megabus new coach order and the new plaxton b11 overdecker

• coach's due for megabus this year 
  7 more vanhool astromega's 
  10 more plaxton panther b13's
  and 11 brand new coach plaxton B11 overdeckers  as shown a mock up below 






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   the plaxton B11 overdeckers
   

  ALEXANDER-DENNIS MAKES MAJOR COMMITMENT TO PLAXTON
  WITH INVESTMENT IN INTERDECK ELITE

  “Two features stand out” Kevin stressed, “First, there is no need to fit a wheelchair lift, which benefits users in that they have much better access, and benefits operators by reducing maintenance and training requirements. The second feature is the ability to offer up to 72 seats, but with the flexibility to offer a wide range of seating layouts, as we do on all our models.”
  Investment in the new model by ADL in its Plaxton division is in the region of £1million. The new coach will be based on the well proven stainless steel technology of Panther and Elite, but will usher in an entirely new structure to accommodate the 3.9m high vehicle and offers the potential for additional models in the future. The Plaxton range is widely recognised as a leader in terms of combining durability with low weight and the aim is to retain a high degree of parts commonality. A key distinguishing feature will be a restyled profile, necessary to accommodate the through-floor design.
  “This is an exciting addition to our market-leading range,” Kevin Wood concludes, “and as well as building coaches for megabus.com we will be in a position to take orders for delivery to other customers in time for the 2013 season.”
  Image supplied : Visual impression of the new Plaxton Elite Interdeck Coach