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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - LeeCalder - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 3:18 pm)Malarkey Obviously someone doesnt like the Next Stop Announcements on the Bus.
https://www.facebook.com/robinarmstrongcomedy/videos/1642377602715763/
When I was on the Q1 yesterday between Gateshead and Heworth, a couple of people did mention that the next stop announcements were annoying. I asked the driver if he was able to turn them on or off and he said he didn't know but they were bloody annoying.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - omnicity4659 - 27 Jul 2015
Re announcements.
I think he needs to calm his t**s over the announcements. He should be grateful that a clean, low floor bus with features for this generation turned up not a decrepit dirty old step entrance vehicle with benches for seats.
However, the "remain seated" announcements every time a bell is pressed is OTT, Arriva have scaled this announcement down to the end of routes. There isn't point in having printed safety leaflets either as Arriva's didn't last long.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - citaro5284 - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 3:45 pm)LeeCalder When I was on the Q1 yesterday between Gateshead and Heworth, a couple of people did mention that the next stop announcements were annoying. I asked the driver if he was able to turn them on or off and he said he didn't know but they were bloody annoying.
No they cannot. Remember Next Stop systems are there for the benefit of blind or people with bad eyesight as well as strangers to the area. What is the point of having them if the drivers can turn them off and people with bad eyesight miss their stop??
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - park5354 - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 3:16 pm)Dan While Robert's interest in destinations is admirable (I can't wait until September when he gets to see the new St Bede's destinations), something of greater interest to the rest of you will be the arrival of pink Optare Solo SR 652 (NK15 GFO) at Saltmeadows Road, meaning that 10/14 vehicles have been delivered to date.
I thought 652 was a Venture solo !
Do you mean 662 (NK15 GFO).
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Dan - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 10:30 am)Michael Not sure if its being asked or not.... how will the Tynedale Links interwork with each other from next Mondays changes?
A large number of journeys on service 680 will by operated standalone - not interworking with any other services. These journeys are outlined below, and I believe they should be allocated Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 5210:
From Hexham - 06:55, 09:10, 11:10, 13:10, 15:35, 17:20
From Bellingham - 07:45, 10:05, 12:05, 14:05, 16:30, 18:15.
Similarly, a large number of journeys on service 682 will be operated standalone. These journeys are outlined below, and should be allocated an MPD:
From Colwell - 07:36
From Hexham - 08:35 then hourly until 16:35
From Acomb - 09:08 then hourly until 16:08
Service 683 will remain standalone, as present.
Services 74 and 686 will continue to interwork, as present (using an MPD), although additionally includes the journey of service 687 commencing from Corbridge at 12:55 (running off the 12:03 686 from Prudhoe).
The second board on services 74 and 686 which interwork includes the following journeys of service 688 (again using an MPD):
From Hexham - 05:58, 07:35, 15:40, 17:20, 18:10
From Allenheads/Allendale: 06:44, 08:04, 16:29, 17:49, 19:09
The remaining journeys of service 688 are covered by another MPD (previously Scania L94). This vehicle also works the 16:35 687 from Hexham.
There is another board which covers journeys on services 686, 687, 74 and 682 throughout the day. Again, this should be allocated an MPD. The morning/evening 680 journeys offering connections to/from Newcastle should be operated by a Tynedalexpress Scania L94.
As predicted, there will be some journeys operated by Stanley Depot on weekdays in between normal duties on service 689. This includes the 1135 687 service from Hexham (and return), as well as the 1210 682 service from Hexham (and return).
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Dan - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 4:06 pm)park5354 I thought 652 was a Venture solo !
Do you mean 662 (NK15 GFO).
Yes, a simple typo, which I have now amended.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Panasonic44 - 27 Jul 2015
I think Next Stop systems (700 & 4) and other's should be more like Metro System. Where they are not over the top or shouting out but for people to understand what they are saying.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Dan - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 4:32 pm)Panasonic44 I think Next Stop systems (700 & 4) and other's should be more like Metro System. Where they are not over the top or shouting out but for people to understand what they are saying.
The Next Stop Announcements on service 700 has nothing to do with Go North East, I'm afraid. Nexus has liaised with Hanover (the supplier) to provide and set up the announcements.
I think the announcements on service 4 are fine, but that's just me!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Michael - 27 Jul 2015
Northbound closure of Stockton Road - 5 & 6 August
http://www.simplygo.com/news/northbound-closure-of-stockton-road-5-and-6-august
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - G-CPTN - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 4:04 pm)citaro5284 No they cannot. Remember Next Stop systems are there for the benefit of blind or people with bad eyesight as well as strangers to the area. What is the point of having them if the drivers can turn them off and people with bad eyesight miss their stop??
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=1529&pid=118384#pid118384
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Tom - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 4:07 pm)Dan A large number of journeys on service 680 will by operated standalone - not interworking with any other services. These journeys are outlined below, and I believe they should be allocated Scania L94UB/Wright Solar 5210:
From Hexham - 06:55, 09:10, 11:10, 13:10, 15:35, 17:20
From Bellingham - 07:45, 10:05, 12:05, 14:05, 16:30, 18:15.
...
As predicted, there will be some journeys operated by Stanley Depot on weekdays in between normal duties on service 689. This includes the 1135 687 service from Hexham (and return), as well as the 1210 682 service from Hexham (and return).
Cheers Dan!
I wasn't far off, but did make a couple of mistakes as I forgot about the 686.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - S813 FVK - 27 Jul 2015
The top of South Moor bank will be closed for 4 days for resurfacing. This will affect services 43, X30, 78 and 130.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Dan - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 12:38 pm)Michael Park and Ride buses for Newcastle United v Borussia Monchengladbach
http://www.simplygo.com/news/park-and-ride-for-nufc-home-games
Bit of a mouthful!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - S813 FVK - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 4:42 pm)S813 FVK The top of South Moor bank will be closed for 4 days for resurfacing. This will affect services 43, X30, 78 and 130.
Off the DCC website:
A693
Stanley Road, Oxhill, Stanley
Carriageway planing and resurfacing
2 way lights
10 August - 14 August
Rather than the road being closed, it will just have 2 way lights in operation. Doesn't even look like it is the top of South Moor Bank. More services X31, 44, 44A, V8, 78 and 78A that will be affected.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Tom - 27 Jul 2015
So will a 74 journey not be allocated a Cadet anymore?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Michael - 27 Jul 2015
Anyone want to do the proposed PVR's for the changes GNE want to do to the Highwayman etc... had a try but got confused with the Diamond changes...
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Tom - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 5:42 pm)Michael Anyone want to do the proposed PVR's for the changes GNE want to do to the Highwayman etc... had a try but got confused with the Diamond changes...
Are the X30/X31 going to be split between Newcastle and Stanley, and Stanley and Lanchester?
Will have a go now.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - S813 FVK - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 5:45 pm)Tom Are the X30/X31 going to be split between Newcastle and Stanley, and Stanley and Lanchester?
Will have a go now.
That is what i gathered from the proposals too.
With all of this splitting, i can't help but think it has something to do with QCS. Won't be long before they are trying to do something with the 8/8A/78/78A.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Tom - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 5:47 pm)S813 FVK That is what i gathered from the proposals too.
With all of this splitting, i can't help but think it has something to do with QCS. Won't be long before they are trying to do something with the 8/8A/78/78A.
Cheers, and yeah I reckon it is too.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2015 - Michael - 27 Jul 2015
(27 Jul 2015, 5:50 pm)Tom Cheers, and yeah I reckon it is too.
You'll have to read the rest yourself, way to much to put on a post.
Good Luck
It also seems the 43 will get withdrawn.