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New to DLF Double Decks is the Devon CC
supported X64 between Exeter and Kingsbridge which has been an
increase in passenger numbers, mostly, it would seem, day tripping
pensioners.. Also of interest will be Single to Double deck conversions of the
following routes, due in part I suspect, to the new "travel free
anywhere in England" arrangements for over 60's due to start from
1st April 2008. This will allow already hard pressed locals in the South
West, who have already paid for the rest of the country to enjoy the
cleaner bathing waters here, to also pay for holidaying pensioners to ride around on our buses for
free at our expense too..
nice. Anyway, Stagecoach 85/85A, First 31 and even First's X9 will at least benefit
from Double Deckers off the back of this too, with X64 (pictured) and 155
enjoying many workings now with Double Decks! |
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New DLF Double Decks are due Summer 2008
following the renewal of contract for X53 with First Hants and Dorset. The
existing Scania Double Decks (pictured) are due to be cascaded to the 31
(Weymouth - Axminster) as a result, bringing Double Decks to this route
for the first time since it was renumbered 31.. |
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2007 sees brand new Citaro SLFs for
Southern Vectis on the Isle of Wight courtesy of Go-Ahead.. They perform
on the high frequency Newport-Ryde shuttle service 9, which operates
alternately via Fairlee or Staplers. It would appear, though, that
increased patronage on the island means that for 2008 more DOUBLE deckers
are due to replace some older step entrance darts, with an appropriate
cascading of vehicles, so some routes are likely to be upgraded to double
deck... excellent news! |
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Exeter's Stagecoach depot has had an
influx of new and old DDs in recent months, both standard floor DD
hand-me-downs from up-country along with new and older DLFs for routes 50,
54 (DLFs), 55 and PR2 (DLFs), which has resulted not only in Double Deck
types appearing regularly on routes which have always seen some 'upstairs
action' like the 57 and X46, but also now on routes which hither-to only
very rarely have seen Double Deck types, like the 60, illustrated here, plus
85A, 39 and on at least these Exeter City local services: A, K, R & S |
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The popular Bristol VR, liked by drivers
and enthusiasts alike, will saw out it's last operations in the Essex and
Greater London areas this in March 2004 with special last journeys on
First/Eastern National/Essex routes 351 (Chelmsford - Romford) and 72
(Chelmsford - Braintree). Our 20 odd year old X-reg
example, waits at the stand behind Romford Station. |
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The newly Double Decked 412 brings an
upstairs for the first time in many years (apart from 612 school trips) to Selsdon Road (since the 12
ran through to Selsdon) and Mitchley Avenue (since the 127/127A and/or
234/234B ran this way). I must admit I could probably reel off a number of
services that I feel could have done with Double deckers before this one,
as in my experience the 412 never seems THAT busy, but any double deck
upgrades are for the good in my book! |
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Also part of the Croydon swap round saw
Metrobus gain the 466 from Arriva, while Arriva grabbed the 194 off of
Stagecoach from 30th August 2003. The strange visitors didn't take long to
come out of the woodwork, as GD(Godstone Garage)'s new 'more-red' liveried
SLF pops up on the normally DLF'ed 466, along with Blue and Yellow non low
floor DD Olympians, while the scheduled red DLFs have been showing up on
the 409! |
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