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Here is our new bus leaving our depot.
Ronnie is the first driver to drive our 70 plate bus.
We have a very special moment for you. Once this post has reached 70 or more Shares/Retweets we will put everyone's name into hat & draw a winner, who will win a goody bag.
#GetSharing
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This Morning has been very eventful.
An announcement for 128 new Streetdeck vehicles coming into our depot by the end of 2020 has just been unveiled.
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Today we've had the pleasure of joining TfGM & the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham in unvailing the 1st Bee Network Bus.
Keep an eye on our Social Media channels today we're we'll keep you updated as to where the bus is on our network.
#BeeNetwork
#TfGM
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Introducing your NEW 163.
Hitting the road later this week.
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BIG WHEELS KEEP ON TURNING!!!!!!!
Look what has just arrived at our Bolton depot!
The first of 128 brand new Street Deck Buses.
#investingingreatermanchester
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And here is another newly painted vehicle in our new livery. Doesn't it look great.
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The first of our brand new buses taking to the road this morning.
After having it is vinyls fitted yesterday it is now out serving our customers.
This bus is out and about on our routes today. Take a nice picture of it and mention us in a post.
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We can finally reveal the latest route branding for our number 8 service, welcome to the family.
@tfgm
@greatermcr
@AndyBurnhamGM
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And another one of our buses taking the opportunity to be rebranded into our new livery.
Our painting and branding team are doing a great job.
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This afternoon we have welcomed another 3 new StreetDeck buses to our fleet, these will be getting liveried up this weekend and out on the road on next week. These join the other 10 brand new buses we have out in the region.
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Another Sneek Peek of 2 more Brand New Double Decker Buses at our Depot, These will be dressed tomorrow an out on the road later in the week.
David
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We want your help.
We want to know where you want to see Julià?
We want to put Julià on a route near you?
Let us know your route and we will try our best to get it on there, we will let you know in advance of when you can see her.
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At Diamond Bus North West we wanted to get in on the action as well, so from Bolton here is our clip for 'Is this the way to Amarillo'
#BigNightInAmarillo
#bignightspin
#myamarillo
#thebignightin
#BBC
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Birthday Present Number 1,
Welcome to the fleet Julià.
Julià will be doing a couple of trips between the Bolton Depot and Bolton Town Centre this morning.
And will be in service very soon so lets all wish for some sunny weather. ☀️☀️
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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We are SO EXCITED to announce a new corporate partnership with
@Sidley_OUAS
We will be partnered with Once Upon a Smile for 2021 & we are delighted to give them their very own branded bus!
If you spot their bus around please tweet them your pictures using
#OUASBUS
🚌
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Why is it that you wait for a bus and then two turn up at once!!!
These two buses have just arrived and we have hit the milestone of putting 50 new buses into Greater Manchester.
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We launch our new 20 service providing local links between Bolton, Eccles, and
@intuTraffordC
, Working in partnership with
@OfficialTfGM
, our service 68 will extend from Little Hulton to Bolton, giving the community a link to the fast growing employment area Logistics North.
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Our new buses just keep on rolling in.
Heres 4 of the 6 that have been delivered this week, vinyled & ready to serve Greater Manchester in the next couple of days.
Thats 13 brand new buses in two weeks.
@boltoncouncil
@OfficialTfGM
@MayorofGM
@BoltonFM
@TheBoltonNews
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2 x more branded buses are just about to have their final checks today and then they will be out in service for our customers on the 471.
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Here are some shots of our brand new 20 plate street decks getting fitted.
With some new inner covings.
#twotoneblue
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And finally here she is in all her glory, welcome to the fleet MX20 HVF - 20173
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To mark the Queens Platinum Jubilee, we are proud to reveal our commemorative livery.
Keep your eyes out on the road to see if you can spot it out on our network.
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Our new 21 service, launching 25th October, will provide handy new links to employment and leisure from Clifton. We have worked in partnership with
@OfficialTfGM
to create this new, simpler and more convenient network; it just shows what can be achieved from working together.
