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RE: Stanley Travel - NK53 TKT - 06 Oct 2015

(06 Oct 2015, 8:39 pm)DanPicken They do St Wilfirds 812 and they ARE low-floor.

Just not DDA?


RE: Stanley Travel - DanPicken - 06 Oct 2015

(06 Oct 2015, 8:43 pm)S813 FVK They arent, if you are on about the ALX400s. There is no visible ramp on the vehicles and there are no spaces for a wheelchair to go.

They are Low floor as there is no steps to board it just not DDA compliant.


RE: Stanley Travel - NK53 TKT - 06 Oct 2015

(06 Oct 2015, 8:44 pm)DanPicken They are Low floor as there is no steps to board it just not DDA compliant.

Thanks for clarifying.


RE: Stanley Travel - S813 FVK - 06 Oct 2015

(06 Oct 2015, 8:44 pm)DanPicken They are Low floor as there is no steps to board it just not DDA compliant.

Ok. Suppose i have a point to prove. Which ALX400 is normally allocated to the scholars or does it vary between the 3?


RE: Stanley Travel - DanPicken - 06 Oct 2015

(06 Oct 2015, 8:48 pm)S813 FVK Ok. Suppose i have a point to prove. Which ALX400 is normally allocated to the scholars or does it vary between the 3?

S5 I think but others have been on before.


RE: Stanley Travel - NK53 TKT - 06 Oct 2015

Why is it they don't have wheelchair space, is it choice like Henry Coopers HC04 BBB


RE: Stanley Travel - Andreos1 - 06 Oct 2015

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_ALX400

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_B7TL
Must admit to never hearing of a step entrance ALX400 or B7TL.


RE: Stanley Travel - S813 FVK - 07 Oct 2015

The investigation continues but I was thinking today...

What do you mean when using the term 'low floor'? Do you mean that you don't have to climb up steps to get to the driver in his cab (using the Olympians as an obvious example) or do you mean low floor with a ramp (which is what I was thinking when using the term)?

Just might help sort out some confusion thats all.


RE: Stanley Travel - Dan - 07 Oct 2015

(07 Oct 2015, 3:14 pm)S813 FVK The investigation continues but I was thinking today...

What do you mean when using the term 'low floor'? Do you mean that you don't have to climb up steps to get to the driver in his cab (using the Olympians as an obvious example) or do you mean low floor with a ramp (which is what I was thinking when using the term)?

Just might help sort out some confusion thats all.

A bus which is "low-floor" is one which provides step-free access to passengers between the doors and the saloon of the vehicle itself. There are very few vehicles that I know of that provide step-free access for drivers. A vehicle does not have to be equipped with a ramp to be low-floor, though if one is not fitted, it means that the vehicle will not be classed as DDA-compliant.

The Alexander ALX400 bodied vehicles in Stanley Travel's fleet are low-floor, and seem to crop up on scholars services in the Bensham area quite regularly. Some of the 03-reg President bodied vehicles sound rougher than some of Go North East's V-reg examples (and that's saying something)..!


RE: Stanley Travel - S813 FVK - 07 Oct 2015

(07 Oct 2015, 3:22 pm)Dan A bus which is "low-floor" is one which provides step-free access to passengers between the doors and the saloon of the vehicle itself. There are very few vehicles that I know of that provide step-free access for drivers. A vehicle does not have to be equipped with a ramp to be low-floor, though if one is not fitted, it means that the vehicle will not be classed as DDA-compliant.

The Alexander ALX400 bodied vehicles in Stanley Travel's fleet are low-floor, and seem to crop up on scholars services in the Bensham area quite regularly. Some of the 03-reg President bodied vehicles sound rougher than some of Go North East's V-reg examples (and that's saying something)..!

Apologies. When i said 'up to the driver' i meant the passenger not having to step up to be in front of the driver rather than the driver itself. 

I have always used the terms 'low floor', 'high floor' and 'step entrance' to describe entrances. Low floor being easy access, high floor being not easy access (which is the category id put the ALX400s in) and step entrance being the Olympian style entrance. Obviously, i have never been aware of the fact that 'low floor' can be merged with my 'high floor' category - its a lot wider than i thought. 

It certainly clears that debate up anyway, thanks!


RE: Stanley Travel - CelingHamster - 14 Oct 2015

Annoyingly the only bus that serves my school is K2 STX (or a coach if were lucky). Did they buy it specifically for Tanfield School or was it for something else originally.


RE: Stanley Travel - S813 FVK - 14 Oct 2015

(14 Oct 2015, 5:41 pm)CelingHamster Annoyingly the only bus that serves my school is K2 STX (or a coach if were lucky). Did they buy it specifically for Tanfield School or was it for something else originally.

They bought it a few years ago as a spare vehicle but with the 706/707 being withdrawn, rather than allocating the old E200/Vario, they now allocate K2.


RE: Stanley Travel - CelingHamster - 17 Oct 2015

(14 Oct 2015, 5:48 pm)S813 FVK They bought it a few years ago as a spare vehicle but with the 706/707 being withdrawn, rather than allocating the old E200/Vario, they now allocate K2.

Aha. Thank you. They started using it this year when the y7's joined. Its not a nice vehicle to travel on, mainly because of age!


RE: Stanley Travel - Michael - 19 Oct 2015

PB1107575/51 - STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST) LTD T/A STANLEY TRAVEL, 69 EDEN TERRACE, OXHILL, STANLEY, DH9 7LL
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Sherburn Park, Rowlands Gill and Burnopfield given service number R5 effective from 26-Oct-2015. To amend Timetable.

PB1107575/52 - STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST) LTD T/A STANLEY TRAVEL, 69 EDEN TERRACE, OXHILL, STANLEY, DH9 7LL
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Team Valley South Bus Station and Winlaton Bus Station given service number 90 effective from 25-Oct-2015.


RE: Stanley Travel - NK53 TKT - 20 Oct 2015

Just to le everyone know, Stanley Travel put S4 STX on the 18A (my schools bus) this morning, my school did not complain and I saw it had a space for a wheelchair onboard. I think this makes it LOW-FLOOR


RE: Stanley Travel - S813 FVK - 20 Oct 2015

(20 Oct 2015, 2:41 pm)NK53 TKT Just to le everyone know, Stanley Travel put S4 STX on the 18A (my schools bus) this morning, my school did not complain and I saw it had a space for a wheelchair onboard. I think this makes it LOW-FLOOR

That is the only one of the 3 that has a ramp and space for a wheel chair.

Also:

TX63 STX now carries the name 'Riley James'


RE: Stanley Travel - jaimzm - 20 Oct 2015

is optare solo YJ08PKU with stanley travel or is it with someone else if so dose anyone know


RE: Stanley Travel - S813 FVK - 20 Oct 2015

(20 Oct 2015, 3:51 pm)jaimzm is optare solo YJ08PKU with stanley travel or is it with someone else if so dose anyone know

That solo is with compass.


RE: Stanley Travel - jaimzm - 20 Oct 2015

(20 Oct 2015, 3:56 pm)S813 FVK That solo is with compass.

Right thank you it was seen today near Stanley with no logos on it


RE: Stanley Travel - S813 FVK - 20 Oct 2015

(20 Oct 2015, 4:14 pm)jaimzm Right thank you it was seen today near Stanley with no logos on it

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/21713191503/


That looks to be at the Team Valley from what i can see (if that is indeed the photo you are referring to).