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Post by madannie77 on May 13, 2013 6:37:03 GMT
From the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-22506806"A fire at a bus depot in Cornwall has destroyed at least 37 buses - a third of bus firm Western Greyhound's fleet. The fire in Summercourt, near Newquay, broke out at about 01:00 BST. The blaze is expected to cause widespread disruption to bus services in mid-Cornwall, including some school buses. Its cause, which is not yet known, is being jointly investigated by Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. The police said the A3058 Newquay to St Austell Road would remain closed for most of the day. Western Greyhound has been operating buses in Cornwall and Devon since 1998. It describes itself as a "locally-based, family-run business." |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 6:50:10 GMT
Look like a solo is one of the Vehicles has been burnt out.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 18:48:12 GMT
This is a serious blow to the company, they have quite a high proportion of non DDA vehicles,if they are replaced with modern stock I imagine the insurers will require a significant contribution for "betterment". The other option is to replace with more old stock of mixed background, not very appealing
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Post by maltabus on May 13, 2013 20:35:57 GMT
The losses included 14 of their Double Deckers including both ex Leon Tridents
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 21:53:16 GMT
Really bad news to read about, hopefully the company will recover from what has happened. Sad to hear the loss of the ex Leon Trident's, a piece of South Yorkshire history has gone as well.
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Post by madannie77 on May 19, 2013 17:59:53 GMT
From Western Greyhound's facebook page, www.facebook.com/wgbus?fref=tsBuses destroyed: "Mercedes/Plaxton Beavers; 564, 566, 572 P&R Citaros: 201, 202, 204, 205 Green Citaro: 207 Solos: 816, 818, 819, 910, 912, 931, 951, 952, 958, 982, 988 E400 d/decks: 401, 402 Trident d/decks: 440, 442, 444, 445 Olympian d/decks; 450, 452, 453, 467, 473, 475, 498, 499 Heritage VR 259 Driver training bus; DSU 107 Solo 931 was badly burned and assessors are working on whether it is repairable." Currently (as of the evening of 18th May) reinstated or on hire: "Merc/Plaxton Beavers; 500, 522, 552 back on the road 2 x Merc/Plaxon Beavers from Carmel, Northlew 3 Anglian Merc/Plaxton Beavers 1 x Stagecaoch Dart, 1 x Stagecoach Solo 3 x Blackpool Transport Solos 3 Norfolk Green Solos 1 Optare Solo SR demonstrator More hire-in buses are on the way and more of our own Merc/Plaxton Beavers are being prepared for service and just awaiting an MOT" |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2013 5:56:51 GMT
I'm surprised these things don't happen more if you look at how Doncaster depot buses are packed in and the close proximity to Leger Way. There are a lot of arson incidents across the town at the moment including the setting fire of fences on the racecourse and many incidents of bin fires in Intake it wouldn't take much to throw something over the fence from Leger Way lucky for Doncaster is that they are next to the fire station.
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Post by metromadman on May 20, 2013 8:44:29 GMT
I'm surprised these things don't happen more if you look at how Doncaster depot buses are packed in and the close proximity to Leger Way. There are a lot of arson incidents across the town at the moment including the setting fire of fences on the racecourse and many incidents of bin fires in Intake it wouldn't take much to throw something over the fence from Leger Way lucky for Doncaster is that they are next to the fire station. Being next to the fire station means nothing. Doncaster was (not sure if it still is) the busiest station in South Yorkshire so there may not always be a pump on site or in the immediate area. |
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Post by The Captain on May 20, 2013 15:35:39 GMT
I'm surprised these things don't happen more if you look at how Doncaster depot buses are packed in and the close proximity to Leger Way. There are a lot of arson incidents across the town at the moment including the setting fire of fences on the racecourse and many incidents of bin fires in Intake it wouldn't take much to throw something over the fence from Leger Way lucky for Doncaster is that they are next to the fire station. Being rather dramatic arent you?. |
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