10th May 2021

Written By Fleet Report

Compass Travel

Now acquired here are three brand new 9.7m Enviro 200 MMCs YX21RTO/U/V which carry fleet numbers 4305, 4306 and 4307.

East Yorkshire

Now in the bodyshop is Enviro 200 288, whilst similar 287 which is nearly complete in the paintshop. Now repainted into EastRider 55 livery is Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse-Gemini 796, and Enviro 300 274 has been repainted into East Yorkshire livery.

Delivered this week is Volvo B5TL/Wright-Eclipse Gemini 96 (A1 EYD), and is currently in preparation for service.

Ensign Bus

With thanks to Ross Newman for the information we are able to summarise activity at the Essex dealership during April 2021.

Vehicles in

  • From First Devon and Cornwall: Volvo B7TL’s WR03YZW/YZV.

  • From Original London Sightseeing: Volvo B7L’s LX05GDZ/GEJ/KNZ/KOA/HSC  EU05DVW/DVX ; DAF DB250’s LJ51DJZ/DKE/DKK/DKL/DKF/DKV,    LF52URJ/URK.

  • From Arriva London: All of these are in poor condition and are likely to go straight for scrap, any that are sold elsewhere will be reported in future updates. Darts LJ54LHL, LJ05GPF, SN06BPE, SN06BPF;    DAF DB250 KL52CXJ; Enviro 200’s LJ58AVZ/AUW/AUY, LJ07EDU/ECT; Enviro 400  LJ08CYP; Volvo B7TL’s LJ04YWT, LJ54BCF, LJ54BCK, LJ05BKV, LJ55BVU, LJ55BVW/LJ55BVZ, LJ55BVD, LJ55BVE, LJ55BVF, LJ55BVL

  • From Go North East: Volvo B9R YY63OJD

  • From Go Ahead London: Volvo B7TL’s W541/542WGH, LX54GZH/GZL/GZM/GZN

  • From private owner:  Optare Spectra YJ51ZVM

  • From Lothian Buses: Volvo B9TL’s SK07CAA/CAE/CAO/CAU/CAV,    SN57GNJ/GNK

  • From Bear Buses: Trident V479KJN

  • From Stagecoach Highlands: Volvo B12Bs SV08GXO/GXN, SV09EGD/EGK   SJ57AAX/AAY/AAZ, SF57DPV; Volvo B7R SP06SVJ

Vehicles out

  • Enviro 200s GN08CHD/CGX/CGY/CGZ: Thandhi Reds, Smethwick, Birmingham.

  • Volvo B7R KX56JZM: Coastal Liner, Wolverhampton.

  • Volvo B7RLE SN57DCO: Happly Als, Liverpool.

  • Volvo B7RLE SK07CGV: Roselyn Coaches, Par, Cornwall.

  • Enviro 200 LJ09KPN: Go North East.

  • Enviro 200 LJ58AVE: Galleon Travel, Roydon, Essex.

  • Enviro 200 LJ09KPL: Redline, Aylesbury.

  • Trident V479KJN: Fourways Coaches, Chelmsford.

  • Volvo B9TL LX60DXH: D and E Coaches, Inverness.

  • Volvo B11RT BX65WDE: Candy Coaches, Morden, Surrey.

  • Volvo B9TL BJ11DVX: Shiel Buses, Fort William.

  • Volvo B12Bs SV08GXP, SJ57AAY: Panther Travel, Harwich.

  • Volvo B9TL  BJ11EAF: ASD Coaches, Strood.

  • Volvo B9TL SN57GMX: Wheelers Travel, Southampton.

  • Volvo B9TLs BJ11EBP/DZY: London Borough of Havering.

  • Volvo B9TL BJ11DSX: Tyrers Coaches, Manchester.

  • Trident V517ESC: Scarborough Suncruisers.

  • Volvo B9TL’s SK07CAA/CAE/CAO/CAU/CAV, SN57GNK: Catteralls Coaches, Southam, Warwicks.

  • Volvo B7RLE SK07CGX: Ricardo UK Ltd, Shoreham.

  • DAF LF52URJ: Riviera Tours, Torquay.

  • Trident LN51GMF: First Devon and Cornwall.

The following all to Shelton Motors for scrap: Volvo B7TL’s LF52ZPD/, T52WXD; Tridents  LK05GHA, LR02LYX; Enviro 200s SN08ACV/AAZ/ABV/AEC; Scania YT59SHV.

Ensign Fleet

  • 392 sold to First Eastern Counties.

  • 102/103 sold to Imperial Coaches, Slough.

Megabus/Scottish Citylink

Former Oxford Tube Van Hool Astromega 50277 had entered service by late April 2021 from Stagecoach West Scotland’s Cumbernauld depot following a repaint into Megabus livery. With 50279 also operational at Cumbernauld similar 50248 and 50251 have been taken out of service and await disposal.

