Scania to deliver 141 buses to Stagecoach Group in the UK

Scania to deliver 141 buses to Stagecoach Group in the UK

Stagecoach Group has once again opted for Scania in a major order which
will see a total of 141 units delivered during 2011. The order comprises
91 double-deck and 50 single-deck buses destined for Stagecoach
operations throughout the UK. The bodywork will be supplied by Alexander
Dennis.

"This order follows Stagecoach's acquisition of Scania buses during
2009/10 and is a further demonstration of our companies' shared
commitment to providing passenger carrying vehicles of an extremely high
environmental standard.  As such, we are delighted to once again be
selected as a key supplier to Stagecoach Group,"  says Tony Tomsett,
Sales Director for Scania Bus, Coach and Engines Sales at Scania (Great
Britain) Limited.

"Scania double-deck buses are well proven within our fleet and their
reliability, performance and fuel economy has led us to specify them
once again," comments Stagecoach Group Managing Director Les Warneford. 
"This positive operating experience has also influenced our choice of
single-deckers. This order marks our first significant purchase such
vehicles from Scania and they will be the first to be equipped with
Alexander Dennis Enviro 300 bodywork."

Stagecoach Group is a leading international public transport group, with
extensive operations in the UK, United States and Canada. The company
employs around 35,000 people, and operates bus, coach, rail, and tram
services.

Vehicle specifications

All vehicles will be fitted with Scania's 9-litre Euro 5 and EEV
engines, which deliver 230 horsepower and 1,050Nm of torque, and ZF
HP504 five- and six-speed fully automatic gearboxes.

The double-deckers, based on the Scania N-series, will be equipped with
Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 bodywork, seating 47 on the upper deck, 29
on the lower deck and space for 16 standees. The single-deckers are
based on the Scania K-series with Alexander Dennis Enviro 300 bodywork,
fitted with 43 seats and with the number of standees yet to be decided.

For further information, please contact Hans-Åke Danielsson, Press
Manager,
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