X62/X64.

[Nathan4775]

How long has the X64/98 Interworked at Rubery For ? yesterday I was in Rubery and noticed a X64 Enter leaving as a 98 and then a 98 that was present changed to an X64 and left ? thought they only interworked at Peaks ?

Ever since it was X62/X64.

Oh, Well I only found out yesterday they interworked when me an this woman were waiting for the X64 and it changed to a 98

[Matt.N0056]

An interesting diversion on the 900 today, which I have just been told about. It was diverting away from the Coventry rd at Sheldon, down Valley Rd, Old Lode Lane. I bet S10 passengers were shocked to see a double decker down Valley Rd, comparded to the usual Solo or occasional e200!

When did this occur? I used the 900 today and there was no diversion :(

Im not too sure, my dad saw it and the driver told him he was being divereted. It was only towards Birmingham I think

The notice is still up on the NWM website, advising that due to a lane closure on the Coventry Road the S10 was suffering delays; I guess as a result some 900 journeys towards Birmingham were being diverted also.
http://networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/alterations.aspx

The S10 wasnt too bad today I dont think, only journey affected that I noticed was the 11:00 from Cranes Park. I didnt see any 900s diverting,  was hoping to see one though  :(

[Rob H]

4318 is on the 957 and 4613 is on the 900E today rode on 4613 this morning :D Great to see Tridents on both the 900 and 957 ;D

[Trident 4609]

4318 is on the 957 and 4613 is on the 900E today rode on 4613 this morning :D Great to see Tridents on both the 900 and 957 ;D

And 4318 used to be my favourite bus when it was at WN ;)

[Nathan4775]

Has 4328 gained NXWM logos yet ? or has it still got the Mini TWM logo ?