Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan

[Mayneway]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(20/01/2014 18:34)acocker96 Wrote:  

(19/01/2014 13:01)Mayneway Wrote:  

(19/01/2014 12:50)joe_alker Wrote:  Saw that as well, 22167 it was, as well as what I think was 22102 on the 168/9 as well, only saw it blurred from the side but deffo said ashton

Isn't 22102 an AZ bus??

Yes it regularly appears on the 183 which I use to get home from college I once asked the driver because it had Wigan ads still and he said it was only on loan to AZ but on fleetlists it is listed as either Iwthdrawn or in Reserve

22102 is the MAN with LED displays if I'm not mistaken?

Seems strange as it was on 347's on Friday afternoon. I'm wondering if AZ are covering some HE journeys or whether it's been loaned to HE.

[Mayneway]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(20/01/2014 18:53)acocker96 Wrote:  Has anybody got an explanation for the absence of MID
Depot's Hybrids on evening services like the 78?

The Hybrids might be off at Optare being serviced or repaired which may explain the absence, although the allocater at Middleton might have decided to use something else on the route - it does happen and unless I'm mistaken the 78 isn't a specified 'green' route.

[SF07]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(20/01/2014 17:35)Benzo Wrote:  

(20/01/2014 16:45)joe_alker Wrote:  22102 on 168/9 again today

Also 22158 too (I think)

Due to a number of Enviro400s covering the metrolink replacement between Rochdale and Central park, it has caused various odd allocations especially today being;
- 22183 on the 250s
- 36418 on the 231 (happens occasionally)
- Stockport Enviro400 19327 on a 43

Spotted a MAN on the 250 this afternoon, guessing it was 22183. There was another MAN on the 255 this afternoon. Meanwhile, some Metrolink passengers would have been treated to free WiFi, as one the new 256-branded buses was doing the replacement bus service work.

[M60lad]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester
The reason for the non appearance of Hybrid's on 77 & 78s at night now is the they've had their destinations reprogrammed and now don't have 77 or 78 destinations programmed into them now, so normal single decks are used on 77 & 78s in the evening now

[acocker96]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(20/01/2014 20:44)M60lad Wrote:  The reason for the non appearance of Hybrid's on 77 & 78s at night now is the they've had their destinations reprogrammed and now don't have 77 or 78 destinations programmed into them now, so normal single decks are used on 77 & 78s in the evening now

Thanks for that I hoped it would be something that will keep them off the 78 I hate them personally. Do you work at Middleton Depot or do you know somebody who works there?

[M60lad]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester
I actually know a few people who work at Middleton Depot which is where I get most of my info from

[gilbert]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester
Saw 12200 on the 358 before.

[R971XVM]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester
Treat for all the rush hour commuters on the Metro Replacement; 13995 having a turn!

[acocker96]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester

(21/01/2014 08:23)M60lad Wrote:  I actually know a few people who work at Middleton Depot which is where I get most of my info from

Do you know of any new fleet movements in and out of MID not heard of any for a while.

[Mayneway]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester
VOSA out in force today in Ashton Bus Station.

19077 was inspected on stand and 'confiscated' 19077.

It's fair to say the driver was very shocked.