tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post5659841219679748568..comments2023-08-16T12:04:55.438+01:00Comments on My Manchester: SneakyOldham 100http://www.blogger.com/profile/05836648349051367696noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-83696186171367442322011-04-21T11:08:40.722+01:002011-04-21T11:08:40.722+01:00Traffic Commisioner didnt share most peoples views...Traffic Commisioner didnt share most peoples views on Speedwell I hear????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-75814592291358864422010-05-02T20:27:30.379+01:002010-05-02T20:27:30.379+01:00the first buses on the 350 allways seem to be late...the first buses on the 350 allways seem to be late waited for the 2.55 from uppermill to hey farm and it was at least 12 mins late so yestaday when I walked to uppermill I made sure it was in time for the 354 which came on time when firstbus first ran the 350 to Oldham they just drove straight pass Hey farm heading to Oldham and now Dukinfield has swapped 31924 with Boltons 34252 which is olderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-3674990231468008512010-05-02T14:22:34.763+01:002010-05-02T14:22:34.763+01:00since the S50 started I have seen the buses with ...since the S50 started I have seen the buses with loads on hope it will take on the 350 right though to Oldham some of the buses on that route are ready for the scarp yard one of their darts 40433 is now dumped at Wigan I get weekly reports hope bus Vu 02 TTZ is kept on the S50 it is a good bus I hope one day speedwell get both the S48/50 routes to them selfs been on one of the Ervos all ready great busAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-88035369919610465602010-04-17T14:02:54.988+01:002010-04-17T14:02:54.988+01:00true, but logically everyone will know the times ...true, but logically everyone will know the times so that could bring in more customers who didn't know 'bout the sunday or evening service...and i'd rather pay the price for the S50 rather than first anyday.Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-84360329785147716772010-04-17T13:55:59.326+01:002010-04-17T13:55:59.326+01:00There free for now!
Given the fact that they have ...There free for now!<br />Given the fact that they have only just registered the evening and sunday journeys they must be planning to start charging soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-16486530297199744542010-04-17T09:41:14.662+01:002010-04-17T09:41:14.662+01:00They do quite well but they're free anyay. A s...They do quite well but they're free anyay. A solo is the usual vehicle on both evenings and sundays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-63650292887395756082010-04-16T23:05:09.160+01:002010-04-16T23:05:09.160+01:00How has the S50 evening and Sunday service been ta...How has the S50 evening and Sunday service been taken?<br />Im sad to say im never in Ashton in the evenings or on a Sunday but does it get good loads?<br /><br />One suggestion was to run evening services between Hey Farm and Carrbrook. Perhaps thats a real possibility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-58261638166919688662010-04-16T19:24:01.353+01:002010-04-16T19:24:01.353+01:00Depends...took about 2/3 months before the sundays...Depends...took about 2/3 months before the sundays started after the launch...then 2/3 months later the evenings followed.<br /><br />It depends on reception, also bear in mind it will take on all mainstream routes between stalybridge and ashton...would that affect the 236/7's passenger loads?Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-8232158136572827602010-04-16T19:13:20.024+01:002010-04-16T19:13:20.024+01:00There was about 10 pasengers on the S48. Probably ...There was about 10 pasengers on the S48. Probably would have been a few more but a 348 left just before the S48 did, and the last thing Speedwell want to do is upset there loyal S50 passengers by crowding them on a tiny Solo lol.<br /><br />I have noticed some good healthy loads on the S48's coming into Ashton but the ones leaving dont look as busy, the problem being the 348's are alot more frequent.<br /><br />If your stood in the Bus Station with a load of shopping the last thing most people will want to do is wait 40 minutes for a 'free' bus when theres a bus going to the same place right in front of them. Hopefully when the 20 min service starts in July this will get better.<br /><br />But all in all its got off to a good start. I would also hazzard a guess that once the 20 min service starts they will launch a Evening and Sunday service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-85482067824664861132010-04-16T18:29:30.912+01:002010-04-16T18:29:30.912+01:00The Marshall 'S48' has a large sticker on ...The Marshall 'S48' has a large sticker on the side written with 'FREE JOURNEYS'...so I doubt that lol. <br /><br />The Marshalls are getting transfered to the S48 once the Enviros come in to play. But I do admit that a solo seems unusual.Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-52650551015986179222010-04-16T17:55:30.558+01:002010-04-16T17:55:30.558+01:00Im not so sure. I noticed two queries posted over ...Im not so sure. I noticed two queries posted over Easter were left unanswered and then were deleted, but they did explain that the page was only set up for information during the very bad weather in January.<br /><br />Rather strange allocations today though. A Marshall Dart on the S48 [with a handfull of passengers] and a Solo on the S50 [standing room only]. May have been better the other way around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-62896578051261484072010-04-16T17:12:26.935+01:002010-04-16T17:12:26.935+01:00Queries (especially suggestions) seem to get answe...Queries (especially suggestions) seem to get answered more so nowadays, but hardly any updates posted.M Bransonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-80274427033656769512010-04-16T13:04:03.106+01:002010-04-16T13:04:03.106+01:00The K reg Dart was reported to have been a 'bu...The K reg Dart was reported to have been a 'bump' late last year while on the 343. I wasn't sure if they still had it so thanks for that.<br /><br />Yes the V-reg dart is a little small and seems to be used mostly on the 394 these days.<br /><br />Its worth mentioning that the Speedwell Facebook page is nothing like the JPT one. Updates are very rare and alot of passenger query's go un-answered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-12258208630870220452010-04-16T06:38:46.998+01:002010-04-16T06:38:46.998+01:00http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id...http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100000629133926&ref=ts<br /><br />Speedwell's ownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-91503991512249298532010-04-15T22:33:39.072+01:002010-04-15T22:33:39.072+01:00What facebook page. Send me the link to my fb inbo...What facebook page. Send me the link to my fb inbox please. Might like a read of that. Sorry not done ouch this week been very very quiet and boring. Am sure it will kick off next week.Oldham 100https://www.blogger.com/profile/05836648349051367696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-60287838375021630062010-04-15T22:27:08.015+01:002010-04-15T22:27:08.015+01:00Indeed, I havent seen the little dart...i'd as...Indeed, I havent seen the little dart...i'd assumed it was abit too small for certain times.<br /><br />That step entry darts gone?!? ah well, its seemed to have its usual duties swapped for the excell so thats a step forward. Let's hope these newer and new buses can do the trick.Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-81375217672206644492010-04-15T21:51:09.484+01:002010-04-15T21:51:09.484+01:00The MPD I am referring to is an SLF version. V256 ...The MPD I am referring to is an SLF version. V256 BNV, which was drafted in to help with the Speedwellvalue services. Last I saw of the K-registered Dart, it was on top of a pile of scrap metal in the scrapyard down the road from their depot.↲↲<br />I heard about the short S48 trips from Hey Farm being S50s returning home on the Facebook pag. Thanks for that info on there, that is assuming you are the same William lol.M Bransonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-62878862808517372222010-04-14T22:56:59.276+01:002010-04-14T22:56:59.276+01:00oh....and the S48 Hey farms are basically the S50&...oh....and the S48 Hey farms are basically the S50's returning home, hence why they are not doing the full trip.Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-16818571518263404662010-04-14T22:54:30.202+01:002010-04-14T22:54:30.202+01:00I do know that Speedwell are obtaining Plaxton Pri...I do know that Speedwell are obtaining Plaxton Primo's for some of their contracted services, I think its for the 341 and 353/4 services...but yeah i'd like to see some of the plaxtons go, especially with the disabled act coming in soon.Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-25911972691394200782010-04-14T22:32:46.288+01:002010-04-14T22:32:46.288+01:00Its interesting hearing about the 350 because i wa...Its interesting hearing about the 350 because i was pretty sure a while ago they were running 'floaters' on it but was told the 350 timetable hadn't changed since well before the S50 started. It all depends on whether Speedwell feel First need reporting to the traffic commissioner, or if they are breaching traffic regulations thats another issue.