Go North West - 3269 LX59CZZ - Volvo B9TL - Wright Eclipse Gemini 2
New to Go Ahead London Central(WVL313), in 12/2009, and originally in dual-door configuration, this B9TL is seen here on Shudehill, Manchester, on 04/09/2024. It is operating Bee Network Service 163 12:30 Bury Interchange - Darn Hill, Sutherland Road - Heywood Library - Hollins, Langley Lane - Middleton Bus Station - Harpurhey, Factory Lane - Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens. This service transferred to Go North West from Rotala - Diamond Bus (North West) on 16/04/2023 when they gave up several Bolton area services prior to the introduction of Tranche 1 of Bee Network which began on 24/09/2023. This B9TL has since moved onto Go Konect Buses Clacton depot.
In Tranche 1 of Bee Network, which started on 24/09/2023, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester West) lost the Wigan depot to Go North West and under Tranche 2 of Bee Network, which started on 24/03/2024, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) gained Manchester Queens Road depot from Go North West and the Oldham Mumps depot from First Manchester. In Tranche 3, which started on 05/01/2025, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) lost Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester Hyde Road, and Manchester Sharston to Comfort DelGro Metroline Manchester who also gained Arriva Manchester's Wythenshawe depot. Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) kept their Stockport depots. © Peter Steel 2024.
Go North West - 3269 LX59CZZ - Volvo B9TL - Wright Eclipse Gemini 2
New to Go Ahead London Central(WVL313), in 12/2009, and originally in dual-door configuration, this B9TL is seen here on Shudehill, Manchester, on 04/09/2024. It is operating Bee Network Service 163 12:30 Bury Interchange - Darn Hill, Sutherland Road - Heywood Library - Hollins, Langley Lane - Middleton Bus Station - Harpurhey, Factory Lane - Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens. This service transferred to Go North West from Rotala - Diamond Bus (North West) on 16/04/2023 when they gave up several Bolton area services prior to the introduction of Tranche 1 of Bee Network which began on 24/09/2023. This B9TL has since moved onto Go Konect Buses Clacton depot.
In Tranche 1 of Bee Network, which started on 24/09/2023, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester West) lost the Wigan depot to Go North West and under Tranche 2 of Bee Network, which started on 24/03/2024, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) gained Manchester Queens Road depot from Go North West and the Oldham Mumps depot from First Manchester. In Tranche 3, which started on 05/01/2025, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) lost Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester Hyde Road, and Manchester Sharston to Comfort DelGro Metroline Manchester who also gained Arriva Manchester's Wythenshawe depot. Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) kept their Stockport depots. © Peter Steel 2024.