First Manchester

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RE: First Manchester

(10/11/2012 21:22)SF07 Wrote:  

(10/11/2012 19:04)Metroline1511 Wrote:  Thanks for this list Dave. Whether or not 33718 is in service yet, this indicates that the Enviro400s are as good as all in service now. Ironically, I am now likely to be postponing a ride on one from November 24th to December 29th. I often see double-deckers on First's route 22 journeys now, and Volvo B7RLEs less than before.

I think since the Enviros have arrived at Bolton and Oldham depots, there has been a case of some routes moving up a step in terms of vehicles used. 22 has definitely become more of a B9TL/Enviro service instead of a B7RLE, 163s have been upgraded from Citaros and B7RLEs to more B9TLs. 348/350 also have gained B9TLs in place of Darts. B7RLEs were used on the 408 today replacing the older Darts that were used.

Ive also noticed standard B9TLs on the 17/18 and noticeable less of them hybrids on them. And the 471 too run full D/D now with the extra B9's from BN