Stagecoach North West Discussion

[Dallamlad]

Just got word that a JB Pickthall Coach has been involved in a RTC near Braithwaite on the A66 whilst heading to Whitehaven on a school run from Keswick. It seems that the vehicle has rolled over, a HGV was also involved. I'll keep you posted.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8701817.stm

Not very nice at all. Hope everyone's OK.

 

[cainebj]

Two feared dead in Cumbrian school bus crash

Last updated at 17:08, Monday, 24 May 2010

Two people are feared dead and up to 30 injured in an horrific accident on one of Cumbria's busiest roads.

The A66 has been shut following a three-vehicle accident - reportedly involving a school coach - near Keswick.

A number of rescue helicopters are believed to be involved in the response to the collision on the road, which is closed in both directions near Braithwaite, between Keswick and Cockermouth.

Exact details about what has happened are yet to be confirmed and it is not known which school the bus was travelling from.

The accident happened just after 3.45pm.

A Cumbria police spokeswoman said: "At this time, it is believed there are three vehicles involved. The fire service, ambulances and two helicopters are en route to assess the scene.

"The road has been closed off at the Thornthwaite turn off on the A66 from the Cockermouth direction while emergency services deal with the scene. Motorists are advised to use the A591 via the Castle Inn."

 

[mbonwick]

3 people now known to have died.

Casualties airlifted to Newcastle, Carlisle, Preston.

 

[rosswatson]

3 people now known to have died.

Casualties airlifted to Newcastle, Carlisle, Preston.

One of dead has been confirmed as the driver of a Honda Civic which was involved. I sincerely hope that no one from my school has died :cry: My thoughts go out to the family, friends and colleagues of the people involved. :cry:

 

[mbonwick]

Cumbria Police have now confirmed that ONLY the Civic and JB Pickthall coach were involved.

Personally, I reckon 2 people in the civic have died, and one from the coach.

I'm not speculating any further.

 

[cainebj]

the other 2 deaths are school children from on the bus

 

[mbonwick]

Police have now confirmed the dead are:
1 adult male, driver of the Civic
1 teenage male, and 1 teenage female, both from the coach.

 

[darrenw29]

Very sad news all round, heard the driver is hurt too

 

[cainebj]

Very sad news all round, heard the driver is hurt too

thankfully, he only sustained a broken arm!

 

[robertclark125]

I'm sure I speak for everyone on this forum when I say that our thoughts are with the victims and their families.

 

[K777DAO]

I'm sure I speak for everyone on this forum when I say that our thoughts are with the victims and their families.

Here Here. You took the words right out of my mouth!

 

[cainebj]

Change to Preston Services

Timetable changes

Service Update

From Monday 7th June, the following changes will be made to our Preston Network:

81 Preston - Ashton - Fulwood Janice Drive
Lancashire County Council will withdraw this service. Whilst alternative services are available throughout the route, Janice Drive and Conway Drive will now be served by the new Service 4A. Service 4A will run between Preston and Fulwood via Garstang Road and Sharoe Green Lane on a similar timetable.

4A Preston - Royal Preston Hospital - Fulwood Janice Drive
Lancashire County Council will introduce this new service, partially replacing Service 81 and Preston Bus Ltd's Service 7.

* Operating hourly Monday to Saturday daytime this service will run via Garstang Road, Withy Trees Junction & Watling Street Road to provide an additional service in this area. Stagecoach will continue to operate this service on behalf of Lancashire County Council.

New 4A Timetable

as far as i understand it, there will be no changes to the Preston fleet with these changes. the Solo from the 81 service will be used on the new 4A service.

 

[keith stewart]

Wheres 14188 gone to any idea please?

 

[cainebj]

Wheres 14188 gone to any idea please?

last i knew, it was being given to Millennium Eco for a project bus type thing.

14234 on 30 and 31, with 34616, a 56 reg Dart, and E300's.
47062 on 50.
20994 on 51.
33168 and 47023 on Seaton.
33169 and 47024 on Harrington. familiar face on 33169
20777 on 48 this afternoon.
20962 on short 300, with side display in use.
16647 flying around as staff shuttle, flip dot display now working!
16651 and 16734 on normal 300's.
20134, 20757, 20790 and 20901 on Workington Schools.

a new inspectors box thing has been "built" in Workington Bus Station, replacing the awful looking metal framed one.
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not North West, but Stagecoach have ordered 16 Plaxton Elite's for National Express work. 5 are supposedly replacing Plaxton Paragons at Peterborough, 5 replacing Caetano Levante's at Oxford (Levante's to move to Dover) and 6 to Chesterfield replacing Caetano Levante's (again, Levante's to move to Dover).

