Today when I visited Metroline's CELF Centre, I noticed something very strange indeed, there were three Scania Irizar Coaches which appeared to be from Ireland, noticed by their Irish Number plates. The coaches are operated by Scottish based travel firm, Citylink, who are in fact Scotland's leader of Express-Coach services. So what they were doing here leaves much to be desired...Any available information would be greatly appreciated.
Other than that, there was nothing out of the ordinary in this live and bustling place. A few DLDs from PB and KC were here for decommissioning. Around the side of the centre were four DEs numbered between 1171 - 1174, which were originally intended for the Route 209 along with 12 DEs from the lost Route 251 contract, however for standardisation purposes, those DEs will now go to PA for the Route 395 and DE999 -1002 will move to AH for the Route 209 along with the 12 DEs from Cricklewood (W). Some VWs for the Route 297 batch VW1193 - 1204 are in the process of being commissioned at the centre too. Credit to the staff as always for allowing me into this truly wonderful facility! More photos from the visit are below.
Other than that, there was nothing out of the ordinary in this live and bustling place. A few DLDs from PB and KC were here for decommissioning. Around the side of the centre were four DEs numbered between 1171 - 1174, which were originally intended for the Route 209 along with 12 DEs from the lost Route 251 contract, however for standardisation purposes, those DEs will now go to PA for the Route 395 and DE999 -1002 will move to AH for the Route 209 along with the 12 DEs from Cricklewood (W). Some VWs for the Route 297 batch VW1193 - 1204 are in the process of being commissioned at the centre too. Credit to the staff as always for allowing me into this truly wonderful facility! More photos from the visit are below.
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| Metroline CELF Centre |
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| Metroline LN51 KXE |
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| Citylink Irizar Coach 05 - G - 8886 |
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| Metroline DE1174 LK11 CXG |
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| Metroline DE1171 LK11 CXD |
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| Metroline VW1199 LK11 CYT |
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| Refurbished Metroline TPL259 LN51 KYT |
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| Metroline DSD210 LR02 BDY and Metroline DLD705 LK55 KMA |
Metroline plc bought Citylink years ago. I think when Metroline were bought by Delgro the two were separated and under ComfortDelgro, part of Citylink was sold to Stagecoach.
ReplyDeleteBut as to why the coaches were at CELF.... who knows? End of lease refurb. maybe?
Flippy
http://www.comfortdelgro.com.sg/global-network.aspx?id=126
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Flippy!
ReplyDeleteI like the front of the Citylink coach.
ReplyDeletewhy are only de1171-1174 at CELF.I understand theat 395 uses SIX buses and Not FOUR
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