WrightBus StreetDeck - Discussion/Sightings/Route Allocation (Not PN gossip)

[karl724223]

Before we have loads of buses to find 3302/5 very doubtful they will be out yet

[Tony]

Quote from this week's staff business brief



The four new Wrights Streetdeck buses have started to arrive at Pensnett this week following the trial of 3301, and will all be in service on the 9 from next week, as part of a long-term trial to see which manufacturer is best.

[danny]

Thank you for sharing @Tony, just out of curiosity which factors determine which is the better product, I'm guessing purely from a buissiness side it would be fuel consumption... Reliability ect...

[winston]

Thank you for sharing @Tony, just out of curiosity which factors determine which is the better product, I'm guessing purely from a buissiness side it would be fuel consumption... Reliability ect...

Cost to purchase, whole life running costs as well as above

[Squiz1971]

So if the Streetdecks are deemed to be the better buses all round, then in theory more Streetdecks would be ordered but would it be alongside or instead of the E400MMC's current contract/deal?? @Tony @Winston

[GeminiFan1991]

So if the Streetdecks are deemed to be the better buses all round, then in theory more Streetdecks would be ordered but would it be alongside or instead of the E400MMC's current contract/deal?? @Tony @Winston

Yes, it makes sense to do that if they're getting their money's worth. I think 3301 gave a good initial impression and NX may be looking forward to a potentially sizable order if they're testing more Streetdecks

[Mike K]

Quote from this week's staff business brief



The four new Wrights Streetdeck buses have started to arrive at Pensnett this week following the trial of 3301, and will all be in service on the 9 from next week, as part of a long-term trial to see which manufacturer is best.

Interesting to see which way this goes. The Streetdeck seems very popular at the moment. Stagecoach aside (and they don't really count), there have been orders placed by a lot of major operators. Reading Buses, which has favoured ADL for deckers for the last few years have also placed an order for some Streetdecks this year. Seems ADL have got some strong competition on their hands.

[Stuharris 6360]

Interesting to see which way this goes. The Streetdeck seems very popular at the moment. Stagecoach aside (and they don't really count), there have been orders placed by a lot of major operators. Reading Buses, which has favoured ADL for deckers for the last few years have also placed an order for some Streetdecks this year. Seems ADL have got some strong competition on their hands.

Indeed, 3301 has obviously impressed, and with 4 more vehicles it will indeed easier to judge them alongside the E400MMCs, and hopefully an order will follow for more of these vehicles as i think they look most impressive.

[Stu]

And likewise, if they fail to impress, NX could always sell them on while they still have any value!

[Kevin]

Yes, it makes sense to do that if they're getting their money's worth. I think 3301 gave a good initial impression and NX may be looking forward to a potentially sizable order if they're testing more Streetdecks

Perhaps worth pointing out.
4697 was a seed vehicle, with 4777-4781 being ordered as a result, but that was it for Scania deckers

[Solo1]

With the 5  streetdecks at pensnett  will they have a launch at  Victoria Square  or just put the into service on the 9

[CL]

With the 5  streetdecks at pensnett  will they have a launch at  Victoria Square  or just put the into service on the 9

Catch the Bus Week this week; NX are promoting some of their new buses (presumably Streetdecks) on Birmingham High Street (Bullring)

[Trident 4609]

Catch the Bus Week this week; NX are promoting some of their new buses (presumably Streetdecks) on Birmingham High Street (Bullring)

2202 is parked there (along with Arriva Streetlite 3301)

[CL]

2202 is parked there (along with Arriva Streetlite 3301)

A shame.. On the other hand, the E200MMC is of great build, imo. :)

[ARBB]

I wonder where 3302 is ????