| First Berkshire has been using unmarked vans for the past few years, making them a bit hard to keep track of. For example, this Ford Transit van SR19EZF was seen at Slough Garage in February 2020 and was assumed to be based there, though it could just as easily have been a hire or even a visiting contractor. Complicating matters was that a new Nissan electric van had been seen here a few months earlier and was presumed to be the new engineer's van. The Ford was noted again on 5th June 2020 (as shown here), so is likely to be the current allocation. An interesting aspect of this photo is the various coaches in the background. The COVID-19 pandemic had resulted in many bus and coach services being reduced or suspended, and many operators temporarily mothballed a portion of their fleets by applying for SORNs (Statutory Off Road Notifications). The coaches seen here have had part of their registration numbers taped over, most likely so that staff are aware that they are not to be used. It is curious that they didn't bother to turn off the electronic destination screen on the Plaxton coach on the left though! |
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05/06/2020 |
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21/06/2020 |
