On Saturday the 5th of July 2014, Metroline hosted their annual open day in connection with TfL's Year of the Bus event. However, Dean Sullivan, owner of Sullivan Buses, decided to run a circular tour from the garage to this South Mimms garage, via the North Mymms maintenance base. This tour was run using DEL1. In addition, enthusiasts were allowed to walk around the yard to take pictures. At PB, serveral buses were on display, many of which I got pictures of. Potters Bar garage currently runs route's 82, 84, 217, 234, 242, 263, 383, 384, W8, W9, 634 and a part allocation of route N91. From November, the garage will take on Route 34. TE's will be allocated to this route on a interim basis, however, along with route 125 which has been gained from January, brand new Volvo B5LH/Wright Gemini 3 buses will be introduced. Also present at the event, was refurbished DEL853, in Metroline's new Hertfordshire livery, as well as refurbished TE911, and DES800. Overall I enjoyed the event, there was decent buses on stand and all in a good layout. I hope you enjoyed reading this post!
I think metroline will become big like stagecoach and arriva.
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ReplyDeleteI love the 82s enviro 400 they are the same as stagecoachs enviro 400 voith! And I loved it when it was on route 217 and N91!
ReplyDeletefrom Saturday 8th November 2014 the route 34 is awarded to Metroline with 22 double deckers and TE's will be used for the time being and the new VWHs will phase to route 34 and some will use on the route 82! from 31st January 2015 route 125 will awaerded to Metroline with 13 brand new VWHs and route 82 TE's will say on the route 82.
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