Reading Buses

[nitromatt1]

Anyone going down to Reading for the annual open day on Sunday? I've just agreed to go down with TGB meaning a stupid o'clock start!

[CL]

Saves me starting a new thread. For a somewhat random reason, I have suddenly gained interest in bus operations in Reading. It has occurred to me that they are one of the highly-presentable operator, such as Lothian - opinionated, of course.

www.reading-buses.co.uk

However, also like EYMS, there's a page for enthusiasts - well, a pdf - which shows the entire current fleet list, with almost everything you need to know about the bus, from Seating Capacity to Destination Display manufacturers to WiFi enabled, etc...

http://www.reading-buses.co.uk/files/fleet%20list/Dec%202014.pdf

I think that's pretty neat... Props to ReadingBuses.

[Ashley 60171]

Saves me starting a new thread. For a somewhat random reason, I have suddenly gained interest in bus operations in Reading. It has occurred to me that they are one of the highly-presentable operator, such as Lothian - opinionated, of course.

www.reading-buses.co.uk

However, also like EYMS, there's a page for enthusiasts - well, a pdf - which shows the entire current fleet list, with almost everything you need to know about the bus, from Seating Capacity to Destination Display manufacturers to WiFi enabled, etc...

http://www.reading-buses.co.uk/files/fleet%20list/Dec%202014.pdf

I think that's pretty neat... Props to ReadingBuses.

The website and fleet list are about a year out of date. Thumbs up to them for being so in depth.

A fleetlist from 19/10/2015 can be found at www.buszone.co.uk

[CL]

The website and fleet list are about a year out of date. Thumbs up to them for being so in depth.

A fleetlist from 19/10/2015 can be found at www.buszone.co.uk

Bummer. Did seem suspicious when I couldn't see the "Emerald" E400MMCs, so I guess you're right.

[Ashley 60171]

Bummer. Did seem suspicious when I couldn't see the "Emerald" E400MMCs, so I guess you're right.

I had also recently looked for a Reading fleetlist. But I clicked on your link and in the file name it had the date. Hopefully you found what you wanted in the end.

[James4368]

Reading buses currently have YX65RKK Enviro 200MMC Demonstrator

( Not my picture) -  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153437321988096&set=gm.1051959878155555&type=3&theater

[Trident 4609]

Reading Buses have ordered 5 ADL Enviro 400MMC bodied Gas Fueled Scania N280UD's. They are due in October and are for the Royal Blue 33 service (Central Reading-Turnham's Farm)


Article Here:
https://m.facebook.com/busesmagazine/photos/a.862897400394097.1073741827.778598075490697/1311343718882794/?type=3

[CL]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jongraham890/38337537395/in/feed Photo *obviously* not belonging to me.

I'll tell you what, Reading Buses is one damn-good company. 229 (SN61 BDE) has been given a "facelift", if you will. Formerly branded for the "Purple17"

[Dylanbusboy45]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jongraham890/38337537395/in/feed Photo *obviously* not belonging to me.

I'll tell you what, Reading Buses is one damn-good company. 229 (SN61 BDE) has been given a "facelift", if you will. Formerly branded for the "Purple17"

Have you seen pics of the new Purple 17 Scania/Enviro 400 Cities. They look excellent ! The first of which was supposed to have entered service today

[2206]

Reading Buses are operating a vintage service on the 702 when they take it over from First on there first day of operation between London and Reading on Christmas Eve.
- "The service is free, with all drivers and conductors giving their time voluntarily. Donations are welcome and will be collected on behalf of Red Balloon Learning Centres, who support schoolchildren who are missing, or have missed, vital education due to bullying or other trauma. Reading Buses staff choose a different charity every year to support, and Red Balloon is their charity for 2017."
https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/first-b-tv-service-702-bracknell-london.156962/page-2
http://www.reading-buses.co.uk/files/timetables/new/green%20line%20702%20Xmas%20Eve%20special.pdf

Saw a pic of there Omnilink in Greenline livery on flickr-
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lewisbus/38496984604/in/photolist-pBT2nA-rFAnKn-dKKF9o-pH5Qfq-rp8Wbo-pwsaHR-oxpWUP-kFfBgm-aGQJbv-orsPJ1-Xw8XP1-bwLKZY-9YJZdg-o3z2KZ-rhtb8C-c6Udnw-d4azgG-d49nNC-jhqMQq-o5sUcW-m7Gja5-BKzSTD-BBSo4p-qarUJT-Ra8d7a-JVw8hn-rPwEpf-8kLNjn-nb3Lvz-9LTqiT-iSgAjP-jgZNza-9wbZCa-hgs48h-9ARuFr-hgr4NN-P1TNDr-DvnmeX-JtVC1B-x1rDDU-ShbKEb-uy7DTW-xWembK-yoVff7-BBSyVV-J8oxVA-ASTS5L-21DR7iS-rtWSWH-u7WFzS/

[mikestone]

Reported that Reading are taking on some Slough locals first are giving up, operating as Thames Valley.
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https://www.sloughexpress.co.uk/gallery/slough/125654/reading-buses-to-step-in-and-save-key-slough-bus-routes.html
http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/15789812.Some_bus_services_that_were_to_be_axed_have_been_saved__as_new_provider_is_contracted/
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[Mike K]

Have you seen pics of the new Purple 17 Scania/Enviro 400 Cities. They look excellent ! The first of which was supposed to have entered service today

There's a picture of one here:
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uLKBwoyjfWY/Wjww9aRtqwI/AAAAAAAAJ2w/hgISCyXh1Bg6S9ZuT82MBS9wGa5-6QNMACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9891.JPG

I'm personally not a fan of the E400 City, I think it's really ugly compared to the MMC.

[Stuharris 6360]

For those interested in Reading buses, there is now a version of the London Vehicle Finder available for Reading Bus here.

https://readingvf.uk/

[2206]

Reported that Reading are taking on some Slough locals first are giving up, operating as Thames Valley.
;
https://www.sloughexpress.co.uk/gallery/slough/125654/reading-buses-to-step-in-and-save-key-slough-bus-routes.html
http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/15789812.Some_bus_services_that_were_to_be_axed_have_been_saved__as_new_provider_is_contracted/
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Using Optare Solo SR's.
https://twitter.com/MartRDG/status/952305527769456641
https://twitter.com/homecountiesbus/status/952353937956458498
https://twitter.com/MartRDG/status/951491148283072512

[mikestone]

Service 2 in Slough was registered by both Reading and Courtney, but traveline says the Courtney one has been refused by the TCs, which seems odd.