Arriva take over Midland

[Bob]

Just seen Midland 2117 ( jjz private plate) MPD in Lichfield, jesus christ what a state it is!! Hopefully wont be a stayer!!

[Discodave]

Just seen Midland 2117 ( jjz private plate) MPD in Lichfield, jesus christ what a state it is!! Hopefully wont be a stayer!!

It will now stay now you have said that. 

[jarh_9394]

Service 10 is not the only commercial service we operate.

2156 is also here now.

What else is there then?

Another 11 services plus 2 part-commercial services.

Never knew they were that many see why Arriva are now the owner.

Just out of curiousity, what are the other commercial routes operated by Midland? I believe some are the  9, 10, 19, 33 & 334 and possibly the 35 & 756?

Think the 18, 57, 63 and 64 are also commercially run.
Can't see why Centro would tender them, though don't see why Arriva would want them commercially.
There only ever seems to be a group of pensioners with free passes on there.

Wrong.

[Lukeee]

Service 10 is not the only commercial service we operate.

2156 is also here now.

What else is there then?

Another 11 services plus 2 part-commercial services.

Never knew they were that many see why Arriva are now the owner.

Just out of curiousity, what are the other commercial routes operated by Midland? I believe some are the  9, 10, 19, 33 & 334 and possibly the 35 & 756?

Think the 18, 57, 63 and 64 are also commercially run.
Can't see why Centro would tender them, though don't see why Arriva would want them commercially.
There only ever seems to be a group of pensioners with free passes on there.

Wrong.

Also the 991

[Sh4318]

Saw a double decker ALX400 in Wolverhampton with arriva livery and midland logos, running the A1

[NXWM Spectra]

Saw a double decker ALX400 in Wolverhampton with arriva livery and midland logos, running the A1

I think there's two ALX400 DAFs at Wednesfield.

I know for certain that 4778 is a transfer.

Was expecting to have the Midland names removed on those by now, they only need to rip off the Midland stickers.

[Westy]

Saw a double decker ALX400 in Wolverhampton with arriva livery and midland logos, running the A1

I think there's two ALX400 DAFs at Wednesfield.

I know for certain that 4778 is a transfer.

Was expecting to have the Midland names removed on those by now, they only need to rip off the Midland stickers.

They will 'rip off' easy, won't they?

They are not as bad as the rather obvious 'West Midlands Part Of National Express' stickers , are they?

[4006]

One is 4779 and 4791 I think are regular on the A1

[jarh_9394]

4778 (S251 JUA) - 756/19, 4779 (S292 JUA) - A1.

[John]

4778 (S251 JUA) - 756/19, 4779 (S292 JUA) - A1.

Will 4778 will always be on the 756/19, and 4779 always on the A1 or do they swap from day to day?

[jarh_9394]

4778 (S251 JUA) - 756/19, 4779 (S292 JUA) - A1.

Will 4778 will always be on the 756/19, and 4779 always on the A1 or do they swap from day to day?

Always the same.

[John]

4778 (S251 JUA) - 756/19, 4779 (S292 JUA) - A1.

Will 4778 will always be on the 756/19, and 4779 always on the A1 or do they swap from day to day?

Always the same.

Cheers, I know where I can find 4778 now then!!

[Discodave]

jarh_9394 whats happening with the exact fare boxes are they staying or are they going now the MPD Arriva buses are there see the earlier ones still have them on 2152 is one of them.  Also unless I am seeing things apart from the ones you mentioned they seems to be a lot more there and a few round the back looking like they are going to go.

[jarh_9394]

Well, you seem to have the answer to this judging by your post in the "Arriva Cannock depot happenings" thread:

"The fare boxes are vanishing not on the deckers I have seen in the yard but it was dark though."

I'd be interested to hear where you get your information from.

[winston]

I'd be interested to hear where you get your information from.

Discodave, has posted numerous times that he works in the haulage yard next door to Midlands's depot, so not by trespassing......