New to First Manchester(37464), in 02/2009, this B9TL is seen here on Oxford Street, Manchester, on 19/06/2024. It passed to Go North West(3266), on 02/06/2019, when First Manchester gave up their Queens Road, Manchester depot. It then passed to Stagecoach Manchester, for Bee Network, when the Queens Road depot changed hands under Bee network Tranche 2 of Bee Network, which began on 24/03/2024. It is seen here operating Bee Network Service 41 14:20 Sale Metrolink - Moor End - West Didsbury Central Road - Rusholme Platt Lane - Manchester Royal Infirmary - Manchester Piccadilly Gardens - Cheetham Balmfield Street - Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre - Higher Crumpsall North Manchester General Hospital. It's destination is set for the return journey despite there being about 35 mins. left of its current 1hr. 27 mins. journey time. This photo was taken prior to Tranche 3 of Bee Network which started on 05/01/2024, and this Volvo has moved onto London based Comfort DelGro - Metroline Manchester, under Bee Network where it has been numbered VW661, whereas the service remains with Stagecoach Manchester's Queens Road depot as this was a Tranche 2 award. A case of pass the parcel here for the Volvo! © Peter Steel 2024.
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New to First Manchester(37466), in 02/2009, this B9TL is seen here on Portland Street, Manchester, on 19/06/2024. It passed to Go North West(3268), on 02/06/2019, when First Manchester gave up their Queens Road, Manchester depot. It then passed to Stagecoach Manchester, for Bee Network, when the Queens Road depot changed hands under Bee network Tranche 2 of Bee Network, which began on 24/03/2024. This photo was taken prior to Tranche 3 of Bee Network which started on 05/01/2024, and this Volvo has moved onto London based Comfort DelGro - Metroline Manchester, under Bee Network where it has been numbered VW660. A case of pass the parcel here! © Peter Steel 2024.
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New to Go Ahead London Central(WVL443), in 09/2011, and converted from dual-doors to single door, this B9TL is seen here on Church Street, Manchester, on 05/06/2024. It is operating a slightly delayed Service 163 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly Gardens(Oldham Street) - Blackley Factory Lane - Middleton Bus Station - Hollins - Heywood Library - Darn Hill - Bury Interchange. 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.
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 1, which started on 24/09/2023, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester West) lost the Wigan depot to Go North West and in Tranche 3, starting on 05/01/2025, Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) will lose Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester Hyde Road, and Manchester Sharston to Comfort DelGro Metroline Manchester who will also gain Arriva Manchester's Wythenshaw depot. Stagecoach Manchester(Greater Manchester South) will keep their Stockport depots. © Peter Steel 2024.
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New to First Manchester(37369), in 10/2011, this B9TL passed to Go North West, initially retaining its First Manchester fleetnumber, when First Manchester gave up their Queens Road, Manchester depot. It was later re-numbered 3245. When Go North West lost Queens Road and First Manchester lost Oldham Mumps depot to Stagecoach Manchester under Tranche 2 of Bee Network, which began on 24/03/2024, it joined the Stagecoach Manchester fleet.
It is seen here at Stop R, Piccadilly, Manchester, on 15/05/2024.
Under Tranche 2 of Bee Network, Stagecoach gained Manchester Queens Road depot from Go North West and the Oldham Mumps depot from First Manchester. In Tranche 1, Stagecoach lost the Wigan depot to Go North West and in Tranche 3, starting on 05/01/2025, they will lose Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester Hyde Road, and Manchester Sharston to Comfort DelGro Metroline Manchester who will also gain Arriva Manchester's Wythenshaw depot. Stagecoach will keep their Stockport depots. © Peter Steel 2024.
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New to First Manchester(37369), in 10/2011, this B9TL passed to Go North West, initially retaining its First Manchester fleetnumber, when First Manchester gave up their Queens Road, Manchester depot. It was later re-numbered 3219. When Go North West lost Queens Road and First Manchester lost Oldham Mumps depot to Stagecoach Manchester under Tranche 2 of Bee Network, which began on 24/03/2024, it joined the Stagecoach Manchester fleet.
It is seen here on the corner of Oldham Street/Piccadilly, Manchester, on 15/05/2024, and is operating in on Service 135 14:25 Bury Interchange - Fishpool Holy Cross College - Sunnybank - Heaton Park The Woodthorpe - Cheetham Queens Road - Manchester Piccadilly Gardens. When seen here, it retains its route livery of Go North West for service 135.
Under Tranche 2 of Bee Network, Stagecoach gained Manchester Queens Road depot from Go North West and the Oldham Mumps depot from First Manchester. In Tranche 1, Stagecoach lost the Wigan depot to Go North West and in Tranche 3, starting on 05/01/2025, they will lose Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester Hyde Road, and Manchester Sharston to Comfort DelGro Metroline Manchester who will also gain Arriva Manchester's Wythenshaw depot. Stagecoach will keep their Stockport depots. © Peter Steel 2024.
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