 

[andy 37]

Wheres 14188 gone to any idea please?

It could have gone to wrexham as the carlisle shunter went down there two weeks ago to take a bus there.
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Carlisle paint shop

20859 - 20905 - 47159 - 47160

Body Shop - 20966 - 33174

20902 and 20921 arrived from Liverpool today

 

[rosswatson]

Nothing to report today. Extremely tough day yesterday :cry: Been helping out some of the younger students today who witnessed the tragic crash yesterday afternoon, including friends of the deceased. I'm extremely proud of the support given by staff and other pupils, at this most difficult time. Five pupils are still in a critical condition in hospitals throughout the county, and further afield.

 

[mbonwick]

Indeed. Absolutely tragic.
Glad to hear you've been helping Ross.

I just hope Ross Pickthall (I think he's on here, just never posts) is coping OK....

 

[rosswatson]

Indeed. Absolutely tragic.
Glad to hear you've been helping Ross.

I just hope Ross Pickthall (I think he's on here, just never posts) is coping OK....

He's ok Michael I'm told Ross was absolutely fantastic at the scene, as was Dave Ratcliffe.

 

[Gez.SCNW]

16185 on pm D6
I stuck one of the H regs on 2A the 0944 2A Uni, can't remember which one, 17021 had an alledged dodgy driver seat and pulled it off again 1424, it then went onto the 941
14208 on its now regular runs 537, 2 dupe, 0920-1210 on 50 / 5/ 5/ 50 then 1415 80 and 1550 81 to Kirkby and back

 

[Dallamlad]

16185 on pm D6
I stuck one of the H regs on 2A the 0944 2A Uni, can't remember which one, 17021 had an alledged dodgy driver seat and pulled it off again 1424, it then went onto the 941
14208 on its now regular runs 537, 2 dupe, 0920-1210 on 50 / 5/ 5/ 50 then 1415 80 and 1550 81 to Kirkby and back

Will have to try and get a few last rides on these Leylands before they leave us for good! Is 14208 timetabled like that on purpose or is it just the way the dice fall?

 

[Gez.SCNW]

duuno, but it has been on it for quite a while now

 

[Dallamlad]

Yeah nice for it to have a regular route I think I rarely see Leylands these days

Have noticed how tatty ME's B10's are looking these days!!!

 

[cainebj]

20759, 20765, 20790 and 52635 on Workington Schools.
47059 on 50.
47023 on 51.
47062 on Harrington.
34616 and a 56 reg Dart on 30 and 31.
16734 on 300.

i will be back out later to see more stuff

 

[mbonwick]

Dallam Schools:
14199, 14248, 14256/9, 16184 (in need of new fuel injectors and rear ad removing properly), 20710, 20984.
20458 NIS before running a dupe.

 

[darrenw29]

20945 in a new coat of paint at Sellafield main gate this aft
33167 on 3 in Whitehaven
16653 on 31
Odd allocations!!!!

 

[KendalKing]

Noted on VOSA website:-

PC0000043/290 - RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH IN LANCASHIRE, STAGECOACH NORTH WEST, T/A RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES, BROADACRE HOUSE, 16 - 20 LOWTHER STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 8DA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Preston Bus Station
Finish Point: Holme Slack
Via:
Service Number: 14
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 07-JUN-2010
Other Details: Mon - Sat evening and all Sunday journeys

 

[andy 37]

20762 is been painted into a white livery and then donated to a charity.

 

[cainebj]

20473 been flying around, complete with a "newly" fitted ticket machine! it didn't have a ticket machine at all last month, didn't even have the base unit or any wiring! all 3 displays were programmed and in use too.

33168 on Harrington along with 47062.
47024 and 47060 on Seaton.
20757 was doing some catch up 50's later on.

 

[K777DAO]

20473 been flying around, complete with a "newly" fitted ticket machine! it didn't have a ticket machine at all last month, didn't even have the base unit or any wiring! all 3 displays were programmed and in use too.

See.... I hadn't lost the plot!! hahaha :roll:

 

[Paul Mcgill]

Done A little update on flickr with some local pictures including a couple of 16664 starting to go to strips oh the memories.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29411541@N03/