First Manchester

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RE: First Manchester
Finally caught one of the new B9TLs (36279) this morning on the 184, allowed me to compared the new B9s to the Enviros. On comparison, I'd say the Enviros have more power but the B9s were more comfortable.

Meanwhile, First have finally posted their service changes for this weekend. Few changes not covered before:
*22 - timing point at Davyhulme on journeys towards Stockport is changed to Canterbury Road instead of the roundabout.
*68 - The 0850 weekday departure from Trafford Centre will leave at 0845
*81A - Sunday daytime journeys will run every 30 mins between Holts and Manchester. These journeys replaces the current short journeys between Moston and Manchester and also see an increase of service between Holts and Lees to half-hourly. The Sunday daytime service also replaces the 82 Sunday service.
*98 - Buses will leave Bury around 8 mins earlier than present
*472/474 - Weekday afternoon journeys re-timed meaning a reduction in service (mostly remains at 10 mins but drops at times to 15 mins before resuming 10 mins service)
*Metroshuttle 1 - will run weekdays until 2100 until 28 January 2013
*Metroshuttle 2 - will reduce to every 12 mins until 28 January 2013 due to increased traffic levels

http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/greater_...251&conf=0