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2206 · July 29, 2018, 03:35:09 AM

Quote from: Jack on July 28, 2018, 11:42:31 PM
Does the 94 still have E400's used on it? I've not seen one in months,

Yes.
There tends to be one on there every few days.

Sh4318 · July 30, 2018, 01:27:33 PM

Are the 5 & 73 interworking now? Or is that just a figment of my imagination. Could've sworn I saw 4281 change from a 5 to 73 on Station Road

2206 · July 30, 2018, 01:32:14 PM

Quote from: Sh4318 on July 30, 2018, 01:27:33 PM
Are the 5 & 73 interworking now? Or is that just a figment of my imagination. Could've sworn I saw 4281 change from a 5 to 73 on Station Road

Yes, the 5 and 73 interwork.

MW · August 02, 2018, 05:27:42 PM

4304 looks a mess. It's on the 11C right now. The front looks battered. The paintshop looks faded, especially the front n/s bumper panel. Upon acceleration, it's blowing a dark cloud of smoke.

These ALX400s look terrible. The general condition of the Presidents always looked much better, inside and out.

I think it's about time the 11 got a proper upgrade, into Crimson vehicles. It really needs attention. Crimson Gemini's or even something newer!

Jack · August 03, 2018, 05:17:47 PM

@OH25 I'd say it's common seeing Gemini's on the 4/A. There was a bucket load on it yesterday.

They also seem to interwork in the city centre.

MW · August 03, 2018, 05:31:48 PM

Quote from: Jack on August 03, 2018, 05:17:47 PM
@OH25 I'd say it's common seeing Gemini's on the 4/A. There was a bucket load on it yesterday.

They also seem to interwork in the city centre.

And on the opposite side, E200MMC are common on the 5/73. Is it 9 or 10 ALX400s fitted with the traps? There's always going to be a few E200MMC on these routes then.

Tony · August 03, 2018, 05:42:12 PM

Quote from: MW on August 03, 2018, 05:31:48 PM
And on the opposite side, E200MMC are common on the 5/73. Is it 9 or 10 ALX400s fitted with the traps? There's always going to be a few E200MMC on these routes then.

There are 16 ALX with traps 4276-91

Stu · August 03, 2018, 05:49:48 PM

Quote from: Jack on August 03, 2018, 05:17:47 PM
@OH25 I'd say it's common seeing Gemini's on the 4/A. There was a bucket load on it yesterday.

They also seem to interwork in the city centre.

The allocation for the 37 was always a mix of E200s and Geminis, nothing really changed when the 37 became the 4/4A.

MW · August 03, 2018, 05:51:45 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 03, 2018, 05:42:12 PM
There are 16 ALX with traps 4276-91

Are they all in service at AG? Last week, I think Saturday, I saw about 3 E200s on the 5. I've not paid attention since, but the time in between the changes and last weekend, I've definitely seen a lot of E200s, branded ones too, on the 5.

Tony · August 03, 2018, 06:04:12 PM

Quote from: MW on August 03, 2018, 05:51:45 PM
Are they all in service at AG? Last week, I think Saturday, I saw about 3 E200s on the 5. I've not paid attention since, but the time in between the changes and last weekend, I've definitely seen a lot of E200s, branded ones too, on the 5.

4280; 4290; 4291 are the three still missing

Jack · August 03, 2018, 06:04:19 PM

Quote from: Stu on August 03, 2018, 05:49:48 PM
The allocation for the 37 was always a mix of E200s and Geminis, nothing really changed when the 37 became the 4/4A.

Well people are putting it in the NW thread, not me...
And I know the 37 was a mix of E200's and Gemini's thanks! Well the spreedsheet has only just been updated, yet shows nothing about the 5 now being ALX400 B7TL's and E200's.

Quote from: MW on August 03, 2018, 05:51:45 PM
Are they all in service at AG? Last week, I think Saturday, I saw about 3 E200s on the 5. I've not paid attention since, but the time in between the changes and last weekend, I've definitely seen a lot of E200s, branded ones too, on the 5.

I'm still seeing non-compliant ALX400's on the 72, there was two yesterday and some on it Monday, and saw some last week.

Stu · August 03, 2018, 07:43:18 PM

Quote from: Jack on August 03, 2018, 06:04:19 PM
Well people are putting it in the NW thread, not me...
And I know the 37 was a mix of E200's and Gemini's thanks! Well the spreedsheet has only just been updated, yet shows nothing about the 5 now being ALX400 B7TL's and E200's.

I know, I was actually confirming what you had posted!

As for updating the spreadsheet, yes, I have observed for myself recently that the 5 seems to be a mix of E200s and ALX400s since the changes, which confirms what others have posted, however as I have a full-time job and not enough spare time lately, I do not have the luxury of being able to just go out and sit and spot buses all day!

Which is why I have asked for help from NX drivers to confirm and verify allocations, and I have also asked for volunteers to assist in maintaining the spreadsheet. I can't do this all by myself, I do have other things to do!

4679 · August 03, 2018, 10:25:33 PM

Quote from: Tony on August 03, 2018, 06:04:12 PM
4280; 4290; 4291 are the three still missing

4290 is currently sat on WB's back car park.

Stu · August 05, 2018, 07:40:04 PM

While I was out and about exploring my new neighbourhood this afternoon, I found myself by Yardley Wood rail station on Highfield Road, and decided to catch a 5 towards Solihull (as I'd just missed a 76), as the NX Bus app was showing one due, and the bus stop flag and printed timetable showed that the 5 stopped there (it also showed Timetable valid from 22 July 2018).

After the bus didn't arrive, and I checked the app again which showed the next one was in 28 mins, I decided to cross the road and catch a 5 in the opposite direction towards Birmingham, which was due in 7 mins. Again, the bus stop flag had 5 printed on it, and showed a timetable valid from 22nd July 2018.

Once again, the app changed from 'Due' to 32mins, so I gave up and got the 76 to Kings Heath instead.

It wasn't until I got home and then later checked the 5 route and timetable on the NX Bus website, that I saw it doesn't even serve Yardley Wood rail station.

I know I normally do my research before travelling to unfamiliar areas, but even so, to arrive at a bus stop and see a route number printed on the flag, as well as that route being shown on the printed timetable, and as well as NX Buses own app showing real-time information for that stop, its pretty poor that this has been allowed to happen.

Trident 4194 · August 05, 2018, 08:02:31 PM

Quote from: Stu on August 05, 2018, 07:40:04 PM
While I was out and about exploring my new neighbourhood this afternoon, I found myself by Yardley Wood rail station on Highfield Road, and decided to catch a 5 towards Solihull (as I'd just missed a 76), as the NX Bus app was showing one due, and the bus stop flag and printed timetable showed that the 5 stopped there (it also showed Timetable valid from 22 July 2018).

After the bus didn't arrive, and I checked the app again which showed the next one was in 28 mins, I decided to cross the road and catch a 5 in the opposite direction towards Birmingham, which was due in 7 mins. Again, the bus stop flag had 5 printed on it, and showed a timetable valid from 22nd July 2018.

Once again, the app changed from 'Due' to 32mins, so I gave up and got the 76 to Kings Heath instead.

It wasn't until I got home and then later checked the 5 route and timetable on the NX Bus website, that I saw it doesn't even serve Yardley Wood rail station.

I know I normally do my research before travelling to unfamiliar areas, but even so, to arrive at a bus stop and see a route number printed on the flag, as well as that route being shown on the printed timetable, and as well as NX Buses own app showing real-time information for that stop, its pretty poor that this has been allowed to happen.

That is shocking To be honest, isn't it both tfwm and nx fault?

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