Arriva North West and Wales 2015 order

[Barney]

RE: Arriva North West and Wales 2015-16 orders

(03/03/2015 14:55)SL64 JDZ Wrote:  Current list:

53 Alexander Dennis Enviro400s (Euro V variant)
4646-4680 for Green Lane depot (routes 12/13 and 15) (35)
4681-4692 for Speke depot (12)
4693-4698 for Birkenhead depot (6)

With thanks to Arriva North West's Facebook page for giving me this information

Prior to deregulation, the MPTE ordered about 70 new double-deckers per year. After many, many years of having to endure overcrowded single-deckers, I wonder how long it will be before we return to a fleet that is 80% double decker on Merseyside? At this rate, hopefully not too long.