Stagecoach MCSL - Gillmoss Depot

[St Helens Rider]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(02/07/2017 19:00)Valandil Wrote:  In fact, there were quite a few on there today

Hopefully in practice for next weekend when the trains are off but I fear the deckers will be needed on most Liverpool routes as both Northern & Merseyrail are on strike over the whole weekend.

[sth77]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot
19038, 10544, 10569, 10815, 10833 and 10550 on the 10A today.

[mathias]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(08/07/2017 10:35)sth77 Wrote:  19038 and 10544 on the 10A today.

Newish E400MMC deckers 10819 (SM66 VCC) and 10826 (SM66 VBO) making an unusual appearance on route 53 today.

Presumably these odd allocations have something to do with the RMT/Merseyrail dispute today, as Stagecoach reckon more passengers will need bigger buses due to a reduced service on the trains.

[Gordon V]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(02/07/2017 19:10)St Helens Rider Wrote:  Hopefully in practice for next weekend when the trains are off but I fear the deckers will be needed on most Liverpool routes as both Northern & Merseyrail are on strike over the whole weekend.

Incorrect,Merseyrail aren't on strike on the 9th July

[iMarkeh]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot
Gordon, AFAIK they are on strike however due to Sundays being reduced service compared to Saturdays and Mondays, they have enough managers to cover the timetable.

[Gordon V]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(08/07/2017 18:14)iMarkeh Wrote:  Gordon, AFAIK they are on strike however due to Sundays being reduced service compared to Saturdays and Mondays, they have enough managers to cover the timetable.

No,they aren't are on strike tomorrow

https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-confirms...erseyrail/

[darthblakey]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot
Contactless ticket machines are now in operation at Gillmoss, just in time for the rail strikes!

[Gordon V]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(08/07/2017 21:07)darthblakey Wrote:  Contactless ticket machines are now in operation at Gillmoss, just in time for the rail strikes!

Yes took me by surprise yesterday when I saw one for the first time

[St Helens Rider]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot
You have to be very precisely as to where you put your pass. On the old machines, anywhere on top of the machine with quite a wide area was acceptable, now it is quite a small square to aim for! Not easy if you haven't got the best eye sight in the world!

[Gordon V]

RE: Stagecoach Merseyside - Gillmoss Depot

(08/07/2017 21:20)St Helens Rider Wrote:  You have to be very precisely as to where you put your pass. On the old machines, anywhere on top of the machine with quite a wide area was acceptable, now it is quite a small square to aim for! Not easy if you haven't got the best eye sight in the world!

Must have lucky then when I put my Stagecoach smart card on it yesterday and today I hit the spot first time no problem,didn't realise you had to be so precise now!