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SJ21 NFF is a Volvo 7900e new to Western Buses in June 2021 as their number 29303.
It s one of six purchased by Stagecoach for service 1 (Kilmarnock-Priestland) which are part funded by SP Energy Networks.
SJ21 NFG is a Volvo 7900e new to Western Buses in June 2021 as their number 29304.
It is one of six fully electric buses bought by Stagecoach and partly funded by SP Energy Networks for service 1 (Kilmarnock-Priestland). It is seen here in Galston showing off its SP Energy Networks inspired version of the stagecoach 2020 livery.
SJ21 NFD is a Volvo 7900e new to Western Buses in June 2021 as their 29301.
It is one of six purchased for service 1 (Kilmarnock-Priestland) that are also part funded by SP Energy Networks. It is seen here in Newmilns on a journey to Priestland.
Western Buses Volvo 7900e 29302 (SJ21 NFE) is seen here in Galston crossing the River Irvne on service 1 (Kilmarnock-Priestland).
It is one of six that entered service in 2021 at Kilmarnock depot that are part funded by SP Energy Networks and carry a SP Energy Networks branded version of the Stagecoach 2020 corporate livery..
In February 2017, a five year plan was revealed by Transdev for Harrogate to become a low emission town. This renewable energy approach was signaled with an order for eight Volvo 7900E single deckers with integral bodies built in Poland.
The plan was to have these new buses in service by the summer of 2018, replacing the eight Optare Versa MV1170s which had been in service since May 2012. Before the new Volvos arrived Harrogate bus station saw the arrival of three pantogragh stations, these were for the oppounity charging process. To fast charge the buses during the ten minute pause at the station between duties. 801-4 arrived first with all four taking part in a special event held in July 2018, to showcase the new project. However by the time August arrived the new electic equipment was still to be conected to the main supply. 801 was shown to the public during August on Oxford Street in Harrogate, just outside of Marks and Spencers.
As it transpired an diesel generator was installed to try and get these impressive vehicles into service. 805-8 arrived during September 2018, by now some had entered service, working alongside other vehicles. By early 2019 the issue/dispute with Northern Powergird was resolved and the elctric power unit conected to the mains. Now 801-8 were able to be used all day, they were nicely appointed inside with the usual Transdev features. High back cloth seating, wood effect floor and ceilings, up lights and LED strip lights, ample legroom, bins and large tinted windows.
By 2023, some issues with the batteries, saw 805 return to Poland, here the bus stayed until early 2025, returning to Harrogate. The main issue was the low range batteries which were fitted to the batch, with upto 40 miles range, mid range batteries and a better charging regime might have seen these buses last longer. However in early September 2025, 801-8 were advertised for sale at a dealership. By mid September 801-8 were removed from Harrogate and sent either for disposal or in the case of 806 resale to another operator.
Here 808 is seen in Bilton working the revised joint operation of the 2A and 2B in Febuary 2023, but still displaying 2A in the destination screen. The current plan is for extra spare vehicles being brought in which means some Volvo B7RELs are still in service at Harrogate, 1837 and 1838, plus 1860 and Mercedes Benz hybrid 1513 from Flyer helping out. By November replacements for the Volvos are due, at the time of writting vehicle type has not be disclosed.
Transdev Harrogate BV18 XZD 804
- Fleet: 804
- Reg: BV18 XZD
- Operator: Transdev Harrogate
- Route: 3 - Jennyfield
- Depot: Starbeck
- Livery: Harrogate Electrics
- Type: Volvo 7900E
- Chassis No.:
- Body No.:
- Seating: B33F
- New to/ Year: Transdev Harrogate/ Oct, 2018
- Livery new in: Harrogate Electrics
- Location: Harrogate
- Exact Location:
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West Yorkshire Bus Spotter, WYBS
DSC_3481 - 29302 - SJ21 NFE - Volvo 7900e - Stagecoach Western (100% Electric For Cleaner, Greener Communities) - Kilmarnock Bus Station 30/08/21
Transdev Blazefield - The Harrogate Bus Company
Volvo 7900E
807 - BN68XSC
Seen on route 3 in Harrogate.
Seen leaving Buchanan Bus Station after attending an electric bus workshop in the Bus Station is Stagecoach Western Volvo 7900E electric bus 29306 - SJ21NFK.
Transdev Harrogate BN68 XSD 808
- Fleet: 808
- Reg: BN68 XSD
- Operator: Transdev Harrogate
- Route: 6 - Pannal Ash
- Depot: Starbeck
- Livery: Harrogate Electrics
- Name: Western
- Type: Volvo 7900E
- Chassis No.: YV3U1W121J1189109
- Body No.:
- Seating: B33F
- New to/ Year: Transdev Harrogate/ Oct, 2018
- Livery new in: Harrogate Electrics
- Location: Harrogate
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Six Volvo 7900E electric buses have been purchased by Stagecoach West Scotland with support from SP Energy Networks.
Seen at the Priestland terminus of service 1 from Kilmarnock Bus Station is 29301 - SJ21NFD.
Drammen, Norway 🇳🇴 : Line 61 climbs up to Bera neighborhood to reach its end stop which is equipped with a charging point.
DSC_3482 - 29302 - SJ21 NFE - Volvo 7900e - Stagecoach Western (100% Electric For Cleaner, Greener Communities) - Kilmarnock Bus Station 30/08/21
Six Volvo 7900E electric buses have been purchased by Stagecoach West Scotland with support from SP Energy Networks.
Seen at the Priestland terminus of service 1 from Kilmarnock Bus Station is 29303 - SJ21NFF.