Vehicle Details
Registration: BX54 UCO
Chassis: Mercedes Citaro 0530G
Bodywork: Mercedes Citaro
Depot: Alpha Recovery, Weetslade
Livery: Go-Ahead London
Year new: 2004
Vehicle History
August 2013
Go North East
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This vehicle, which has been in storage at Smiles Engineering, Newcastle upon Tyne, whilst being dismantled for spare parts, has now been sold for scrap to Alpha Recovery, Weetslade.
December 2012
Go North East
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Having been withdrawn from service at Gateshead Depot; this vehicle has been moved to Smiles Engineering, Newcastle upon Tyne, where it will be stored and used for spare parts. It is thought that the engine will be used on similar 5350 (BX54 UCR), and other parts distributed amongst the other articulated Mercedes Citaro 0530G/Mercedes Citaro vehicles at Gateshead Depot.
December 2012
Go North East
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Because the internal layout is unsuitable for Go North East use without modification, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Gateshead Depot.
November 2012
Go North East
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This vehicle has entered service at Gateshead Depot.
November 2012
Go North East
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This vehicle has gained LED destination displays, ahead of its entry into service at Gateshead Depot, as a spare vehicle for "Citylink" service 58.
October 2012
Go North East
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Previously with Go-Ahead London Central as fleet number MAL66, this vehicle has been acquired by Go North East and allocated fleet number 5357. It is unknown at this stage whether the vehicle will be used in service or merely used for spare parts.
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March 2018
Go North East
Following completion of repaint, this vehicle has transferred from Riverside Depot to Chester-le-Street.
March 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Hexham Depot, on the minibus network of services which link Tynedale, Allendale, Hexham and Newcastle.
March 2014
Go North East
Following recent repaint; this vehicle has received "South Tyne" branding, with sub-branding for services 88/88A.