Rotala Management - Questions & Answers

[Simon Dunn]

Hi Simon,

1. I notice on VOSA that a large chunk/if not all of the Long Acre routes currently registered on Central Connect Ltd license are moving on to Diamond Bus Ltd from 28th March, is this part of the re-organization that you previously mentioned i.e. with Long Acre now becoming an OC of Diamond Bus Ltd, rather than Long Acre being vacated/sold etc?

2. Would I be right in saying that some/all of the Bristol Park & Ride contracts are to be re-tendered this year?

3. Can we expect any expansion / significant changes at Wessex over the next few months or is it still too early for your new MD to be fully acquainted with the business?

4. Following your response to Diamond Dart re: acquisitions - are Rotala still currently targeting acquisition opportunities at present?

Many thanks in advance,

Winston,

1.  From 29th March all registrations from what was Central Connect Ltd will be in Diamond Bus Ltd.  This is just part of our reorganisation.  Long Acre is not sold at present
2.  I believe it is 2016
3.  It is too early to expect any changes.
4.  Yes



Simon

[Simon Dunn]

Any plans to expand competition on the City- Castle Brom corridors?

Not particularly.  Am I missing something?

[Simon Dunn]

Any plans to expand competition on the City- Castle Brom corridors?

I think there may well be less competition between Birmingham and North Solihull soon, not more (not referring to Diamond here though)

Tony,

Whatever you are referring to, you clearly know more than I do. 

It would be interesting to know what you know.



Simon

[winston]

Winston,

1.  From 29th March all registrations from what was Central Connect Ltd will be in Diamond Bus Ltd.  This is just part of our reorganisation.  Long Acre is not sold at present
2.  I believe it is 2016
3.  It is too early to expect any changes.
4.  Yes

Simon

Thanks Simon,

Sorry, meant to tag on to ask whether you had received acceptance on your planning application for the expansion of Tividale/if it was going ahead etc?

I also understand that there may be an 2004 E300 for sale via Dawson Rentals (Ventura Sales) from CBW

[Solo1]

when will 30211 be out in service  the one that's been painted into diamond blue livery

[Trident 4194]

Simon,
          What was the reasoning behind withdrawing the 4M, as NX loadings seem to be very healthy, and they only run every 30 minutes,

Thankyou

[iamwilljh92]

Hi Simon,

Few questions from me

1) will the BA Staff Shuttle branded Optare Solo (20818, YJ08 PKO) that is currently parked up in the VOR line up at Kidderminster going to re-enter service or is it permanently disused?

2) will 30384 (V384 SVV) be going back into service after it was involved in a RTC?

3) the Black Diamond liveried Darts that are currently at Kidderminster i.e. 20849 (KU52 RYH); 20855 (LG02 FFH); 30438 (V391 SVV); 30439 (W567 JVV) are these likely to be resprayed at any point?

4) what is happening with 30512 (S377 TMB) will that be resprayed etc or is this due to be withdrawn?

5) have you managed to obtain a new engine for 30500 (MW52 PZR)?

As always I look foward to your response.

[Simon Dunn]

Winston,

1.  From 29th March all registrations from what was Central Connect Ltd will be in Diamond Bus Ltd.  This is just part of our reorganisation.  Long Acre is not sold at present
2.  I believe it is 2016
3.  It is too early to expect any changes.
4.  Yes

Simon

Thanks Simon,

Sorry, meant to tag on to ask whether you had received acceptance on your planning application for the expansion of Tividale/if it was going ahead etc?

I also understand that there may be an 2004 E300 for sale via Dawson Rentals (Ventura Sales) from CBW

Winston,

1.  We have heard nothing, yet but the architect and specialists suggest there shouldn't be a problem.
2.  Thank you



Simon

[Simon Dunn]

Simon,
          What was the reasoning behind withdrawing the 4M, as NX loadings seem to be very healthy, and they only run every 30 minutes,

Thankyou

Dear Sir,

We did not obtain sufficient patronage to make the route financially viable



Simon

[Simon Dunn]

when will 30211 be out in service  the one that's been painted into diamond blue livery

The vehicle was badly damaged and prior to returning the vehicle to service we have noticed an intermitent electrical fault.

We are not sure of timescales, as at present we cannot find the cause of the fault.



Simon

[Simon Dunn]

Hi Simon,

Few questions from me

1) will the BA Staff Shuttle branded Optare Solo (20818, YJ08 PKO) that is currently parked up in the VOR line up at Kidderminster going to re-enter service or is it permanently disused?

2) will 30384 (V384 SVV) be going back into service after it was involved in a RTC?

3) the Black Diamond liveried Darts that are currently at Kidderminster i.e. 20849 (KU52 RYH); 20855 (LG02 FFH); 30438 (V391 SVV); 30439 (W567 JVV) are these likely to be resprayed at any point?

4) what is happening with 30512 (S377 TMB) will that be resprayed etc or is this due to be withdrawn?

5) have you managed to obtain a new engine for 30500 (MW52 PZR)?

As always I look foward to your response.

Will,

1.  It will re-enter service at some point.  At present though our focus is on repainting all the still red/green/black B7's.
2.  We are not sure, we are awaiting the results of the third party assessor.
3.  We will at some point paint the DDA darts.  The none DDA darts will depend upon how we see the fleet once we have moved all the MAN's into fleet at Kidderminster.
4.  My understanding is that it is currently in Kidderminster.
5.  I believe this is now back in service.



