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Wright Axcess
Preserved First Midland Bluebird Scania L113CRL with Wright Axcess-Ultralow bodywork in Kirkby Stephen in 2024
Overview
ManufacturerWrightbus
Production1995–2001
AssemblyBallymena, Northern Ireland
DesignerTrevor Erskine[1]
Body and chassis
Doors1
Floor typeLow entry
Chassis
Powertrain
Engine
  • Ultralow: Scania DSC11-71
  • Floline: Scania DSC9-11
Capacity47 seated
TransmissionZF Ecomat 4HP500
Dimensions
Length11.90 m (39 ft 1 in)
Width2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)
Height3.00 m (9 ft 10 in)
Chronology
PredecessorWright Endurance
Wright Pathfinder
SuccessorWright Solar

The Wright Axcess was a series of two single-decker bodies of buses. They had low-floors. They were made from 1995 to 2001 by Wrightbus.

The Wright Axcess-Ultralow body was built on the Scania L113CRL chassis.[2][3][4][5][6]

The Wright Axcess-Floline was built on the Scania L94UB chassis.[2][7][8]

Axcess-Ultralow

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From 1995 to 1997, Wrightbus made a body of a bus called the Axcess-Ultralow. It had a low-floor.

The Wright Axcess-Ultralow body was built on the Scania L113CRL chassis.[2][3][4][5][6]

In 1997, the Axcess-Ultralow was replaced with the Axcess-Floline.[9]

Operators

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In 1995, Rider York ordered 20 Scania L113CRLs with Wright Axcess-Ultralow bodywork for use on the York park and ride service.[10][11]

In 1996, First Greater Glasgow ordered Axcess-Ultralows.[12]

In 1997, FifeFirst ordered Axcess-Ultralows.[13]

In 1997, Midland Bluebird and Lowland ordered eight Axcess-Ultralows.[14]

From 1995 to 1997, Kingfisher Huddersfield,[15] First Crosville[16] and Eastern Counties ordered Axcess-Ultralows.[source?]

In 1996, MTL Trust Holdings ordered twenty Axcess-Ultralows,[17]

In 1994, Kentish Bus ordered ten Axcess-Ultralows, these were part of an investment by Kent County Council into improving bus stops, and improved route information for route 480 from Dartford to Gravesend.[18]

In 1997, Chester City Transport ordered six Axcess-Ultralows for park and ride services,[19]

From 1995 to 1996, Nottingham City Transport ordered five Axcess-Ultralows .[20]

In 1995, Bullocks Coaches of Cheadle ordered five Axcess-Ultralows for use on route 42 from Piccadilly Gardens to Stockport bus station,[21][22]

Axcess-Floline

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From 1997 to 2001, Wrightbus made an improved body of a bus called the Axcess-Ultralow. It had a low-floor.

The Wright Axcess-Floline was built on the Scania L94UB chassis.[2][7][8]

The improvements were that it had less steps at the back of the bus.[23]

In 2000 , the Axcess-Floline was replaced with the low-floor Scania L94UB with Wright Solar bodywork.[1]

Operators

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From 1997 to 2001, FirstBus ordered 242 Scania L94UBs with Axcess-Floline bodywork.[23]

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Obituary: Trevor Erskine, Wrights' legendary designer". Buses. No. 781. Stamford: Key Publishing. 19 March 2020. p. 16. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Miller, Alan (2007). Bus and Coach Recognition. Ian Allan Publishing. p. 107. ISBN 9780711031364.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Moth, David (15 February 2025). Buses in Essex in the 21st Century. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-3981-1985-7. Retrieved 11 February 2005.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Berry, Howard (15 June 2022). Scania Buses and Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7471-1. Retrieved 11 February 2005.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Jenkinson, Keith A. (15 March 2020). Wrightbus: From 1946 to New Horizons. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-3981-0389-4. Retrieved 11 February 2005.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Jenkinson, Keith A. (15 March 2022). York Buses Since Deregulation. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9705-5. Retrieved 11 February 2005.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Berry, Howard (15 June 2022). Scania Buses and Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7471-1. Retrieved 11 February 2005.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Beeton, Cliff (15 December 2021). Potteries Motor Traction. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-3981-0867-7. Retrieved 11 February 2005.
  9. ↑ Berry, Howard (15 June 2022). Scania Buses and Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7471-1. Retrieved 11 February 2005.
  10. ↑ Jarsoz, Andrew (17 June 1995). "Rider York gets P&R". Coach & Bus Week. No. 172. Peterborough: Emap. p. 5. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  11. ↑ "Axcess poses for cameras at revamped Park and Ride". Coach & Bus Week. No. 189. Peterborough: Emap. 14 October 1995. p. 18. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  12. ↑ Booth, Gavin (13 December 1996). "The changing face of Strathclyde Buses". Bus & Coach Buyer. No. 388. Spalding: Glen-Holland Limited. pp. 7–8.
  13. ↑ "FirstBus gets going in Fife". Buses. No. 508. Hersham: Ian Allan Publishing. July 1997. p. 8. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  14. ↑ "Trunk routes upgraded". Bus & Coach Buyer. No. 394. Spalding: Glen-Holland Limited. 31 January 1997. p. 26.
  15. ↑ Jones, Stuart (13 December 1996). "New depot for Kingfisher". Bus & Coach Buyer. No. 388. Spalding: Glen-Holland Limited. pp. 9–11. A further six vehicles are scheduled to join Kingfisher in 1997, these being Scania L113 Wright Axcess Ultralows, the operation's first low floor buses.
  16. ↑ "Crosville: Axcess-ultralows". Coach & Bus Week. No. 298. Peterborough: Emap. 4 December 1997. p. 31. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  17. ↑ "MTL low-floor investment". Coach & Bus Week. No. 210. Peterborough: Emap. 23 March 1996. p. 29. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  18. ↑ Williams, Mark (6 January 1995). "Axcess-ultralows funded by Kent County Council". Coach & Bus Week. No. 199. Peterborough: Emap. pp. 24–25. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  19. ↑ "CCT opts for Wrights in revamp". Coach & Bus Week. No. 303. Peterborough: Emap. 15 January 1998. p. 27. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  20. ↑ "Fleet additions". Bus & Coach Buyer. No. 325. Spalding: Glen-Holland Limited. 22 September 1995. p. 15.
  21. ↑ "Bullocks gets first five Manchester grant-aided low-floors". Coach & Bus Week. No. 195. Peterborough: Emap. 25 November 1995. p. 27.
  22. ↑ "Low Bullocks". Bus & Coach Buyer. No. 342. Spalding: Glen-Holland Limited. 26 January 1996. p. 22.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Morris, Stephen; Lamb, Philip (December 1997). "Scania's new 4 series". Buses. No. 513. Hersham: Ian Allan Publishing. p. xi. Retrieved 15 September 2024.

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