Delaine Buses in Peterborough - 21 Mar 2024 (P1170706)

Thursday 21 March 2024 (1147) – Arriving at Peterborough bus station on my journey from Wisbech (1105) on board First Eastern Counties Buses 36904 (YN69 XZH). This was the 0840 westbound ‘excel’ service C from Norwich to Peterborough.

Two vehicles of renowned Delaine Buses Limited are in the view.

Left is 145 (AD59 DBL), an Optare Olympus bodied Volvo B9TL new in September 2009. The Olympus was originally an East Lancashire Coachbuilders design.

Right is 157 (AD64 DBL), a Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B9TL new in September 2014.

New buses purchased by Delaine carry registrations featuring DBL representing the company’s initials.