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[AndrewTaylor95]

They had a e400ev in the fleet as well. I am bit confused as there new E400MMCs being produced. I thought the new E400ev was the new shape, did that just replace the e400city shape?

E400EV replaced the BYD E400EVs which where in that shape

 

[JumpinTrainz]

I was quite surprised to see that FIG were getting Yutongs over the new ADL E400EV considering they had the demonstrator and from what I’ve heard it had pretty good reviews.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

I was quite surprised to see that FIG were getting Yutongs over the new ADL E400EV considering they had the demonstrator and from what I’ve heard it had pretty good reviews.

Range is far better

 

[Furrball]

According to the local Facebook group issues on the 141 due to vehicle assigned to route breaking down and replacement being too large to negotiate part of route around Thornwood

Unrelated, amusingly MIG8433 (ex SO15 CUK) was harking back to its old location showing the destination 3 Cribbs Causeway whilst on the 3 Govan Bus Station service!

 

[Ethan CowanJMB]

Does anybody know if the new 243, 209, 211 timetable are accessible anywhere?

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

Does anybody know if the new 243, 209, 211 timetable are accessible anywhere?

If they will be anywhere first it will be Traveline nearer the time

 

[LT02 NVV]

You think any buses that have been sent to Glasgow for the games will stay in Glasgow? Because I have a feeling some of the Gemini’s might be kept as Glasgow has lost a lot of their ones over the past few months.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

You think any buses that have been sent to Glasgow for the games will stay in Glasgow? Because I have a feeling some of the Gemini’s might be kept as Glasgow has lost a lot of their ones over the past few months.

No, the ones that where on loan to Leeds have returned and are in service

 

[LT02 NVV]

No, the ones that where on loan to Leeds have returned and are in service

I was referring to the fact that Glasgow has lost a bunch of Gemini in general over the past few months, like apart from 37536, the rest of the SF08 batch have been withdrawn.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

I was referring to the fact that Glasgow has lost a bunch of Gemini in general over the past few months, like apart from 37536, the rest of the SF08 batch have been withdrawn.

The ones for Commonwealth Games are already required in other fleets as far as I'm aware and they're short due to them being up here

 

[Volvodart]

The ones for Commonwealth Games are already required in other fleets as far as I'm aware and they're short due to them being up here

37588 is supposed to be staying to replace a poorer example. It was a recent arrival from West of England indirectly.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

37588 is supposed to be staying to replace a poorer example. It was a recent arrival from West of England indirectly.

Be good to have some better nick Geminis up here, The batch that went to Aberdeen that where ment for here where in fantastic condition, Geminis are well looked after down South in comparison to here, 37588 was in Yorkshire before coming here, was transferred there when more West of England Yutongs started to enter service then it was transferred to Leeds, also has a different Euro 6 kit fitted to the rest of Glasgow, 37588 has a HJS system and Glasgow has Eminox so not sure if that'll factor in wether it stays or not

 

[YorkRailFan]

The ones for Commonwealth Games are already required in other fleets as far as I'm aware and they're short due to them being up here

Some have been made available as its now school holidays (such as buses from Halifax and Huddersfield) so aren't necessarily required right now but will be in September. It's not helped by several buses being on loan to York covering for the Metrodeckers.

 

[LT02 NVV]

37588 is supposed to be staying to replace a poorer example. It was a recent arrival from West of England indirectly.

Just saw it today, it’s in a blue livery.

 

[Volvodart]

Does anybody know if the new 243, 209, 211 timetable are accessible anywhere?

Details are here but no timetables yet:-

Lanarkshire service changes - 16th August

From 16th August, we're making some changes to Services 209, 211 and 243 to improve punctuality and better serve our customers across Bellshill, Hamilton, Motherwell, Airdrie, Carluke and Lanark. Find out how these changes affect your journey below. Click here to view the forthcoming timetables...

www.firstbus.co.uk

What's changing?
A quick guide to the changes affecting Lanarkshire services from 16th August.

Service What's changing on 16th August
209 Minor timetable revisions will be introduced.
211 Route revised - buses will no longer serve Holytown Shirrel road (this area will continue to be served by Service 242). In Hamilton, journeys towards Thrashbush will operate via Quarry Street, Duke Street, Low Patrick Street and Blackswell Lane. A revised timetable will also be introduced to help improve punctuality.
243 A revised timetable will be introduced with new later evenings in both directions on Saturdays.

