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Scunthorpe is our last foundry capable of producing virgin steel, a defence asset. It was not about the jobs.

I wonder, might repowering allow for very long overall lives, perhaps even 30 years?

How is air-con easier and more common on electrics? I would have thought it would seriously impact on the range.

Might one of ADL's problems be that they closed Guildford and rely on a small sub contractor for the chassis? And why can't they build on other makers' chassis anymore?

I am wondering what the lifespan of electric buses might be. What are the oldest all-electric buses still in service in the UK, excluding hybrids and repowered diesels?

The U11DD is newer than the E Series single deckers. Its new features include the odd '60s retro front end.

I suppose the single U11DD is for parts and maintenance compatibility with the single deckers. Still, I hope it doesn't end Stagecoach buying ADL deckers elsewhere, and that they can ultimately return to British built single deckers. Also, the Yutong single deckers are 3.3m high. Does Stockton...

I don't understand why they chose the rear wheel drive sprinter, I would have thought front wheel drive would make more sense for a low floor minibus. They also make the front wheel drive, Fiat based orion, but that only goes up to 16 seats.

Are the charge indicators on EVs more accurate?

I recently saw a window behind the driver on a bus (57 reg Optare Solo). Never seen it on another modern bus. Why did drivers of old MUs often prefer to put the blinds down?

Why didn't low bridge areas, like Exeter, order Metrocities? The Metrocity has no roof batteries, and is lower than any other electric. Instead, Exeter ordered Volvos which would only just fit, only for the bridge to be lowered!

To be honest, I would prefer keeping current levels of disability benefits to new trains. Yes, I'm a claimant myself.

Couldn't ADL have, you know offered bodies on other chassis, like the BZL? Also, why do Stagecoach so actively avoid Wright products (except in franchised operations)?

Is that one reason I have seen fewer and fewer new solos on the E?

There was some digging at the depot when I was last there, about a month ago.

Definitely a disappointment for ADL, time was when Stagecoach was the unflinchingly loyal Alexander customer. Indeed, it seems they brought ADL close to national champion status, perhaps leading to some of the same temptations which ultimately helped bring down Leyland bus. I noticed Stagecoach...

Were do they stop when they take longer trains to Newcastle?

Is it still the plan to end four-car single workings in May? Because my SW-NE trip was four carriages both ways, a complete nightmare.

A uk exclusive bodied in Spain? Still, I wonder if they will have more products bodied there, seems to make more sense for the European market than Egypt.

I wish I was still in Middlesbrough! Instead, I'm in Exeter, last for electric buses. Still, I might get to ride on the First electrics elsewhere in the South West.