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Tamworth is a depot I’ve long pondered on its future, the 110 is easily the big money spinner but the other routes left seem to pay for themselves. Funding was won through the latest Zero emission scheme for the 110 to receive new Electric double deckers, I suspect the result will be very...

Scania have discontinued their relationship with ADL and the biogas buses they had been manufacturing for the UK market. As it stands their only offering is the Fencer and even that seems to be up in the air, with its lack of interest from operators and proposed options not yet coming to...

It was previously noted they had looked at the Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora combination but the lead times were too long. Perhaps we could see some in the future though, I could particularly see a batch for the Skylink routes being suitable as more ‘heavy-duty’ replacements for the E200s on there.

Stagecoach Midlands at Leamington Spa and Nuneaton will be due electric singles and doubles at some point, with the desire for all buses into Coventry to be Electric from the end of 2025. I wouldn’t be surprised if an alternative manufacturer is opted for the singles especially though.

Indeed, the big difference being the Cummins are 6 cylinder whilst the Mercedes are 4 cylinder.

Seem to recall reading it’s the Streetlites leaving, if that’s wrong though apologies in advance for the false hope :lol:

Due to its age I strongly suspect it was deemed not economical to repaint. Volvo B7RLEs are also non-standard in the Arriva fleet, so a major failure will probably see it withdrawn anyway.

The extension of Route 63 beyond Rugeley to Uttoxeter which has begun today, is surprisingly seeing a joint operation from Chaserider with one vehicle and Bus Link with two vehicles. Tracking available on bustimes at https://bustimes.org/services/63-cannock-rugeley#map Bus Link are using a...

This bus and the former London Trident (18467) can both only operate the full RED route due to them being too tall for the railway bridge at Hathersage on the BLUE route. They do of course operate the BLUE feeder services from Chesterfield, the Volvo is normally the 0842 departure but can be...

It will be the numbers you have listed yes. These are leased from Dawson’s Rentals and will be replaced from Monday with the electrification of Perry Barr routes. I can only assume it’s been deemed more worthwhile to off-lease these and keep older buses in service for a little longer.

Admittedly this is off topic but I’d argue this one isn’t worth a mention. Primarily a Rail Replacement and driver training bus, has rarely if ever seen use on normal services. Suggestions have been made time and time again that Arriva should cascade more buses from London which I would agree...

The majority of those Volvos lined up are now withdrawn, presumably being stripped for usable parts to keep the rest running.

I have heard rumours that operating divisions have been instructed not to repaint buses unless absolutely necessary, like after collisions, pending the introduction of a new group wide standard livery like that being adopted on the Electrics. This would align with the general lack of interest at...

I wouldn’t read too far into photos that are available on Flickr, not everyone posts photos there and these vehicles are naturally harder to spot. 1946 was sighted today in Poole today so is very much still active.

Something which I don’t think has been mentioned here is this year’s itinerary for the Peak Sightseer, which is due to return on the 11th May aligning with the nominated days for changes. It will operate daily through to October. Registration data on bustimes.org details there will be two...

Does anyone know why there has been little use of open tops on the Atlantic Coaster thus far? A few of them were used on the first days of operation but since it’s been closed top E400MMCs according to bustimes. Was hoping to sample the route with the open tops in a few weeks time although it’s...

There are 8 of these numbered Z4001-4008, the rest remain unallocated at present although have seen use on Glastonbury shuttle work last year. The Z denotes Zenobe who own these vehicles and the rest of the Electrics with National Express - they’re operated through an ‘Electric Transport as a...

Midland Classic was a prime example of this a few years back, today under Diamond operation the fleet isn’t quite as varied with some of the oddballs withdrawn, but there is still a lot of inter working between routes. All of which can be viewed on bustimes of course. Vehicle types include...

530-532 have the 6-cylinder Cummins engine, more commonly found in E400s. There are some others within D&G and Centrebus which I’m sure someone else can fill in. The buses on Rail Replacement are operating between Birmingham and Stourbridge but were tracking upon leaving the depot in most cases.

It would be worth clarifying these are for East Midlands Airport so are dual-door with luggage racks.