National Express Coaches

[andyr]

Im dowm at Gatwick airport this weekend and having parked my coach on the coach park i must say im very impressed with the condition of the National coaches. They all seem to be very clean outside with very little body damage being evident and the drivers also smart in apperance.  A real credit to the UK coach industry.

[winston]

Will Caetano only be supplying the re-designed Levante bodywork for Euro 6 Volvo models i.e. the B8R or B11R?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dd67773/11801900513/

The 14 plate Levante's recently delivered to Bennetts, Gloucester on B9R chassis are still to the current design

[winston]

NX Aircraft branding....

http://www.businessandleadership.com/marketing/item/46208-ryanair-and-national/

Bennetts Coaches awarded 'Best Overall Operator of the Year Award' for third year on the trot....

http://www.southwestbusiness.co.uk/news/03062014075052-gloucestershire-business-bennetts-coaches---three-awards-come-along-at-once--including-national-express-overall-operator-of-the-year-award/

[winston]

PD0000738/225 - NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD

    Variation Accepted: Operating between STREET, CRISPIN HALL and LONDON VICTORIA given service number 403 effective from 07-Jul-2014. To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.

PD0000738/299 - NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD

    Variation Accepted: Operating between Swansea Bus Station and Heathrpw Airport, Terminal 5 given service number 202 effective from 09-Jun-2014. To amend Timetable.

PD0000738/320 - NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD

    Registration Accepted
    Starting Point: Bristol Coach Station
    Finish Point: London, Victoria Coach Station
    Via: Swindon, Heathrow
    Service Number: 401
    Service Type: Normal Stopping
    Effective Date: 07-JUL-2014
    Other Details: Daily

[James4368]

SW09UMD on NX328

[winston]

PD0000738/317 - NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD
    Variation Accepted: Operating between Huddersfield and Brixham, Bank Lane given service number 324 effective from 08-Sep-2014. To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.

PD0000738/318 - NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD
    Variation Accepted: Operating between Scarborough, Rail Station and Bristol Bus Station given service number 327 effective from 08-Sep-2014. To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable

[Tony]

Former C054 looks very smart in Blue
http://wmbusphotos.com/non-wm/Scottish/BruceVXI696.html

Now anyone that can get that location does deserve a prize (the destination is correct for the service)

[James4368]

De Courcey MD8 was on display at NXWM WN garage open day today

[winston]

PD0000738/238 - NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD
        Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Swansea Bus Station and Chepstow Bus Station/Gatwick Airport given service number 201 effective from 15-Sep-2014.

PD0000738/299 - NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD
        Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Swansea Bus Station and Heathrpw Airport, Terminal 5 given service number 202 effective from 15-Sep-2014.

[winston]

PD0000738/309 - NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD
        Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Newcastle Coach Station and Luton Bus Station given service number 326 effective from 15-Sep-2014.

[Ex BC driver]

Saw two new tri-axles allocated to Start Hill, BK14 LFT and LFU

[James4368]

Hills BX11DGF on NX570 BCS-Blackpool

[winston]

Saw two new tri-axles allocated to Start Hill, BK14 LFT and LFU

There are 26 x Scania Tri-axles due at Start Hill to replace the A6 & A9 fleet

I've seen reports of BK14LFP & SH178 BK14LFS, it was also mentioned that here may be a small batch of Toyota/Caetano due for somewhere?

The Kings Ferry have also recently taken delivery of 6 x 13 plate Levante's formerly at NX Luton on the A1

[Ex BC driver]

Saw two new tri-axles allocated to Start Hill, BK14 LFT and LFU

There are 26 x Scania Tri-axles due at Start Hill to replace the A6 & A9 fleet

I've seen reports of BK14LFP & SH178 BK14LFS, it was also mentioned that here may be a small batch of Toyota/Caetano due for somewhere?

The Kings Ferry have also recently taken delivery of 6 x 13 plate Levante's formerly at NX Luton on the A1

I did wonder if they were Scania or not because of the Birmingham registrations. I've not had a look in one yet

[winston]

Saw two new tri-axles allocated to Start Hill, BK14 LFT and LFU

There are 26 x Scania Tri-axles due at Start Hill to replace the A6 & A9 fleet

I've seen reports of BK14LFP & SH178 BK14LFS, it was also mentioned that here may be a small batch of Toyota/Caetano due for somewhere?

The Kings Ferry have also recently taken delivery of 6 x 13 plate Levante's formerly at NX Luton on the A1

I did wonder if they were Scania or not because of the Birmingham registrations. I've not had a look in one yet

I've not seen any pictures online yet, but they should also have the re-styled Levante bodywork as well