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In amongst all theses troublesome times we would like to welcome one of our many new buses this year into our ranks.
MX20 HVF
This will soon go in and get its branding put on it and be out on the road soon.
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Another couple of buses are being branded over the next couple of days branded in our very bright pink livery for the 36/37 route.
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As one training ends!!! Another one begins!!!
Rather than scrapping this bus we were able to support our local police force by giving this bus to GMP to assist in their training.
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Following today’s announcement by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, Diamond Bus North West are pleased to announce that we are now winners of 8 franchises across the Greater Manchester Network.
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We were out yesterday working in partnership with
@boltoncouncil
. With the use of our open top bus, we were able to access low hanging trees along our 511 route, this will allow us to now use double deck buses on this route and aid social distancing for our customers.
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Recently Diamond Bus North West have had the privilege to welcome the
@BBC
to film for a new day time tv series onto our buses. The crew travelled around whilst our buses were 'IN SERVICE' to film links for a series due to air in April.
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Our 70 plate is nearly completely dressed inside and out.
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Final preparations are ongoing for Julia's Maiden voyage on the Number 8 this morning, The bus will leave Bolton Interchange at 10.02am.
Further details to follow
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Our Brand New Euro 6 (greener) 163 branded buses will be getting you between Bury & Manchester whilst protecting our region. All the buses have route specific covings with specific maps to help our customers that little bit more.
@OfficialTfGM
@AndyBurnhamGM
@PhilipBurke1
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Today we commenced branding another major bus corridor & another milestone passed with over 100 Brand New Euro 6 buses into Greater Manchester
This demonstrates our commitment, complete the consultation don't fix what isn't broken
#FIXCONGESTION
is the key
@greatermcr
@MayorofGM
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This week we welcome 14 new buses, These new buses total a staggering £2.8 million.
With another 14 next week that's £5.6 million we've spent on buses for Gtr Manchester in 2 Weeks.
@OfficialTfGM
@MENnewsdesk
@TheBoltonNews
@MayorofGM
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It is important to share with you the vandalism we are experiencing on our vehicles. This vandalism resulted in YOUR No. 8 not operating. We are looking at our state of the art cctv to identify the culprits whilst also asking the local authorities to assist us with these issues.
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Another 2 green number 8's vinyled today that's now 5 in total. All will be out on their route soon
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We have something very special in our paint shop at the moment.
We can not wait to have this out on the road in all its glory.
#twotonebluebus
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Two more brand new vehicles have just been vinyled today in our 36/37 branding.
#twotonebluewithasplashofpink
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Heading to
@intuTrafford
Centre this weekend? Forget the traffic & parking stress - take Diamond 126 from Leigh Astley or Boothstown; or Diamond 132 from Wigan Hindley or Atherton & check out our 4 new Micro-hybrid Streetlite buses in their new Diamond Bus livery
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Here is Julia on her first trip out on the number 8 service leaving Bolton Interchange this morning.
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We have 5 Brand New Double Deck Vehicles out on our routes today.
Get your cameras ready and get snapping.
we also have 2 more in our Shed and hopefully these will be done and on the road tomorrow
#bigwheelskeeponturning
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Here is our two brand new route branded number 8's, that have just been vinyled.
We will be doing the last few bits to them and then they will be out on their routes later this week.
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Another one of our buses that has had a facelift into our new livery
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Just incase you missed the announcement last week, we
are bringing 128 double deck buses in to the local community in 2020 to replace the buses we leased from First.
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Tonight we thought actions speak louder than words
#staysafe
#covid19
#ClapforNHS
#ClapForOurCarers
#ClapforKeyworkers
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Last stop for the afternoon, Picadilly Portland Street. Come and say hi, and have a look at the new bus 😊
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For Sale 5 x 62/13 Reg VolvoB5 Hybrid Double Deckers with a Wrights Gemini Eclipse body.
