Platinum

[Stevo]

I didn't realise Platinums have a higher top speed. Is it a higher rear axle ratio or more powerful engine?

[Tony]

I didn't realise Platinums have a higher top speed. Is it a higher rear axle ratio or more powerful engine?

Different speed limiter setting. Crimson =50; Platinum =62mph

[BU07 LGO]

Different speed limiter setting. Crimson =50; Platinum =62mph

Do they accelerate any quicker? The higher top speed won't be a benefit on normal service as the max is 50 on the a5 (935a)

[Jack6101]

Different speed limiter setting. Crimson =50; Platinum =62mph

Is it because the roads they go on the way to coventry

[Tony]

Do they accelerate any quicker? The higher top speed won't be a benefit on normal service as the max is 50 on the a5 (935a)

Your routes maybe, the 900 has a long stretch of 60mph Along the A45

[Gareth]

Fleet news in BUSES magazine mentions that 6715 is branded for route 947.  (6703-10 900 & 6711-14 957).
Anyone fancy a limited stop to Turves Green? 😂

[Mike K]

Fleet news in BUSES magazine mentions that 6715 is branded for route 947.  (6703-10 900 & 6711-14 957).
Anyone fancy a limited stop to Turves Green? 😂

Sounds daft but there was a (short lived) Pershore Road Timesaver to Barnt Green back in the day. I wonder whether at some stage Platinum will be introduced on non Limited Stop routes, like Stagecoach Gold and Arriva Sapphire have.

[don]

 I'm curious to know when any more are likely to be delivered - seems a bit strange delivering only part of the BC order and then stopping for several weeks. Anyone know when any more are likely to materialise?

[Gareth]

Maybe that was always the delivery plan. 'You can have 11 by this date, and all 18 by this date'.
Or maybe the cellotape and paper clips holding them together like AG's E200's have come loose and they are being rebuilt. 😝😝😝

[Matt.N0056]

Bus stop flags along the 957 route to at least Sheldon have been updated, assuming this is to do with the upgrade to platinum. They are now black, similar to the ones which were in the City Centre

[James4368]

6714 is out on 957 if anyone wants a picture

On its way to Solihull now 0940

[Tony]

6714 is out on 957 if anyone wants a picture

On its way to Solihull now 0940

6713; 6714 & 6715 all out

[James4368]

6713; 6714 & 6715 all out

6713- 1027 Birmingham-Solihull
6715- 1042 Birmingham-Solihull
6714- 1055 Birmingham-Solihull

[Other Walsall Tony]

What will be the maximum speed of the Walsall Platinums?

[GeminiFan1991]

What will be the maximum speed of the Walsall Platinums?

I remember a post stating it was 60mph.