Today signalled minor changes in the North London area, with the W4 leaving Arriva to be operated by First and the W5 leaving Metroline to be operated by CT Plus. Of course new Buses were out and about today, not that the general public would notice them. First opted for the Enviro 200 whereas CT Plus opted for the Optare Solo.More Photos below:
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DMS44428 YX60 FUJ W4 first day with First |
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OS12 YJ60 PFF W5 first day with CT Plus. |
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OS12 YJ60 PFF W5 first day with CT Plus. |
Did you know the W6 in edmonton also changed operators leaving First to jion Arriva they use Darts SLF not very inpresive!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe W6 is set to get the Ex W15 54 Plate PDLs (Plaxton Pointer Dart.
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ReplyDelete''..Of course new Buses were out and about today, not that the general public would notice them..''
Certainly not the experience I had on the W4s on their first day - pretty much all the regular non-enthusiast users noticed.
The contract which Arriva gained for the W6 was for existing buses. It is not always the case for operators to retain/or gain a route to specify new buses. As in the case for the 67 and the 415 as an example. Of course existing vehicles would require a refurbishment.
ReplyDeleteWhy do people think everything needs new buses? Try travelling outside London to see what wrecks are still running around...