Vehicle Details
Registration: NK70 BYV
Chassis: Wright StreetDeck
Bodywork: Wright StreetDeck Micro-Hybrid 3
Depot: Riverside
Livery: X-lines | Generic
Year new: 2020
Vehicle History
November 2020
Go North East
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To allow a trial period on services X9/X10 between Newcastle and Middlesbrough, this vehicle has transferred from Washington Depot to Riverside.
October 2020
Go North East
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To be trialled on all of Go North East's double-deck "X-lines" branded services to compare against the standard 5.1-litre 4-cylinder Daimler OM934 engined Wright StreetDecks and 6.7-litre Cummins engined ADL Enviro400 MMCs, this vehicle has now entered service at Washington Depot, on "X-lines" service X1.
October 2020
Go North East
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Prior to entering service, this vehicle has received "X-lines" branding, with generic sub-branding for express services across the North East.
September 2020
Go North East
This vehicle, which is one of 20 new Wright StreetDecks to be ordered by Go North East representing an investment of £4.5million, has been delivered. Carrying the light grey/charcoal variant of the "X-lines" livery; this vehicle features Go North East's 2019 interior colour specification, and is equipped with free Wi-Fi, charging points (three-pin sockets at tables, USB and wireless charging on the back of every seat), next stop audio-visual announcements, and tables on the upper saloon. A first for Go North East, this batch of vehicles are also fitted with a 'double-depth' front LED destination display as well as an offside display. This vehicle is also unique in being the first example of its type to be delivered in the UK with the 7.7-litre 6-cylinder Daimler OM936 engine, delivering more power and a higher top speed, compared to the standard 5.1-litre 4-cylinder Daimler OM934 engine fitted to other StreetDecks. It is now undergoing preparation for service at Saltmeadows Road Depot.
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May 2013
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Stanley Depot to Gateshead, for primary allocation to "Citylink" service 58.
May 2019
Go North East
Following completion of driver familiarisation, this vehicle has now entered service at Riverside Depot, and is being trialled on "Green Arrow" services 97/97A.
May 2016
Go North East
Following temporary loan to Chester-le-Street Depot, this vehicle has returned to service at Stanley.
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.