Marshall Makes Three

• Marshall of Cambridge is producing three types of bus using the new Volvo B6 chassis and Cromweld stainless steel bodies; lengths of 8.5, 9.0 and 10.0m allow for passenger......

Optare Reveals Des Secret

• Optare has admitted that the engine fitted in its nine-monthold Spectra double-decker is the latest 8.65-litre Daf power unit (CM 13-19 Feb). Daf wanted to delay the......

Receiver Shuts Boro'line

• The receiver at Maidstone Boroline has finally closed the council-owned company, which it has been trying to sell since mid-February (CM 27 Feb-4 March). Boroline's remaining......

Mellor Cuts The Cost Of Funerals

• Rochdale-based mini/midibus specialist Mellor Coachcraft has developed an unusual body for the Mercedes-Benz 811D chassis — a funeral vehicle which can carry a coffin and 12......

Scania Scoop • Scania Is Supplying 53 Two-axle And Artic

buses to the Swedish public transport companies of Stockholm and Malinti and Swedish operator Linjebuss. They all meet Euro-2 emission requirements, says Scania.......

Viva Zf!

• Mexican bus manufacturer Dina has specified ZF 85 180 gearboxes into its new Paradiso luxury coach. The 8S 180 is claimed to be the lightest eight-speed box in its class.......

Stepping Down • The Owner Of Smith's Coaches Is Retiring

and a buyer is being sought for the four-midicoach operation, which has been based in Carlisle for the past 15 years.......

Stretched Metros • Lancaster City Transport Has Ordered...

31-seater MetroRiders: its first new vehicles since deregulation. The MetroRiders will be delivered to the company in August.......