Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

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RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral

(12/11/2017 23:19)wirralbus Wrote:  The new depot will have room for how many vehicles against the existing depot ?

No, the new depot only has 56 spaces afaik. I know you could fit more around the spaces but that could cause operational issues and by very tight.

(12/11/2017 23:27)St Helens Rider Wrote:  I think the question should be where will Arriva cut that will open things up for Stagecoach. I mean over the last few years they have halved the frequencies on routes to Crewe and Runcorn, so if they pull off either of these altogether, there's then a space for Stagecoach expansion. I don't see any other possibilities really.

I don't think Arriva will cut in Chester. The 3 does look like it could be on it's way out though with it being reduced to hourly but possibly the frequency reduction will help the money there. Even if the 3 was cut, Stagecoach would have to run right along Saltney High Street which is, lets face it, bombarded by Arriva (16 does serve the high street but the journey time makes it almost a no go if you are in that area). I think the route the 9 takes is the only way Stagecoach will get into Wales. Sealand Rd is too busy. Wrexham Rd has the 1 and X4, Saltney has the 3,4,11,12. Either Parkgate Road or via Ellesmere Port. I do think the SPs are very good competition though between Mold and Ewloe. The 9s must be giving the 10 a run for its money with fares being only £1 (I noticed this fare was from Wepre - CoCH, unsure how big the £1 zone is). I think the X1 would do excellent if it was more often (I know it is a tender). Lots of places to try and expand, jut doing it in a way Arriva wont kick up a fuss.