(23 Jul 2015, 3:11 pm)GX03 SVC Got to be the most simplistic livery on a new bus. Which pillock designed that.

(23 Jul 2015, 2:15 pm)danpick I believe they are early as I'm sure they were due in August think at the rate they're going at they could be in service by the end of August.

(23 Jul 2015, 2:21 pm)S813 FVK 5396 arrived quite late compared to the others. As did 5410 for the Red Kites. Probably the case of not wanting them hanging around in Saltmeadows as it was starting to get quite busy with the omnidekkas etc.

(23 Jul 2015, 3:11 pm)GX03 SVC Got to be the most simplistic livery on a new bus. Which pillock designed that.

(23 Jul 2015, 3:11 pm)GX03 SVC Got to be the most simplistic livery on a new bus. Which pillock designed that.

(23 Jul 2015, 3:11 pm)GX03 SVC Got to be the most simplistic livery on a new bus. Which pillock designed that.

(23 Jul 2015, 1:04 pm)danpick There's now 7 indigo Solo SR's at Saltmeadows 8329 is now in red saw as every shutter at Saltmeadows is up 8303 is parked in front of the 2 new Solos theres also a simplicity present.

(23 Jul 2015, 3:11 pm)GX03 SVC Got to be the most simplistic livery on a new bus. Which pillock designed that.

(23 Jul 2015, 3:46 pm)Dan The arrivals today were:
- 658 (NK15 GFA)
- 660 (NK15 GFG)

(23 Jul 2015, 11:03 am)Malarkey Just to note for anyone going to the Airshow this weekend, Get Around, Buzzfare, Sunderland Day & Weekly Tickets will be accepted within the relevant zones on special services A1 & A2, Dont think the above were accepted last year, so this will be a first from GNE. Network One, Concessionary & Nexus Child Pop Card Fares are all Invalid.

(23 Jul 2015, 3:52 pm)Michael Are you just waiting till Sunday to update all the fleet lists?

(23 Jul 2015, 3:54 pm)Dan Yeah, it's easier to do them all in one go when I have a bit of time.

(23 Jul 2015, 3:58 pm)Michael =D, i'm not sure if its being asked, is 618 the MPD which will still transfer over to Hexham for the when the Tynedale Links PVR increases with the upcoming changes or will that be used only scholars only?

(23 Jul 2015, 4:00 pm)Dan Funny you mention 618 (NK55 RUV)... It headed west to Hexham this morning from Thorntons, after being fitted with seatbelts for scholars.

As this one is a 'normal bus', I'd imagine that there would be a bit more flexibility with it and it could end up being thrown on normal public services.

(23 Jul 2015, 3:47 pm)Davie I don't think it's actually bad, What you have to remember is Go North East will probably get a professional in to design it and to br honest mate, (I don't mean to offend you and I apologise if I do) but I don't think you could do a better job.

(23 Jul 2015, 4:10 pm)R852 PRG No, they go to the local primary school and select the best drawing from the Year 1 class!

(23 Jul 2015, 4:14 pm)Dan All jokes aside - hasn't Stagecoach done this regularly for their branding in the past..?

(23 Jul 2015, 4:17 pm)Michael How many B10's will be withdrawn this week for changes, with the buses coming off the X40?

(23 Jul 2015, 4:27 pm)Dan Remember that the revised Quaylink will only see the combined PVR of existing services 51/52, Q1/Q2 and X40 reduce by one vehicle (hence why 8328 has been repainted red).

I doubt we'll see a Volvo B10BLE withdrawn as a consequence (yet); after all, three of Riverside's Volvo B10BLEs (4901, 4902 and 4916) were recently sighted at Thorntons, so they'll need to keep some spare buses on to cover for these...