Norwich Sightings

Some sightings from Dan High earlier today in Norwich's Castle Meadow and the first features Sanders Coaches' 550 BU26 WTE. The new vehicle is a Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora named Norfolk Navigator.



Out in service today were two First Eastern Counties Volvo B9s which had recently returned from Cornwall following the ceasing of First Kernow operations. They were 36173/5 BD11 CFX/Z.




Also making an appearance was Wright StreetDeck 35197 SK16 GVW. It's the last in Pink Line livery following similar 35194 SK16 GVT being sent away for repowering after its short stint in Great Yarmouth.



My thanks to Dan for the photos.

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 11th March 2026

For the second consecutive week the latest East of England Traffic Commissioner's Notices and Proceedings Report contains no entries regarding any changes to our local bus services. The full Report can be viewed here soon

Roy

First Eastern Counties Activity

Another coach has been added to the First Eastern Counties fleet in the form of a Plaxton Panther 2 bodied Volvo B9R.

20809 YN62 GXS was previously with First Berkshire & Thames Valley where it operated in railair livery for services to London’s Heathrow Airport. It was observed at Norwich’s Roundtree Way depot this morning.

Also present was another pink driver trainer in Volvo B7RLE 69436 WX59 BYN which was last with First Bristol, Bath & the West.

Concerning local operations, loanee Wright StreetDeck 35199 SK16 GYV has returned to Norwich and open top Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B9 37066 CRZ 366 is over the pits for its MOT. Meanwhile, Lowestoft has Volvo B9 36177 BD11CGF on loan from Norwich

My thanks to Steve N for the information.

Roy

Norwich Earlier Today

Dan High reported some workings in Norwich earlier today with the first being Transport Made Simple's (Simonds) ADL Enviro200 9383 MX on the PR2 Harford Park and Ride. It has had a number of previous identities including SK07 HMO and was repainted from its white livery a couple of months or so ago. Simonds had earlier used the plate on a Van Hool bodied Volvo B10M.



Another Park and Ride duty was that of VDL DB250 East Lancs Lowlander YJ56 KCK on the PR3 to Postwick. New to Courtney of Bracknell, it spent six years with Tyrers followed by a brief spell at Lodges, whose livery it retains.



An unusual appearance was that of former First Kernow 36225 BD12 TAV complete with its Doncaster colour scheme. It later worked the First Norwich 13 service.



My thanks to Dan for the photos

Roy

First Great Yarmouth Update

The first thing to report is that First Great Yarmouth StreetLite 47484 SN64 CNV has transferred to First Lowestoft enabling 47501 SN64 CPU to return to the former.

HD Conect branded Volvo B9 37725 YJ09 OBW has also moved back to Great Yarmouth and has recently been observed in Gorleston High Street on X1 duties.

Coastlink ADL Enviro400 33816 YX63 LKE requires fuel tank repairs prior to its scheduled MOT next week. Another decker due its MOT is Coastal Clipper liveried Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 37575 AU58 ECZ.

My thanks to Steve N for the report.

Roy

Saturday Shots

I was out and about around Yarmouth today so managed a few shots around my local area of some of the current First vehicles in use from Caister Road Depot.

Most of the recent arrivals from the South West were being used on other routes away from the X1/X11 services they were appearing on.  35672 MF22SYA is pictured here changing drivers on Beaconsfield Road heading towards the James Paget Hospital.

Sister 35674 MF22SYE was employed on the 7 service to Norwich which runs via Caister, Filby & Fleggburgh.

 

Heritage lveried 37562 FJ08FYN was pictured on the forecourt at Caister Road.

Coastlink liveried Enviro 400 33809 YX63LJU was also off its usual X1/X11 duties and noted on the 8's.

 

Finally on the way home I caught up with Norwich loanee 35199 SK16GVY, seen here leaving Second Avenue in Caister heading towards town.

Grahame. 

Lancashire Visitor

John Russell witnessed the appearance of visitor YH68 MWE at the coach stop at Castle Meadow this morning. It was a Van Hool Alicron operated by G-Line Holidays of Poulton-Le-Fylde in Lancashire.

My thanks to John for the photo

Roy