Friday 4 October 2013

The Red Rocket Launched

Mercedes-Benz Citaro MAL49 approaching Central Coach Station along Seasiders Way on the first day of operation
Friday 4th October saw the first day of operation of Classic Bus North West's "Red Rocket" express bus service from Blackpool to the centre of Manchester. Three former Go-Ahead London Mercedes- Benz Citaro articulated buses have been acquired to operate this route, MAL41 (BD52LNU), MAL49 (BD52LNF) and MAL53 (BL52ODK). The service originates from the Central Coach Station in Blackpool, with four journeys a day calling at the Trafford Centre and the others running directly to the centre of Manchester. The lack of turning space at Central Coach Station seemed to be causing problems for the long articulated buses, with at least one of them having to make a three-point turn due to the restricted space. See http://www.redrocketexpress.co.uk for information on the service.
 
The length of Citaro MAL49 necessitated a three-point turn due to the lack of turning space at Central Coach Station
Mercedes-Benz Citaro MAL49 on its stand at Central Coach Station, with the Tower vanishing in the mist behind


Mercedes-Benz Citaro MAL49 approaching Central Coach Station on the first day of operation of the Red Rocket
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2 comments:

  1. Mwmbwls6 October 2013 at 20:05

    Where exactly does the Red Rocket stop at the Trafford Centre? If I recall correctly it has a small bus station at the north end which require buses to drive and reverse out of bays.

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  2. Alan Robson6 October 2013 at 20:50

    Sorry I don't know exactly where it stops at the Trafford Centre, I've not used the new route yet.

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