RouteOne are reporting that the next generation Streetdeck Ultroliner will be available with a 6.7l Cummins engine option, alongside the existing 4 cylinder Daimler/Mercedes. Bus Vannin are to take the first Cummins engined example.

https://www.route-one.net/news/wrightbus...ins-power/

Wrightbus will utilise Cummins power in its StreetDeck Ultroliner diesel double-decker for the first time in a next-generation variant of that model.

Those vehicles will be powered by the six-cylinder B6.7 engine rated at 250bhp or 300bhp, driving through the Voith DIWA.8 seven-speed automatic gearbox. Such an approach will further reduce emissions, and the new model will be Ultra-Low Emission Bus accredited by Zemo Partnership, the manufacturer says.

The existing StreetDeck Ultroliner, which is powered by the Daimler OM 934 four-cylinder engine, will continue to be available. The first Cummins-powered examples are to be supplied to Isle of Man operator Bus Vannin.

Notably, Wrightbus says that using the latest Cummins engine platform opens the latest-generation StreetDeck Ultroliner to potential repower with a hydrogen combustion engine from the same manufacturer mid-life. Cummins previously showed an example of its hydrogen-powered B6.7H unit.

Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales acknowledges that “not everyone has the funding to be able to make the switch to zero-emission.”

He thus says that the vehicle manufacturer thus believes “in a blended approach of responsible technologies; battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and the cleanest diesel to ensure all our customers can continue to decarbonise as quickly as possible, while still maintaining financially viable operations.”

Adds Mr Gales: “The combination of the latest generation of engines from Cummins and the latest technology from Voith, coupled to our industry-leading Micro Hybrid technology, means that the StreetDeck UIltroliner offers optimal efficiency in the diesel market. We are delighted that Bus Vannin will be the first customer to experience our new offering.”

Bus Vannin Director Ian Bates notes that the five StreetDeck Ultroliner buses ordered from Wrightbus are the first double-deckers procured by that operator since the pandemic period.

They will deliver what he describes as “a progressive step forward in a known technology, the internal combustion engine, while continuing to take into account the Isle of Man Government’s Island Plan and commitments to climate change.”

Adds Mr Bates: “Technologies continue to advance at an astonishing rate, but this controlled approach allows us to see how the network will look in the future, enabling an insight into possible hydrogen options alongside electrification.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86qy500545o

no mention of up here though

Yes revenue inspectors are back!!! With Go North East.
Apparently Stagecoach has had them back a few weeks now,

Anyone know what the interworking pattern is for the North Tyne Rockets
Im  guessing it does
353>> 352 >> 355 
Then the rest im stuck on

Excuse me, I am quite curious about which brand of door handle on the train is relatively good. As we all know, door handles on trains need to be durable, reliable, and easy to use. Different brands may have different qualities and features. I am currently researching this topic and would greatly appreciate it if you could share your insights and experiences. Which brand do you think has performed exceptionally well in terms of functionality, design, and durability on trains? Thank you very much for your help.

The new timetable, apparently started in April this year, is now on the Nexus Website. Additionally the Tuesday timetable is now shown to operate also on Saturdays. No change to the Thursday timetable.
One of the most scenic routes anywhere.

hi what depots are allocated each route in the noeth east

Go-Ahead Group will soon be receiving there own spec ADL E400EV Demonstrator registered as (GA74 ZEB) for use amongst all Go-Ahead Operations -
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikealaska...xX-2qpUPAq

https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/bus...nt=general

Consultation event has kicked off across South Yorkshire.

Just thought about this. Now Volvo gave the option of the following engines with the Olympian:

- Volvo THD1***
- Cummims L10
- Volvo D10

Instead of using an integral D5K, should Volvo not have sold the chassis as a B7TL2 and used the Cummins ISBe 6.7 as the main engine option? Obviously the D8K was deemed overkill by operators and Scania had the 'heavy duty' market already covered with the N250UD.

Effectively, would still give the ride quality and handling Volvo are known for, but the power and fairly decent fuel economy of an E400MMC. Not forgetting that the ISBe is fairly fuel efficient around the doors too.

In a nutshell, would've been a good 'middle ground' alternative to the StreetDeck for operators who needed something more heavy duty (but not too overkill) and didn't want to go purchase from or deal with ADL.