Explored - Gradual Renewal
Metroline TE831 (LK57AXJ) on route 43 towards London Bridge at Muswell Hill on 11/01/2019
When route 43's contract was renewed in 2012, it was specified with a mix of Volvo B7TL/Plaxton Presidents and new Volvo B9TL/Wright Gemini 2s.
Due to fleet reshuffles, a large number of the Volvo/Wrights have departed meaning that the route became a mix of Enviro400s and B7TL/Presidents.
Following renewals and reshuffles on other routes, surplus Enviro400s, mainly from Edgware have moved to Holloway to oust the VPLs there.
Due to the incoming ULEZ in April 2019, the route will get a mix of Volvo B5LHs with Wright Gemini 3 and MCV Evoseti bodywork until new electric BYD/Enviro400 City double decks arrive.
TE831 is seen at Colney Hatch Lane approaching Muswell Hill Broadway en route towards London Bridge, though the blind says Friern Barnet, where the journey originated from.
Explored - Gradual Renewal
Metroline TE831 (LK57AXJ) on route 43 towards London Bridge at Muswell Hill on 11/01/2019
When route 43's contract was renewed in 2012, it was specified with a mix of Volvo B7TL/Plaxton Presidents and new Volvo B9TL/Wright Gemini 2s.
Due to fleet reshuffles, a large number of the Volvo/Wrights have departed meaning that the route became a mix of Enviro400s and B7TL/Presidents.
Following renewals and reshuffles on other routes, surplus Enviro400s, mainly from Edgware have moved to Holloway to oust the VPLs there.
Due to the incoming ULEZ in April 2019, the route will get a mix of Volvo B5LHs with Wright Gemini 3 and MCV Evoseti bodywork until new electric BYD/Enviro400 City double decks arrive.
TE831 is seen at Colney Hatch Lane approaching Muswell Hill Broadway en route towards London Bridge, though the blind says Friern Barnet, where the journey originated from.