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YorkRailFan · 13 Nov 2025

dodecahedron67 said:
These are just loans to test before they go in service in Essex. Not permanently staying iirc

The E12 now seems to be in Essex.

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Ultroliner 35936 has been repainted to Ultraviolet.

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ricoblade · 17 Nov 2025

A bit niche but is there any logic to providing routes that only go one way, e.g. the 82 in Sheffield that is outbound down Springfield Road but returns via Dobcroft Road with no service on those roads in the other direction?

In my distant youth, at least the 4 alternated the direction up and down those routes, providing the usual 2-way service.

WibbleWobble · 17 Nov 2025

ricoblade said:
A bit niche but is there any logic to providing routes that only go one way, e.g. the 82 in Sheffield that is outbound down Springfield Road but returns via Dobcroft Road with no service on those roads in the other direction?

In my distant youth, at least the 4 alternated the direction up and down those routes, providing the usual 2-way service.

There could be a number of reasons but often it is on safety grounds. It avoids buses in opposing directions meeting in a narrow road, or it could avoid a turn which may be dangerous, difficult or at risk of vehicles grounding.

On circulars it may be done to allow greater penetration of estates where there may be a higher number of elderly folk. So passengers may board outbound and go around the end loop or vice versa for the other road.

YorkRailFan · 18 Nov 2025

Ultroliner 35269 has been repainted from 'LeedsCity Green' to Ultraviolet.

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ADL400EV 38600 has transferred from Glasgow to South Yorkshire.

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dodecahedron67 said:
These are just loans to test before they go in service in Essex. Not permanently staying iirc

The Yutong U11DD has also transferred to Essex now.

YorkRailFan · 1 Dec 2025

Ultroliner 35924 has been repainted to Ultraviolet.

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B9TL 36262 has been repainted to Ultraviolet.

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Ultroliner 35935 has been repainted to Ultraviolet. Transfers from First Manchester - Bee Network include B9TL 37430 and B7RLE 69563 (both on loan for one week)

JD2168 · 14 Dec 2025

B9TL Gemini 37430 & B7RLE Eclipse 69563 have been on loan at Doncaster from Manchester during this week

YorkRailFan · 17 Dec 2025

B9TL 37261 has been withdrawn from service.

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ADL400EV 38600 is now in Glasgow.

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B7RLE 69529 has moved to South Yorkshire and been repainted to Ultraviolet.

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JD2168 said:
B9TL Gemini 37430 & B7RLE Eclipse 69563 have been on loan at Doncaster from Manchester during this week

Both have now returned to First Manchester.

YorkRailFan · 28 Dec 2025

Ultroliner 35181 has gone for repower.

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B9TL 37119 has been removed.

py_megapixel · 30 Dec 2025

YorkRailFan said:
Ultroliner 35181 has gone for repower.

Do you happen to know, is it returning to Olive Grove afterwards or going somewhere else?

YorkRailFan · 31 Dec 2025

py_megapixel said:
Do you happen to know, is it returning to Olive Grove afterwards or going somewhere else?

I don't, sorry.

YorkRailFan · 8 Jan 2026

B7RLE 69441 has moved to First Leeds.

JD2168 · 8 Jan 2026

YorkRailFan said:
B7RLE 69441 has moved to First Leeds.

Converted into a training vehicle in a new pink based livery

YorkRailFan · 9 Jan 2026

JD2168 said:
Converted into a training vehicle in a new pink based livery

In return B7RLE 66825 has moved from First Eastern Counties to Olive Grove as a Driver Trainer.

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B7RLE 69435 has transferred up from Bristol, looks like it might be used as a training vehicle.

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B7RLEs 69435 & 69438 have transferred to First Essex.

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Ultroliner 35932 has been repainted to Ultraviolet.

YorkRailFan · 20 Jan 2026

B7RLE 69457 has moved to Weymouth as a Driver Training vehicle.

Whiteway215 · 20 Jan 2026

YorkRailFan said:
B7RLE 69457 has moved to Weymouth as a Driver Training vehicle.

The Weymouth trainer 66909 is reported as moving north to Sheffield, probably for scrap.

