Arriva Tamworth

[2206]

4411 broke down in Sutton Town Centre earlier this afternoon and wouldn't turn back on at the lights, bringing Sutton to a standstill and trapping several NX buses behind in. All passengers asked to get off.
It left out of service about 20 minutes later.

[SG]

3512 has returned to Derby & 3741 has transferred to Harlow 

[Vulcan]

Reduced PVR moves or replaced by what ? 
What is current PVR  ? 

[tphi12000]

Versa 2996 was parked in Lichfield Bus Station earlier this morning , not sure if this is now in use at Tamworth or just passing through. 

[SG]

Versa 2996 was parked in Lichfield Bus Station earlier this morning , not sure if this is now in use at Tamworth or just passing through.

Yeah it's in use here now.

[SG]

Scania 3500 has been withdrawn. 

[andy41]

Scania 3500 has been withdrawn.

I'm starting to feel old, I drove that brand new on its first day in service.

[Vulcan]

I'm starting to feel old, I drove that brand new on its first day in service.

So am I Andy, remember I collected 3504 from Derby & emission warning light came on way back.
Into Keltruck next day ! Good start ! 

[2206]

3806 ran all the way Birmingham to Tamworth this afternoon with no nearside wing mirror on the 12:10 service. The wing mirror had been placed inside the bus on the front wheel arch where the newspapers are normally put.
According to bus times this was removed from service on arrival at Tamworth.

[ellspurs]

3806 ran all the way Birmingham to Tamworth this afternoon with no nearside wing mirror on the 12:10 service. The wing mirror had been placed inside the bus on the front wheel arch where the newspapers are normally put.
According to bus times this was removed from service on arrival at Tamworth.

It must've been the day for it today. I had to stop multiple times to readjust my nearside mirror due to having to throw the vehicle into buses to avoid people driving at me in the middle of the road. Quite a common occurrence on the narrow Shropshire/Welsh roads.

I'm guessing however that they probably *shouldn't have* done that journey without a mirror?

[jc]

2512 was in use at Tamworth on Friday, on service 786

[hlliwmai]

Heard a rumour today that Arriva Tamworth has been purchased by First I don't know if there's any truth in this could anyone clarify? 

[midlandred2003]

Heard a rumour today that Arriva Tamworth has been purchased by First I don't know if there's any truth in this could anyone clarify?

Must be April 1st...

[winston]

Heard a rumour today that Arriva Tamworth has been purchased by First I don't know if there's any truth in this could anyone clarify?

First Group were interested in purchasing parts of Arriva Group back in April, which is currently up for sale by DB, not seen anything in the press since. First Groups Chairman is the former CEO of Arriva Group.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/firstgroup-i-squared-weigh-competing-bids-arriva-sources-2023-04-20/

https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1012890/firstgroup-eyeing-bid-for-parts-of-arriva-as-german-owner-plans-sale-1012890.html

[EK40]

Looks like the 110 is mainly running pulsars this morning with the usual 3 and the ex manny sapphire pulsar with only 3 e400s on.