Stagecoach Manchester

[gilbert]

RE: Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan

(09/07/2016 11:25)Dentonian Wrote:  10578-97 are now all confirmed in service at AZ, along with 10608 and almost certainly 10607. 10609-13 are all at HE. 10598 has been reported with three different registrations and at two different depots, so we are no nearer clarifying the situation with this and 10599-606. Indeed, as of last weekend most of these hadn't been delivered, but maybe some will arrive today/tomorrow.
Meanwhile, older Enviro400s seem to be moving, with all early Euro4s up to (at least) 19264 (except 19220/1/35/6/42/7 at ST) transferred to. or earmarked for. Magic Bus ops, replacing the remaining 15+ year old Tridents. The older Euro3s (basically most of the 190xxs) are expected to leave AZ for destinations unknown, although three went to MN some weeks ago. As well as new MMCs, AZ has also received some 193xx examples from HE - presumably released by the arrival of 10609-13 - but its not clear which ones and whether they are just on loan until 10598-606 become available. Finally, the suggestion that 16968 had already been withdrawn from pasenger service before it was de-roofed, suggests that other changes may also have gone unreported. And that's all before the September changes, which should be registered by today!

Had a short ride on 10586 on a 330 earlier. Nice and sparkling it may look and sound,but the seat I sat in [3rd row back right hand side window seat] wasn't half uncomfortable.

How many more buses will become Magics? Seems more and more excessive to me having seen 19251 in Didsbury earlier.

Saw 19352 on 330 a couple of days ago but 19331 and 19332 are still on Hyde Rd routes. Any reason why?

I think 19220 has been a Magic for a while. I rode on 19221 on the 378 this afternoon so that is still at ST. Not sure about 19222.