YorkRailFan · 21 Jan 2026

B7RLE 69450 has been repainted into a pink livery for recruitment drive as a Driver Trainer. Driver Trainer B7RLE 66825 has moved to Eastern Counties for scrap or sale.

Volvodart · 21 Jan 2026

Whiteway215 said:
The Weymouth trainer 66909 is reported as moving north to Sheffield, probably for scrap.

The First Bus fleet allocator said it is likely to be a donation.

YorkRailFan · 21 Jan 2026

B7RLE 69531 has moved from Manchester to Olive Grove and has been repainted to Ultraviolet.

ALEMASTER · 21 Jan 2026

A number of timetable changes have been registered for May including the withdrawal of Sheffield service 8a. Further details not yet available. https://bustimes.org/licences/PB0002307

YorkRailFan · 22 Jan 2026

Driver Trainer B7RLE 69450 has moved to Somerset.

py_megapixel · 23 Jan 2026

Minor curiosity: has anyone else noticed that on lots of the Streetdecks pressing the stopping button once causes the bell to sound twice? Any idea why it happens?

Ballyheigue · 23 Jan 2026

py_megapixel said:
Minor curiosity: has anyone else noticed that on lots of the Streetdecks pressing the stopping button once causes the bell to sound twice? Any idea why it happens?

Ah, you've got the Leeds versions which came with this function, I think they're 67 and 68 plate. It was to ensure the driver knew the bell has been pressed apparently because of the number of instances where a single bell ring is unheard over the noise of a bus.

py_megapixel · 23 Jan 2026

Ballyheigue said:
Ah, you've got the Leeds versions which came with this function, I think they're 67 and 68 plate. It was to ensure the driver knew the bell has been pressed apparently because of the number of instances where a single bell ring is unheard over the noise of a bus.

Interesting, thank you.

It's not just the Leeds ones, the ones from York (low-height variants) do it as well, and I actually noticed it today on one of the MF22 batch (don't know where they've come from, perhaps Bristol?)

TheGrandWazoo · 23 Jan 2026

py_megapixel said:
noticed it today on one of the MF22 batch (don't know where they've come from, perhaps Bristol?)

Nearly - Weston super Mare

sytransport · 23 Jan 2026

py_megapixel said:
Interesting, thank you.

It's not just the Leeds ones, the ones from York (low-height variants) do it as well, and I actually noticed it today on one of the MF22 batch (don't know where they've come from, perhaps Bristol?)

It’s to remind the driver it’s been pressed in case the first one wasn’t heard for whatever reason. ADL have a much better bell press but good to see Wright trying.

YorkRailFan · 24 Jan 2026

B7RLE 69455 has moved from First West of England to South Yorkshire as a Driver Trainer. B9TL 37243 has been withdrawn.

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Kernow Driver Trainer 66943 is at Olive Grove.

Whiteway215 · 27 Jan 2026

YorkRailFan said:
B7RLE 69455 has moved from First West of England to South Yorkshire as a Driver Trainer. B9TL 37243 has been withdrawn.

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Kernow Driver Trainer 66943 is at Olive Grove.

66943 may be donated by FirstBus to an organisation.

YorkRailFan · 29 Jan 2026

Ultroliner 35938 has been repainted to Ultraviolet.

aswilliamsuk · 29 Jan 2026

YorkRailFan said:
Ultroliner 35938 has been repainted to Ultraviolet.

...which finally eliminates that short-lived, navy/red York variant of First Urban.

When 35933 is eventually repainted (the last of the low-height StreetDecks at OG not in Ultraviolet), that will remove another livery variant from the local fleet.

There's still a lot of variety at FSY - Olympia, Sheffield Urban, Doncaster Urban, Mainline Urban (those done for the erstwhile X78), Ultraviolet, not to mention the various StreetDecks still in LeedsCity green, the heritage-liveried vehicles - but it's beginning to look better than it was.

YorkRailFan · 31 Jan 2026

Ultroliner 35933 has been repainted into Ultraviolet from University of York, removing another livery from the South Yorkshire fleet.

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Streetdeck 35318 has been withdrawn.

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Ultroliner 35102 has been repainted into Ultraviolet & Driver Trainer B7RLE 69455 has moved to Halifax.

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