<br />I dont know if its being done on purpose but i have noticed 348's leaving directly after S48's this week.<br />Alot of people forget that when Speedwell first started in 2003 there entire fleet was made up of brand new Solo's, its only in recent years they have gone for older second hand vehicles.<br /><br />Mr Branson - have Speedwell still got the little K-reg MPD Dart? I haven't seen it for a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-3906407573185110202010-04-14T21:29:07.279+01:002010-04-14T21:29:07.279+01:00I hope people will see through First's beefing...I hope people will see through First's beefing up the timetable and see tham for what they really are. Glad to see Speedwell doing well and being able to invest more in the S50 with these new Enviro300s. In the year or two before the Speedwellvalue launch, Speedwell seemed to go a bit stagnant. Nothing was happening for them, no new buses since very early 2007 and of course the maintenance troubles.<br /><br />Now though, and maybe they'll be able to afford brand new buses soon for the S50 service and cascade the Transbus Enviro300s to the S48. The Darts and Excels will do nicely on the 394 and 343, the Solos (and possibly the MPD) do the 341, 342, 344 and 397, and Speedwell can get shot of a lot of their old crappy Mercedes Varios. Except keeping the best ones behind to provide the 353/354 service and spare buses for the other routes. And everyone's happy.<br /><br />On another note, the S48 timetable does look a bit silly in the evening though, with buses timetabled to leave Hey Farm and only go as far as Stalybridge, with none in the opposite direction. Imagine getting on an S48 at Hey Farm, going into Stalybridge and doing a little bit of shopping at Tesco maybe, only to find out you can't get back!M Bransonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-87874860500144338282010-04-14T20:48:14.293+01:002010-04-14T20:48:14.293+01:00Exactly, and even that Fiasco has been mentioned o...Exactly, and even that Fiasco has been mentioned on here...Lets see if the comp commision will come out to play, as i'm sure that using the Huddersfield rd truckstop as a hub for extra 350's is illegal...oops<br /><br />I'm also glad they didn't get the 343 as theyre emergency service was just...eurgh!. It's also a shame Chris that the Volvo's have been dodged from here, with the exception of the 409 which just got them.<br /><br />I remember a suggested 'Action' from Stagecoach that may be happening to another company...any news on that?Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-74354228903941306012010-04-14T19:45:28.968+01:002010-04-14T19:45:28.968+01:00Thats the exact word i was looking for William, Co...Thats the exact word i was looking for William, Consistent. First have this reputation in Tameside for running what they want, when they want. When the 343 was up for tender there were alot of people praying it didn't go to First for good which says something.<br /><br />Stott's have always been a threat to First. Firstly on the 398 and then on the 427. Just as Dennis's were to Stagecoach, but the big companies have to be careful these days as the Competition Commission takes a dim view to 'Dirty' tactics these days - just look at the Preston Bus fiasco!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-491041370320908102010-04-14T19:17:35.481+01:002010-04-14T19:17:35.481+01:00Well, with the introduction of these newer buses a...Well, with the introduction of these newer buses and the potential expansion of more routes by Speedwell, it may be a matter of time before they tread on more serious territory. The 350 has been on a superhyped frequency and its only a matter of time before they get a rollocking. <br /><br />The key difference between first and stagecoach in tameside though is that stagecoach provide decent buses and a consistent service, thats why I think they don't get problems with complaints...first have only recently got rid of the N reg darts and replaced them with other dismal vehicles, yet charge more than any other company in Manchester. First also do some dirty tactics when it comes to competition, including today and when up with Stotts years ago...Williamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-77787478857862065732010-04-14T19:09:21.807+01:002010-04-14T19:09:21.807+01:00First would act if they tried to run a service to ...First would act if they tried to run a service to match the 409. It's a premium service and takes a lot of money. I always thought the s50 should have carried onto haughton green instead me manchester. That again is a very lucrative route and would probably entice a huge flooding of buses and but price fares by sc if they did.Oldham 100https://www.blogger.com/profile/05836648349051367696noreply@blogger.com