Service Alterations Registered ~ 20th November 2024

For the third consecutive week there are no 'local interest' entries in the latest East of England Traffic Commissioner's Notices and Proceedings Report. Nevertheless, the complete report will be available for viewing here soon.

Roy

Sanders' Update

Another update from Sanders Coaches which includes new purchase, Volvo B11R/Plaxton MW17 DEV, now re-registered as W30 SCL. It wears fleet number 930.



Completed last week was the repaint of Scania L94 Wright Solar 324 WX06 JYA, now named Tornado, the original name it carried when at Thamesdown.



Finally a pair of Volvo B7s have been laid up for now with one being 515 FJ57 CZN

My thanks to Liam for the update and photos

Roy

Ex Norwich Decker To Become Burger Bar

A former First Eastern Counties Plaxton President-bodied Volvo B7TL is embarking on its latest journey to Hampshire. The bus, formerly known as First Norwich 32203 LT52 WTJ, is set to be transformed into Speedys Burger Bar, located on an industrial estate in Eastleigh.



Originally introduced in October 2002 to CentreWest of London as VTL 1023, it was transferred to First Eastern Counties in March 2010. After new timetables were introduced in March of the subsequent year, 32203 was among ten buses relocated to Great Yarmouth. It later returned to Norwich, where it received the Purple Line livery. Its service ended earlier this year leading to its acquisition by Ensign at Purfleet.

My thanks Liam for the heads up

Roy

Sunny Sightings

Today's welcome sunshine, following a week of grey skies, inspired a drive along the Great Yarmouth seafront. Three coaches were spotted, all Mercedes Benz Tourismos, with two using the town as a base for a trip to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular.



The first sighting was of two vehicles opposite the Wellington Pier with Welsh's Tours W6 HOL captured first.



Close by was Caledonian Travel's NH18 BGH, previously part of the National Holidays' fleet.



The last visitor was Crawley Luxury Coaches' CLC 789 from West Sussex, formerly known as BD18 TNK.

Roy

We Meet Again

At lunchtime on a recent Wednesday, Jdraves1 was observing activity at Bury St Edmunds Bus Station when Dan's Coach Travel's Volvo B10BLE/ Wright Renown B21 DCT arrived and parked up.



Shortly after another Volvo B10BLE appeared in the form of Fareline Coach Services' T127 OAH on the 320 service from Eye. The photo shows it on its return journey.



They were both new to Great Yarmouth-based Ambassador Travel in March 1999 as their 522 and 524 for use on Norwich Park & Ride services with B21 DCT originally being registered as T125 OAH.



Many thanks to Jdraves1 for the use of his photos.

Roy

Coach Services' Acquisitions ~ Updated

Regular contributor Jdraves1 reports Coach Services' acquisition of Volvo B7RLE BT63 UUR from Simonds of Diss. This is one of a pair that has recently joined the fleet with the other being BT63 UUP.



The other news to report is that the Thetford based operator has recently acquired Scania N94UD YN07 EYX from Sanders Coaches 

Many thanks for the photo and report

Roy

Caister Road Update

The latest from First's Caister Road depot is that Volvo B9 37579 AU58 EDK has passed its MOT and is now back on the road.



Meanwhile, two ex London United Alexander Dennis Enviro200s stationed at Lowestoft, 44451 YX09 HKK and 44453 YX09 HKN, have been withdrawn pending a decision on their future.

Coastlink liveried Enviro400s 33805 YX63 LJK, 38807 YX63 LJN and 33808 YX63 LJO are still off the road

My thanks to First for the information

Roy