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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Diamond One - 15 Jan 2016
has anyone noticed 5171 it has a brand mix up it says Northern on the front panel
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - R852 PRG - 15 Jan 2016
(15 Jan 2016, 4:35 pm)Diamond One has anyone noticed 5171 it has a brand mix up it says Northern on the front panel
It's been reported before I think, but I've certainly noticed it anyway. Sticks out like a sore thumb on the still-fresh repaint.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - citaro5284 - 15 Jan 2016
(15 Jan 2016, 11:40 am)Andreos1 Wifi pods (or pods with the international WiFi symbol) on the top of Nexus Bus liveried Solo's.
Are these standard or were they fitted as an extra?
You have lost me....you got a pic?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Davie - 15 Jan 2016
(15 Jan 2016, 4:39 pm)R852 PRG It's been reported before I think, but I've certainly noticed it anyway. Sticks out like a sore thumb on the still-fresh repaint.I reported it a month or so ago.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Jimmi - 15 Jan 2016
Don't think this has been reported, 556 has a advert for the iNorthumberland programme, same as the Arriva MPDs.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Andreos1 - 16 Jan 2016
(15 Jan 2016, 6:44 pm)citaro5284 You have lost me....you got a pic?
Without searching online for one, I don't.
The pod is on the roof, about half-way down the vehicle but positioned towards the o/s and has a WiFi symbol (the dot and three curved lines) on the pod.
I know Solo's within other organisations don't have them, but for whatever reason the Nexus liveried ones in the GNE fleet do.
Haven't checked the SR versions up at Consett, Peterlee etc.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Dan - 16 Jan 2016
(16 Jan 2016, 9:29 am)Andreos1 Without searching online for one, I don't.
The pod is on the roof, about half-way down the vehicle but positioned towards the o/s and has a WiFi symbol (the dot and three curved lines) on the pod.
I know Solo's within other organisations don't have them, but for whatever reason the Nexus liveried ones in the GNE fleet do.
Haven't checked the SR versions up at Consett, Peterlee etc.
The white pod visible on the photograph below?
![[Image: 8893856574_89aa797f1f.jpg]](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/8893856574_89aa797f1f.jpg)
Go North East: 0635 / NK61FJP by Daniel Graham, on FlickrEither way - the "Nexus" branded Solo SRs in the fleet certainly don't have Wi-Fi.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - pdiddy - 16 Jan 2016
(05 Jan 2016, 7:48 pm)Dan I'm sorry to disappoint, but 9119 operated the following:
- 14:34 #X21 (Bishop Auckland - Newcastle)
- 16:05 #X21 (Newcastle - Bishop Auckland)
- 17:45 #X21 (Bishop Auckland - Durham)
- 18:35 #X46 (Durham - Beechburn Industrial Estate)
It did not break down - what a shame, eh?
(07 Jan 2016, 9:21 am)Andreos1 8293 is currently being collected from Saltmeadows by Trevor Wigley.
(16 Jan 2016, 9:42 am)Dan The white pod visible on the photograph below?
Either way - the "Nexus" branded Solo SRs in the fleet certainly don't have Wi-Fi.
The white bit is the radio aerial/transmitter isn't it!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Michael - 16 Jan 2016
Travelling from Hexham or Corbridge into Newcastle today?
Whether you're shopping or going to the match, we're providing extra capacity with a double-decker bus on our X85 Tynedalexpress service leaving Hexham at 12.45 and Corbridge at 12.53. This bus will return from Eldon Square at 5.10pm.
X85 runs hourly from Hexham from 7.45am and takes just 47 minutes to Newcastle.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - S813 FVK - 16 Jan 2016
(16 Jan 2016, 10:21 am)Michael Travelling from Hexham or Corbridge into Newcastle today?
Whether you're shopping or going to the match, we're providing extra capacity with a double-decker bus on our X85 Tynedalexpress service leaving Hexham at 12.45 and Corbridge at 12.53. This bus will return from Eldon Square at 5.10pm.
X85 runs hourly from Hexham from 7.45am and takes just 47 minutes to Newcastle.
Interesting. Looking to upgrade the service, perhaps?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Diamond One - 16 Jan 2016
(16 Jan 2016, 9:42 am)Dan The white pod visible on the photograph below?I notice Nexus doesn't bother with wifi I requested for wifi on the metros and totally ignore others myself included
Either way - the "Nexus" branded Solo SRs in the fleet certainly don't have Wi-Fi.
(16 Jan 2016, 10:21 am)Michael Travelling from Hexham or Corbridge into Newcastle today?It is gonna be busy in town today so my suggestion try and get many photos between 3 and 5 as that's during the match
Whether you're shopping or going to the match, we're providing extra capacity with a double-decker bus on our X85 Tynedalexpress service leaving Hexham at 12.45 and Corbridge at 12.53. This bus will return from Eldon Square at 5.10pm.
X85 runs hourly from Hexham from 7.45am and takes just 47 minutes to Newcastle.
(16 Jan 2016, 10:29 am)S813 FVK Interesting. Looking to upgrade the service, perhaps?Not this financial year perhaps the next financial year perhaps speaking of which does anyone have the new fleet list of the new buses coming up and the cascades which are about to happen like where are the buses from Prince Bishops, Tynedale Links, North Tyne Links and pronto will end up at?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Dan - 16 Jan 2016
(16 Jan 2016, 10:29 am)S813 FVK Interesting. Looking to upgrade the service, perhaps?
