Stagecoach Manchester

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RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan

(11/02/2016 16:38)Dentonian Wrote:  Theoretically, I would think it would be very unlikely that these Euro6s would be moved to Ashton, and although I've not seen the period 10 allocation list myself, I'm told there is no mention of this batch moving. Further, I would think with forthcoming LEZ commitments (albeit this is a Voluntary agreement at present), Ashton would be the last depot these would move to, as it has the least proportion of services affected.
However, there is certainly something strange at Ashton because I'm told they are having - or already have had - their midibus (Darts/Enviro200s) fleet slashed, despite an apparent PVR increasing by one bus from 25th Jan!

Just to spice things up one of the 196## Enviro's was in Glossop yesterday afternoon again driver route learning with the regular AZ trainer at the wheel.
I won't say good ridence regarding the midi's at AZ but it's interesting if it happens but I've noticed a deffinate lack of Enviro400's other the last few days with Enviro200's turning up on 236/237 duties normally worked by Enviro400's and I noticed an Enviro200 leaving Ashton on Monday afternoon fit to bursting on a 231 towards Manchester.

I'm surprised to hear 16949 has moved to ST, I thought the idea was to keep all 3 Volvo's together at MN but I'm presuming it's for the infamous 700 school service?? Although it tends to be 192 branded E400H's at the moment certainly in the afternoon.