Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot

[Valandil]

RE: Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot

(04/04/2014 14:24)507009 Wrote:  This would be great news if it does pan out. The Cadets are too small and too cramped for the 82A and the EcoCitys are generally superior buses. It would be nice to see the X1 converted to EcoCity operation also, as the Pulsars I've used on it ride rather badly.

I wonder how EcoCitys would cope on the X1 with the fast section from the Runcorn Bridge to the edge of Liverpool.
Unfortunately I can't see it happening as things stand anyway, with the relatively recent investment in branded vehicles for the service.
With the commitment and large investment in infrastructure, it does seem like gas buses are the way forwards at Runcorn though.

On a related point, I hope that the Sunday X1 is brought back at some point when this supposed economic recovery starts becoming a bit more noticeable!