Palladium Premiere

Mercedes Citaro 559 approaching Blackpool Victoria Hospital along Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool Transport's new Palladium branded Mercedes Citaros made their passenger service debut on Sunday 31st May. As expected the vehicles were in use on Service 5 between Victoria Hospital and Halfway House, and with it being a Sunday service only three buses were required to operate the route, these being 557-559.

Mercedes Citaro 559 arriving in Blackpool town centre along Talbot Road

Mercedes Citaro 557 departing the number 5 bus stop for Victoria Hospital in Whinpark Avenue

The rear of Mercedes Citaro 557 as it heads away from Blackpool Victoria Hospital along Whinpark Avenue

Mercedes Citaro 559 at the new bus station and car park at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Mercedes Citaro 558 turning into Whinpark Avenue at Blackpool Victoria Hospital