Vehicle Details
Registration: FJ61 GZC
Chassis: Volvo B9R
Bodywork: Caetano Levante
Depot: Private Buyer
Livery: National Express
Year new: 2012
Vehicle History
October 2020
Go North East
Originally intended to be part exchanged against new Wright StreetDeck buses, but unable to be honoured due to Wrightbus going into liquidation, this vehicle has returned to Go North East having been in long-term storage in Northern Ireland.
May 2019
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold to a Private Buyer.
February 2019
Go North East
Following the entry into service of new vehicles within the Coaching Unit at Chester-le-Street Depot, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service.
November 2014
Go North East
A number of older branded double deckers have gained private cherished registration plates; including all four of the "DFDS Seaways" branded vehicles, "Red Arrows" branded 3943, and "Angel" branded 3962/65. "Angel" branded Volvo B7TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 3962 has gained this vehicle's private cherished registration plate of JCN822, leading to the consequent re-registration of this vehicle to FJ61GZC.
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May 2018
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Chester-le-Street Depot to Crook, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.
May 2015
Go North East
Following a number of publicity events to promote the investment into new vehicles for services 8 and 78, this vehicle has entered service at Stanley Depot on "Coast & Country" services 8/78.
May 2013
Go North East
Ahead of service 39 being upgraded to an Optare Versa allocation, this vehicle has been repainted into Go North East's corporate livery with 'Northern' fleet names.
May 2016
Go North East
Having previously carried "Prince Bishops" branding, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain red base livery.