Vehicle Details
Registration: NL63 YHO
Chassis: Volvo B9TL
Bodywork: Wright Eclipse Gemini 2
Depot: Sunderland
Livery: Cityrider
Year new: 2013
Vehicle History
September 2020
Go North East
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Following the upgrade of services X9/X10 to an interim allocation of Caetano Levante bodied Volvo B9R and Volvo B11RTs, pending delivery of the ex-Oxford Plaxton Elitei interdeck coaches, this vehicle has transferred from Riverside Depot to Deptford.
July 2020
Go North East
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Made available due to the school holidays PVR reduction; this vehicle has transferred from Deptford Depot to Riverside, in order to operate services X9/X10 temporarily pending delivery of the Volvo B11RT/Plaxton Elitei interdeck coaches from Oxford Bus Company, with the Volvo B5TL allocation having now been taken out of service.
August 2019
Go North East
In partnership with Gateshead Council; this vehicle has received exhaust modifications, increasing the Euro standard of this bus from Euro 5 to Euro 6.
November 2018
Go North East
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To commemorate the fallen who have lost their lives in battle, Go North East has introduced a number of poppy-themed features across its services, on the lead up to Remembrance Day and in celebration of the centenary of World War One.
While the nation remembers those who gallantly served their country in war, by wearing a poppy this November, this vehicle has been unveiled as Go North East's new 'poppy bus'. The latest vehicle further strengthens Go North East’s commitment to the cause, after being the first bus operator to launch a dedicated poppy vehicle almost a decade ago.
The upgraded model will now be seen servicing routes throughout the region, although will usually be found on the Fab Fifty Six service operating between Sunderland and Newcastle.
The striking white double deck vehicle is emblazoned with bright red poppies and features the text ‘Thank you’ alongside ‘All who served, sacrificed and changed our world. 1918-2018.’ Its tickets too, replicate the same wording and utilise the social media hashtag #thankyou100.
October 2018
Go North East
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Due to Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 4949 (NK51 OLP) requiring repaint in line with its annual MOT test, and the promotional livery to support the Royal British Legion being refreshed prior to Remembrance Sunday, this vehicle has now lost its branding for the "Fab Fifty Six" service and has been repainted into a plain white base livery.
January 2014
Go North East
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This vehicle has entered service at Deptford Depot on "Fab Fifty Six" service 56 (Sunderland - Newcastle).
December 2013
Go North East
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Ahead of its entry into service, this vehicle has received "Fab Fifty Six" branding, with sub-branding for service 56 (Sunderland - Newcastle).
December 2013
Go North East
This vehicle, which carries an orange 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 £3,400,000, Go North East has ordered a batch of seventeen Volvo B9TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 double-deck buses to be launched on the “Fab Fifty Six” 56 service at Deptford Depot. These brand new buses feature Esteban Civic V3 seating; free passenger Wi-Fi; power sockets with USB connections, and ‘Next Stop’ audio-visual announcements.
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May 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Percy Main Depot to Stanley, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.
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 2015
Go North East
Following a number of publicity events to promote the investment into new vehicles for services 45 and 46, this vehicle has entered service at Stanley Depot on "Red Kite" services 45/46.
May 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Riverside Depot on "Red Kite" service 47 (Newcastle - Blackhall Mill).