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John

Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 07:43:04 PM
One thing I have noticed is that W228 DNO is still a Euro 2 Dart but is now carrying an Alexander Dennis badge

I've noticed that as well. Must of had a grille of a 'BU05' Dart

NXWM Spectra

Quote from: John on October 07, 2013, 07:44:23 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 07:43:04 PM
One thing I have noticed is that W228 DNO is still a Euro 2 Dart but is now carrying an Alexander Dennis badge

I've noticed that as well. Must of had a grille of a 'BU05' Dart

Are you sure it's not a 'BU05' Dart?

nitromatt1

Quote from: NXWM Spectra on October 07, 2013, 07:50:54 PM
Quote from: John on October 07, 2013, 07:44:23 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 07:43:04 PM
One thing I have noticed is that W228 DNO is still a Euro 2 Dart but is now carrying an Alexander Dennis badge

I've noticed that as well. Must of had a grille of a 'BU05' Dart

Are you sure it's not a 'BU05' Dart?

No, it is Euro 2 and is not refurbed to Travel London spec.

Sh4318

Which routes do VIP actually operate? Apart from the 99
Class 153, 155 and 156. The Super Sprinters
"Around the corner" routes: 21, 89
Local routes: 12/A, 48/A
Semi-local routes: 54, 80, 87

Most used routes in bold

Stu

This announcement from Centro kind of reminds me of when Solihull Travel (part of AM-PM) threw in the towel and couldn't operate the S7 service (as well as another, think it was their X50 service?), which Central Buses operated for a few days, before Johnson's stepped in to take over.
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John

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Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 08:21:28 PM
Which routes do VIP actually operate? Apart from the 99

99
424
966
650
101
There may be more though

Sundays 71/S1
(There is more on a Sunday, but I don't know what else)

Nathan4775

Quote from: John on October 07, 2013, 08:32:22 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 08:21:28 PM
Which routes do VIP actually operate? Apart from the 99

424
966
650
101

Sundays 71/S1
(There is more on a Sunday, but I don't know what else)

From Sunday 27th Oct dont WMSNT take over this  :) so nomore seeing Doubles being used on the S1  :D
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Sh4318

Quote from: John on October 07, 2013, 08:32:22 PM
Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 08:21:28 PM
Which routes do VIP actually operate? Apart from the 99

424
966
650
101

Sundays 71/S1
(There is more on a Sunday, but I don't know what else)

Cheers John :). Do they still operate any journeys on the 966? I thought NXWM solely ran the 966/A now
Class 153, 155 and 156. The Super Sprinters
"Around the corner" routes: 21, 89
Local routes: 12/A, 48/A
Semi-local routes: 54, 80, 87

Most used routes in bold

John

Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 08:34:36 PM
Cheers John :). Do they still operate any journeys on the 966? I thought NXWM solely ran the 966/A now

No problem

They do/used to run alongside NXWM Mon-Sat daytimes (looking at the NWM timetable, the times are all over the place), and Sunday Morning 966A journeys, which are passing to NX at the end of the month

notepanel

At the risk of sounding slightly stupid, for what reason are VIP not running today?

Obviously my first thoughts would be VOSA has paid a visit or the company is in administration etc., however the fact they are still operating on certain contracts/routes, and with some dodgy buses (such as the one Tony saw being used with the window) makes me think that wouldn't be the case?


Nathan4775

Quote from: notepanel on October 07, 2013, 08:45:47 PM
At the risk of sounding slightly stupid, for what reason are VIP not running today?

Obviously my first thoughts would be VOSA has paid a visit or the company is in administration etc., however the fact they are still operating on certain contracts/routes, and with some dodgy buses (such as the one Tony saw being used with the window) makes me think that wouldn't be the case?

So who did the 424 then if VIP wasn't running ?
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Sh4318

Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 08:47:47 PM
Quote from: notepanel on October 07, 2013, 08:45:47 PM
At the risk of sounding slightly stupid, for what reason are VIP not running today?

Obviously my first thoughts would be VOSA has paid a visit or the company is in administration etc., however the fact they are still operating on certain contracts/routes, and with some dodgy buses (such as the one Tony saw being used with the window) makes me think that wouldn't be the case?

So who did the 424 then if VIP wasn't running ?

Central Connect wasn't it?
Class 153, 155 and 156. The Super Sprinters
"Around the corner" routes: 21, 89
Local routes: 12/A, 48/A
Semi-local routes: 54, 80, 87

Most used routes in bold

Liverpool Street

Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 06:27:18 PM
Looks like "a different operator" might be operating the 99 this evening, Diamond perhaps?

Who ran it?
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John

Quote from: Sh4166 on October 07, 2013, 08:49:59 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on October 07, 2013, 08:47:47 PM
So who did the 424 then if VIP wasn't running ?

Central Connect wasn't it?

I don't think the 424 was running today. Can not recall seeing any all day

nitromatt1

Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 07, 2013, 08:50:47 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on October 07, 2013, 06:27:18 PM
Looks like "a different operator" might be operating the 99 this evening, Diamond perhaps?

Who ran it?

I don't know, I will go out to see who the 21:20 from Halesowen is operated by

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