Norwich Wednesday

Dan High was observing activity in Norwich yesterday and here are three of his photos for your perusal



The first is of Sanders' newbie Yutong GT14 803 YK26 LCY complete with a Canaries scarf draped across the top of the front screen - possibly on its was to an away match on the south coast.



Another of the Sanders' fleet appear in the next photo showing Coasthopper MCV eVoRa bodied Volvo B8RLE 548 BU75 WNH

The last is of Sunbeam Coaches' Plaxton bodied Volvo B12B G21 SUN also seen on Castle Meadow.

My thanks to Dan for the photos.

Roy

First Great Yarmouth Update

The latest from First Great Yarmouth is that Coastal Clipper liveried Volvo B9 37572 AU58 ECW has returned to active service following its engine replacement.



Coastlinks ADL Enviro400 33818 YX63 LKG is due an MOT while similar 33810 YX63 LJV and Volvo B9 36215 BJ12 VWX are both under repair in Norwich.

My thanks to Steve N for his report.

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 18th March 2026

The latest East of England Traffic Commissioner’s Notices and Proceedings Report contains an item which may be of local interest.

Konectbus of Dereham has had an application granted for a new operating centre at the Postwick Park & Ride site at Yarmouth Road, Postwick, Norwich for 30 vehicles. 

The full report can be seen here soon on the Government’s website.

Roy

Alfa Travel Visitor

Spotted today on Great Yarmouth's North Drive this lunchtime was an Alfa Travel 25 plate registered Mercedes-Benz Tourismo with its latest Alfa Holidays branding.



BV25 LZL (fleet number 156) is one of ten new touring coaches delivered to the Chorley-based company last year. The operator regularly provides short breaks to the town throughout the year.

Roy

Norwich Today

Some of Dan High's photos taken earlier today feature in this post with the first subject being that of Completely Coach Travel's Van Hool TDX27 Astromega P29 CCT. It was formerly part of the Oxford Tube fleet, registered YJ14 LFW, and was acquired in 2023.



The second photo is of Sanders Coaches' ADL Enviro400 MMC 130 HM24 SAN picking up passengers for the X44 to Sheringham,



Lurking outside the Castle Mall entrance was Sunbeam Coaches' Mercedes-Benz K66 EXC.



The last photo shows another ex First Kernow Volvo B9 36227 BD12 TAV, complete with its Doncaster colour scheme, in use on First Norwich 38 service from Thorpe Marriott.



My thanks to Dan for the photos

Roy

Jubilee Bedford Escapes

One of Jubilee Coaches' Bedfords escaped from its Rollesby premises this morning to go for an MOT.



VJI 8206, a Plaxton Paramount bodied YNT, was new to Cleverly of Cwmbran as B610 DDW during May 1985. It has also seen use with Simonds of Botesdale (as their 4512 UR) and Turner and Butcher of Kenninghall.

My thanks to Will Drake for the photo.

Roy

Sanders' Latest Addition

After yesterday's fleet update I am reliably informed by Stephen Purkiss that Sanders Coaches received a brand new coach earlier this month.



It's a Yutong GT14 type with fleet number 803 and registration YK26 LCY which poses for the camera on the clifftop in the Seaview Car Park at West Runton. This is the first Sanders vehicle to have digital cameras instead of the traditional mirrors with side mounted cameras which provide all round surveillance via cab mounted displays.



My thanks Stephen for the information and photos.

Roy