GHA Group (Bryn Melyn, Vale Travel + Others)

[fordsonmajor2012]

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

[Sminky]

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

(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

What makes you so sure?

[fordsonmajor2012]

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

[LJ51 DDA]

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

(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

Funny how G.H.A gain all the school contracts yet Arriva have the most profitable school bus that operates (901)

[Sminky]

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

(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

Ah right, I thought you had some info for a second.

The trouble with operators putting stupidly low prices in is that it devalues the whole market. Then the operator tells the council that they're not paying them enough.....
Unbelievable yet true.

[Garsty]

RE: GHA Group (Bryn Melyn, Vale Travel + Others)
The Tender for T3 (Barmouth-Wrexham) is out with a five year contract starting from November, it states vehicle requirements as:

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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.

Extra info:

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).

Should be interesting to see who may be awarded the tender, there are also three options:

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)

[Valandil]

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

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

That is one very strict specification!

As it happens, I was in West Wales and saw a Versa on the T2 the other day, and it looked immaculate, really demonstrating how attractive bus travel can be.
No doubt the vehicles used on the T3 will do the same.

[DLG817]

RE: GHA Group (Bryn Melyn, Vale Travel + Others)
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Former GHA Coaches step Dart was sold for preservation and it made its first public appearance today at the Llangollen Transport weekend. It has gone back to its origins and now sports a Chester City livery. Photo here on its return to its former operating area of Corwen bus interchange

[33109]

RE: GHA Group (Bryn Melyn, Vale Travel + Others)
Yesterday (8th) cheshire connect branded solo YJ59 GHB was spotted in macc working the 19! Very unusual this as its normally the dart CA05 GHA, so guessing that was elsewhere or off for maintenance/repairs???

[fordsonmajor2012]

RE: GHA Group (Bryn Melyn, Vale Travel + Others)
All you alcoholics in North Wales will know that the 'Route 76 Beer Festival' is on this weekend. As usual GHA will be operating a every 15 minutes service in a clockwise direction, serving Llandyrnog, Llangynhafal, Hendrerwydd, Llanbedr DC, Graigfechan, Llanfair, Ruthin, Rhewl and Llanrhaeadr. Buses with around 40 seats will be used. L409 NUA and R817 OYS arrived at Ruthin on Monday, i assume that they'll be used. Like every year K772/781 DAO will most likely be used. I think 2 more buses are needed but im not sure what they'll be