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Lazarus of Leyland

Seen on its first day back in service after a RTA on the Matchborough Circular at Church Hill is 32101, Redditch's only Commander. Initially on its first day in use it was on the 55/70 (which interwork). However, it broke down on the Evesham Road (A441) on the way back to town from Astwood Bank. It was then placed onto the Matchborough Circular, where it performed well (sadly didn't get thrashed at it was running on time), without breaking down, or struggling.

 

Diamond's YJ07 JDZ (32101) is seen paused at the Winyates Centre while operating a 57 Matchborough Circular back to Redditch Bus Station. The 57/58 operate up to every 8-10 minutes on each side of the circular. It is Redditch's most popular, and profitable route. YJ07JDZ was new to John Fishwick & Sons (Leyland) up until the company's operation ceased, in late 2015. The Rotala PLC bought it and painted it in Diamond blue with the black parts at the back also being painted. Sadly, 101 crashed into the railings at the bottom of Redditch Bus Station on February 17th (2018), and was then repaired. However, after that, it was then crashed into by a reckless car driver who decided to speed across the busway at Church Hill without looking. After spending a large amount of time OTR, it then returned to service on September 6th. It is a VDL SB200CS/Wright Commander.

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Uploaded on September 11, 2018
Taken on September 6, 2018