NX 2013 Bus Orders

[nitromatt1]

Having thought about it, I must say I've never been at a particularly high speed on a B5LH; indeed I've only had one ride to date so I cannot judge in that respect. I boarded on the 23 at Colmore Row and alighted at Harborne to get the 11C (wanted to go home as it was late), and the journey was almost entirely start-stop, so I was perhaps mistakenly judging it based on its initial acceleration.

I would be interested to have a longer ride on a B5LH when the route isn't so busy, so I could experience it at speed and compare it to the E400H. Either way, I too am a fan of the hybrids and will certainly be getting one on the WN1 as soon as they enter service.

[nx4737]

Staff going over to Ballymena next tuesday to PDI WN's Volvo B5LH. 9 to come.

B5s are for BC, aren't they?

[Andrew1991]

Staff going over to Ballymena next tuesday to PDI WN's Volvo B5LH. 9 to come.

B5s are for BC, aren't they?

Not anymore

[nx4737]

What's the latest plan then?

[Andrew1991]

9 Volvo B5's delivered this month and 12 ADL Enviro 400H delivered Mid March all to WN

[nx4737]

9 Volvo B5's delivered this month and 12 ADL Enviro 400H delivered Mid March all to WN

There's logic for you!

[Mike K]

Any thoughts on what slogans the WN Hybrids might carry? 'Turning the Black Country Green' perhaps?

[Andrew1991]

Any thoughts on what slogans the WN Hybrids might carry? 'Turning the Black Country Green' perhaps?

Well it shouldn't be 'Proud to carry the people of wolverhamptn' because half of the route is in Dudley.

I know something though, a lot of people are going to get confused between NXWM & Green Bus.

[wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)]

Any thoughts on what slogans the WN Hybrids might carry? 'Turning the Black Country Green' perhaps?

Well it shouldn't be 'Proud to carry the people of wolverhamptn' because half of the route is in Dudley.

I know something though, a lot of people are going to get confused between NXWM & Green Bus.

That's a very good point, might inadvertently do The Green Bus a big favour as numbers seem lower than ever and doesn't help that it consistently picks up from the wrong place in Dudley or just not at all if that's what the driver feels like doing, problem is there really not too fussed about the 558 because of the expansion of school and college services, in particular King Edwards from September, can see them having to bring in some new buses soon.

[RW]

Where is there any official confirmation of new vehicle orders for 2013?

[winston]

Where is there any official confirmation of new vehicle orders for 2013?

There isn't as yet, the article in the B'ham mail is as much as we know to date:

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/new-fleet-of-buses-lined-up-640938

[karl724223]

Any thoughts on what slogans the WN Hybrids might carry? 'Turning the Black Country Green' perhaps?

hybrids for the inbreeds  or dingles on board

[Discodave]

Any thoughts on what slogans the WN Hybrids might carry? 'Turning the Black Country Green' perhaps?

hybrids for the inbreeds  or dingles on board

what about do yo want to get my new buzz

[Stuharris 6360]

9 Volvo B5's delivered this month and 12 ADL Enviro 400H delivered Mid March all to WN

Wonder if the buses will enter service when they are delivered, or will they wait and all enter service at the same time.

Take it there entry to service will be well publised?

[NXWM Spectra]

Has anything been confirmed yet in relation to which garage receives which type?

This speculation doesn't appear to be based on any fact whatsoever.