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Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)
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Used the 120 from North Berwick to Lime Tree Walk and return on a recent sunny weekday. I was quite surprised how busy it was. Some local journeys to Tesco and caravan park, a few visitors going to Tantallon Castle and some getting off at the Whitekirk Hill stop in both directions. I think quite a few were stating their destination as East Linton when they got on in North Berwick. Probably about 15-20 on board at all times in both directions.
Bedford OB
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I used it on 23 March at lunchtime from Dunbar to North Berwick. It was a nice day and people were about but loadings on the bus were dismal.
On the 120 just now. Already at least 10 pax reaching Dunbar High Street with some people getting on and some off keeping it consistent. Almost all seats were taken as a community group, mostly children, got on leaving Dunbar. Two off in East Linton with another three on. One on in Tyningham, one on in Whitekirk, nine on at Tantallon castle with three off. Two off and two on entering North Berwick so far.. Did not expect to see standees on a 120 though!
roadierway77
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I used the service for the first time on Tuesday to visit Tantallon Castle. There was a good load of probably around 20 on board when I caught the bus to the castle from East Linton, far fewer people on board when I caught the bus later to North Berwick from the castle. It's clear that the service provides some useful connections, particularly for leisure travellers like myself.
LothianBusesPh
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120 can often run with as little as 1 passenger per journey. Whilst it can get busy, it’s definitely not busy enough to become a commercial service.
191 now on its way to Dunbar on the A1.
Lothianbus703
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Shuttle service to connect Cammo and Cramond during roadworks
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Shuttle Service to connect Cammo and Cramond during roadworks - Lothian Buses
Due to the ongoing roadworks in Davidson’s Mains, which are affecting Lothian Services 47/47B, we are providing a free shuttle bus service connecting Cammo and Cramond in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council. This shuttle service will operate seven days a week and will provide vital...
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stevenedin
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I don't get what this has to do with Davidson's Mains?Shuttle service to connect Cammo and Cramond during roadworks
Shuttle Service to connect Cammo and Cramond during roadworks - Lothian Buses
Due to the ongoing roadworks in Davidson’s Mains, which are affecting Lothian Services 47/47B, we are providing a free shuttle bus service connecting Cammo and Cramond in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council. This shuttle service will operate seven days a week and will provide vital...
The works there mean the 47/B cannot serve Cramond.
stevenedin
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Ok thanks
computerSaysNo
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I wonder what vehicle will be used on the free shuttle, I'd guess a 7900?
LothianBusesPh
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Whatever is available
Ooh! Ooh! Time for a bring back a StreetAir post?!?
[For the record, this is intentional satire.]
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Or time to fish out that Merry Christmas -branded double decker?Ooh! Ooh! Time for a bring back a StreetAir post?!?
[For the record, this is intentional satire.]
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Travelling south over the Queensferry Crossing, I noticed 2 plain white (ex?) Lothian 7900Hs heading northbound. Does anyone know what is happening there?
Possibly buses 3 and 4 heading to a new home?
LothianBusesPh
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Bus 8 is also white now - I assume 1&2 getting same treatment
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New owner must have paid the extra for Lothian to give them a new paintjob, IIRC Lothian used to offer a full white repaint with any vehicle for an extra cost around 2017ish. The Marbill 04 plate tridents and Scanias that went south were a few examples of this
They are now with the Highland Council.
No to those both questions. I’m led to believe that they will be diesel’s and it’s a project between Volvo and ADL. The first time they have collaborated for many years.
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Who drives them up north, Lothian drivers or someone else?
Yes, its useful if you don't want to double back on the routes back to Edinburgh. You can link up with X7 at Dunbar.
Highland050261
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Not a surprise the Highland Council has been spending a lot of time with Lothian, as it has publicly said it wants a Lothian-style bus company in the Highlands.
All 3 of the white 7900H are for the Highland Council.
It was the Highland Council drivers taking them up I believe.
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Thanks.
Did all three make it up without breaking down? Just interested as 11-50 seem to be set up mechanically for lower speed work, and at higher speeds the engine is revving very high, and I thought it wouldn't be good for the electric/hybrid parts of them too. I assume 1-10 were set up in the same way but I could be wrong.
Highland050261
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The third one is still to come. Highland Council only had two free drivers today, and both are here I’ve just got a photo of them.
Here is said photo
Highland Council Buses GP221065 SN13BDV & GP221067 SN13BCY
Company: Highland Council Buses Location of Photo: Highland Council Buses Depot Cromwell Road Inverness Other Notes: Recent acquisitions will be joined by former Lothian fleet number 4, SN13BCZ. Fleet Number: N/A Asset Number: GP221067 Registration: SN13BCY Chassis: Volvo B5LH Bodywork: Volvo...
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