First Manchester

[B6WOBBLER]

RE: First Manchester

(31/07/2015 17:24)VolvoB10M Wrote:  ...40000 - Midibus
50000 - Minibus ...

The only problem with that theory is the solos because the earlier solos have fleet number 403xx and the later solos have fleet number 531xx so that blows that theory out of the water a little bit

[Scania3379man]

RE: First Manchester

(09/08/2015 13:48)Dentonian Wrote:  The 1030 and 1110 journeys on the 100 start from Hollins Green on Sundays

Right, thank you Dentonian.

it is wright eclipse gemini.

cheerio
Martyn

[Metroline1511]

RE: First Manchester

(08/08/2015 22:58)djb Wrote:  There are 2 inbound journeys after the previous departure. I assume you saw the later one that doesn't form the return journey. (It arrives at 1920- or similar)

The one I saw did indeed reach Stockport bus station around 1920, so thank you for clarifying that it was a later bus finishing the day there.

[VolvoB10M]

RE: First Manchester

(09/08/2015 16:19)B6WOBBLER Wrote:  The only problem with that theory is the solos because the earlier solos have fleet number 403xx and the later solos have fleet number 531xx so that blows that theory out of the water a little bit

Could it be to do with number of seats? Later solo's might have slightly less seats.

[james]

RE: First Manchester

(09/08/2015 19:16)VolvoB10M Wrote:  Could it be to do with number of seats? Later solo's might have slightly less seats.

its the type and length of solo 403xx are shorter and classed as minis 53143-50 were longer and classed as midis

[VolvoB10M]

RE: First Manchester

(09/08/2015 22:08)james Wrote:  its the type and length of solo 403xx are shorter and classed as minis 53143-50 were longer and classed as midis

I thought it was the other way around since Dart's are classed as midi and they are 403XX (R-SBA) and Optare Versas are 491XX, or in comparison 49117 to 59011.

[WhiteVanMan]

RE: First Manchester
Oldham based phototype StreetDeck 35102 noted in Halifax early.

[SF07]

RE: First Manchester
First Manchester have brought back the 80 service, albeit as a matchday service to FC United's new ground, Broadhurst Park.

PC0003680/915 - FIRST MANCHESTER LTD T/A FIRST, WALLSHAW STREET, OLDHAM, OL1 3TR
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Manchester, Stevenson Square
Finish Point: F.C. United Football Ground, Lightbowne Road
Via:
Service Number: 80
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 11-AUG-2015
Other Details: Match Days, Journeys depart from Manchester one hour prior to kick off and 40 minutes prior to kick off. Returning from Lighbowne Road 10 minutes and 15 minutes after final whistle.

[SF07]

RE: First Manchester
First will re-route the 519/520 routes from the end of the month to follow the 571/572 route into Bolton via Bridgeman Street, Thynne Street and Trinity Street, following feedback from customers. The services currently run via Fletcher Street, College Way, Deane Road and Moor Street. As a result, services will stop on Black Horse Street instead of the bus station.

http://www.firstgroup.com/greater-manche...ces-519520

Meanwhile, First will hold a 'Customer Engagement Day' at Bury Interchange on Wednesday 26 August.

http://www.firstgroup.com/greater-manche...-26-august

[M60lad]

RE: First Manchester
It seems the roadworks on Withy Grove are causing problems this morning as Ive just come into. Manchester on 59 and noticed quite a few buses heading out of service down Trinity Way towards Salford, probably be worse during tonights rush hour