I'd imagine that Go North East is just utilising resources effectively, providing sufficient capacity to match demand. The NUFC football match kicks off at 15:00, so the 12:45 X85 out of Hexham is likely to get quite full.
5230 is currently allocated to this running board, and will presumably be replaced by 3942 (which is currently stationed at Hexham). It will have to be replaced itself upon arrival back at Hexham, as it would naturally work the 17:50 X84 on this running board. The 17:10 X85 is currently being operated by 5233.
Although single-decks get quite busy at peak-times (often with standing room only), I don't think double deckers could be justified on a permanent basis.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Diamond One - 16 Jan 2016
(16 Jan 2016, 10:41 am)Dan I'd imagine that Go North East is just utilising resources effectively, providing sufficient capacity to match demand. The NUFC football match kicks off at 15:00, so the 12:45 X85 out of Hexham is likely to get quite full.
5230 is currently allocated to this running board, and will presumably be replaced by 3942 (which is currently stationed at Hexham). It will have to be replaced itself upon arrival back at Hexham, as it would naturally work the 17:50 X84 on this running board. The 17:10 X85 is currently being operated by 5233.
Although single-decks get quite busy at peak-times (often with standing room only), I don't think double deckers could be justified on a permanent basis.
Match day workings might be ideal by putting on deckers for Newcastle United home games when Sunderland play at home most services are run by double deckers like 56 which runs with them anyways 9 always see either a lolyne pass me or a president and mostly presidents from Deptford operating services close to stadium of light apart from 700 only services I do not see a decker on is 20s, 35s, 700, X36 but however if you increase X84/X85 on match days it will work
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Dan - 16 Jan 2016
(16 Jan 2016, 10:38 am)Diamond One I notice Nexus doesn't bother with wifi I requested for wifi on the metros and totally ignore others myself included
It would be down to the bus operator to purchase the equipment, Bazza.
Nexus is responsible for subsidising socially necessary, but unprofitable, bus services. I'd suggest that most of the passengers which use services subsidised by Nexus are likely to be of the older generation, and as such aren't likely to make use of free passenger Wi-Fi. I therefore can't see the advantage of fitting Wi-Fi to the vehicles which are allocated to Nexus-secured services.
Despite this, Nexus could in future specify in the tender agreement that the vehicle allocated to the service must feature free Wi-Fi. The equipment costs in excess of £2000 per vehicle, plus the recurring monthly data charge (like your mobile phone package). Bus operators would account for this cost within their bid for the work, which, in my opinion, the local authorities presumably couldn't afford (in this age of funding cuts).
In my opinion, we're more likely to see services which are operated by bus companies on a commercial basis gain free passenger Wi-Fi first. Services which run in competition are likely to be the first priority to upgrade, as this feature would provide a competitive advantage. The 'Behind the scenes' section of this article in the trade press also discusses some of the operational benefits to the bus company of fitting Wi-Fi to vehicles, with quotes provided from the company's Chief Engineer.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - a718abb - 16 Jan 2016
(14 Jan 2016, 5:12 pm)bu does any one know what is going to happen to 8150 ,8251 8253 8254 8259 are they being scrapped?
(16 Jan 2016, 10:29 am)S813 FVK Interesting. Looking to upgrade the service, perhaps?
The Tyne Valley Railway Line is closed between Hexham and Prudhoe, with Northern Rail providing replacement buses. Could it not be that GNE are providing extra capacity to cater for passengers who want a direct journey
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Andreos1 - 16 Jan 2016
(16 Jan 2016, 10:38 am)Diamond One I notice Nexus doesn't bother with wifi I requested for wifi on the metros and totally ignore others myself included
It is gonna be busy in town today so my suggestion try and get many photos between 3 and 5 as that's during the match
Not this financial year perhaps the next financial year perhaps speaking of which does anyone have the new fleet list of the new buses coming up and the cascades which are about to happen like where are the buses from Prince Bishops, Tynedale Links, North Tyne Links and pronto will end up at?
The funding Nexus obtained from the Department for Transport under the Better Bus Area funding, restricted them to give grants to operators to install WiFi. It didn't allow them to install WiFi on the Metro.
I am guessing it would be down to DB to fund this or for Nexus to cover the costs - either from their own pocket or via central Government funding.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - NK53 TKT - 16 Jan 2016
(16 Jan 2016, 10:29 am)S813 FVK Interesting. Looking to upgrade the service, perhaps?
I predicted this last year
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Diamond One - 16 Jan 2016
getting a headache on this one there are 14 Solos Percy Main are getting some as with Hexham where are the remaining ones going
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - DanPicken - 16 Jan 2016
(16 Jan 2016, 2:05 pm)Diamond One getting a headache on this one there are 14 Solos Percy Main are getting some as with Hexham where are the remaining ones going
Just those 2 you've been told plenty of times....
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - LeeCalder - 16 Jan 2016
We went for a drive around the back of Deptford last week, and noticed a lot of the Cats Fast ;-) Solar's are in a right mess....
Upgrade needed?