 

[jazza374]

Details are here but no timetables yet:-

Lanarkshire service changes - 16th August

From 16th August, we're making some changes to Services 209, 211 and 243 to improve punctuality and better serve our customers across Bellshill, Hamilton, Motherwell, Airdrie, Carluke and Lanark. Find out how these changes affect your journey below. Click here to view the forthcoming timetables...

www.firstbus.co.uk

211 change in Holytown makes sense. 211 and 242 frequently follow each other around the scheme the way the timings are.

 

[92002]

According to the local Facebook group issues on the 141 due to vehicle assigned to route breaking down and replacement being too large to negotiate part of route around Thornwood

Unrelated, amusingly MIG8433 (ex SO15 CUK) was harking back to its old location showing the destination 3 Cribbs Causeway whilst on the 3 Govan Bus Station service!

The Cribbs Causeway problem has been there since Day 1 of the repowers. Most drivers just switch it off. Although that then shows a West Of England software version. It's not really rocket science if you plug it into a laptop you can upgrade the system to a Glasgow version of software.Even E300s have recently been fitted with the software

First Glasgow seems to think you are lucky to get a Bus and you should be thankful.

Says a lot of the Company ethos on quality delivery.
Need I say any more.

 

[Ethan CowanJMB]

If they will be anywhere first it will be Traveline nearer the time

Yeah i did think that

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Details are here but no timetables yet:-

Lanarkshire service changes - 16th August

From 16th August, we're making some changes to Services 209, 211 and 243 to improve punctuality and better serve our customers across Bellshill, Hamilton, Motherwell, Airdrie, Carluke and Lanark. Find out how these changes affect your journey below. Click here to view the forthcoming timetables...

www.firstbus.co.uk

Oh I didnt see the details, Thank you!

 

[Metal Mickey]

Details are here but no timetables yet:-

Lanarkshire service changes - 16th August

From 16th August, we're making some changes to Services 209, 211 and 243 to improve punctuality and better serve our customers across Bellshill, Hamilton, Motherwell, Airdrie, Carluke and Lanark. Find out how these changes affect your journey below. Click here to view the forthcoming timetables...

www.firstbus.co.uk

Goodness knows how you found this because I couldn’t.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

Goodness knows how you found this because I couldn’t.

It's in the planned changes section on the website always been since it's been posted

 

[Metal Mickey]

It's in the planned changes section on the website always been since it's been posted

How come when you go into some other operators websites, like Lothian or McGill’s, it’s so much easier to find information?

You would think that there would be a clear advert on the homepage which would take you straight to the changes?

I also think it’s also reasonable to expect links for the affected timetables. Have a look at Stagecoach East Scotland’s changes from next month and you’ll see what I mean.

 

[LT02 NVV]

37588 is supposed to be staying to replace a poorer example. It was a recent arrival from West of England indirectly.

Are any other Gemini’s staying in Glasgow after the games? Like the Ex-Manchester one that was sent to Aberdeen originally (37459).

 

[Volvodart]

Are any other Gemini’s staying in Glasgow after the games? Like the Ex-Manchester one that was sent to Aberdeen originally (37459).

No Aberdeen need it back to meet service.

 

[Jordan Adam]

No Aberdeen need it back to meet service.

It’s also still “in the books” as an Aberdeen vehicle.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

37077 YJ08 GVN & 37588 WX58 JWV look to be staying, Wonder if they'll paint 37588 out of it's old Bristol colours

 

[LT02 NVV]

37077 YJ08 GVN & 37588 WX58 JWV look to be staying, Wonder if they'll paint 37588 out of it's old Bristol colours

Probably, since it would be weird to have a Blue Gemini with Bristol Branding out on regular Glasgow routes.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

Probably, since it would be weird to have a Blue Gemini with Bristol Branding out on regular Glasgow routes.

They had a B7RLE out in service last year with Beeline branding for Heathrow Airport so it’s not unheard of then the 2 Green Essex Streetlites

 

[LT02 NVV]

They had a B7RLE out in service last year with Beeline branding for Heathrow Airport so it’s not unheard of then the 2 Green Essex Streetlites

Then again, most of those were Loans. But I see your point.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

Then again, most of those were Loans. But I see your point.

Essex Streetlites where loans, B7RLEs weren't they where permanent members of the fleet, One 08 plate that was in Overtown also go a repaint into Ultraviolet after it had a bump

 

[Pit_buzzer]

Blue geminis with Bristol branding are commonplace in Sheffield, Doncaster and Huddersfield, maybe Glasgow have higher standards lol