tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post6644909099304260403..comments2023-08-16T12:04:55.438+01:00Comments on My Manchester: Testing day!Oldham 100http://www.blogger.com/profile/05836648349051367696noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-48557109794264034652012-03-23T21:59:16.822+00:002012-03-23T21:59:16.822+00:00can confirm 40370 is still at Ashton as i went on ...can confirm 40370 is still at Ashton as i went on it last week<br /><br />40347 is withdrawn 40001 not seen this week read on facebook that all firstbus P reg darts are to be withdrawn<br /><br />Ashton got new 59011/14/15/16 40312/13/14 not seen this week may have moved to OldhamMicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-8440792901027298972012-03-14T12:53:56.864+00:002012-03-14T12:53:56.864+00:0019093-5 (MX56 PHK/N/O) and 19102, 19105-7, 19109, ...19093-5 (MX56 PHK/N/O) and 19102, 19105-7, 19109, 19110, 19119 (MX07 HMA/E-G/J/K/HND) are all in Devon. Unless things have recently changed, that is. 19072-6 (MX56 FTE/F/K/N/O) all went somewhere too. Somewhere in or near Lincolnshire I think.<br /><br />Anyway, great to read a good story like this, getting people where they need to go despite the apparent chaos. Good on you all.M Bransonhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/m920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-67670537232154560322012-03-14T07:34:49.950+00:002012-03-14T07:34:49.950+00:00The O2 tridents were new to manchester only for th...The O2 tridents were new to manchester only for the Commonwealth games. Most are in Hull now.Oldham 100https://www.blogger.com/profile/05836648349051367696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-58099492057217440262012-03-14T00:06:55.955+00:002012-03-14T00:06:55.955+00:00UEFA match: Driver ran a red light, snapping the p...UEFA match: Driver ran a red light, snapping the points at Timperley. Unaware, he kept going with the damaged tram which later failed at Shudehill on it's way back, hence chaos.Amonynousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-42580827280678325912012-03-13T23:42:09.307+00:002012-03-13T23:42:09.307+00:00We did lose some to Devon, i once had an mx56 come...We did lose some to Devon, i once had an mx56 come up from Devon on Megabus, random buses thoughGazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345878521375007139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-78621915280148198152012-03-13T21:18:15.484+00:002012-03-13T21:18:15.484+00:00Wasnt It the 02 tridents that were transferred to ...Wasnt It the 02 tridents that were transferred to other groups, the first batch of Enviros is still here, most at AZ, most are as rough as a bag of potatoes.Felixhttp://f.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-32140443417632464392012-03-13T16:23:00.213+00:002012-03-13T16:23:00.213+00:00about 3 yr ago Stagecoach manchester got new buses...about 3 yr ago Stagecoach manchester got new buses and a few e400's such as 19047/50/2 etc got transferred to Scotland and Devon. The thought of new buses coming has feared that more e400's could go because there are so many of themBenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043094644717901007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-50477795087961289262012-03-13T15:09:32.782+00:002012-03-13T15:09:32.782+00:00That's what is happening, ollys gone and Londo...That's what is happening, ollys gone and London tridents painted blue, why would we lose e400's? LolGazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345878521375007139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-34899892970120618132012-03-12T22:21:54.856+00:002012-03-12T22:21:54.856+00:00Reckon some of these e400's are to go when the...Reckon some of these e400's are to go when the new hybrids go in service, unless if they withdraw all of the olympians and repaint the remaining tridents into MAGIC BUS livery, those times again.<br />Seen 22158 hovering around Ashton with LED display, is it another loan?<br /><br />40370 been erased off the fleetlist of NWBUS, but still seen in service, most certainly confused<br />40312/66 not seen for almost 3 weeks?Benzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043094644717901007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-81873241325492049802012-03-09T19:29:58.819+00:002012-03-09T19:29:58.819+00:00TFGM can do nothing about buses alighting on Welli...TFGM can do nothing about buses alighting on Wellington Rd as it's a public highway but they say it shouldn't happen as thats what the bus station is about.<br />Stagecoach say none of there drivers should ever alight there, First won't comment but say they will 'ask' there drivers to use the bus station instead.