💷 From £45,000 each
For more information email bob.dunn
@rotala
.co.uk
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Good morning. It's going to be a beautiful day so I'm going to treat you... I'm letting Julia out to play. TC
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This morning we had the pleasure of welcoming our 1st 70 plate bus & we believe this is the first in Greater Manchester.
We are working very quickly to get this vinyled & ready for service and hopefully will be out on the road serving you very shortly.
@OfficialTfGM
@MayorofGM
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Good morning Bolton! Brave the weather & come and say hello, we are near the railway station with one of our lovely new buses, and our team are on the bus station.
We'll be here until around 10am, then Bury from around 10.30am until Midday. We'll be in Manchester from 1pm.
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Back after popular demand Julia will again be serving our passengers on the number 8 route,
She will be leaving Bolton Interchange 13:50 and she will be starting her return journey from Shudehill at 15:02
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Diamond Bus North West will still be running our buses and journeys as we have done today, to get all the critical workers to their jobs to help in this troubling time.
Thank you to everybody who are trying to keep us all safe and to everybody please stay safe.
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This is to show Every Key worker from all Bus Drivers to Shop Workers to Pharmacists we appreciate what you are doing on the Front Line at the moment. Thank you.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
#CoronaCrisis
#lightitblue
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Bee Network bus will continue to run to & from Manchester today on 8 route.
Manchester is the starting point to many revolutions including Women rights. Why not pop to Manchester on the Bee network & see Emmeline Pankhurst statue?
Bee safe
JE🔹 🐝
#diamondbusNW
#beenetwork
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Bee’s are a buzzin’
40810 is on 163 route flying to Manchester
40754 is buzzin’ around Wigan
JE🐝
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Ourselves and
@rotalabus
are pleased to announce that terms have been agreed for Diamond to take over
@FirstManchester
’s Weston Street depot in Bolton.
We would like to welcome our new colleagues, and look forwards to working with you!
*** ANNOUNCEMENT (1/2) ***
Today we’re announcing our intention to sell our Bolton depot. Our staff and around 18 bus services will transfer to
@rotalabus
when the sale completes.
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It's nice to see our buses pushing the messages about franchising.
Have your say at
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We wish all our customers a very safe and Merry Christmas.
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Our team have been at Shudehill Interchange this afternoon with colleagues from
@OfficialTfGM
@GMPCityCentre
Travelsafe and
@FirstManchester
assisting passengers with the new face covering rules.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries only come around once a year............
So when they do, you need to celebrate 🎉🎉🎉
So this month we will be celebrating our 1st Birthday at Bolton Depot..
Watch this space for some very special things......
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The latest bus that came out of the Paint shop at the weekend.
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It’s white for now… but like the others, will be
#TwoToneBlue
soon enough.
11 days…
Nice to see this Wright's bodied Street Decker (ex demonstrator) arriving at its new home in Bolton ready for Driver Vehicle Familiarisation in preparation for what's to come..............
#TwoToneBlue
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To all key workers especially our Drivers we applaud you
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Introducing our 4 friendly faces on our brand new euro 6 branded 163s, be sure to give them a wave when you see them on route :)
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More pictures from last nights vandalism which meant we had to cancel the 17:25 37 from Bolton and the returning 36 at 19:30 from Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester Manchester Evening News Bolton News Andy Burnham
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To everybody who is working as a Keyworker thank you
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Keep sending in your photos of our new buses we have put 7 brand new buses out on routes over the last week.
More will be arriving very soon.
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We received this email.
I work for Bolton NHS foundation trust, I see your posts thanking the NHS & other key workers & I just wanted to take a moment to say a big thank you to everyone at Diamond bus.
Without you I couldn't get to work to help my patients.
Stay safe ♥️
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Julia will be starting her morning on the 163 in a couple of minutes on the 7.34.
