CA07 GHA, Volvo B7RLE / Plaxton Centro is now operating from the Shrewsbury depot, noted on the 13:35 ex Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth turn. First of the type noted here since the ex Bryn Melyn pair moved for use at Tarvin.
Could someone please explain to me how GHA can afford to run the 9 and X9? Every time I see one it's always empty except for one time I've been on the X9 and the odd occasion there's 2 or 3 OAPs on the 9, all of which presumably have bus passes.
(23/06/2016 13:19)Depotosw Wrote: [ -> ]CA07 GHA, Volvo B7RLE / Plaxton Centro is now operating from the Shrewsbury depot, noted on the 13:35 ex Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth turn. First of the type noted here since the ex Bryn Melyn pair moved for use at Tarvin.
Saw this Tuesday going South on the A5 (Not in Service) at Oswestry and did wonder if it was Shrewsbury bound.
Out if interest went for a trip on P604 CAY on the X52 today and it seems that the X52 is hourly today, is this now the norm or is this service slipping too?
It's normally hourly
The X52 is typically a 30 minute service weekdays between 10:00 and 15:00 on a weekday with a hourly through service to Wrexham as the X50.
Good to hear P604 CAY is around, assume doing what K130 DAO had been doing previously?
Anyone know today which is the blue, green & white solo running the sun 130 duty?
Old optare that looked to be on an 06 plate.
(26/06/2016 14:44)33109 Wrote: [ -> ]Anyone know today which is the blue, green & white solo running the sun 130 duty?
Old optare that looked to be on an 06 plate.
It would be CN06BXS -
photo -
There are only two Solo's in this livery in the fleet and the other S903DUB has been withdrawn in Ruabon for a while.
Cheers for that, looks good for its age! Unusual livery though not mad keen on that.
Bidding is currently underway for the new 289 and 10A contracts in Cheshire East. Interesting to note the new 289 contract will require a bus with at least 35 seats, meaning it won't be possible to use a standard Solo or 8.8m Dart, which are the only two type of buses I've ever seen GHA use on it since they won the contract from Swans (who usually used a small Enviro 200.) GHA were the only operator to bid for the 10A last time after D&G (who had acquired the route via the acquisition of Bakerbus) decided not to try and retain the contract.
Quote:Lot No: 1 Lot title: N53289 (Option A or Option B)
1)Short description
Route Start: Northwich; Route End: Altrincham Interchange. Minimum Vehicle Seating Capacity: 35 Vehicle and Driver Required. For further information on whether wheelchair accessible vehicle or/and escorts are required please see Schedule document via The Chest website. Possible Route Variation - Should this happen updated information will also be provided via The Chest website.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
60000000
3)Quantity or scope
The contract will be awarded for 5 years with the option to extend - The values given in this notice are only estimates (based on 7 years) and take into account the maximum length of time this contract could be awarded for - the Authority gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 465 920 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
Duration in months: 84 (from the award of the contract)
5)Additional information about lots
Lot No: 3 Lot title: N50010T
1)Short description
Route Start: Macclesfield; Route End: Marton Bollington. Minimum Vehicle Seating Capacity: 19 Vehicle and Driver Required. For further information on whether wheelchair accessible vehicle or/and escorts are required please see Schedule document via The Chest website. Possible Route Variation - Should this happen updated information will also be provided via The Chest website.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
60000000
3)Quantity or scope
The contract will be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend - The values given in this notice are only estimates (based on 7 years) and take into account the maximum length of time this contract could be awarded for - the Authority gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 43 680 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
Duration in months: 84 (from the award of the contract)
5)Additional information about lots
Afternoon folks. I'm heading to the llangolen railway on tues (5th) & wanted to ask the couple of questions about GHAs #5 service:
*It says on the timetable it picks up from ruabon station, is this right outside I.E. The train station front/forecourt???
*Also where abouts in llangolen can I jump off for the railway? Says parade st is the terminus/pick up point so need know where get on & off.
*Day saver prices, also how much for a dog?
Thanks