Vehicle Details
Registration: LJ51 DHZ
Chassis: Volvo B7TL
Bodywork: Wright Eclipse Gemini
Depot: Blyth
Livery: Arriva
Year new: 2002
Vehicle History
July 2016
Arriva North East
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Following the entry into service of further ex-London Volvo B7TL/Alexander ALX400 vehicles at Belmont Depot, this vehicle has transferred from Belmont Depot to Blyth.
June 2016
Arriva North East
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With the arrival of a further former Arriva London Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL at Redcar for use on the extra summer-season X93 services, this vehicle has transferred from Redcar Depot to Belmont.
February 2016
Arriva North East
With the summer season timetable being introduced again from Sunday 20th March 2016, this vehicle has transferred from Blyth Depot to Redcar, albeit in a reserve capacity, whilst being prepared for service.
January 2016
Arriva North East
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Although not used in service, this bus officially remained in reserve capacity for the duration of its stay at Stockton Depot. It has now transferred to Blyth Depot.
December 2015
Arriva North East
Following the end of Durham Lumiere, this vehicle has transferred from Belmont Depot to Stockton, in a reserve capacity.
November 2015
Arriva North East
Due to a seasonal PVR reduction, this vehicle has transferred from Redcar Depot to Belmont, in a reserve capacity, and is expected to be used during the Durham Lumiere event.
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May 2017
Arriva North East
Following the completion of repaint and refurbishment to "MAX" specification, this vehicle has returned to service at Blyth Depot.
May 2016
Arriva North East
This vehicle has received "Frequenta" branding, with sub-branding for service 64.
May 2015
Arriva North East
This vehicle has gained "NHS" branding, with sub-branding for service 553.
May 2018
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Belmont Depot to Stockton, as a result of the transfer of one board's worth of work on "MAX" service X12.
May 2016
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Jesmond Depot to Redcar, for use once more on "MAX" service X93 (Middlesbrough - Scarborough).
May 2016
Arriva North East
Having been evaluated for suitability on the X93 service, this vehicle has returned to Arriva Yorkshire.
May 2017
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Redcar Depot to Darlington, on temporary loan, in exchange for Optare Solo M950/Optare 2843 (YJ58 CAE) to alleviate minibus shortages at Whitby.
May 2016
Arriva North East
Following the completion of repairs, this vehicle has returned to service at Jesmond.
May 2017
Arriva North East
Following the completion of repaint and refurbishment to "MAX" specification, this vehicle has returned to service at Jesmond Depot.
May 2016
Arriva North East
Ahead of the "Frequenta" brand being launched on services 49/49A at Belmont, this vehicle has been repainted into Arriva's corporate livery, minus the cowhorn.