(28/03/2014 16:11)CX54 DKD Wrote: [ -> ]It's for the 575 at Bolton which is due to 'go Sapphire'. I think it interworks with the 362 too though? If so, presumably it'll either be both routes changing over or the interworking will cease.
Edit: 507009 got there before me above.
Yes the 575 does at present interwork with the 362. I am unsure how the 362 will be operated once the 575 is a Sapphire. One rumour (and I do stress only a rumour at present) is that the 362 may transfer to St Helens.
Are they upgrading to Sapphire to compete with Firsts 575? I have noticed that it seems to fill the best around Wigan then quickly empty's on its way to Bolton Also I'm guessing they will operate it later in the evening once it becomes Sapphire. Also a lot of customers seem to prefer Firsts 575 I'm guessing this is because they are the dominant Bolton operator with more routes also i think Arriva is more expensive in Greater Manchester compared to both First and stagecoach. First also operate later than Arriva currently.
Which Pulsars are on loan to Bolton?
(28/03/2014 20:38)jcksmnr Wrote: [ -> ]Which Pulsars are on loan to Bolton?
At present, 2670 and 2675 from Green Lane.
(28/03/2014 19:14)Busser Wrote: [ -> ]Are they upgrading to Sapphire to compete with Firsts 575?...
Aren't First more frequent than Arriva on the 575?
Im led to believe both routes will still interwork in which case would both be sapphire routes.
Yes Mark I'm led to believe that both 362 & 575 will still be interworked with each other so both routes will indeed be converted to Sapphire Standard
does anyone know the date for the 575 to go sapphire at all
why they not getting new buses for the 575 then anyone know
As posted in Winsford thread, DAF President 4172 is on loan at Winsford.
anyone know when the change over to sapphire is happening yet