VWH batch 1 (2266-2284)
These 19 vehicles were ordered for Metroline's take up of the 120 in June 2017.
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| Metroline VWH2276 arrives at Hounslow Bus Station at the end of its trip on the 120 in September 2017. © Tommy Cooling https://www.flickr.com/photos/127662272@N07/36616736054/in/album-72157657904784250/ |
VWH batch 2 (2285-2305)
These 21 vehicles originally ordered for the new contracts on routes 260 & 302. As the new 10.6m Gemini 3s ordered (VWH2322
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| VWH2296 stands in East Acton before heading into Central London on Route 7 to Oxford Circus in September 2017. Route 7 is seeing new 2017 hybrids replace the existing 2014 hybrids which are moving to Holloway for the new contracts on routes 4 and 17. The new VWHs failed the route tests so older VWHs which passed grace the routes instead to fulfil the contractual requirements. © Tommy Cooling https://www.flickr.com/photos/127662272@N07/36218454673/in/album-72157657904784250/ |
VWH batch 3 (2306-2321)
These 16 vehicles were also ordered for the new contracts on routes 260 and 302. Due to low-emission Euro 6 requirements for Central London routes to take place in the not-to-distant future, it was decided that these vehicles would be diverted on the 52 instead, displacing the older Euro 5 2012 VWHs which should end up on route 460.
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| VWH2312 pulls off stand and out of Willesden Garage to form a Route 52 service to Victoria, in February 2018. © Tommy Cooling |
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| VWH2313 leaves Queen's Park whilst working on Route 6 to Aldwych in October 2017. © Tommy Cooling |
VWH batch 4 (2322-2344)
These 23 vehicles were ordered for the new contract on route 17. As the Gemini 3 failed the Holloway route tests, these vehicles have been diverted into Willesden garage displacing VWH2088-2118 to Holloway for routes 4 and 17.
At time of publishing, VWH2336 and 2337 are currently at West Perivale covering for two broken SELs. These two hybrid vehicles will end up at Willesden once the SELs have been fixed.
VWH batch 5 (2345-2363)
These 19 vehicles were ordered for Metroline's take up of the 222 in September 2017.
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| VWH2341 is seen at Charing Cross on Route 6 after arriving at Willesden from its stint at Uxbridge, in November 2017. © Tommy Cooling |
VWH batch 5 (2345-2363)
These 19 vehicles were ordered for Metroline's take up of the 222 in September 2017.
This batch is mixed in terms of allocation with VWH2167-2186 at Uxbridge such that both sets of hybrids can operate on the 114 and 222.
VWH batch 6 (2364-2381)
These 18 vehicles were ordered for the new contract on route 4. These have also been diverted to Willesden and will convert routes 260 and 302 to Euro 6 hybrid.
VWH batch 7 (2382-2432)
The remaining 51 vehicles were ordered for the new contracts on routes 6 & 98.
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| VWH2347 in Uxbridge on Route 222 in October 2017 Note, with these newer vehicles the front blinds have been moved closer to the glass making them easier to see at an angle. © Tommy Cooling https://www.flickr.com/photos/127662272@N07/37962165516/in/album-72157657904784250/ |
VWH batch 6 (2364-2381)
These 18 vehicles were ordered for the new contract on route 4. These have also been diverted to Willesden and will convert routes 260 and 302 to Euro 6 hybrid.
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| Metroline VWH2377 pulls away in Kensal Green on Route 302 to Mill Hill, in February 2018. © Tommy Cooling |
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| Metroline VWH2365 calls in Kensal Green on Route 6 to Willesden Garage in February 2018. Some of this batch have been retrofitted with flashing lights for Oxford Street (visible next to the front indicators). © Tommy Cooling |
VWH batch 7 (2382-2432)
The remaining 51 vehicles were ordered for the new contracts on routes 6 & 98.
At time of publishing VWH2384 and 2413 are currently at West Perivale, temporarily replacing two VWs, VW1196 and 1197 which are currently on a Euro 6 trial at Willesden (see below). These four buses will swap back to their home garages later on.
