National Express Coaches

[TT90]

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me which coach routes Luton and Start Hill operate please ?

Thanks in advance,

[winston]

Looks as though NX are in the process of setting up a new London depot in Battersea, thought to be based at Abellio's Battersea depot. I assume this may also fall under WMT Ltd as per Stansted, Luton etc but current WMT Ltd licenses appear to being changed / surrendered
https://careers.nationalexpress.com/search/1471

[TT90]

Does anyone know which routes will operate out of Battersea,  and which routes are starting up or changing from April in general please ?

[winston]

Looks as though NX are in the process of setting up a new London depot in Battersea, thought to be based at Abellio's Battersea depot. I assume this may also fall under WMT Ltd as per Stansted, Luton etc but current WMT Ltd licenses appear to being changed / surrendered
https://careers.nationalexpress.com/search/1471

Looks as though the NX coaches & depots falling under WMT Ltd previously, have now moved back to National Express Limited with two new licenses as follows:

PF2040604 - Stansted & Luton
PK2040609 - Victoria Coach Station

[Martin]

What kind of suitcases can you take on the national express coaches these days. Are passengers only allowed to take hard suitcases or can they have the old style soft suitcases as well?

[Stu]

What kind of suitcases can you take on the national express coaches these days. Are passengers only allowed to take hard suitcases or can they have the old style soft suitcases as well?

There's no specifics, other than hard-shelled cases need to be stowed in the hold, rather than in the saloon as hand luggage.

Its the size and weight that matters more, see:
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/help/luggage-lost-property

[Mayfield]

Noted a Lavante this afternoon on the M11 near Stansted painted all black or a very dark 
Colour, weather was atrocious so couldn't be sure of colour, with large National Express lettering on the side, what would this be ?

[B61 ANDREW]

As far as I am aware , there have been three new 72 plates Levante coaches [for Lucketts] delivered. Are any more due ??  Thanks in advance. 

[broma1k]

Noted a Lavante this afternoon on the M11 near Stansted painted all black or a very dark 
Colour, weather was atrocious so couldn't be sure of colour, with large National Express lettering on the side, what would this be ?

Could it be this one

http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/Coaches/328.html

[B61 ANDREW]

Are any more due ?? .

True to form , not long after I ask , three more have appeared on BLOTW  . . . . . .   

[winston]

True to form , not long after I ask , three more have appeared on BLOTW  . . . . . .   

Just seen a post on Facebook with a sighting of a 72 plate Levante 3 at The Kings Ferry, Gillingham depot, suggestions they're due a batch presumably for Dover outstation

In a separate post, 2 more identified as BV72XFE & BV72XFS seen on delivery, operator unknown

[B61 ANDREW]

In a separate post, 2 more identified as BV72XFE & BV72XFS seen on delivery, operator unknown

Bus and Coach Buyer have a photo showing BV72XEX.  It also mentions the latest Levante Mk 111A going on trial with Bruces and Clarkes on various routes.

[winston]

Bus and Coach Buyer have a photo showing BV72XEX.  It also mentions the latest Levante Mk 111A going on trial with Bruces and Clarkes on various routes.

Yes, I've just seen that, Digital Mirrors are being trialled along with other modifications before an order/revised spec is placed to be rolled out to the fleet from Spring 2023:
https://www.busandcoachbuyer.com/new-caetano-levante-iiia-being-trialled/

BV72XEX pictured isn't registered yet.

According to DVLA vehicle check more Levante's are registered as follows:
BV72XES
BV72XFD

[B61 ANDREW]

Yes, I 've just seen that, Digital Mirrors are being trialled along with other modifications before an order/revised spec is placed to be rolled out to the fleet from Spring 2023:
https://www.busandcoachbuyer.com/new-caetano-levante-iiia-being-trialled/

BV72XEX pictured isn't registered yet.

According to DVLA vehicle check more Levante's are registered as follows:
BV72XES
BV72XFD

I really must learn how to "copy and paste" ! !    Cheers Winston.

[Coventrybususer95]

Anyone know if the people involved in last nights crash are ok?