Vehicle Details
Registration: NK04 ZNE
Chassis: VDL SB120
Bodywork: Wright Merit
Depot: Alpha Recovery, Weetslade
Livery: S1 Metrocentre
Year new: 2004
Vehicle History
October 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold for scrap to Alpha Recovery, Weetslade.
June 2017
Go North East
Following a breakdown whilst operating a morning peak journey on service 554; this vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Riverside Depot, having sustained defects uneconomical to repair. The Metrocentre Shuttle S1 service is due to be withdrawn from Sunday 23rd July and replaced by an extended X66 service on a lower frequency. Until the service is withdrawn, this vehicle will temporarily be replaced by an Optare Versa from Deptford, which will transfer to Riverside later this month.
February 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has been refurbished internally with seats re-upholstered into Go North East's standard blue seating moquette.
January 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has been retrofitted with Euro 5 Eminox modifications. This upgrades the vehicles from their current 'Euro 3' status.
July 2014
Go North East
This vehicle has gained "S1 Metrocentre" branding.
June 2014
Go North East
Last repainted into a plain white base livery back in October 2012, this vehicle has been treated to another white repaint, in preparation for the new livery for service S1 to be unveiled. It is expected that the vehicle will be branded in a livery similar to that carried by the Mercedes Citaro 0530G/Mercedes Citaro vehicles also based at Riverside depot which operate on service X66, thereby integrating both services.
February 2014
Go North East
With the opening of the new Riverside Depot which replaces the old Gateshead and Winlaton Depots; eleven vehicles from Saltmeadows Road Depot have transferred to Riverside Depot (including this vehicle), due to the operation of various services being additionally transferred.
October 2012
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a plain white base livery.
December 2006
Go North East
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This vehicle has received "The Highwayman" branding. This brand identity encompasses services 95/96 (Newcastle - Gateshead - Lobley Hill - Dunston - MetroCentre), 97 (Newcastle - Gateshead - Lobley Hill - Whickham - Fellside Park - Swalwell - MetroCentre) and 98/X98 (Whickham - Newcastle). The brand refers to a legend from the Lobley Hill area, where all of these services operate. The story takes place around Western Gateshead in the 1800s, and is a piece of folklore regarding highwayman (robbers who stole from travellers, usually travelling by horse).
October 2006
Go North East
Prior to new branding being launched, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain lime green base livery.
September 2004
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Gateshead Depot.
August 2004
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a plain white base livery.
August 2004
Go North East
This vehicle is one of six that have arrived into the Go North East fleet. These vehicles have been obtained from dealer stock as a result of the award of a new Nexus contract, commencing from 4th September. These vehicles will be allocated to Gateshead depot for services 1 and 27, allowing the six newest Scania L94UB/Wright Solar vehicles to be fitted with guidewheels and repainted into a dedicated livery before transfer to Percy Main for service R19 (North Shields Ferry to Palmersville).
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May 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Deptford Depot, on "Prince Bishops" services 20/20A/X20 (South Shields - Durham).
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 2009
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a plain white base livery, providing spare coverage in the event of a branded vehicle being unavailable for service.
May 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Riverside Depot on "Red Kite" service 47 (Newcastle - Blackhall Mill).
May 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Deptford Depot, on "Prince Bishops" services 20/20A/X20 (South Shields - Durham).