Subsequent Hybrid movements
VWH 2001-2021
These vehicles moved to Holloway to satisfy the contractual agreements for Routes 4 and 17. The new 10.6m Gemini 3s ordered failed their route surveys due to the longer overhang. 2285-2305 replaced these.
VWH 2088-2118
VWH 2167-2186
These buses filled in for the late arrival of 2345-2363 on Route 222 meaning that vehicles had to be drafted in to cover on the 114. 14 hybrids from store bound for Perivale and Willesden satisfied this (see below).
VWH 2289-2341 (14 vehicles, with gaps)
VWHs 2289, 2311, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2329, 2331, 2334, 2341 all from store covered the 114 along with a few TEs whilst 2167-2185 ran the 222 due to the late arrival of the 222s vehicles. As these buses were not intended to be used before arriving at their due garages, none had the correct blinds during their time at Uxbridge. As a result of this, slipboard designs were drawn up prior to their introduction into service in mid-September.
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| Metroline VWH2384 calls at Greenford Station on Route 105 to Heathrow Airport Central in February 2018. Some of this batch have been retrofitted with flashing lights for Oxford Street (visible next to the front indicators). This is one of four Willesden VWHs transferred into the Perivale garages on a temporary measure. © Tommy Cooling |
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| Metroline VWH2417 in Kensal Green heads towards the Bus Stand on Route 302 in February 2018. Some of the new VWHs at Willesden have reused the old blinds from the 2015 VWHs. VW1197 displays a new blind set. © Tommy Cooling https://www.flickr.com/photos/127662272@N07/40187760221/in/album-72157657904784250/ |
Subsequent Hybrid movements
VWH 2001-2021
These vehicles moved to Holloway to satisfy the contractual agreements for Routes 4 and 17. The new 10.6m Gemini 3s ordered failed their route surveys due to the longer overhang. 2285-2305 replaced these.
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| VWH2003 pauses at King's Cross station on Pentonville Road on route 17 operates a short working to King's Cross due to various road closures for the Prudential RideLondon cycle event, in July 2017. © Tommy Cooling https://www.flickr.com/photos/127662272@N07/36201675216/in/album-72157657904784250/ |
VWH 2088-2118
These vehicles moved to Holloway to satisfy the contractual agreements for Routes 4 and 17. The new 10.6m Gemini 3s ordered failed their route surveys due to the longer overhang. 2306-2344 replaced these.
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| VWH2094 passes St. Paul's Cathedral during a break in traffic whilst on Route 17 to London Bridge in October 2017. This bus had moved from Potters Bar to Holloway for hybrid type training prior to new start of the new contract on Route 17, having originally started life at Willesden Junction assisting on Route 295. © Tommy Cooling https://www.flickr.com/photos/127662272@N07/37213625700/in/album-72157657904784250/ |
VWH 2167-2186
These buses filled in for the late arrival of 2345-2363 on Route 222 meaning that vehicles had to be drafted in to cover on the 114. 14 hybrids from store bound for Perivale and Willesden satisfied this (see below).
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| VWH2170 arrives at Hounslow Bus Station on Route 222 on the first morning with Metroline, in September 2017. © Tommy Cooling https://www.flickr.com/photos/127662272@N07/37259143595/in/album-72157657904784250/ |
VWH 2289-2341 (14 vehicles, with gaps)
VWHs 2289, 2311, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2329, 2331, 2334, 2341 all from store covered the 114 along with a few TEs whilst 2167-2185 ran the 222 due to the late arrival of the 222s vehicles. As these buses were not intended to be used before arriving at their due garages, none had the correct blinds during their time at Uxbridge. As a result of this, slipboard designs were drawn up prior to their introduction into service in mid-September.
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| VWH2328 on stand at Ruislip Station on Route 114 in September 2017. © Tommy Cooling https://www.flickr.com/photos/127662272@N07/36656922093/in/album-72157657904784250/ |
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