Vehicle Details
Registration: R853 PRG
Chassis: Volvo B10BLE
Bodywork: Wright Renown
Depot: Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet
Livery: Lime
Year new: 1998
Vehicle History
October 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold to Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet.
March 2007
Go North East
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Following the withdrawal of the 775 service (Sunderland - Consett) and the restructure of the routes along this corridor, this vehicle has received "Lime" branding, featuring the tagline "cross county connection".
November 2006
Go North East
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Prior to new branding being launched, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain lime green base livery.
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May 2016
Go North East
Originally added to commemorate the company's centenary year in 2013, this vehicle has had its 'Northern' fleet names stripped ahead of the introduction of a new company corporate livery.
May 2019
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from the Special Events Fleet to the Driver Training Fleet based at Riverside, although remains available for Private Hire functions on weekends, and when not required by Driver Training.
May 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Riverside Depot on "Red Kite" service 47 (Newcastle - Blackhall Mill).
May 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Percy Main Depot to Stanley, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.