Norwich Friday

A couple of photos from Dan High's observations in Norwich's Castle Meadow yesterday with the first showing another Central Connect decker on Konectbus service 8 Dereham fast. This time it was ADL Enviro400 MMC YX24 PLV.



Also putting in an appearance was Sunbeam Luxury Coaches Yutong GT G25 SUN which was heading westbound.



My thanks to Dan for the continuing supply of photos.

Roy

BorderBus Decker Sale

Looking through social media this morning I saw that one of the BorderBus double deckers is available for sale  The bus and coach sales website is advertising East Lancs Myllenium Vyking bodied Volvo B7TL PO54 ACY as being available requiring repair or for spares.

In January 2024 the decker went on loan to BorderBus from Suffolk-based Galloway of Mendlesham and subsequently became a permanent member of the fleet. It was primarily employed on schools duties and I saw it in use on the SET service on Hollow Grove Way in Lowestoft the following month.

Roy

Norwich Thursday

Dan High reports three of his observations in Norwich yesterday with the featuring Central Connect's ADL Enviro400 MMC 502 YX24 PLU on the Konectbus Norwich fast 8 service from Dereham and Toftwood.



The second sighting is of Sanders Coaches' Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard 911 AV72 VKT on its way to Sheringham on the X44.



Lastly here is FirstBus Eastern Counties Wright StreetDeck Electroliner 36574 BK73 AKF being employed on the PR1 Thickthorn Park and Ride in its Pride livery.



Thanks for the photos Dan

Roy

37563 Last Journey

After withdrawal in early August, FirstBus Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 37563 AU58 ECA was being prepared this morning for its final trip from Great Yarmouth' Caister Road depot by PVS of Barnsley.



My thanks to Steve N for the information and photo.

Roy

Central Connect Changes

In addition to FirstBus making changes to some of their services from 30th September, Central Connect are also making alterations to their network from the same date.



Mark C has directed us to the Central Connect website which provides further details. Essentially two of the routes in our area will be affected:-

Service 2 (Eaton to Potter Heigham via Norwich City Centre)
Some early morning weekday changes plus an enhanced Eaton service on Sundays.

Service 10 (Catfield & Stalham to Norwich)
Route revision in Catfield leading to a slightly altered timetable throughout the day.

Many thanks to Mark for the update.

Roy

Whipped Into Service!

Returning from his short break, Dan High sends photos of both of Sanders Coaches' recently acquired ex Whippet Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse buses in service.

552 BF63 HFB is seen on Castle Meadow in Norwich on its second day in use with a 43 service from Reepham this morning.

Just after lunch the other Volvo B7RLE, 551 BF63 HFA, passed through on the 23 service to Horningtoft.

Thanks Dan for the photos and welcome back!

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 26th August 2026

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

First Eastern Counties is amending the route and timetable of its 40/40A/X41/41A /41 group of services between St Stephens Street in Norwich and Halesworth / Bungay from 30th August 2026.

The full Notices and Proceedings Report can be viewed here soon.

Roy