Arriva North West - Winsford Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - Winsford Depot

(03/09/2014 09:38)33109 Wrote:  If i've understood the above correctly correctly it'll be approx end oct/nov when the B7s arrive at winsford then maybe? Think copey mentioned they'll be having a quick internal refresh before joining us.

Anyone shed some light are the B7s any better/more reliable than a DLA? Spoke to an arrowebrook driver in chester a while bk & he says the volvo engines pull quite well.

I doubt the B7s will have an internal refresh considering they had one before they first joined Southport, unless they plan to fit Wi-Fi or other features. An external repaint would seem likely though as they will need to be debranded.

The Southport B7s have struggled, but those at Speke have been reliable throughout their lives. They do have a good turn of speed, certainly superior to that the new Enviro400s seem to have! They're internally better than DLAs with better seating and more standard layout, but ride quality is difficult to pick a winner. Both and DLAs and the B7s have a very good ride quality IMO.