First - Bryn Road, Wigan depot closing?

[dovermire]

Can anybody shed any light on what I heard yesterday from an enginering friend who works for First that Bryn Road has been sold to the coachwork company Wrights?

Dave O

[jetjockey]

First iv'e heard Dave but will keep my ears open they haven't been there long they had to move from Waverley Street in Wigan to make way for a new by-pass road

JJ

[Deleted]

Are you sure you don't mean Lockett Road, Bryn?

I haven't heard anything either but it wouldn't surprise me as Wrights have just won two major orders which together total 1150 double deck buses. 600 for London and 550 for SBS Transit of Singapore, all of which have to be delivered before 2016.

It would appear the Lockett Road site has a poor history when it comes to long term residence. See the writeup in this Flickr link.
www.flickr.com/photos/38156936@N02/5898893470/

[dovermire]

My error, meant the depot at Bryn which is Lockett Road. Came to light last week, when it slipped out apparently at a meeting to do with something else First related so my source says.

Dave O

[jetjockey]

Information I got today from a driver is that the depot has been sold to a Company called "Go Ahead" who bought Preston Bus and the depot went up for sale as part of the rail franchise the driver thought but with the change of mind on the contract First Group were unable to pull out of the sale, staff are still awaiting official confirmation
Watch this space

JJ

[RICEY]

Preston Bus are part of Rotala group who bought them from Stagecoach

[dovermire]

Have seen an official notice today to say Lockett Road depot has been sold to Stagecoach along with transfer of 120 vehicles and all staff, this also includes leased facilities at Wigan bus station.

Dave O

[RICEY]

Sale went through and at 0500 First Wigan Lockett road became Stagecoach Wigan Lockett Road and buses were out with Stagecoach fleetnames and fleetnumbers