Simon

[iamwilljh92]

Hi Simon,

Few questions from me

1) will the BA Staff Shuttle branded Optare Solo (20818, YJ08 PKO) that is currently parked up in the VOR line up at Kidderminster going to re-enter service or is it permanently disused?

2) will 30384 (V384 SVV) be going back into service after it was involved in a RTC?

3) the Black Diamond liveried Darts that are currently at Kidderminster i.e. 20849 (KU52 RYH); 20855 (LG02 FFH); 30438 (V391 SVV); 30439 (W567 JVV) are these likely to be resprayed at any point?

4) what is happening with 30512 (S377 TMB) will that be resprayed etc or is this due to be withdrawn?

5) have you managed to obtain a new engine for 30500 (MW52 PZR)?

As always I look foward to your response.

Will,

1.  It will re-enter service at some point.  At present though our focus is on repainting all the still red/green/black B7's.
2.  We are not sure, we are awaiting the results of the third party assessor.
3.  We will at some point paint the DDA darts.  The none DDA darts will depend upon how we see the fleet once we have moved all the MAN's into fleet at Kidderminster.
4.  My understanding is that it is currently in Kidderminster.
5.  I believe this is now back in service.



Simon

Simon,

as always many thanks for your response

Going back to question 5

Will S377 TMB be staying in Kidderminster indefinitely?

[Simon Dunn]

Hi Simon,

Few questions from me

1) will the BA Staff Shuttle branded Optare Solo (20818, YJ08 PKO) that is currently parked up in the VOR line up at Kidderminster going to re-enter service or is it permanently disused?

2) will 30384 (V384 SVV) be going back into service after it was involved in a RTC?

3) the Black Diamond liveried Darts that are currently at Kidderminster i.e. 20849 (KU52 RYH); 20855 (LG02 FFH); 30438 (V391 SVV); 30439 (W567 JVV) are these likely to be resprayed at any point?

4) what is happening with 30512 (S377 TMB) will that be resprayed etc or is this due to be withdrawn?

5) have you managed to obtain a new engine for 30500 (MW52 PZR)?

As always I look foward to your response.

Will,

1.  It will re-enter service at some point.  At present though our focus is on repainting all the still red/green/black B7's.
2.  We are not sure, we are awaiting the results of the third party assessor.
3.  We will at some point paint the DDA darts.  The none DDA darts will depend upon how we see the fleet once we have moved all the MAN's into fleet at Kidderminster.
4.  My understanding is that it is currently in Kidderminster.
5.  I believe this is now back in service.



Simon

Simon,

as always many thanks for your response

Going back to question 5

Will S377 TMB be staying in Kidderminster indefinitely?

Will,

I would imagine so.



Simon

[iamwilljh92]

Hi Simon,

Few questions from me

1) will the BA Staff Shuttle branded Optare Solo (20818, YJ08 PKO) that is currently parked up in the VOR line up at Kidderminster going to re-enter service or is it permanently disused?

2) will 30384 (V384 SVV) be going back into service after it was involved in a RTC?

3) the Black Diamond liveried Darts that are currently at Kidderminster i.e. 20849 (KU52 RYH); 20855 (LG02 FFH); 30438 (V391 SVV); 30439 (W567 JVV) are these likely to be resprayed at any point?

4) what is happening with 30512 (S377 TMB) will that be resprayed etc or is this due to be withdrawn?

5) have you managed to obtain a new engine for 30500 (MW52 PZR)?

As always I look foward to your response.

Will,

1.  It will re-enter service at some point.  At present though our focus is on repainting all the still red/green/black B7's.
2.  We are not sure, we are awaiting the results of the third party assessor.
3.  We will at some point paint the DDA darts.  The none DDA darts will depend upon how we see the fleet once we have moved all the MAN's into fleet at Kidderminster.
4.  My understanding is that it is currently in Kidderminster.
5.  I believe this is now back in service.



Simon

Simon,

as always many thanks for your response

Going back to question 5

Will S377 TMB be staying in Kidderminster indefinitely?

Will,

I would imagine so.



Simon

Simon, that's good news even though it's not DDA compliant it goes very well for its age I'm currently on board it now

[Cedric]

Hi Simon,

Few questions from me

1) will the BA Staff Shuttle branded Optare Solo (20818, YJ08 PKO) that is currently parked up in the VOR line up at Kidderminster going to re-enter service or is it permanently disused?

2) will 30384 (V384 SVV) be going back into service after it was involved in a RTC?

3) the Black Diamond liveried Darts that are currently at Kidderminster i.e. 20849 (KU52 RYH); 20855 (LG02 FFH); 30438 (V391 SVV); 30439 (W567 JVV) are these likely to be resprayed at any point?

4) what is happening with 30512 (S377 TMB) will that be resprayed etc or is this due to be withdrawn?

5) have you managed to obtain a new engine for 30500 (MW52 PZR)?

As always I look foward to your response.

Will,

1.  It will re-enter service at some point.  At present though our focus is on repainting all the still red/green/black B7's.
2.  We are not sure, we are awaiting the results of the third party assessor.
3.  We will at some point paint the DDA darts.  The none DDA darts will depend upon how we see the fleet once we have moved all the MAN's into fleet at Kidderminster.
4.  My understanding is that it is currently in Kidderminster.
5.  I believe this is now back in service.



Simon

Simon,

as always many thanks for your response

Going back to question 5

Will S377 TMB be staying in Kidderminster indefinitely?

Will,

I would imagine so.



Simon

Simon, that's good news even though it's not DDA compliant it goes very well for its age I'm currently on board it now

Will

30384 V384 SVV is  back into service   it was on the 3s this morning