Volvo B11R 54278 has been reported as being returned to Cwmbran (Stagecoach South Wales) after use on Transport for Greater Manchester schools contracts being replaced with 54212 from Rugby (Stagecoach Midlands).

Now in the Reserve Fleet with Stagecoach East Scotland at Perth are Volvo B11Rs 54124 and 54129.

Stagecoach East

Now repainted into Stagecoach ‘Local’ livery is Peterborough allocated Enviro 200 37222, and Optare Solo SR 48036.

Now returned to Fenstanton after accident repairs is Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evoseti 21368, whilst Enviro 200 36061 has transferred to Fenstanton from Bedford. At Bedford Dart SLF 34827 is in the Reserve Fleet.

Enviro 200 37222, the latest repaint here, is pictured on 5th May 2021. © Jacob Tuson.

Enviro 200 37222, the latest repaint here, is pictured on 5th May 2021. © Jacob Tuson.

Stagecoach East Midlands

Now repainted into Stagecoach ‘Local’ livery are MAN/Enviro 300 22571 and 22775.

Recent repaints here are of this pair of Hull allocated MAN/Enviro 300s 22571 (left) and 22775 (right), both pictured on 5th May 2021. © Ian Knott (both).

Recent repaints here are of this pair of Hull allocated MAN/Enviro 300s 22571 (left) and 22775 (right), both pictured on 5th May 2021. © Ian Knott (both).

Stagecoach East Scotland

Transfers to Dunfermline are Trident/ALX400s 18350 and 18370 from the Rennies fleet, Optare Versa 25264 from St Andrews and Enviro 300 27915 from Perth. Trident 18351 has transferred from Rennies to St Andrews.

After suffering fire damage, Enviro 400 19151 is delicensed for repairs whilst Optare Versa 25260 is now for disposal. Also for disposal is similar 25209 but we understand 25210 is now being prepared for a return to service.

The remains of Enviro 300 27550 and Optare Solos 47052 and 47229 have been scrapped whilst sold to M & S  Parton are Optare Versas 25203/204/208/231/233 and MAN/East Lancs Kinetic 22503. 

Stagecoach London

Back in the operational fleet and allocated to Plumstead are Enviro 400 Hybrids 12324, 12325 and 12326. Enviro 200s 36263 and 36362 are now in the training fleet with similar 36265 and 36266 awaiting return to the leasing company. Displaced from Barking and now allocated as spares for schools work are Scania Omnicity 15024 at West Ham and 15073 at Leyton.

Former training fleet Optare Versas sold are 25304 to Moffat & Williamson and 25305 to GTG Apprentice Training. 

Following the termination of the contract to operate Routemasters on the 15H ‘Heritage’ service, the ten Routemasters with Stagecoach London (RM324, 652, 871, 1933/41/68, 2050/60/71/89) are all awaiting return to Transport for London.

Stagecoach Manchester

Recent transfers here have seen Optare Solos 47618 and 47670 move from Ashton to Stockport, with similar 47671 and 47672 moving to Middleton. Enviro 300s 27824 and 27825 are now in the reserve fleet from Ashton.

A number of reinstatements here from the reserve fleet. Enviro 400 19254 along with Enviro 200s 36424/425/426/428/430/484 are now in service at Ashton. Enviro 400 Hybrids 12027/028/049 along with Enviro 400 19229 and Enviro 200s 36427 and 36485 are now active at Sharston. Trident/ALX400 18385 and Enviro 400s 19227 and 19268 have been reinstated at Hyde Road, whilst Enviro 400 19177 along with Enviro 200s 36102 and 36103, and Optare Solo SR 47825 are now in service at Middleton. Reinstated at Stockport are Enviro 400s 19171/180/182/192/199/221/223/271 and Enviro 200s 36781/782/783, whilst reinstated at Wigan are Trident/ALX400s 18360 and 18441, and Enviro 400 19191.

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Out of service and delicensed from Birkenhead is Optare Solo 47514.

Stagecoach North East

Scania/Enviro 300 Gas buses 28031 and 28040 are now back in service at Sunderland, ousting MAN/Enviro 200s 39671 and 39673 to the Reserve Fleet

Stagecoach North Scotland (Bluebird)

Enviro 300 27800 has been painted into a commemorative livery to mark the 40th Anniversary of Bluebird.

Now allocated to the reserve fleet here ate Optare Solo 47178 at Peterhead, and Volvo B9Rs 53606 at Aberdeen, 53607 at Macduff and 53608 at Elgin. 