Send your pictures to commentsdiamondbusnorthwest
@rotala
.co.uk
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Today we are in Manchester Central for Mayor’s charity Bus Pull!
Teams of 5 will be pulling a Mercedes Citaro 30 meters in the fastest time to be crowned Manchester’s Strongest Team.
JE
#BEEnetwork
#Diamondstrong
#strongestteam
#TeamDiamond
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Another damaged bus by vandals, This has meant our vehicle has been off the road a number of days therefore not been out promoting our great charity partner, Last week we lost 10 windows due to vandalism & all this does is impact the service we give to our customers.
@Sidley_OUAS
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Diamond Bus are pleased to announced that we have just been named Company of the Year at the Build Back Bolton Awards 2022. Congratulations to the whole team.
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We have been looking daily at passenger numbers and have decided from Tuesday for safe travel we will increase our timetables and bring back all services except express services.
Please help each other and travel when it is essential.
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We are at MediaCityUK today, with one of our service 13 buses. Serving Worsley, Eccles, Monton, Salford Quays and Media City, service 13 starts on Monday 28th January.
@FirstManchester
@StagecoachGM
@MediaCityUK
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We are celebrating Good Employment week 2023!
Watch out for our bus buzzin about.
JE💎
#goodemploymentweek
#wearemanchester
#BEEnetwork
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Diamond Bus would like to give you a little something.
Please have your sound on.
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We were thrilled this weekend to win ‘Best post 2019 Bus Award’ at Showbus in Hertfordshire. The winning bus formed part of our 128 strong commitment in new buses for the North West.
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Just a recap from Yesterday we are please to welcome MX20 HVF into our ranks.
This will soon go in and get its branding put on it and be out on the road soon.
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3 new buses being branding in the 163 livery today that's 6 now branded.
@philipburke1
@MayorofGM
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In case you missed it.
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Diamond Jubilee
The Jubilee Bus will be on 524 from 9:20 today
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We’re looking good for going live a week on Sunday…
8 days.
Will we be ready is the question we are being asked, looking at the investment already my guess is we will smash it
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We have been looking daily at passenger numbers and how this effects social distancing, so for safe travel, we have increased our timetables and brought back all services except express services.
Please help each other and travel when it is essential.
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Julia will be out and about today on the Number 8, She will be leaving bolton in the next hour and will be heading into Manchester and Back. Look out for her and send in your pics if you have some.
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We’re up and running from
#Bolton
. Services have already started from earlier on this morning, and there should be some
#TwoToneBlue
liveried buses out and about today, just can’t say where yet.
For info on our new services, head over to to find out more.
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It’s all coming together…
#TwoToneBlue
is coming to Bolton on Sunday.
3 days to go.
Vinyls Complete on the first brand new Street Decker in the completed TwoTone livery for
@DiamondBusNW
this morning. Nine more closely following this one for our new Bolton Depot operation starting 11 August 2019.
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Yesterday we received an amazing gesture
@Morrisons
Altas Mill donated Easter eggs from for our drivers to say thank you.
In return we would also like to thank all the shop workers keeping the day to day running of our supermarkets open and stocked so we can buy our essentials.
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Service:524
Due to a serious RTC near Radcliffe Centre, these buses were diverted. It operates 471 routes from and to Bury. It will be a normal route from Ainsworth Lane.
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Service: 8, 36, 37 & 163
With roads becoming busier are experiencing delays on Manchester services
Please take a look at our mobile app to track your bus, find important travel updates and more.
Travel Safe
JE🔹 🐝
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We are here for our customers and this is our official twitter feed if you are in doubt please visit our webpage and you will find our social pages at the bottom of the page.
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Service: 8
We are buzzin to have the first Bee Network bus!
Bee Network bus (40810) is currently maiden journey to Manchester!
Travel Safe
JE🐝
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GOOD NEWS
We have been informed by the council that the major gas main replacement work in Swinton should finish across this coming weekend(29th &1st)
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