Arriva Midlands

[derbybusdepot]

had to double check but my mistake, it’s 3179, I assume 76/77/78 are Tamworth’s & the rest will be Derbys.

There isn't a departure at 15.49 to Swad on the 2 either. 4pm?

Will that mean 21 now for Derby, 3179 to 3199?

Are Derby still getting a few 4 cylinder ones too?

 

[zkyx02]

There isn't a departure at 15.49 to Swad on the 2 either. 4pm?

Will that mean 21 now for Derby, 3179 to 3199?

Are Derby still getting a few 4 cylinder ones too?

yep my mistake (again should really get my ears checked) but yeah it’s the 4pm Swad & then it’ll go onto Alvastons later in the night..

Not sure what numbers are going to be used, I’ll update in here as & when I hear stuff

 

[derbybusdepot]

Think it has been noted upthread that Derby Gemini 4224 is now withdrawn and SORN. 4213 is also SORN.

 

[isaac27]

(3175 & 7) Yy76hhp & s is now in service at Tamworth. Hopefully no miss type this time

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Last time I use one it broke down just after Bassets Pole on the way into Sutton...

Unfortunately, it was a Sunday so we sat at the side of the road for 30 minutes for the next one to turn up, which with the 110, is never guaranteed.

The 110 must be one of the most unreliable services. There’s usually a breakdown most days and 90% of the services are late. But I think that drivers return back from other routes late and when they take over the 110 they end up leaving late. It’s quite often that you get 2 or even 3 busses running behind each other too.

 

[zkyx02]

yes both withdrawn, believe 4218 is another to

 

[Trainman40083]

yes both withdrawn, believe 4218 is another to

The Geminis were quality buses .Always a good ride, especially along Siddals Road.

 

[zkyx02]

The 110 must be one of the most unreliable services. There’s usually a breakdown most days and 90% of the services are late. But I think that drivers return back from other routes late and when they take over the 110 they end up leaving late. It’s quite often that you get 2 or even 3 busses running behind each other too.

Breakdowns on them ADLs now is inevitable, they’ve probably covered a good few million miles & anything would struggle with that (granted maintenance could be better yes).

Another thing to remember is the places the 110 goes through, Birmingham City & the expressway, Erdington, Sutton, Bassets Pole are all absolutely terrible places with traffic, plus between Sutton & Erdington it’s 99.9% guaranteed you will stop at every single stop & pick a few passengers up..

but with Tamworth shifts drivers only do 110s (minus a few late shifts) but they do often do 2 return trips to Birmingham & recovery time is slim to none.

The Geminis were quality buses .Always a good ride, especially along Siddals Road.

yeah they’ve been decent workhorses.. Jesus it does make you wonder if they’ll ever resurface Siddals.. it’s been that way since I was a kid

 

[busfan308]

I wonder if the end of the Gemini’s will be marked in some way? They’ve been around for a while!

 

[Trainman40083]

I wonder if the end of the Gemini’s will be marked in some way? They’ve been around for a while!

Luton will love them.

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Breakdowns on them ADLs now is inevitable, they’ve probably covered a good few million miles & anything would struggle with that (granted maintenance could be better yes).

Another thing to remember is the places the 110 goes through, Birmingham City & the expressway, Erdington, Sutton, Bassets Pole are all absolutely terrible places with traffic, plus between Sutton & Erdington it’s 99.9% guaranteed you will stop at every single stop & pick a few passengers up..

but with Tamworth shifts drivers only do 110s (minus a few late shifts) but they do often do 2 return trips to Birmingham & recovery time is slim to none.

yeah they’ve been decent workhorses.. Jesus it does make you wonder if they’ll ever resurface Siddals.. it’s been that way since I was a kid

Ah well. Those older than you, will remember Abbey Street in Derby. There was the view it must have been a tank testing ground, it was that bad .. As for Siddals Road, I remember the paint works. The pavements could be lemon, orange or lime. A forklift truck would come flying out and across the road. Back then, Station Approach wasn't even there.

 

[Volvo142]

the first of Derbys ADLs should enter service tomorrow evening, 3179 I’m told, first use has been given to Derbys longest serving driver, which it’s also named as a tribute for.

15:49 2 to Swadlincote will be the first journey (provided no last minute changes happen)

Pictured in Derby bus station this morning on driver familiarisation.

