[Archive] Arriva North West - Speke Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - Speke Depot
The Bootle and former Birkenhead Enviro400s are definitely the same length. The identical window arrangements and seating capacities are proof of this. I assume Speke's are also the same length, which according to the Alexander Dennis website is 10.9 metres. They're either 10.8 or 10.9 metres anyway. (I dare say it's possible the Enviro400 was extended slightly when it was given a makeover circa 2012.)

The CX58s are Euro IV and the MX09s Euro V which is a significant difference between the two older batches. As a result of the engine changes, the radiator vents are positioned on opposite sides of the bus. Bootle's 4423 is to my knowledge the first ever Euro V Enviro400.

As far as I know, the 11.4 metre Enviro400 is rare in the UK. Reading Buses have a few, which feature two smaller windows in the centre of each deck. Here is an example photo (copyright Chris GBNL). Not too sure about the 10.2 metre version, but I believe it is largely restricted to the two-door London version. There are probably a few single door examples elsewhere though.