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Lothian Buses invests in capacity with order for 60 new Volvo B8L tri-axles with Alexander Dennis Enviro400XLB bodies
LARBERT, United Kingdom, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI), a leading manufacturer of buses and motorcoaches and a provider of comprehensive aftermarket parts and service solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis, today announced that it is working with Volvo Buses to build 60 new tri-axle double-deckers for award-winning Scottish bus operator Lothian Buses. The operator has placed a firm order with Volvo Buses for 60 new low-emission double-
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LARBERT, United Kingdom, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI), a leading manufacturer of buses and motorcoaches and a provider of comprehensive aftermarket parts and service solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis, today announced that it is working with Volvo Buses to build 60 new tri-axle double-deckers for award-winning Scottish bus operator Lothian Buses. The operator has placed a firm order with Volvo Buses for 60 new low-emission double-deck buses based on the efficient B8L chassis, which Alexander Dennis will body with its Enviro400XLB design. Lothian’s new buses will have three axles and a length of 42 feet (12.8m), around 4.3 feet (1.3m) longer than most of the operator’s two-axle double-deckers. The extra length will be used to offer inclusive and accessible spaces for passengers on the lower deck, including two wheelchair and buggy spaces alongside priority seating. Passengers will board and alight at the front of the bus, allowing a high seating capacity to be maintained. The majority of the new Enviro400XLB will be used to meet rising demand in the East Coast Buses and Lothian Country operations, which connect East and West Lothian to the Scottish capital. The Airlink 100 service between Edinburgh Airport and the city center will also benefit from the fleet investment. “Lothian is delighted to once again be working in partnership with Volvo and Alexander Dennis, building on our long-standing relationships to deliver new double-deck vehicles for our capital city,” said Dylan Dastey, Engineering Director at Lothian Buses. “Since launching our Driving Towards Net Zero decarbonization strategy in 2023, we have remained firmly focused on achieving our long-term sustainability ambitions. At the same time, we continue to invest in renewing and modernizing our fleet to ensure we provide safe, reliable, and high-quality services for our customers, both now and in the years ahead. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering the best possible customer experience, while supporting our wider ambition to fully decarbonize the fleet over the coming years.” “We’re delighted to be part of this Lothian Buses-led collaboration, which will deliver a new fleet of double-deckers for the Scottish capital and neighboring areas. We welcome Lothian’s support for British design, engineering, and man...