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by DD12
16:06 Wednesday 27th March 2024
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: Oddities !
Replies: 0
Views: 49

Oddities !

Just seen 66692 with - " L Driver Training L" - on the destination display, and I was able to get a good look at the driver and a couple of yellow-jacket guys sat behind him, so training it must have been ! (according to bustimes.org it had been on the X50 earlier today). The last time I s...
by DD12
20:19 Tuesday 26th March 2024
Forum: Astons Coaches
Topic: Current scene, 2024
Replies: 0
Views: 73

Current scene, 2024

Mercedes Vario V982DNB was on the 332 yesterday lunchtime, complete with "Ye Olde" roller blind display !
by DD12
09:29 Thursday 21st March 2024
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: At last a vehicle at Worcester that isn’t a Streetshite
Replies: 29
Views: 2385

Re: At last a vehicle at Worcester that isn’t a Streetshite

Yes, - thanks ex-MRW,

as it includes the X99 Worcester&Hereford, I think we can assume it will be operated by First again this year :)
by DD12
19:30 Saturday 16th March 2024
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: At last a vehicle at Worcester that isn’t a Streetshite
Replies: 29
Views: 2385

Re: At last a vehicle at Worcester that isn’t a Streetshite

ALSO, - I believe there is an age limit for D'Deckers used on the Hay on Wye Festival services, -- so is THIS the year we hand over the work to Stagecoach ??
by DD12
19:08 Saturday 16th March 2024
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: At last a vehicle at Worcester that isn’t a Streetshite
Replies: 29
Views: 2385

Re: At last a vehicle at Worcester that isn’t a Streetshite

I've just driven past the "patch" and noticed the rear of one of the E300 (Mkll)s, and thought how suitable it looks for just "slapping on" a DIAMOND sticker ! I've wanted WR to have E400s ever since First started buying them in 2005, but I will miss seeing the StreetDecks. From ...
by DD12
16:13 Thursday 29th February 2024
Forum: Services, Routes and Timetables
Topic: Funding for Worcestershire Transport
Replies: 6
Views: 844

Re: Funding for Worcestershire Transport

Thanks Tim and Adam for those helpful replies.

I still see "too many negatives", so I hope that the current First management are a lot more positive thinking than me :D ( - despite the StreetLites ! )
by DD12
16:48 Tuesday 27th February 2024
Forum: Services, Routes and Timetables
Topic: Funding for Worcestershire Transport
Replies: 6
Views: 844

Funding for Worcestershire Transport

https://www.route-one.net/news/local-transport-fund-will-bring-4-7-billion-to-north-and-midlands/ I cannot remember if this tranche of £ has been discussed yet on this forum, but this £209 million for Worcestershire has the POTENTIAL to help Worcester and South Worcestershire buses. There is, unfort...
by DD12
16:15 Tuesday 27th February 2024
Forum: Services, Routes and Timetables
Topic: A little bit of progress !
Replies: 0
Views: 166

A little bit of progress !

https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/travel-and-highways/bus-travel-worcestershire/worcestershire-local-bus-news I believe the local bus news section above is new, and marks a return of the county council providing updates in the right pace (although it remains to be seen how comprehen...
by DD12
19:37 Wednesday 21st February 2024
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: Vehicle Replacements 2024
Replies: 4
Views: 755

Re: Vehicle Replacements 2024

StreetLite 47631 has just been transferred here according to bustimes.org :cry: Excuse me for "quoting myself" but but I think it's appropriate to add here that 47640+42 have now also been added. A photo of them at WR has just appeared on Facebook. :cry: :cry:
by DD12
14:48 Wednesday 21st February 2024
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: Vehicle Replacements 2024
Replies: 4
Views: 755

Re: Vehicle Replacements 2024

StreetLite 47631 has just been transferred here according to bustimes.org :cry:

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