First Manchester

[M60lad]

RE: First Manchester
Problems round Bury on Wednesday were probably caused by a combination of factors:

1> Wednesday its Bury Market day
2> Roadworks or TC (not to sure which as I wasn't about) round Bury Bridge, I know Bury Bridge junction has been causing problems allot recently

[JimmyMac]

RE: First Manchester

(07/11/2014 14:46)VolvoB10M Wrote:  Does anyone know what caused all the delays around Bury on Wednesday?

I'm told there was an RTA on the M62/M60 in the morning peak, which led to big queues on A58/A56 as traffic tried to find alternative routes.

[VolvoB10M]

RE: First Manchester
Thanks for the info.

From what I heard routes 471, 472/4 & 524 where severely disrupted. Much more than usual (up to 2 hours). However there was also severe delays on Friday afternoon (even for market day). I had to cancel an appointment at 3 because I couldn't make it in time. I doubt it is the road works at heap bridge as that wouldn't affect 472 unless there are some on Walmersley road, or there was another RTA.

I hope everything will be back to normal next week.

[VolvoB10M]

RE: First Manchester
Bomb scare? I never heard anything about that.

[SF07]

RE: First Manchester
First Manchester have thanked passengers for the patience shown having to tolerate the roadworks at Oldham Road/Droylsden Road in Newton Heath last month (me for one).

From the First website:

Quote:Thanks from First during road work disruption

Following the recent completion of major road works on the A62, First has today issued a statement of thanks to all their customers and drivers during the disruption.

Major road works have been taking place on the A62 Oldham Road/Droylsden Road while Northern Gas carried out emergency work to replace gas pipes.

The works affected services X80, 83, X84, 180, 181, 182 & 184 where buses have been delayed during periods of heavy congestion.

To help reduce delays First have worked closely with our local partners TfGM and the local council to manage the highway as effectively as possible.

First also used extra drivers and buses to fill gaps and ensure every effort was made to run services as reliably as possible. In addition First put staff on the ground in key locations to help manage services and keep customers informed.

Ian Hulse, Business Manager for First said, "I'd like to give my thanks to all our customers who have been so patient during these gas works. We've done our best to minimise disruption with extra buses and drivers as well as more staff in key locations. In addition I'd like to thank all our Oldham team who have worked tirelessly to ensure our services operated as close to normal service as possible."

http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/greater_...151&conf=0

[VolvoB10M]

RE: First Manchester
I got 36300 today. It's rather quiet, the window in the stairs looks cool but I bet some people would be against the idea.

[joe_alker]

RE: First Manchester
People against windows on stairs, women and men who wear skirts and want to preaerve modesty

[VolvoB10M]

RE: First Manchester
I am confused with the bendy's and similar Scania's, they say Omnicity on the side but I can't be certain since I've found sources saying they're actually Omnilink. Are the engines different?

Edit: actually I think they might be Mercedes engined, not sure.

[VolvoB10M]

RE: First Manchester
23:04 I've heard there is currently a large fire in Tottington near Elton, Tottington road appears to be closed although I think it is located near Guardian angels RC primary school.

23:27 Update: The fire is in an industrial building opposite Elton Primary school (not Guardian angels) on Alston st, from what I've heard the area is possibly being evacuated. There is apparently a gas bottle recycling centre behind.

http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/11601772...e_in_Bury/

[P528LND]

RE: First Manchester

(13/11/2014 22:09)VolvoB10M Wrote:  I am confused with the bendy's and similar Scania's, they say Omnicity on the side but I can't be certain since I've found sources saying they're actually Omnilink. Are the engines different?

Edit: actually I think they might be Mercedes engined, not sure.

The earlier version of the single-deck OmniCity was known as the CN94UA/CN94UB (A denoting articulated, B denoting rigid). But the Euro4 version was known as the CN230UA/CN230UB or CN270UA/CN270UB, the 230 and 270 indicate the maximum power (in hp) of the engine. The engine is mounted transversely, and it has a low floor throughout.

The Scania OmniLink differs in that it has a longitudinally mounted engine, and is not low-floor throughout, i.e like most buses on the British market. The codes are:

CL94U[A/B] as Euro3,
CK230U[A/B], CK270U[A/B],CK310U[A/B] as Euro4 - again the number denoting the maximum horse-power.