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derbybusdepot · Monday at 13:17

BuhSnarf said:
I would imagine it's because of cost and that they'd be required to change the advertising (further cost) when there are changes etc. Plus for things like route maps etc that restricts the bus to a certain route.

But certainly some bus companies do well at branding - just don't think it's (ever?) been Arriva's forte?

I wouldn't go as far as route branding, just some advertising for the network, especially for the x38 for getting to Derby Royal hospital and Burton. It could even be placed so that it didn't interfere with the advertising spaces. The electronic adverts that the Solo SRs had when new were very good, but it was something that didn't seem to last.

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Russel · Monday at 18:17

Might have been mentioned, but how many E200 MMCs are Tamworth getting?

I've just been on one, nice enough for what they are, but the next stop announcements are far too quiet, same as on the Citaros, my hearing is fine and I was struggling to hear it, which begs the question, what is the point of it?

DS25 · Monday at 18:43

Russel said:
I've just been on one, nice enough for what they are, but the next stop announcements are far too quiet, same as on the Citaros, my hearing is fine and I was struggling to hear it, which begs the question, what is the point of it?

Thats strange since the Shrewsbury Evoras have quite loud announcements that mispronounce everything!

Russel · Monday at 18:54

DS25 said:
Thats strange since the Shrewsbury Evoras have quite loud announcements that mispronounce everything!

I can't comment on the pronunciation as I can't hear 90% of the announcements, they could be saying anything!

isaac27 · Monday at 19:22

Russel said:
Might have been mentioned, but how many E200 MMCs are Tamworth getting?

I've just been on one, nice enough for what they are, but the next stop announcements are far too quiet, same as on the Citaros, my hearing is fine and I was struggling to hear it, which begs the question, what is the point of it?

Supposed to be 8 e200 mmc’s in total and so far they have 4
And yes especially if the windows are open you just can’t hear the announcements at all they are very quiet.

SSmith2009 · Monday at 20:03

Russel said:
I can't comment on the pronunciation as I can't hear 90% of the announcements, they could be saying anything!

Same for some in Leicestershire on a few of the earlier electroliners it's stupidly loud on the newer ones it's quiet.

StavBered · Monday at 20:49

Russel said:
I can't comment on the pronunciation as I can't hear 90% of the announcements, they could be saying anything!

Here in Derby its the same, if you're lucky enough to catch a pulsar or gemini with working NSA on board, it's usually far too quiet and even the quietest ambience can drown out the audio. (I can't really comment on the streetlites as I've never ridden one)

Russel · Monday at 20:54

StavBered said:
Here in Derby its the same, if you're lucky enough to catch a pulsar or gemini with working NSA on board, it's usually far too quiet and even the quietest ambience can drown out the audio. (I can't really comment on the streetlites as I've never ridden one)

I can only assume whoever made the decision on volume level has never actually travelled on a bus.

Volvo142 · Monday at 21:06

StavBered said:
Here in Derby its the same, if you're lucky enough to catch a pulsar or gemini with working NSA on board, it's usually far too quiet and even the quietest ambience can drown out the audio. (I can't really comment on the streetlites as I've never ridden one)

The Streetlites vary considerably. Some are clearly audible but others aren't. Some also have have a habit of saying Next Stop, but nothing else... :rolleyes:

Mugby · Monday at 23:44

There was a Streetlite working service 2, Derby - Swadlincote on Saturday. Perhaps a last minute replacement but not very appealing for such a service!

zkyx02 · Tuesday at 12:41

Mugby said:
There was a Streetlite working service 2, Derby - Swadlincote on Saturday. Perhaps a last minute replacement but not very appealing for such a service!

It only did 2 trips, but I’ve known drivers purposefully swap Scanias & VDLs for a StreetLite purely for the better headlights.

But what appeal are you talking about? I mean a bus actually turning up is the only appeal a service needs, unless you’re an enthusiast & majority of the general public are not, meaning they don’t care what colour, or make the bus is.

isaac27 · Tuesday at 14:39

2164 - is now in service at Tamworth this afternoon which is now the 5th new e200mmc.

BuhSnarf · Tuesday at 14:40

Have we any pictures of the newly liveried X6 coach?

zkyx02 · Tuesday at 16:20

BuhSnarf said:
Have we any pictures of the newly liveried X6 coach?

Here’s 7102

Arriva Midlands Temsa Safari 12 HD -> 7102 (YJ69 AAV) | Service X6 to Leicester

Here in this photo is Arriva Midlands 7102. It is seen in Pool Meadow Bus Station, waiting to work service X6 to Leicester. This is the first of the Temsa coaches to be completed in this new “foxline” branding, which looks very good in my opinion! This is part of a wider fleet refurbishment plan...

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BuhSnarf · Tuesday at 16:54

That actually looks really smart, nice.

derbybusdepot · Wednesday at 08:39

Have most of the VDLs and Gemini's at Derby been fitted with next stop announcements/displays? Think the Gemini's are staying until they break, even if they move to other garages, but assume some of the VDLs will be withdrawn with new buses due in the next couple of months.

Russel · Wednesday at 08:44

derbybusdepot said:
Have most of the VDLs and Gemini's at Derby been fitted with next stop announcements/displays? Think the Gemini's are staying until they break, even if they move to other garages, but assume some of the VDLs will be withdrawn with new buses due in the next couple of months.

At the glacial pace Arriva are fitting the nest stop announcement kit, most of the geminis will have died before being fitted!

Trainman40083 · Wednesday at 09:23

derbybusdepot said:
Have most of the VDLs and Gemini's at Derby been fitted with next stop announcements/displays? Think the Gemini's are staying until they break, even if they move to other garages, but assume some of the VDLs will be withdrawn with new buses due in the next couple of months.

Bus times suggests 4219 is on loan to Luton.

zkyx02 · Wednesday at 10:59

Trainman40083 said:
Bus times suggests 4219 is on loan to Luton.

Not a loan, all the B9s are headed for Luton.

Trainman40083 · Wednesday at 11:26

zkyx02 said:
Not a loan, all the B9s are headed for Luton.

No doubt replace their 57/08 plated East Lancs B9s. TBH I thought the Geminis in Derby were just getting new rear adverts

SSmith2009 · Wednesday at 18:52

derbybusdepot said:
Have most of the VDLs and Gemini's at Derby been fitted with next stop announcements/displays? Think the Gemini's are staying until they break, even if they move to other garages, but assume some of the VDLs will be withdrawn with new buses due in the next couple of months.

Don't they have the information screens fitted from the star trak days?

BuhSnarf · Thursday at 11:36

SSmith2009 said:
Don't they have the information screens fitted from the star trak days?

I don't think any of the Star Trak systems are compatible with new tech as Leicester had to take all theirs out. Most of the tech is now over 20 years old, it last worked in 2011.

E B · 2026-08-29T00:08:44+0100

Saw 3108 YX17 NMJ in Leicester City Centre today, looked to me like it was in the darker shade of blue. Apologies if it has been mentioned already

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