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

First Great Yarmouth Update

Steve N has contacted us to say that Wright StreetDeck 35676 MF22 SYH is currently on loan at First Great Yarmouth from First Norwich



Thee other news to report is that Coastal Clipper liveried Volvo B9TL 37572 AU58 ECW is currently out of use requiring a new gearbox. It is seen here approaching Lowestoft Bus Station in March 2022.

My thanks to Steve N for his information.

Roy

Sanders' Scania Repainted

As previously mentioned, (see Mulleys' Scanias Move On) Scania N230UB OmniLink YT11 LPY has moved to Sanders Coaches where it has acquired fleet number 326. Stephen Purkiss has taken a photo of it in the Heath Drive depot yard at Holt yesterday prior to entering service.


My thanks to Stephen for the use of his photo.

Roy

Jubilee’s Latest Arrival

Rollesby-based Jubilee Coaches has recently added another vehicle to its fleet in the form of Setra S415GT-HD TIG 1295.



The vehicle was acquired from Crosskeys Coaches of Folkestone where it was previously registered BX07 NKG.

My thanks to Will Drake for the information and photo

Roy.