The repaint float vehicles here now comprise Optare Solos 47161 (at Aberdeen) and 47167 (at Peterhead), along with Volvo B9R 53634 at Peterhead.

All of the decommissioned vehicles are now back in service whilst approval has been given for the six vehicles awaiting disposal to be scrapped - Volvo B10M coaches 52297 and 52621, MAN/ALX300 22312 and MAN/Enviro 300s 22866, 22868 and 22870.

Stagecoach North Scotland (Highlands)

Enviro 300 27591 is now at Inverness following repairs whilst now at Aviemore are Enviro 400s 19215, 19217 and 19219. Reserve Fleet Optare Solos now in the main Inverness fleet are 47588 and 47732. Following seatbelt fitment Enviro 400 19031 is now allocated to Inverness with 19216 now with Ensign for seatbelt fitment.

Recent transfers have seen Scania/Enviro 300 28605 move from Tain to Inverness, and Enviro 200 36953 transfer from Kirkwall to Thurso in exchange for 37256. Volvo B9R 53621 has transferred from Thurso to Kirkwall being replaced at Thurso by 53714 from Inverness.

Now for scrap here are Enviro 400 19037 and Optare Solo 47573. 

Moved to the Reserve Fleet are Trident/ALX400 18446, Enviro 400 19218, Enviro 300s 27587 and 27588, Scania/Enviro 300s 28601 and 28646, and Optare Solos 47181 and 47246. 

Pictured in Wick on 6th May 2021, after visiting an external contractor for repairs is Volvo B9R 53612. © Matt Towe.

Pictured in Wick on 6th May 2021, after visiting an external contractor for repairs is Volvo B9R 53612. © Matt Towe.

Stagecoach Oxfordshire

Transferred from Banbury to Oxford is Enviro 200 36760, which has been swapped for Enviro 400 10068.

Stagecoach South

The latest repaint here into Stagecoach ‘Local’ livery is Dart SLF 34629.

Enviro 200s 37291 and 37292 have transferred from Basingstoke to Guildford, with Enviro 200MMCs 37406 and 37407 transferring from Guildford to Winchester. Dart SLF 34631 has transferred from Winchester to Chichester.  Now withdrawn and for disposal at Stagecoach South is Optare Solo 47309 from Andover, being replaced by Dart SLF 34629 which has transferred from Winchester. Enviro 300 27918 has transferred from Worthing to Chichester in exchange for Enviro 200 36019.

Noted as operating from Chichester is Andover allocated Optare Solo 47554.

Stagecoach South East

Now here from Stagecoach West is Optare Solo 47387, which has been allocated to the reserve fleet at Dover. Of note similar 47374 is also now allocated to the reserve fleet.

Dart SLF 34492 is now in the main fleet at Herne Bay, whilst Trident/ALX400s 17585 and 17587 are now in the reserve fleet at Herne Bay. Trident/ALX400s 18411 and 18412 are now in the main fleet at Hastings, with 17734 now movinh to the Reserve Fleet at Thanet and 18074 is in the Reserve Fleet for repairs.

Driver Training 34651 is currently on loan to Stagecoach South West.

Stagecoach South West

Scania/Enviro 400 15433 is the latest vehicle here in Stagecoach ‘Local’ livery.

Latest transfers here have seen Dart SLF 34776 move from Barnstaple to Plymouth, and 34777 move from Barnstaple to the Reserve Fleet at Torquay. Now for disposal here is fire damaged Dart SLF 34864.

Currently on loan here from Stagecoach South East is training fleet Dart SLF 34651.

Stagecoach West Scotland 

New Volvo 7900e electric buses 29301-306 (SJ21NFD/E/F/G/H/K), for Kilmarnock, are now at a local Volvo dealer. 

Enviro 400 MMC 10921 has transferred from Ayr to Kilmarnock in exchange for Trident/ALX400 18374. Also moving from Ayr to Kilmarnock is Scania/Enviro 300 28703. Reserve Fleet Solo 47459 is now at Dumfries as a replacement for similar 47503 which is now in Reserve Fleet for repair.

From Stagecoach East Scotland and at Arran is Volvo B9R 53723, which has displaced Volvo B7R 53318 to the Reserve Fleet at Ardrossan.

Stagecoach Yorkshire

Back in service here after repairs are Scania/Enviro 400 15662 at Ecclesfield and MAN/Enviro 300 22516 at Rawmarsh. Reserve Fleet Dart SLF 35262, from Barnsley, has transferred to the main fleet at Holbrook

Stagecoach East: Enviro 400 10013 is pictured on 8th May 2021 - making a rare appearance on route 904. © Luke Fisher.

Stagecoach East: Enviro 400 10013 is pictured on 8th May 2021 - making a rare appearance on route 904. © Luke Fisher.

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