January 14th 2016

Information uploaded on January 14th 2016 at 11:30
Stagecoach Manchester has put former Stagecoach East MAN/ALX300s 22322-24 into service at Middleton, where they have replaced similar 22221/24/41 which are now for disposal. Dart SLF 33873 has returned to service at Ashton, whilst a surprising move is of Trident 17638 from Sharston to Stockport. The allocation of MAN/ALX300 22321 to Stockport resulted in the withdrawal for disposal of 22808. Also withdrawn are the remaining two Alexander PS-bodied Volvo B10M saloons in the fleet, 20982/83. 20982 has been sold, whilst 20983 is for disposal. BMC 29723 is withdrawn from Wigan and awaits disposal. Optare Solo 47001 remains in the Reserve Fleet here, its’ transfer on loan to Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire having been cancelled, but 47752 has left the fleet having been transferred to Stagecoach South Wales where it will be converted to a publicity vehicle. Two more MAN/ALX300s have transferred here from Stagecoach East - 22327/28.