Finally Here: Route 52's New Buses!

A new VW at Ladbroke Grove, Sainsbury's.

Finally, the buses that are destined for route 52 have finally arrived. These VW's and VWH's are starting to enter service as the buses were delayed for entering service. This was due to the fact type training was delayed due to the cold weather we've been experiencing in January.This will allow the VPL's to finish their lives as London buses and to be sold to EnsignBus.

The buses came in a batch as half-diesels, half-hybrids with all buses being on Whole Type Approval (WTA). The buses luckily have the "Hybrid" logo has come back after they disappeared from 27's batch of new ADH's.

The buses are numbered VW1393 - VW1407 and VWH1408 - VWH1419 but to see the fleetlist, see Know Your Routes: Bring The Newbies On To 52; Part 2.

75% of the buses have entered service on 52 and according to LVF, VW1394 may have been on N98 on the first night of public service.

Anyways, I'm going to allow you to see the photos of the VPL buses before they go, pictures of them on routes across Willesden:

VPL175 on 260 to Goders Green.

VPL168 approaches "Kensal House". This foolish car had to be in the way!

A VPL on route 98.

Here's more photos of the new buses:

A VW passes the 82 at Victoria, Bus Station.

The rear of the VW1393.

Lower Deck of VW1393.

The buses came with Metroline's seat design.

The rear of VW1396.

VW1396 stands at Victoria.

Sideview of VW1393. Blurry :(

A 52 heading towards Victoria. Another blurry pic :(

Also, I have a picture of the hybrid version (VWH):

VWH1417 approaches "Kensal House" bound for Victoria.

The iBus on VW1393, sorry for the bad quality! You may have to tilt your head for this:

Thanks for reading this post. Hope you've enjoyed it and remember to stay safe!