Vehicle Details
Registration: PJ02 PZF
Chassis: Volvo B7TL
Bodywork: East Lancs Myllennium Vyking
Depot: Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet
Livery: GNE Red
Year new: 2002
Vehicle History
October 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold to Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet.
October 2017
Go North East
Following the entry into service of the final Volvo B5TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 on the X9/X10 services, 6314 (NK67 EBJ), and the consequent release of Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 6084 (NL63 XBS) to act as the spare vehicle for these services, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Riverside Depot.
August 2017
Go North East
Due to a higher vehicle requirement for the second phase of the Major Line Closure, taking place between Monday 31st July and Saturday 2nd September 2017 to allow for work at Northumberland Park station and track and bridge renewal work which forms part of the £350m Metro: all change modernisation programme, this vehicle has transferred from Deptford Depot to Riverside, to operate Metro Replacement service 900.
March 2016
Go North East
Having previously carried 'Northern' fleet names, this vehicle has been repainted into Go North East's corporate livery. It has also gained a front LED destination display, having previously been equipped with flipdot displays.
February 2014
Go North East
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Following the closure of Gateshead and Winlaton depots, this vehicle has been transferred to the brand new Riverside Depot. Riverside Depot replaces the existing depots at Sunderland Road in Gateshead and Winlaton which date back to the days of the tramways.
November 2009
Go North East
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This vehicle has gained "Angel" branding and has entered service at Chester-le-Street Depot.
August 2009
Go North East
Previously with Go-Ahead London General as fleet number EVL48, this vehicle has been acquired by Go North East and allocated fleet number 3979. It is currently at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, undergoing a pink repaint and full refurbishment.
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May 2020
Go North East
Following the return to service of Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5300 (NK08 CHF) and 5302 (NK08 CHH) at Hexham, this vehicle has transferred from Hexham Depot to Riverside.
May 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Deptford Depot, on "Prince Bishops" services 20/20A/X20 (South Shields - Durham).
May 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Deptford Depot, on "Prince Bishops" services 20/20A/X20 (South Shields - Durham).
May 2016
Go North East
Following repaint, this vehicle has gained "Fast Cats" branding, without route details above the windows.
May 2015
Go North East
Following a number of publicity events to promote the investment into new vehicles for services 45 and 46, this vehicle has entered service at Stanley Depot on "Red Kite" services 45/46.