Vehicle Details
Registration: NK16 BYG
Chassis: Wright Streetlite DF
Bodywork: Wright Streetlite Max Micro-Hybrid
Depot: Sunderland
Livery: 2019 fleet livery
Year new: 2016
Vehicle History
November 2016
Go North East
Based on the results of the new cant rail design trialled on Wright Streetlite DF/Wright Streetlite Max Micro-Hybrid 5432 (NK16 BYP); this vehicle has been fitted with the same cant rail design, with the view of using a similar design on other branded vehicles too.
May 2016
Go North East
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This vehicle has entered service at Deptford Depot, on "Prince Bishops" services 20/20A/X20 (South Shields - Durham).
May 2016
Go North East
Prior to entering service, this vehicle has gained "Prince Bishops" branding.
May 2016
Go North East
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This vehicle, which carries a purple base livery, has arrived into the Go North East fleet. It is currently being prepared for service at Saltmeadows Road Depot. Representing an investment of approximately £3.7m, this batch of vehicles are believed to be in line to upgrade "Prince Bishops" services 20/20A/X20. This batch of vehicles are fitted with free customer Wi-Fi, three-pin power sockets and USB connections and Next Stop audio-visual announcements. Internally; they feature Esteban Civic V3 seating complete with e-leather; two-colour Tarabus 'Wood Effect' flooring; and blue accent lighting, which is fitted underneath seats, to provide extra light on the gangway.
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March 2007
Go North East
This vehicle has received "Coaster" branding for services 1 and 2 (Gateshead - Newcastle - Byker - Wallsend - Whitley Bay).
March 2013
Go North East
Ahead of its entry into service, this vehicle has gained "TEN" branding. It has also surrendered its original registration of NK62FMC due to its delayed delivery, instead gaining registration NK13EJO.
March 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has received the revised "Tynedale Links" branding, in line with the launch of the new Optare Solo SR minibuses on some of the "Tynedale Links" network of services.
March 2020
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Chester-le-Street Depot to Riverside.
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 2008
Go North East
Prior to new branding being launched, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain pink base livery.