Vehicle Details
Registration: NL52 WVS
Chassis: Scania L94UB
Bodywork: Wright Solar
Depot: Withdrawn
Livery: Join the Team!
Year new: 2002
Vehicle History
June 2020
Go North East
Driver Training buses have been fitted with extra tables and re-deployed at depots as bait buses to allow better social distancing during drivers' breaks. This vehicle has therefore been reinstated at Washington Depot.
April 2020
Go North East
Following completion of all required vehicle re-allocations; this vehicle has been temporarily withdrawn from service due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been officially delicensed (SORN'd), enabling Go North East to obtain a tax refund.
August 2018
Go North East
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This vehicle has now received "Join the Team!" branding; which showcases some of the benefits of joining the company and training at the Team GNE Academy, such as free travel benefits, free uniform, and high-street retailer discounts.
May 2018
Go North East
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In order to improve the appearance of the Driver Training fleet, the entire batch of Scania L94s are to undergo repaint. Having previously carried a plain red base livery, this vehicle has now received a plain blue livery. It is intended for the batch to have branding fitted in the future, showcasing some of the benefits of joining "Team GNE" thereby acting as a mobile advertisement for the company's recruitment programme.
March 2017
Go North East
Following the completion of modifications at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, this vehicle has returned to service within Riverside's Driver Training fleet.
February 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Deptford Depot and is currently receiving modifications at Thorntons Brothers, Ashington, ahead of impending cascade to the Driver Training fleet.
November 2016
Go North East
Following the cascade of Scania CN230UB/Scania Omnicity 5249 (NK56 KHV) from Percy Main Depot to Washington, this vehicle has transferred from Washington Depot to Deptford. At Deptford, it should be allocated to service 9 (Sunderland - North Shields) in line with the operation of the service transferring from Percy Main Depot to Deptford on Sunday 6th November 2016.
May 2016
Go North East
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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.
November 2015
Go North East
Following temporary loan to Stanley Depot, this vehicle has returned to service at Washington.
November 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Washington Depot to Stanley, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.
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April 2007
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a purple cream base livery, and has also received "The Drifter" branding, for services 60 (Sunderland - Seaham - Parkside) and 61 (Sunderland - Murton).
April 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has had its sub-branding for "Fast Cats" services X35/X36 removed.
April 2014
Go North East
Following recent repaint; this vehicle has received "South Tyne" branding, with sub-branding for services 88/88A.
April 2007
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a purple cream base livery, and has also received "The Drifter" branding, for services 60 (Sunderland - Seaham - Parkside) and 61 (Sunderland - Murton).
April 2008
Go North East
Following recent service changes, this vehicle has transferred from Gateshead Depot to Percy Main.