Hodgsons Coaches of Barnard Castle has taken delivery of two Van Hool TDX27 Astromega double-decks, supplied by VDL Bus and Coach UK.
They are built to a bespoke specification. Each has 83 Kiel Avance 1020 seats with three-point belts, a drinks machine, a fridge, a Shades Technics toilet, two tables in the lower saloon, and a comprehensive entertainment system.
PSVAR compliance has been specified, with space for one wheelchair user accessed via the centre door. The coaches both have a crew bunk and each comes with a ski box finished to match the customer’s blue and white livery.
Power is from the DAF MX-13 engine developing 530bhp coupled to an Allison T525R six-speed automatic gearbox. The pair were handed over to Hodgsons Coaches director Keith Hodgson (pictured, right) by VDL Bus and Coach UK Area Sales Manager Tim Fairless (pictured, left).
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