Setra supplied to UK-based tour specialist
A Setra TopClass S 531 DT has been supplied to Rockstar Logistics of Swatragh, Northern Ireland. Trading as Crossland.ie, the operator is a specialist in nightliner touring services, in particular for the music industry.
Since beginning in 2006 with one used coach, Crossland.ie has had a continued intake of double-deck coaches, totalling 21 in the fleet as of this year. Setra has always been the choice for its double-deck nightliner touring operations.
The newest fleet arrival is supplied in left-hand drive double-deck configuration. Left-hand drive is the only configuration available for Setras in the UK. Delivered as an empty structure, Crossland.ie opt for an entirely custom coach interior – to boast a fully-equipped kitchen, sleeping pods, optional master bedroom and all other home comforts once retrofitted by a third-party supplier.
The Setra TopClass S 531 DT comes equipped with the Mercedes-Benz OM 471, 375kW EURO VI engine mated to a Powershift automated manual gearbox.
“I would like to express my thanks to David Hobson, Ryan Atkinson and Mark Ramsden from Daimler Buses UK Ltd” – Malachy McMullan, Managing Director at Rockstar Logistics
Malachy McMullan, Managing Director at Rockstar Logistics, said: “I would like to express my thanks to David Hobson, Ryan Atkinson and Mark Ramsden from Daimler Buses UK Ltd. Their input, support, knowledge and advice from day one was second-to-none and as we continue to confirm our build-slots, we know the coaches will be supplied exactly how we want them.”
- The new Setra TopClass S 531 DT sold to Rockstar Logistics was supplied by Setra Coach Sales at Daimler Buses UK.