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Started by winston, October 01, 2012, 12:57:12 AM

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IMarkeh

Quote from: Tony on December 22, 2023, 06:01:35 PMIt does have car parking and public toilets though, two big advantages over a bus stop in the city centre
Will the toilets be open on Christmas Day though?


Rachvince53

Quote from: Tony on December 22, 2023, 06:01:35 PMIt does have car parking and public toilets though, two big advantages over a bus stop in the city centre
Although the toilets are often locked in my experience. 

winston

Looks as though Edwards Coaches will be replacing their entire NX fleet as well as expanding it, following a massive fleet investment:

68 x Scania / Levante 3A's are on order of which 14 were delivered just before Xmas, leaving 54 still to follow:

10 x Van Hool Altano's will also follow in June likely replacing the 10 x Caetano Boa Vista coaches (6 x 66 plate & 4 x 18 plate)

https://www.route-one.net/news/edwards-to-add-86-new-coaches-for-holidays-and-natex-work/

markcf83

Quote from: winston on January 09, 2024, 12:21:48 AMLooks as though Edwards Coaches will be replacing their entire NX fleet as well as expanding it, following a massive fleet investment:

68 x Scania / Levante 3A's are on order of which 14 were delivered just before Xmas, leaving 54 still to follow:

10 x Van Hool Altano's will also follow in June likely replacing the 10 x Caetano Boa Vista coaches (6 x 66 plate & 4 x 18 plate)

https://www.route-one.net/news/edwards-to-add-86-new-coaches-for-holidays-and-natex-work/
As someone who uses their coaches on the 507/9 between Cardiff/Newport and London,plus their work into Birmingham-forget the route numbers off hand-this is welcome news. 
Don't judge me until you've walked in my size ten shoes.

winston

Quote from: markcf83 on January 09, 2024, 02:58:47 PMAs someone who uses their coaches on the 507/9 between Cardiff/Newport and London,plus their work into Birmingham-forget the route numbers off hand-this is welcome news.
Edwards already operate a very modern NX fleet, the oldest Levante 2's they currently have are 17 plate (20) & 67 plate (9)

The initial delivery of 14 x Levante 3A's seems to have resulted in the 7 x 71 plate Volvo B11RT/Levante 3 being removed from service, I can only assume they'll transfer to another NX contractor, being only just over 2 years old (new 11/2021).

BN

Quote from: winston on January 09, 2024, 03:41:40 PMEdwards already operate a very modern NX fleet, the oldest Levante 2's they currently have are 17 plate (20) & 67 plate (9)

The initial delivery of 14 x Levante 3A's seems to have resulted in the 7 x 71 plate Volvo B11RT/Levante 3 being removed from service, I can only assume they'll transfer to another NX contractor, being only just over 2 years old (new 11/2021).
Correct Winston, they have transferred to Aston.

winston

Quote from: BN on January 09, 2024, 04:17:50 PMCorrect Winston, they have transferred to Aston.
I did think they could end up at Aston, as they have a predominantly Volvo based fleet. 

Are those instead of or aswell as the new Scania / Levante 3A's that were due? 

900

#413
Quote from: winston on January 09, 2024, 12:21:48 AMLooks as though Edwards Coaches will be replacing their entire NX fleet as well as expanding it, following a massive fleet investment:

68 x Scania / Levante 3A's are on order of which 14 were delivered just before Xmas, leaving 54 still to follow:

10 x Van Hool Altano's will also follow in June likely replacing the 10 x Caetano Boa Vista coaches (6 x 66 plate & 4 x 18 plate)

https://www.route-one.net/news/edwards-to-add-86-new-coaches-for-holidays-and-natex-work/

Will the Boa Vistas transfer over to be used on other NX work or will they be leaving all together.
Wolverhampton Veg 😎

markcf83

Quote from: 900 on January 10, 2024, 02:02:17 PMWill the Boa Vistas transfer over to be used on other NX work or will they be leaving all together.
I heard they are leaving Bristol,for where is another matter.......
Don't judge me until you've walked in my size ten shoes.

winston

Quote from: markcf83 on January 13, 2024, 01:54:48 PMI heard they are leaving Bristol,for where is another matter.......
The new Edwards fleet will be replacing everything up to the 72 plate Levante 3's, just 2 older coaches will be retained to operate the 216 Cardiff - Bristol Airport from the 17/67 plate batch of Levante 2's.
 
The newer coaches are expected to be withdrawn from service first & transfer to other NX operators. BV22VTK, BV22VST & BV22VSU have already been withdrawn & collected by NX, not sure which subsidiary they've gone to. Luton has a number of 65 & 16 plate coaches still in regular service, so could be a contender.

 

winston

#416
Quote from: winston on January 13, 2024, 05:55:10 PMThe newer coaches are expected to be withdrawn from service first & transfer to other NX operators. BV22VTK, BV22VST & BV22VSU have already been withdrawn & collected by NX, not sure which subsidiary they've gone to. Luton has a number of 65 & 16 plate coaches still in regular service, so could be a contender.
It looks as though ex Edwards Coaches BV22VTK & BV22VSU have indeed transferred to NX Ops Luton Depot.

Also, Woods Coaches - Aston Depot 358, 360 & 365 also seem to have transferred to NX Ops Luton Depot, with the majority of the 16 plate Levante 2's at Luton Depot not being used since.

Wba_lad

Looks like a National express levante 3 has broken down outside Edgbaston village by the Morrisons it's stopped with hazard lights on and displaying NOT IN SERVICE.

BN

BV71GYJ 394
BV71GYK 395
BV71GYN 396
BV71GYO 397
BV71GYP 398
BV71GYR 399
BV71GYS 400
All allocated to Aston

BN

220 Aston - Withdrawn 
283 Aston - Wigston
358, 360, 365 Aston - Starthill

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