Launch of the '900' series at Lower Hutt on 24.11.2004
28th November 2004

On 24.11.2004, Cityline, a division of Stagecoach Wellington, had an official launch of the '900' series Eastbourne Connector buses at the Lower Hutt Town Hall. In attendance was Brian Souter, Chief Executive of the Stagecoach Group UK.

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910 is one of 20 buses being built by Designline of Ashburton. These will primarly be used on the Eastbourne to Wellington route. The bus is seen prior to the
910 is one of 20 buses being built by Designline of Ashburton. These will primarly be used on the Eastbourne to Wellington route. The bus is seen prior to the "ribbon cutting" ceremony.
An off-side view of 910, seen following the official launch.
An off-side view of 910, seen following the official launch.
Awaiting the launch outside the Lower Hutt Town Hall is Omnibus Society preserved Bedford NZR Road Services 3583 and in Eastbourne Connector livery 910.
Awaiting the launch outside the Lower Hutt Town Hall is Omnibus Society preserved Bedford NZR Road Services 3583 and in Eastbourne Connector livery 910.
Brian again and this time trying out the driving seat of preserved NZR Road Services 3583.
Brian again and this time trying out the driving seat of preserved NZR Road Services 3583.
Brian Souter poses at the front of brand-new 910.
Brian Souter poses at the front of brand-new 910.
Brian Souter tries out the drivers seat of 910.
Brian Souter tries out the drivers seat of 910.
Brian Souter, Chief Executive of Stagecoach Group watches as David Ogden, mayor of Lower Hutt performs the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Brian Souter, Chief Executive of Stagecoach Group watches as David Ogden, mayor of Lower Hutt performs the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Front end view of 3583, outside the Lower Hutt Town Hall on 24.11.2004.
Front end view of 3583, outside the Lower Hutt Town Hall on 24.11.2004.
Front end view of 910 as it awaits the official ceremony.
Front end view of 910 as it awaits the official ceremony.
Interior view of 910 and Brian Souter relaxing. Upholstery colours are those used by Stagecoach UK.
Interior view of 910 and Brian Souter relaxing. Upholstery colours are those used by Stagecoach UK.
Preserved NZR Road Services 3583 was on show as a comparison to the type of buses that were once used on the Eastbourne route.
Preserved NZR Road Services 3583 was on show as a comparison to the type of buses that were once used on the Eastbourne route.
Rear end view of 910, seen parked outside the Lower Hutt Town Hall.
Rear end view of 910, seen parked outside the Lower Hutt Town Hall.