Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot

[PAUL2511]

RE: Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot

(03/01/2021 15:39)motormayhem1 Wrote:  Apparently 4104 needs a new engine and few other bits and went to a private contractor to do the work but after being parked up in the contractors premises they decided to cancel the work and park it up.

As you say it's crazy and they are srapping cadets to but I do like the cadets hopefully 4104 will get sort

[Y458 KNF]

RE: Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot

(03/01/2021 17:45)PAUL2511 Wrote:  As you say it's crazy and they are srapping cadets to but I do like the cadets hopefully 4104 will get sort

If this was a few years ago all of the Cadets,Commanders (up to 06 plates) & ALX400s would be about to be withdrawn due to being 15 years old however Arriva keep vehicles longer now.

[Y458 KNF]

RE: Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot

(03/01/2021 16:54)NathanR Wrote:  2507 was an example, when it got repainted in 2019, but by February last year it was sent off for scrap due to it's knackered engine, but the chances are that if 2507 lived past lockdown without having a knackered engine then it could've likely been converted into a training bus, yet 2504/5 survive and still work passenger services at Wythenshawe and Speke, respectively.

Though, I always wonder why some buses are lucky to get new engines to get a extended lease of life, such as 2493, which got a new engine and differentials before transfer to Green Lane a few months ago despite having a model year of 2004 and on 54 reg. I wonder if the engines for such older buses are still in production today or they take the engines from older buses that are no longer reliable for service?

Chances are that 2504,2505 & 2508 will probably become training vehicles as well.

[BD51 YCT]

RE: Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot

(03/01/2021 18:00)darylyates17 Wrote:  Chances are that 2504,2505 & 2508 will probably become training vehicles as well.

2506 still in Interurban & last used 29th last month, dont forget that

[Busmadperson]

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(03/01/2021 19:16)ScottDeclan224 Wrote:  2506 still in Interurban & last used 29th last month, dont forget that

2506 has been converted to a trainer something is using its machine

[BD51 YCT]

RE: Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot

(04/01/2021 06:52)Busmadperson Wrote:  2506 has been converted to a trainer something is using its machine

Oh, sorry, thanks.

[Busway_Bob]

RE: Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot
Does anyone know when 3138 due for a repaint?
it's the only one in Sapphire livery here now

3138
https://www.flickr.com/photos/168682173@...ed-public/

[motormayhem1]

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(06/01/2021 15:30)Bobbi_1042_Runcorn Wrote:  Does anyone know when 3138 due for a repaint?
it's the only one in Sapphire livery here now

3138
https://www.flickr.com/photos/168682173@...ed-public/

Apparently there priority at the minute are the ones in the older livery , anything else will get done as and when .

[Liamkennedy2231]

RE: Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot
The expression of interest window for the tender on the X1 came to a close this morning at 11am. Will be interesting to see who’s won the bid after Merseytravel’s made a decision

[Liamkennedy2231]

RE: Arriva North West - Runcorn Depot
An interesting diversion on the 82A today (Sunday 10th). Due to the closure of Duke Street in one direction, the 82A will be using Renshaw Street, instead of its usual diversion via Park Lane. Journeys into Liverpool are unaffected.