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Does anyone know if the older E400MMCs (now approaching 9 years old) have good reliability ? My IMPRESSION is that the older version / older examples (locally) are too unreliable, and are expensive to repair / upgrade (?) Does anyone have reason to believe that the newer MMCs will be any...

I am looking to buy my first-ever smart-phone, and would like to know which is the best operating system for us enthusiasts, please ??

I am under the impression that currently there is revenue support for bus operators to compensate for loss of riders due to the pandemic, - can anyone tell me when this is due to end please ?

Mod note - split from this thread: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/bus-manufacturer-news-discussion.185467/ Could anyone update me please, about STOP-START engines (and transmissions) for buses ? For a very long time, I have not seen any references anywhere, to this technology, -- has...

I have wanted to start this thread for a long time, but sorry if anyone has already done so !! I am a great fan of governments, local governments, "organisers", businesses, managers ETC, using BEST PRACTICE from around the world, - for everything !! -- so can anyone name any countries that...

Hi all ! I've been having a variety of problems over many years with the services provided by my local operator, and with them failing to comply even with their statutory and basic obligations. I'm very "broad-shouldered" and patient, but unfortunately they show no sign of improving, or of...

OMG !! - - On today's online Route One magazine, it reveals that ROTALA have secured a new revolving credit facility with HSBC, involving an eight-figure sum to "help drive it's ambitious acquisitions strategy" (sorry I cannot provide a link). "Me - No - Happy !" :'(

Something I read recently suggested to me that -- apart from the smaller groups of b+c companies that are recognised as groups (EG: Rotala), - there are also some b+c companies that have a certain amount of common ownership through shareholdings, --- and possibly through " arms-length...

.... to avoid !! I would like to create a list here, of as many as possible of the height related hazards that can jeopardize double-deckers and tall coaches (etc). -- please add any you can think of ! 1. Low bridges. 2. Low tree braches. 3. Leaning trees (because of strong winds for...

I have not yet seen any references anywhere to the current Political "turmoil", which I think could POSSIBLY lead to the collapse of the new Conservative government, - possibly within months (or even sooner !) - - my (mis- ) understanding is that if that happened, Jeremy Corbyn's Labour...

About two years ago, in Worcester's Crowngate bus station, I saw an "official-looking" chap who had a contraption on his front which hung from by a strap around his neck, which was a bit like a giant ticket machine or old-fashioned cash register (!) It looked like it could have been made by...

There's a very good article about this in today's online edition of [url]www.route-one.net magazine.

Somebody on one of the bus forums posted what looked like a valid summary /schedule of the deadlines for compliance with the regulations, but now I cannot find it! ... could someone who is definitely "in the know" kindly repeat the info here? (There was quite an argument in one thread...