(26/06/2014 19:32)fordsonmajor2012 Wrote:  Some of you will have seen in the Stagecoach Chester and Wirral thread that Stagecoach are selling most of the bluebirds and selling the Wrexham depot on the Rhosddu Industrial Estate, im sure that GHA will get the contracts once operated by Stagecoach

(26/06/2014 20:10)fordsonmajor2012 Wrote:  GHA are always gaining school contracts, and i wouldn't think that any other operators in the Wrexham area will take them on, only GHA would

(26/06/2014 20:10)fordsonmajor2012 Wrote:  GHA are always gaining school contracts, and i wouldn't think that any other operators in the Wrexham area will take them on, only GHA would

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Operators are required to operate only approved TrawsCymru branded vehicles on T3 journeys.

Age: Vehicles aged no older than 3 years (maximum from manufacture date) from start of Contract.

Capacity: 40 seats minimum (see below for seat requirements); 1 additional space (minimum) for passenger using a wheelchair; additional standing capacity with appropriate hand rails; and a luggage compartment providing sufficient and safe space for stowing luggage, which is appropriate for a longer distance service.

Access: Low floor “easy access” single deck vehicle.

Livery: Initially to be supplied in base white; Welsh Government to arrange and fund provision and application of suitable external livery (therefore other external advertising will not be possible).

Engine: To meet Euro 5 environmental standards.

Quote:*CCTV to be provided (Internal and external)
*Electronic destination displays in accordance with DDA standards; displays to alternate *between English and Welsh.
*On-board Hanover (or equivalent) visual and audio announcement system.
*Comfortable, high back seats at reasonable spacing allowing a comfortable passenger journey appropriate to a longer distance service (suggested minimum seat pitch 699mm). Seats should be fitted with grey fabric or leather effect material;
*Free Wi-Fi reception for passengers within the vehicle.
*Actia telematics (or equivalent) system to be fitted, T3 management group to arrange and fund provision and fitting of suitable system.
*Recharging electrical sockets (optional but desired).

Quote:Option 1: Timetable and specification as provided – operator to provide vehicles as per specification (fixed / full cost)
Option 2: Timetables as provided – Welsh Government to provide vehicles (fixed / full cost)
Option 3: Operator to provide alternative timetable and service specification to meet broad specification of contract. (fixed / full cost)

(03/07/2014 15:39)Garsty Wrote:  The Tender for T3 (Barmouth-Wrexham) is out with a five year contract starting from November