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Bus breakdown experiences

Started by Stu, July 07, 2012, 07:35:14 PM

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Michael Bevan

4239 has broken down at the lights by the Trinity Road Mosque on the Birchfield Road, heading towards City on the 52. Services using the Birchfield Road are currently diverting via the Perry Barr Flyover between Perry Barr and Aston Six Ways heading into City.

andy41

6813 abandoned on Gravelly Hill North towards Sutton at 1130 causing tailbacks.

P419 EJW

4548 has broken down at Stand Q in Wolverhampton Bus Station. There is a piece of paper stuck on one of the doors "This bus has broken down. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Michael Bevan

6726 is currently broken down on Hatherton Road in Walsall, at the relief point for the 997. I think it's been sat there for around an hour.

2206

1827 was broken down in Nechells at about 12:30 today. At the Bloomsbury Street stop. It was on the 55.
4696 was broken down on the Priory Queensway, stop BS9 at about 2PM today. It was on the 65/67.
Local Routes
94/95, 11A/11C, 28.

Trident 4194

WN trident broken down in Stourbridge about 4 pm

Michael Bevan

4862 has broken down on Lower Bull Street on the 51, and is currently being hooked up to the back of a recovery truck.

Squiz1971

Saw 4165 on Alum Rock Road/Saltley Gate Island being towed on the back of a RS truck around 10:20 this morning

lauren1993

5511 was parked up broken down at around 21:15 this evening on Moor Street, at the first bus stop at the bottom. Engineer was in attendance with all interior lights going on and off! He was looking in the electric panel beneath the driver cab window.
Favourite buses currently:
871, 1828, 4421, 4764, 6101, 6108, 6116, 6118, 6121, 6848, 6849
Least favourite buses currently:
4203, 4213, 4398, 4419

Jack

1875's coolant has leaked on the Hassop Road underneath the Motoway Bridge. Parked up against the curb awaiting a tow back to Perry Barr.

Niall

A Diamond Primo broke down at the island at the top of Mucklow Hill this afternoon about 2ish, blocking the left/straight ahead lane from Halesowen onto the island. Rotala van arrived just as I went past.
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lauren1993

Not exactly a breakdown as such but 6825 was being hooked up to a tow truck at the airport at around 19:00 due to having a puncture.
Favourite buses currently:
871, 1828, 4421, 4764, 6101, 6108, 6116, 6118, 6121, 6848, 6849
Least favourite buses currently:
4203, 4213, 4398, 4419

Ally

Stagecoach 39680 has died just before Ash Green on a 55 to Coventry
~ Alistair (A.K.A. Ally)
~ Originally from Bedworth, Warwickshire. Now residing in Bristol
~ CSA at National Express, Bristol
~ https://www.facebook.com/alistair.transportchat

Ronnoc

4363 broken down on Stratford Road.

Michael Bevan

6765 is currently being hooked up to the back of a recovery vehicle in Walsall Bus Station. Apparently it's got a puncture and can't be driven back to garage.

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