 

[Skymonster]

3179 duly entered service on the 2 to Swad at 16:00 - with “Wayne Ginns, 50 years of service” marks on the rear windows.tracking as SP_DC on BusTimes at present.

 

[sharpley]

3179 duly entered service on the 2 to Swad at 16:00 - with “Wayne Ginns, 50 years of service” marks on the rear windows.tracking as SP_DC on BusTimes at present.View attachment 213036

Is an Arsenal shirt now part of the driver uniform?

 

[Trainman40083]

Is an Arsenal shirt now part of the driver uniform?

Maybe the driver got to wear what he wanted, after driving for 50 years

 

[Simon75]

Maybe the driver got to wear what he wanted, after driving for 50 years

Still doesn't look professional. Even some smaller operators won't allow a football shirt.
At least its not a Nottingham Forest top wouldn't go down well in Derby ..

 

[zkyx02]

Is an Arsenal shirt now part of the driver uniform?

no. As said above the driver was allowed to wear his favourite teams shirt, the sticker commemorating his 50yrs is also Arsenal inspired.

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4218/20 are both withdrawn now, leaving just 5 B9s left

 

[busfan308]

Given there is only 1 more ex hopperbus MMC to be repainted, will there be other deckers sourced to replace the remaining 4 Gemini’s?

 

[joieman]

Given there is only 1 more ex hopperbus MMC to be repainted, will there be other deckers sourced to replace the remaining 4 Gemini’s?

I reckon some of Leicester's E400s might move to Derby once Leicester's Wright GB Kite Electroliners enter service.

 

[aswilliamsuk]

Given there is only 1 more ex hopperbus MMC to be repainted, will there be other deckers sourced to replace the remaining 4 Gemini’s?

I still had two to go - 4539 and 4544. Which of these has now been done, please?

 

[SSmith2009]

I reckon some of Leicester's E400s might move to Derby once Leicester's Wright GB Kite Electroliners enter service.

as in 4400, 4401, 4424 & 4425? Would be the right amount to oust the geminis.

 

[Trainman40083]

I still had two to go - 4539 and 4544. Which of these has now been done, please?

I'd say those two are yet to be done. Saw 4544 today. I guess technically, 4544 wasn't a hopper bus, but a spare for the hopper bus.

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I thought I'd post some random pictures of Arriva Derby 3179. Well anyone can post a picture of the outside.. Oooo no sun roof. Floor mounted seats

 

[DS25]

Does anyone know what might happen to the Shrewsbury P&R Versas after the contract ends? Probably scrap for the 60 plates, but the ex-Wales 2962/2963 seem to be in decent condition

 

[Trainman40083]

Does anyone know what might happen to the Shrewsbury P&R Versas after the contract ends? Probably scrap for the 60 plates, but the ex-Wales 2962/2963 seem to be in decent condition

I don't know. There is an Arriva liveried Versa at the back of Ascot Drive depot in Derby though.

 

[derbybusdepot]

I still had two to go - 4539 and 4544. Which of these has now been done, please?

Neither. 4544 is still in use though, so there is only 4539 left to enter service as an additional vehicle. I assume it will go for repaint when 4539 enters service.

 

[isaac27]

Seen this on Facebook involving Tamworth’s Yy76hhp in Birmingham city centre. Not too sure what happened.

 

[Russel]

Seen this on Facebook involving Tamworth’s Yy76hhp in Birmingham city centre. Not too sure what happened.

Stabbing on a bus on Corporation Street, it wasn't on the Arriva bus though so I'm guessing this was just in the wrong area at the wrong time and got caught up in the police cordon.

On a different note, the longer E200's have the new Arriva interior with cloth seats compared to the shorter E200's with the e-leather seating... Consistency has never been an Arriva strength I guess.

 

[buslad1988]

Stabbing on a bus on Corporation Street, it wasn't on the Arriva bus though so I'm guessing this was just in the wrong area at the wrong time and got caught up in the police cordon.

On a different note, the longer E200's have the new Arriva interior with cloth seats compared to the shorter E200's with the e-leather seating... Consistency has never been an Arriva strength I guess.

Believe it came down to when they were ordered. Either way it’s still a huge improvement and I’m not sure the regular passenger notices consistency anyway.

 

[joieman]

as in 4400, 4401, 4424 & 4425? Would be the right amount to oust the geminis.

Yep, those four.