Most likely they’ve decided not to fix 27105 and used that engine to fix 27917 although that might not be the case, additionally 2 of the new Mercedes coaches have been registered on Bustimes. Now we just need the other 4 to be added
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Highland050261
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59101 left this afternoon 59102/3/6 are still not ready.
For anyone interested.
Stagecoach Highlands
54210 SF62CZN
Volvo B11RT Plaxton Elite i
Stagecoach West Scotland
50501 SJ73HVZ
Volvo B13RT 9700DD
Stagecoach Bluebird
53735 BF63ZRT ( 495FFJ )
Volvo B9R Caetano Levante
Stagecoach Bluebird
53731 BF63ZRN ( 900RWX )
Volvo B9R Caetano Levante
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voidwxrranty
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MX14 FUP is tracking as VUS now.
Highland050261
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Was swapped over for 59101 yesterday.
Are the other 3 due to be coming down? It’d be nice if they did
Highland050261
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All Elites from Caithness are supposed to be coming down.
I assume they’ll just be kept at the depot in case they’re needed for anything such as the 925 service
Highland050261
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They have currently 53708 & 54310 for that the rest will be redeployed to other depots were they are needed.
Don't know if of interest to anyone here's a old video of 54210 SF62CZN when it first arrived from Dumfries with its X74 Livery.
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I don’t know why i didn’t ask when you originally posted this but whats Green Road used for and how do you access it?I got it coming in. It's on Facebook and 54210 is back on the pits in pieces again.
Highlands & Islands Bus Enthusiasts | The Visitor arrives Stagecoach West Scotland 50501 Volvo B13RT 9700DD coming for driver training | Facebook
The Visitor arrives Stagecoach West Scotland 50501 Volvo B13RT 9700DD coming for driver training Stagecoach Highlands Inverness Depot 02/05/24www.facebook.com
We were tracking it on Green Road.
Highland050261
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Green Road Is the software used by Stagecoach to monitor your driving and track the bus.
Caught 50501 coming off the M90 on its return to Inverness.
Caught 50501 coming off the M90 on its return to Inverness.
What was with a couple of Inverness’s double deckers going to Fort William bus depot yesterday? Any ideas?
Disregard, turns out its for some mountain biking event as shuttle buses
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Highland050261
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Yes, they were staged at the former Stagecoach depot.
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Scotrail88
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Any update on the actual changes in Aberdeen fast approaching?
Only a week away and nothing shown on website.
Far stretch from previous ‘consultations’
Only a week away and nothing shown on website.
Far stretch from previous ‘consultations’
Jordan Adam
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From what i understand the changes have been postponed until August, in part due to driver shortage at Inverness. That said i'd still be surprised if there was any public consultation. August makes more sense either way as it means the changes will tie in with any potential Aberdeenshire Council contract changes.
The changes for the 20th of this month are just related to the closure of Union Street.
Jordan1296
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I do know for certain that Deeside school buses will be changed, as Banchory Academy are changing their school day (a bit like what Hazlehead do).
Highland050261
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Inverness currently has a Yutong GTe14 on Demo.
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It looks quite nice to be honest, seen it tonight
Highland050261
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One of Thurso old buses is now at Peterhead. The bus in question is 54310.
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For real? I’m surprised they transferred it considering its the one with 4 wheels at the back and it’ll be limited to what work it’ll be able to do
Highland050261
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Could be a transfer or covering a Interdecker that needs repairing.
PG
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[Pedant Alert] 6 wheels actually - the driving axle has 2 wheels each side
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(For reference, I looked up 36953 and it's an E200 Classic.)
I've seen E200s at Aberdeen on the 35 before but never on the 10.
Regarding the M96, I know it's not a standard Citylink/Megabus service but do Citylink/Megabus not expect a minimum standard of vehicle in exchange for advertising the service on their websites and journey planners?
There are meant to be the YX67 plate coaches on the M96. That's why when it first launched there were 3 coaches loaned to Bluebird from Highland to do the 10 and the YX67 plates would do the M96. Thankfully it happens very very rarely where a double decker or a single decker is on the M96. I should also mention that the E200 was swapped out for a double decker when it got to Elgin; I’d still hate it all the way to Aberdeen, though.
Highland050261
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This Is why when it eventually moves over to Highland's the newly painted 54821 - 24 will be used for it.
I’ve been on these buses before and they’re good motors, will be good having them on the M96
Highland050261
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There not as abused as there longer siblings 54362/3.