Caister Road Update

The latest from First Great Yarmouth’s Caister Road depot is that it has received Norwich’s Green Line Wright StreetLite 63321 SK65 PXB on loan.

Meanwhile Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 36188 BN 12 JYL has returned to service following the fitting of a new gearbox.

My thanks to Sam Larke for the use of his photo and to First for the information.

Roy

Norwich Sightings

Dan High was on Castle Meadow in Norwich earlier today and witnessed First Eastern Counties Coastlink liveried ADL Enviro400 33824 YX63 LKO returning to Great Yarmouth on the 7 via Fleggbugh, Filby and Caister.

Also observed was Norfolk Coachways’ Plaxton Panther bodied Volvo B9R B21 NCW awaiting its next duty.

My thanks to Dan for the photos

Roy

Rail Replacement

Rail replacement buses ran between Norwich and Ipswich this weekend as the signalling system was being upgraded.



Martin Bott was at Ipswich Railway Station earlier today and saw this rare MCV bodied Mercedes OC500 in use with special registration E26 NCW. New as as VX12 FBO, Norfolk Coachways acquired it in May this year and this was the first time it was in service. However, it is no stranger to East Anglia having seen eighteen months use with Turners of Great Barton between 2021 and 2023.

My thanks to Martin for the information and photo and he says 'One can make one’s own decision on the destination blind!'

Roy

First Lowestoft Latest

The latest from First Lowestoft is that ADL Enviro200 44452 YX09 HKM is now withdrawn. The saloon was new to London United in July 2009 and joined First Eastern Counties in April 2022. It is pictured leaving Lowestoft Bus Station on 13th December last year.



Coastlink branded Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 37274 LK58 EDF has been towed from Lowestoft's Gas Works Road depot to Great Yarmouth for repair.

Roy

Another Arrival For Yarmouth

During early August Grahame reported the expected arrival of six ex First South West Wright bodied StreetDeck Ultroliners.at First Great Yarmouth (New Arrivals At Yarmouth - 10th August 2025). Only four are at Caister Road in their new livery and they are 35671-3/5 MF22 SXZ/SYA/SYC/SYG.

The fifth one was collected from Norwich this morning and that was 35674 MF22 SYE. That leaves only 36570 MF22SXY to be delivered which is currently at Mardens in Essex being repainted out of the Badgerline livery into the corporate colours.

Also observed at Roundtree Way was Wright StreetLite 63170 SN64 CJX from First Essex and excel 36901 YN69 XZD which had returned from Full Circle following repair.

My thanks to First for the information and photos.

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 12th November 2025

Yesterday’s Notices and Proceedings Report, published by the East of England Traffic Commissioner, contained no information regarding any changes to local bus services. The full Notices and Proceedings Report can be viewed here soon

Roy

Postwick Park & Ride

Dan High’s visit to Norwich’s Postwick Park and Ride site today revealed the presence of a former Go Ahead London Enviro400 SN11 BUH. It has been acquired by Simonds for use on school contract work and it is understood that similar SN11 BUJ has also joined the fleet.

On the PR3 service was Simonds' Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evora BV23 MSO.

My thanks to Dan for the photos

Roy