<br /><br />It really annoys me when buses I'm travelling on do this so have taken to complaining to both the driver then the company. It's certainly proving interesting!Felixhttp://f.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-64043875730226525722012-03-09T19:07:16.037+00:002012-03-09T19:07:16.037+00:00I was crossing through Picc just as it was startin...I was crossing through Picc just as it was starting - at the moment the announcement about the 263 was made (no other services mentioned at that point; wouldn't surprise me if people just assumed it would be OK with every other company too!) to see the 263 in the bus station was already full as it was rush hour, and was also a single deck! The driver must have wondered what was going on when he saw a stampede make its way towards him.<br /><br />Glad I'd finished my day at 3.15; especially as I'd been on the 86s!Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16522447311124611274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-76222028139725874402012-03-09T18:06:09.828+00:002012-03-09T18:06:09.828+00:00saw 34102 last night but 31948 is the one i h...saw 34102 last night but 31948 is the one i have seen most of all this weekMicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-54628973804722956852012-03-09T17:01:29.231+00:002012-03-09T17:01:29.231+00:00Speedwell had a habit of alighing passengers off t...Speedwell had a habit of alighing passengers off the 395/6 on wellington Rd, Speedwell probably went bankrupt because they had to cough up multiple fines from TfGM+GMPTE.<br /><br />Seen couple more loans to Pioneer again being 34031/88/102 and Queens Rd 60368 on the 350. Also seen 22158 on the 345 service and 22151 been repaintedBenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043094644717901007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-52190133576818009242012-03-09T11:15:23.744+00:002012-03-09T11:15:23.744+00:00Chris according to TFGM NON of the crossings shoul...Chris according to TFGM NON of the crossings should be blocked, whether a bus is waiting to go on to a stand or waiting to exit the bus station at the lights, I'm told operators are fined by TFGM if there caught doing this.<br />It's somewhat of a bone of contention with me, it's common sense not to block a crossing, zebra or not!Felixhttp://f.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-36254693973177703522012-03-09T11:12:32.833+00:002012-03-09T11:12:32.833+00:00seems First Ashton are getting day loans every d...seems First Ashton are getting day loans every day on bus that has been on loan all week has been 31948Micnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-64952015733826229172012-03-09T05:25:52.800+00:002012-03-09T05:25:52.800+00:00Very true though. I spend plenty of time in Ashton...Very true though. I spend plenty of time in Ashton moving buses off the Authorised crossing points.Oldham 100https://www.blogger.com/profile/05836648349051367696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-67611389338846201192012-03-09T04:24:37.132+00:002012-03-09T04:24:37.132+00:00There is only one zebra crossing in Ashton, near t...There is only one zebra crossing in Ashton, near the arcades, all the others are just allocated crossing places !!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00752747419981886121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-57214908202545660652012-03-09T01:05:46.977+00:002012-03-09T01:05:46.977+00:00Wow, interesting account, I had heard rumours Metr...Wow, interesting account, I had heard rumours Metrolink had had problems today but didn't realise what an effect it had, the problem with the Metrolink is that when there's a problem they never seem to have any emergency plans in place and take the 'sod ya' attitude towards passengers, will be interesting to see what the public transport loving MEN say about this tomorrow.<br /><br />As to First and the 135, well we all know how they like to alight in stupid places, just look at the 348's and 350's dumping passengers outside the bus station in Ashton.<br />But to even things out plenty of 216's and 219's block the crossing at the top of the stand in Ashton. I do wonder how many times a week companies are actually fined by TFGM for these breaches!Felixhttp://f.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8883583192402232169.post-85859990447392620792012-03-08T21:50:17.970+00:002012-03-08T21:50:17.970+00:00Think First Manchester stepped in with the help as...Think First Manchester stepped in with the help as I heard a message over their radio for volunteers.<br />Were there any double connected trams seen during the chaos?<br /><br />Looking at the 135 pic, why is the doors open there??Benzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043094644717901007noreply@blogger.com