Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

[Graham Alexand]

There is a fully branded bus in Seafield with the stripe, so I believe for MCV buses Lothian adds it.

Thats good it sort of looked incomplete without it thanks.

 

[Bus9120UK]

Thats good it sort of looked incomplete without it thanks.

Aye. Also the front single seats look like they are streched out Lazzerini seats. Not seen one of those before, are these streched out versions new for the bus?

 

[OmniCity999]

Aye. Also the front single seats look like they are streched out Lazzerini seats. Not seen one of those before, are these streched out versions new for the bus?

Lots of custom parts on these.

Not sure if its a new product, but their definitely double seats, or 1.5...

 

[Jordan Adam]

Aye. Also the front single seats look like they are streched out Lazzerini seats. Not seen one of those before, are these streched out versions new for the bus?

No the stretched Lazzerini's are not a new product, our Vanhool A330s had them too.

First Aberdeen 64995 SV14FYS (2nd July 2017)

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[RomeoCharlie71]

I see, are they not allowed to run straight to Amazon?

I assume it's just how it works. Easier to have multiple buses at different stances at Halbeath rather than all queued up outside Amazon for the homeward journey.

 

[CN04NRJ]

The majority of vehicles on the 2 today are single decks, looks like this is the start of it going back to single deck only operation.

The 2 is all deckers today with 171-174 on the 30/38.

 

[Graeme Duncan]

I wonder if 186-190 will be reinstated providing the are still the Lothian reserve fleet on routes such as the 12,42 and 45.

 

[ScotRail158725]

I wonder if 186-190 will be reinstated providing the are still the Lothian reserve fleet on routes such as the 12,42 and 45.

they’ll be reinstated when they’re needed

 

[lewisjn]

Links to pictures of 3 on delivery yesterday, not sure why the author has listed them as registered with their trade plates though.

Volvo eVoRa 74323

Volvo eVoRa on delivery to Lothian Buses, heading north up the M5 2020-11-04

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Volvo eVoRa B6377

Volvo eVoRa on delivery to Lothian Buses, heading north up the M5 2020-11-04 For some unknown reason, this bus has shinier wheels than the other two I saw

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Volvo eVoRa C1537

Volvo eVoRa on delivery to Lothian Buses, heading north up the M5 2020-11-04

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Unusual how one has Alcoa wheels, which Lothian seem to be using as standard now, and the other two have steel wheels.

 

[CN04NRJ]

Unusual how one has Alcoa wheels, which Lothian seem to be using as standard now, and the other two have steel wheels.

Are they actually different wheels? (genuine question as outside of my knowledge). I do like the red centre pieces though.

 

[Bus9120UK]

Are they actually different wheels? (genuine question as outside of my knowledge). I do like the red centre pieces though.

They are the same, just one of them seems to be shinier

 

[Jordan Adam]

Are they actually different wheels? (genuine question as outside of my knowledge). I do like the red centre pieces though.

Yes, of those three one has alloy wheels, the other two have steel.

 

[Graham Alexand]

Since the further reduction of service Airlink100 (Day Time (from every 12 mins to every 15 mins)) will this mean another Airlink100 branded Enviro400XLB will be pained in allover white livery?

 

[SpeedbirdA350]

Since the further reduction of service Airlink100 (Day Time (from every 12 mins to every 15 mins)) will this mean another Airlink100 branded Enviro400XLB will be pained in allover white livery?

The reason it's every 15 minutes and not 12 (and could very well be changed again to every 20/30 minutes) now is due to the demand. While we are in the pandemic, fewer people will be flying. So, when the demand rises, the buses will return to full service. But, I highly doubt that another will be painted as they will need the fleet they have for when they go back to full schedule... Whenever that will be.

Plus, while the buses need to be replaced every 2 years (correct me if I am wrong on that figure), I highly anticipate Lothian and EDI have come to an agreement to amend the contract agreement given the buses have much lower mileage on them than expected.

 

[OmniCity999]

Since the further reduction of service Airlink100 (Day Time (from every 12 mins to every 15 mins)) will this mean another Airlink100 branded Enviro400XLB will be pained in allover white livery?

No, it just means another Airlink bus on Amazon contracts.

The contract has been expanded as of this week, the details of which i am not aware of.

 

[ScotRail158725]

Depot codes on existing buses being removed now. Noticed a few without any today that recently had them

 

[Graham Alexand]

The reason it's every 15 minutes and not 12 (and could very well be changed again to every 20/30 minutes) now is due to the demand. While we are in the pandemic, fewer people will be flying. So, when the demand rises, the buses will return to full service. But, I highly doubt that another will be painted as they will need the fleet they have for when they go back to full schedule... Whenever that will be.

Plus, while the buses need to be replaced every 2 years (correct me if I am wrong on that figure), I highly anticipate Lothian and EDI have come to an agreement to amend the contract agreement given the buses have much lower mileage on them than expected.

No, it just means another Airlink bus on Amazon contracts.

The contract has been expanded as of this week, the details of which i am not aware of.

Thank you this makes more sense now.

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Depot codes on existing buses being removed now. Noticed a few without any today that recently had them

What buses do you mean?

Are the amazon buses being ran out of the Livingston depot the now?

 

[ScotRail158725]

What buses do you mean?

Some of the City fleet

 

[Graham Alexand]

Some of the City fleet

Ah ok, Thanks.

 

[OmniCity999]

Are the amazon buses being ran out of the Livingston depot the now?

Some in Newbridge and Livingston overnight, some in Aberhill depot, Fife.

Believe, one or two based in Edinburgh or Livingston overnight are then used to shuttle staff to Fife - to take up route.

 

[figgi757]

Some in Newbridge and Livingston overnight, some in Aberhill depot, Fife.

Believe, one or two based in Edinburgh or Livingston overnight are then used to shuttle staff to Fife - to take up route.

6 XLB’s (1126-1131) are run out of Livingston and 3 XLB’s (1123-1125) are run out of Newbridge.

 

[OmniCity999]

6 XLB’s (1126-1131) are run out of Livingston and 3 XLB’s (1123-1125) are run out of Newbridge.

Thanks for clarification

 

[figgi757]

Thanks for clarification

Your welcome. I believe the Newbridge ones stay in Aberhill during the day.

 

[OmniCity999]

Your welcome. I believe the Newbridge ones stay in Aberhill during the day.

social media had me believe that there were some Panthers stationed at Aberhill overnight?

 

[Graham Alexand]

Some in Newbridge and Livingston overnight, some in Aberhill depot, Fife.

Believe, one or two based in Edinburgh or Livingston overnight are then used to shuttle staff to Fife - to take up route.

6 XLB’s (1126-1131) are run out of Livingston and 3 XLB’s (1123-1125) are run out of Newbridge.

Thank you for this.

 

[Graeme Duncan]

Since XLB 'S (1129-1131) are operating from Livingston will they have Airlink branding removed.

 

[ScotRail158725]

Since XLB 'S (1129-1131) are operating from Livingston will they have Airlink branding removed.

as already stated, no as they will be needed for Airlink once the Airport picks up again

 

[OmniCity999]

Since XLB 'S (1129-1131) are operating from Livingston will they have Airlink branding removed.

no. This contract is temporary.

 

[Bus9120UK]

Not sure,


It was being moved around just as I was coming back in for my break - and yes it does still have those blinds. I wonder if the new buses are fitted with that type?

Saw bus 175 today, it has the normal Hanover dests now (same ones as 186-190)

 

[Graeme Duncan]

Bus 9 was on the 36 today . I thought 171-175 would also serve the 36