Vehicle Details
Registration: NK53 TKU
Chassis: Transbus MPD
Bodywork: Transbus Mini Pointer
Depot: Stafford Bus Centre
Livery: Tynedale Links
Year new: 2003
Vehicle History
March 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold to Stafford Bus Centre.
October 2016
Go North East
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Following the transfer of Dennis MPD/Alexander Mini Pointer 606 (NK54 NUB) from Washington Depot to Riverside, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Riverside Depot.
July 2016
Go North East
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Following temporary loan to Percy Main Depot, this vehicle has returned to service at Riverside Depot.
July 2016
Go North East
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This vehicle has transferred from Riverside Depot to Percy Main, on temporary loan, for use on a special cruise ships service, in operation on Saturday 23rd July 2016.
July 2016
Go North East
Due to the re-opening of the Hexham Rail Bridge and the associated PVR reduction at Hexham Depot, this vehicle has been released for cascade. It has transferred from Hexham Depot to Riverside, where it will be allocated to the new 13 service (West Denton - Throckley). The contract for this service commences Sunday 24th July 2016.
March 2016
Go North East
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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.
January 2016
Go North East
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This vehicle has gained a rear advertisement to promote the iNorthumberland programme, which is being delivered by Northumberland County Council. iNorthumberland is funded by Department for Culture Media and Sport via BDUK, Northumberland County Council, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Defra’s Rural Community Broadband Fund and BT. The first phase of the programme is bringing fibre broadband to around 90% of homes and businesses in Northumberland by December 2015. The second phase of the programme aims to bring this to 95% by the end of 2017.
January 2016
Go North East
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Ahead of new Optare Solo SR minibuses arriving at Hexham Depot to upgrade some of the "Tynedale Links" services which currently operate with Transbus Mini Pointer Darts; this vehicle has been repainted into a plain yellow base livery with a blue strip above the windows, providing a consistent brand design with the new vehicles due for delivery shortly.
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March 2008
Go North East
Ahead of upcoming service changes, this vehicle has transferred from Deptford Depot to Percy Main.