First Donor

As reported on Tuesday, Coastal Clipper liveried Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 37572 AU58ECW requires a new gearbox. This will be donated by similar 37136 SN57 HCU which arrived at Caister Road today and thereafter will head off to the scrapyard

My thanks to Steve N for the information and the photo.

Roy

Early Start At Sanders

An early start at Sanders Coaches at 5:30 am today while I was kicking out the Zs! My thanks to Reg Vardy for the photo.

Roy

Sanders Volvo Repaint

Sanders Coaches has officially introduced its latest addition to the coach fleet in the form of Volvo B8R / MCV EvoTor NW24 SAN. Repainted from its previous all white livery, it was new to REL Davian of Rayleigh in Essex as AA24 REL

It is seen here in North Walsham and has been named Rory John Farrow after the Managing Directors' grand nephew

My thanks to 'Reg Vardy' for the photo

Roy

Norfolk Invades Ipswich

A number of Norfolk coaches descended on Ipswich town centre earlier today as Peter Oakes parked his Simonds coach 7236 PW at the Crown Street bay when on a swimathon private hire.

While awaiting his return back to the school, he was joined by ICT Coaches’ Yutong YD72 FFT, Sanders Coaches’ Volvo B11R SC23 NJS and Completely Coach Travel’s Van Hool P29 CCT.

My thanks to Peter for the report and photo.

Roy

First Update

Volvo B9Tl/Wright Eclipse 36192 BN12 JYS returned to Lowestoft yesterday from Vulcan Road depot at Norwich after repairs to its engine. However, further work is required before it can enter service.

Similar 36194 BN12 JYU requires a new gearbox while 37576 AU58 EDC has electrical issues.

Open top ADL Enviro400 33427 LK58 KHL was over the pits at Vulcan Road, no doubt being prepared for the summer season.

My thanks Steve N for the information.

Roy

Back In the City

Following its return to First Norwich from First Kernow last week, Volvo B9 36174 BD11 CFY was back in service in the city today. 

My thanks to Dan High who snapped it in use on the 37 route earlier today on its way to Mulbarton.

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 25th February 2026

The latest East of England Traffic Commissioner's Notices and Proceedings Report contains just the one entry relating changes to local bus services.

BorderBus is to run a limited stop shuttle bus service between Reydon Old Hall and Southwold Pier in connection with the Southwold Half Marathon. Effective from the 1st March 2026, it will operate one day per year, normally on the first Sunday in March

The full Notices and Proceedings Report can be viewed here soon

Roy