Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan

[Metroline1511]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan
On the face of it, it seems odd that there are some 24 reg Bee Network spec Enviro400-MMCs at Hyde Road and Stockport, while a few elderly Enviro400s have been repainted Bee Network yellow.

I can only suppose it is TfGM wanting people to prepare for when remaining Stagecoach (and other southern services) join Bee Network next January.

[EDB325]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan
Of course we're all aware that Bustimes isn't totally accurate, especially when vehicles run on "borrowed" ticket machines, but I've encountered a new twist this week.

I've moved into a new flat which is on the 11 route from Stockport to Altrincham. This week new deckers 11861/2 have been in use at various times (easily visible from my window), but neither vehicle appears in the Bustimes fleet list - and they're not on borrowed machines.They simply don't track AT ALL! Are they somehow operating without ticketing?

[Y458 KNF]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan
How many E400MMCs have been ordered for Bee Network?

[gka472l]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan

(09/05/2024 19:48)Y458 KNF Wrote:  How many E400MMCs have been ordered for Bee Network?

11798/799/801-880. Reported elsewhere are that 10463-10466 are out of service for cascade elsewhere. 10473-10478 already gone to Stagecoach South and 10479-10482 to Stagecoach South East.

HTH

[Metroline1511]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan
There are some former Oxford Bus (Go-Ahead) Volvo B5LHs buses operating with Stagecoach on Bee Network routes.

I have seen conflicting reports as to whether these are long-term (potentially leaded from TfGM) or just temporary.

As Metroline are due to bring some of their Volvo B5LHs to Manchester from London, I would not be surprised to see these ex Oxfords land up with Metroline in Manchester next year.