Hydrogen vehicles

[Mayfield]

As Tony stated above they need to find staff to fuel, so I would think it's entirely in NX hands unless Tony means staff at the fuelling facilities 

[Tony]

As Tony stated above they need to find staff to fuel, so I would think it's entirely in NX hands unless Tony means staff at the fuelling facilities

Also at the moment a new contract is being drawn up negotiating the price. As you don't live in the West Midlands I can't see that it affects you in any way

[Mayfield]

So that's a different reason to what you stated on May 20th, so why come back with a snide remark, it doesn't mater where I live I'm interested and maybe I want to travel to Birmingham to have a ride on one as I haven't had chance yet.

[Straightlines]

It sums up the entire success of the Sprint project that these expensive buses haven't turned a wheel in months and as a result the Walsall Road is now regularly frequented by knackered 17 year old Omnilinks. Another one for the NXWM/TfWM/BCC success portfolio. 

[BlackCountryBusSpotter]

It sums up the entire success of the Sprint project that these expensive buses haven't turned a wheel in months and as a result the Walsall Road is now regularly frequented by knackered 17 year old Omnilinks. Another one for the NXWM/TfWM/BCC success portfolio.

Isn't really NX's fault, WA doesn't have enough Double Deckers because of the Hydrogen shortage. They did actually run 12 year old B7's on the X51 and 51 Yesterday. The B7's don't feel 12 years old. They still have 9 year old Plattys high spec buses covering. WA can't loan in a whole fleet of Double Deckers to cover. It is however a mess for BCC Bankrupt and probably unable to sell these buses and TFWM just like the Metro delays

[Jack]

It sums up the entire success of the Sprint project that these expensive buses haven't turned a wheel in months and as a result the Walsall Road is now regularly frequented by knackered 17 year old Omnilinks. Another one for the NXWM/TfWM/BCC success portfolio.

Another anti-NX dig!

At least the 17 year old Omnilinks can do a full day in service! I'd much rather a full Omnilink over an unreliable Hydrogen from a passengers perspective.

Again anything to have a dig when there's no missing gaps in service I see!

[Lukeee]

Suppose once the electrics enter service at PB they could transfer some doubles from PB to WA short term to help with cover for the hydrogens 

[winston]

It sums up the entire success of the Sprint project that these expensive buses haven't turned a wheel in months and as a result the Walsall Road is now regularly frequented by knackered 17 year old Omnilinks. Another one for the NXWM/TfWM/BCC success portfolio.

Far more successful than TGB, at least they're still running / in business. 

[2900]

Far more successful than TGB, at least they're still running / in business.

NXWM is only still going because of huge government  handouts, far as National express is concerned they have asset  stripped WMT sold garages/property off then leased them back, buses are all on lease from 2009 i believe. 
The big changes from jan 2025 should be interesting.

[winston]

NXWM is only still going because of huge government  handouts, far as National express is concerned they have asset  stripped WMT sold garages/property off then leased them back, buses are all on lease from 2009 i believe.
The big changes from jan 2025 should be interesting.

What big changes are these? 

Is that when the BSIP funding protecting the network in its current form runs out? 

[Wumpty]

It sums up the entire success of the Sprint project that these expensive buses haven't turned a wheel in months and as a result the Walsall Road is now regularly frequented by knackered 17 year old Omnilinks. Another one for the NXWM/TfWM/BCC success portfolio.

They're hardly "knackered" by any stretch (depending upon your definition of knackered). They are still fit for purpose, still revenue earning buses covering a timetable.

Another anti-NX dig!

At least the 17 year old Omnilinks can do a full day in service! I'd much rather a full Omnilink over an unreliable Hydrogen from a passengers perspective.

Again anything to have a dig when there's no missing gaps in service I see!

Well said @Jack - even with a fleet of new buses missing, there's very little lost mileage on the route with other buses covering. 

So that's a different reason to what you stated on May 20th, so why come back with a snide remark, it doesn't mater where I live I'm interested and maybe I want to travel to Birmingham to have a ride on one as I haven't had chance yet.

I didn't think the remark was snide at all. If you don't live in the West Midlands (assuming you don't), it won't affect you. I don't live in London so any contract negotiations to their prices wouldn't affect me. @Tony was stating a point of fact.

I haven't ridden on the NX versions but would like to just as you would - I'm sure we'd all agree that it is frustrating (none moreso for NX) but I'm sure they'll be worth the full time addition when they are eventually in service.

[Stevo]

I rode on the NX Hydrogen vehicles and I have one word to describe them - superb! The ride and performance were excellent - we swept up the long climb from Perry Barr to the motorway junction with effortless speed. If the supply of hydrogen could be as assured as diesel refuelling or battery recharging we'd see more of them around the country.   

[B61 ANDREW]

Are there [m]any hydrogen powered LGV's/HGV's ??

[Tony]

H1006 currently on the way to Tyseley for fuel

[Wba_lad]

H1006 currently on the way to Tyseley for fuel

I've just seen it I think, passing miller street heading towards Perry Barr and Walsall.