Blackpool Transport

[DOG101]

RE: Blackpool Transport

(08/12/2019 08:32)St Helens Rider Wrote:  They do a number of day trips out to Christmas Markets in various places, although I didn't realise Liverpool was one of their destinations, must be a new one this year.

Courtesy of Blackpool Transport

https://www.blackpooltransport.com/black...as-markets

[Metroline1511]

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Blackpool Transport are increasing their services back on June 14th.

With the new vehicle deliveries in March, are the Citaros still there or have they been withdrawn? Even if they are needed now, they could have been SORN for a few months.
https://www.blackpooltransport.com/were-...-14th-june

[St Helens Rider]

RE: Blackpool Transport

(06/06/2020 08:22)Metroline1511 Wrote:  Blackpool Transport are increasing their services back on June 14th.

With the new vehicle deliveries in March, are the Citaros still there or have they been withdrawn? Even if they are needed now, they could have been SORN for a few months.
https://www.blackpooltransport.com/were-...-14th-june

Thanks for that Metro line. Still no news on when the light rail service will restart though.

[iMarkeh]

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(06/06/2020 08:58)St Helens Rider Wrote:  Thanks for that Metro line. Still no news on when the light rail service will restart though.

I think it's bonkers that they duplicate the tram line with a bus anyway. They know though that the bus has lower staffing costs than the trams which I think must be the determining factor. Surely it's easier to distance on the trams and better for them to run.

[Paul_Turner]

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(06/06/2020 08:22)Metroline1511 Wrote:  Blackpool Transport are increasing their services back on June 14th.

With the new vehicle deliveries in March, are the Citaros still there or have they been withdrawn? Even if they are needed now, they could have been SORN for a few months.
https://www.blackpooltransport.com/were-...-14th-june

The Citaros are still in stock and were not planned to go. The new buses replaced Tridents. 525-33 are relegated to spare vehicles to be used as cover when other buses do rail replacements.

[B10B6514]

RE: Blackpool Transport
Are 16plate Enviro400 Cities 403 and 404 still earmarked for Warrington?
Thought new 456 to 459 were replacing 401 to 404.

[Metroline1511]

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(06/06/2020 22:31)Paul_Turner Wrote:  The Citaros are still in stock and were not planned to go. The new buses replaced Tridents. 525-33 are relegated to spare vehicles to be used as cover when other buses do rail replacements.

Thank you for this update Paul. Although this is a few months away yet, I am relieved that it should still be possible to ride a Blackpool Citaro.

I was hoping ideally to wait until the tram extension to Blackpool North is complete. I am now prepared that there is the risk of the Citaros being withdrawn by then.

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Have the new 20.plates worked anything yet(in fact are the Enviro400s on Depot)?

[Metroline1511]

RE: Blackpool Transport
Blackpool Transport are increasing their buses on July 12th (and reinstating trams on July 19th).

Hopefully the Citaros will be in regular service then, even on Saturdays.
https://www.blackpooltransport.com/were-...s-services
https://www.blackpooltransport.com/black...ay-19-july

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RE: Blackpool Transport
457 SK20OAU noted on a 5 tonight.