Arriva North West - Southport Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - Southport Depot
These Renowns aren't actually that bad to drive. The pick of the bunch at Southport is, in my opinion, 2726 as it drives really smoothly and has good, strong, progressive brakes. 2701 isn't a bad motor either.

I'd imagine that they will start to be replaced within the next six months or so, given that the 'X'-reg Darts have been steadily depleted over the past few months. Mind you, I suppose that it depends on the book value of the Renowns - they might last a little longer if they are worth more to Arriva. As to what will replace them at Canning Road? My guess is '07'-'58' plate Pulsars. Personally, I'd like to see some investment in the 300 route as, in my opinion, the route has been saddled with older, more down-at-heel vehicles for some time now and it would be nice to see the regular passengers treated to something a little more salubrious.