Norwich Thursday

Another couple of photos from Dan High from yesterday with the first being of Central Connects' ADL Enviro400 MMC YX24 PLV showing Ipswich Town Football Club as its destination (Dan is a Norwich supporter and was wearing his NCFC top at the time!)



The second is of Konectbus branded Alexander Dennis Enviro200 753 YX62 DKL on St Stephen's Street on its way to Potter Heigham with the 2 service. It is still in its Go North West livery.



My thanks to Dan for the photos.

Roy

Another Final Journey

Almost a month ago we reported FirstBus Eastern Counties HD Connect branded Volvo B9TL 37725 YJ09 OBW had been withdrawn. (See Another B9 Withdrawn - 18th August 2026)



It was observed during yesterday lunch time north of Holbeach on the A17 near Michelle's Snack Bar by Dave Moore. It was being towed to its final resting place by a tow truck suppled by Trevor Wigley and Son.

Many thanks to Dave Moore for his consent to use the photo.

Roy

Norwich Wednesday

Regular contributor Dan High was in his regular spot on Norwich's Castle Meadow yesterday and here's a couple of photos he provided.



Flixbus liveried Prospect Coaches' Irizar i6s YS25 RKE was spotted at Norwich Bus Station having arrived on the 083 from Birmingham.

Observed on Castle Meadow was privately preserved former London Transport AEC Swift 4MP2R/ MCW JGF 753K. Given fleet number SMS 753, it was new to Aldenham depot in September 1971 - a mere 55 years old!

My thanks to Dan for the photos

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 16th September 2026

Today's East of England Traffic Commissioner's Notices and Proceedings Report contains just a single entry which may be interest regarding services in our local area.

First Eastern Counties has amended the timetable of its 99/998 services between Lowestoft Bus Station and Pier Avenue in Southwold from 30th August 2026.

The full Report can be viewed here soon

Roy

OmniCity For Sale

Simon Bartram recently noticed on the Chartwell Bus Sales website the availability of a 2011 Scania N230UB owned by Beccles-based BorderBus.

The entry depicts OmniCity YT11 LUH which was one of three former Newport Transport saloons which received refurbishment only six years ago and apparently there's a choice of available vehicles.

My thanks to Simon for the heads up

Roy

Norwich Tuesday

A selection of some photos from Dan High's sightings in Norwich's Castle Meadow during yesterday.

The first shows Central Connect's Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Atlas/ EVM Cityline 228 RX25 TCJ on the 50 to Mousehold.

Next up is Simonds' Mercedes-Benz Tourismo BU16 GZV heading east with an empty working.

Sanders Coaches' Plaxton bodied Volvo B9R 913 259 YYC makes an unusual appearance on the X55 from North Walsham.

Finally a long distance shot of Central Connect's ADL Enviro200 773 YX61 DVR arriving on the 34 from Easton still in its Hedingham colours.

Again thanks to Dan for the supply of photos.

Roy

Ex Lowestoft in Essex

Talking of Lowestoft saloons, here's one that has gone to First Essex. Dale Bell sends this photo of ADL Enviro 200 44538 YX13 AHN in Chelmsford on route C5 to Writtle.

A second ex Lowestoft Enviro200 has also found its way to Essex and this is 44537 YX13 AEF at Chelmsford Market.

My thanks to Dale for the info and photos.

Roy