June 2023 update

[Robert Williams]

Dear all,

 

Here is the latest fleet news from the Reading Buses group of companies.

 

 

Reading Buses

716 returned from seat-back replacement 3 June

712 went for seat-back replacement on 3 June, and returned on 13 June

715 went for seat-back replacement on 17 June, and returned 27 June

718 went for seat-back replacement on 27 June

 

1202 returned from repaint into generic silver (ex Sport in Mind charity wrap) on 4 July

420 went away for repaint on 4 July

 

Correcting last month’s update, due to an error by ADL, 736 has been registered GL23 LHR and 737 GL23 BKL rather than vice versa, so the plates they were delivered with have been swapped over.

Also, the seating capacity of 731-5 is 77 not 76 as previously stated. 736-7 are 76.

732 was delivered on 2 June

734 was delivered on 16 June

737 was delivered on 12 June

 

We have yet to set a firm date for entry into service following the official handover which took place on 5 July, and driver training is starting shortly.

 

 

Newbury & District

1409 was sold for scrap on 23 June.

 

 

Thames Valley Buses

670 is being prepared for repaint into Thames Valley Bracknell (yellow) livery.

 

 

Regards,

 

Robert