Rotala Management - Questions & Answers

[Simon Dunn]

Hi Simon,

I noticed that Diamond North West now has a Mellor Strata that has come from Preston Bus. Is this the only one that is coming down, and is it permanent?

On the topic of Diamond North West, could you provide any update on the running of the 356 and when it's High Grove diversion will end, as this road was served well by the previous company. Also, is there a set date that all your vehicles have to be painted and refurbished by, for example the Preston Mellor strata?

In general, I have noticed that in many of your divisions have gone to more ADL products instead of wright, was changing manufacturer preference due to the streetlite ending production meaning their only EU6 option was the hawk, which isn't widely in the UK?

TIA for your response

Following the sale of 11 Streetlites in Preston, we have reorganised the fleet and short term 2 Mellors have been put into Eccles as short term vehicles.

These vehicles are there whilst we await 2 new in July, but overall we are due to receive 4 as part of the RV mechanism from Stagecoach.

Until we have this compliment of vehicles, the 356 will be diverted.  



Simon

[Seal]

Following the sale of 11 Streetlites in Preston, we have reorganised the fleet and short term 2 Mellors have been put into Eccles as short term vehicles.

Thank you for your response, do you know if these vehicles will get their own ETM entry soon for sites using BODS data, as they are tracking as 32211 and 31435 currently.

[Simon Dunn]

Thank you for your response, do you know if these vehicles will get their own ETM entry soon for sites using BODS data, as they are tracking as 32211 and 31435 currently.

Thank you - I have asked the depot to action this.


Simon

[Simon Dunn]

When will these electric custom denning buses actually entering service at Diamond East midlands because the scania irizar i3s have been put up for sale and everyone has been told they were going to be in service by the begging of april can someone give a update on them.

As a way of update.  We have 3 of the Custom Denning Buses now registered in Burton.  

Once they have been inspected - they will be entering service.

Simon

[Jakemat10]

Which depot will 31401 be used at

[2206]

Thank you.  I will pick this up with the depot.

Same today. 30813.

[Jay71]

30927. Some windows on this bus have been screwed shut. Summer will soon be here. Any chance of getting these windows fixed?

[Simon Dunn]

Which depot will 31401 be used at

The vehicle is at Tividale.  The vehicle will be inspected and we will decide next steps.  

[Simon Dunn]

Same today. 30813.

I have asked Kidderminster to  look at this immediately.  Thank you

[Simon Dunn]

30927. Some windows on this bus have been screwed shut. Summer will soon be here. Any chance of getting these windows fixed?

I am not sure why this is the case.  I have just asked the EM.


Simon

[twbc99]

As a way of update.  We have 3 of the Custom Denning Buses now registered in Burton. 

Once they have been inspected - they will be entering service.

Simon

Thank you for the update.

I was also pleased to see a printed guide to the Burton area services at Burton train station this morning alongside other trentbarton leaflets. 

[TheMidlandsTransportGuy]

Hi Simon Dunn


Do you know if 40524 is being repainted into brighter diamond, getting maintenance done or it's just a mistrack

[Simon Dunn]

Hi Simon Dunn


Do you know if 40524 is being repainted into brighter diamond, getting maintenance done or it's just a mistrack

The plan will be to livery all the 11 plate E400's at some point.

[TheMidlandsTransportGuy]

The plan will be to livery all the 11 plate E400's at some point.

Thats good to hear