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Vehicle Details

Registration: W402 VGJ

Chassis: DAF DB250RS

Bodywork: Alexander ALX400

Depot: Alpha Recovery, Weetslade

Livery: Arriva - Great North Road Routes 43/44/45

Year new: 2000

Year sold: 2018

Vehicle History

July 2017 Arriva North East Following the cascade of "Sapphire" branded vehicles to Jesmond Depot to upgrade "Great North Road Routes" services 43/44/45, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Jesmond Depot. Although withdrawn, this vehicle remains available to be reinstated as and when required, until the end of October, for use on Metro Replacement and Rail Replacement services.
October 2016 Arriva North East This vehicle has received "The Great North Road Routes" branding, promoting the combined 7-minute frequency of services 43/44/45 between Newcastle City Centre, Gosforth, Regent Centre and Wideopen. As part of the upgrade, this vehicle has also been fitted with free passenger Wi-Fi.

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