In The Hot Seat

Dan High was enduring the heat in Norwich’s Castle Meadow earlier today while observing bus activity with drivers in the hot seat!

His first contribution is a Yutong GT12 vehicle from the locally-based ICT Coaches in the form of their YH24 MGE.

The subject of the next photo is Eastons’ Mercedes-Benz Tourismo B8 AWE which appears to be on its way to a Take That concert in the London area.

Unusually appearing on the FirstBus 7 service from Great Yarmouth via Caister, Filby and Fleggburgh was Coastal Clipper liveried Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 37572 AU58 ECW.

Also noted was FirstBus Wright StreetLite 63170 SN64 CJX which was working the 37 Hellesdon to Mulbarton service for most of the day.

My thanks to Dan for his photos and to the drivers for enduring the high temperatures while working.

Roy

First Great Yarmouth Update

The first thing to report on this update from First Great Yarmouth is that new Wright StreetDeck Electroliner 36694 BF26 ZVG entered service yesterday

A couple of Coastlink liveried ADL Enviro400s are feeling a little unwell; 33815 YX63 LKD requires a new fuel tank to be fitted while 33814 YX63 LKC is undergoing repair.. Meanwhile, Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 37566 AU58 ECE is at Lowestoft awaiting a decision on repairs following accident damage.

Having their MOT test today are open top 37069 CRZ 622 and 36202 BN12 WOC

My thanks to Steve N for the information

Roy

Today's Activity In Norwich

Regular contributor Dan High reports on some of Konectbus workings in Norwich earlier today



His first photo is Central Connect branded Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Altas/EVM Cityline RX25 TCJ in use on the 50 route between the city centre and Mousehold Heath which operates on a 40 minute frequency.



With today being the first day of the Royal Norfolk Show, Konectbus is running its 400 service to the
Norfolk Showground near Costessey, on the outskirts of Norwich. Dan got this photo of Headingham liveried Konectbus ADL Enviro400 602 SN10 CFF on the service at Castle Meadow.



Also heading to the Showground was their ADL Enviro200 785 YY64 TXP in roughly the same location.



Meanwhile former Go Ahead London Enviro400 SN11 BUJ was employed by Simonds on the PR3 Postwick Park and Ride service.



Also continuing to defy rumours of its demise was First's Coastal Clipper branded Volvo B9TL/ Wright Eclipse Gemini 37565 AU58 ECD

My thanks to Dan for his photos.

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 24th June 2026

The latest East of England Traffic Commissioner's Notices and Proceedings Report was published this morning and includes changes to operator licenses held by AFSC and First Eastern Counties.

The former has opened a new operating centre at Marett's Chariots on Buxton Road near Frettenham for 20 vehicles. It coincides with the closing of centres at the Old School in Aylmerton and at Cornish Way Business Park in North Walsham.

First Eastern Counties is decreasing the authorisation at its Vulcan Road South site to 70 vehicles whereas its Sapphire House site on Rountree Way will increase to 20.

Konectbus is operating its limited stop 400 service between Norwich Railway Station and the Norfolk Showground for the Royal Norfolk Show during today and tomorrow

The full Report can be viewed here soon

Roy

Norwich Yesterday

A couple of photos from Dan High's observations in Norwich City Centre yesterday including one of a rarely mentioned local operator. ICT Coaches EVM bodied Mercedes-Benz 516CDI RY19 OUH is pictured on Castle Meadow.

Unusual now is the sighting of Scania N250UD / Alexander Dennis Enviro400 City 36905 YN69 XZJ in the same location. It is passing Konectbus 3&6 route branded ADL Enviro200 SK15 HKC on the 2 service to Eaton.

My thanks to Dan for the photos

Roy

Awaiting Next Journey

Two former First Eastern Counties X1 double-deckers were observed side by side at Lowestoft's Gasworks Road depot earlier today.



They were Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Geminis Coastal Red 37579 AU58 EDK and Coastal Clipper 37576 AU58 EDC. It appears they are awaiting their final journey.

My thanks to Steve N for the information and photo.

Roy

Another B9 Goes

A further withdrawal to report is First Great Yarmouth's Volvo B9TL 37578 AU58 EDJ. The Wright Eclipse Gemini is now parked up at Lowestoft.

My thanks to Steve N for the report and to Grahame for his photo

Roy