GHA Group (Bryn Melyn, Vale Travel + Others)

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RE: GHA Group (Bryn Melyn, Vale Travel + Others)

(27/10/2014 21:44)DVL418 Wrote:  A bit of a disaster for GHA in Cheshire East today's as because of 'an administrative issue' none of the services they took over wef today actually ran!

Sounds like someone may be getting a P45 in the post later this week, and an awkward session with the traffic commissioner for senior management

Sorry - but to say that 'none' of the services ran is simply WRONG.

I set out below a few of my notes on the first day of GHA operations in the East Cheshire area where various changes have been made to timetables and contracts.

I was able to see two of the new Enviro 200's in operation on the improved frequency 88 service Altrincham to Knutsford. YX64VRG and YX64VRK were captured in Wilmslow.

I understand that one of the new Enviros (YX64VRJ) is the last to receive its vinyls and will be displayed at the NEC Euro Bus Expo 2014 next week. The currently branded Versa MX58KZF will therefore remain on the 88 until VRJ is free to take its place.

The Dart which is branded for the 88 which worked the peak service in the early morning SN03DZZ is to be de-branded but will keep Cheshire Connect livery and will be based at Macclesfield primarily for work on the 27 which has also had its frequency improved.

I visited Congleton and managed to see all six Solos owned by East Cheshire that transferred from D & G Bus - their former operator to GHA to work the new contracts won. YJ54ZYA and YJ54ZYC were operating the 42 Crewe – Congleton service together with YJ54UBD. Unfortunately my photograph of the latter was taken whilst it was en route and is too blurred to be posted. I understand that these vehicles are based in Winsford. YJ54ZYD and YJ54ZYE were operating the Congleton local services and I believe these are now Macclesfield based vehicles. YJ54ZYB was working the 77 service which runs from Congleton to Kidsgrove which I understand is operated by Winsford depot.

Ron