The Arriva Decker Influx

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RE: The Arriva Decker Influx

(06/11/2014 15:53)507009 Wrote:  I would expect this to be just the start of a staged investment in Green Lane, with the Myllenniums and Renowns needing to be replaced towards the end of 2015/start of 2016.

It is slightly disappointing that the full rumoured contingent of 28 for GL hasn't materialised at this stage, and I'd be keener to invest in deckers for the 14 and 15 services ahead of the 10B, but it's still absolutely excellent news to see north Liverpool routes finally benefiting from a large decker order. Can't wait to see them in service now.

Not forgetting as well it has been rumoured that Green Lane are to receive St Helens' Volvo B10BLEs in the New Year when their double deckers enter traffic - so it could be a big investment for Green Lane next year

It'll be interesting to see what route(s) the remaining deckers for Green Lane are deployed on. Personally I'd like to see them to be deployed on the 12/13 or the 14 - the latter would see Arriva have double deck allocations on every QBP route in Liverpool except the 53

It looks like a very interesting year for Arriva and I can't wait to see the new vehicles enter traffic - especially at Green Lane and St Helens