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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - R852 PRG - 29 Jan 2016
(29 Jan 2016, 10:34 pm)Adrian I'd say that was a bit speculative. I can't recall any links to Sunderland AFC when the brand was promoted, so it could mean absolutely anything. There's certainly nothing fast about Sunderland AFC, and nor did it provide any links when first launched.
Cue someone digging out timetable literature from 2009... :s
I'd have thought the reference to Sunderland AFC through the black livery and ''cats'' in the name would have seemed pretty self-explanatory to users of the route, never been a big user of the service myself and that's the link I'd almost subconsciously make.
BIB:
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - James101 - 29 Jan 2016
I would speculate that if GNE are keeping the X35 long term, high-spec vehicles may be preferred as they're competing directly with Arriva sapphire 23 between Hartlepool and Peterlee, and Sunderland to a lessor extent
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 29 Jan 2016
(29 Jan 2016, 10:18 pm)R852 PRG How do you know it might not be on loan for a few more days, if it is?
I don't know but heavily doubt its on loan, Percy Main have a good enough amount of vehicles on the road at the minuete.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - dannygee - 29 Jan 2016
It was seen on 434 today
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - S813 FVK - 29 Jan 2016
Well according to 'that' facebook group, 3941 has transferred to Percy Main to replace 3859 on the 434.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Dan - 30 Jan 2016
(29 Jan 2016, 11:44 pm)S813 FVK Well according to 'that' facebook group, 3941 has transferred to Percy Main to replace 3859 on the 434.
Not too sure how much of a 'permanent' solution this is, but that is correct, in a bid to provide a younger vehicle and improve reliability on the 434/448 services (also why the two red Volvo B9s, 6116 and 6117, have been regularly allocated on weekdays since the contract started).
3859 has transferred to Riverside in exchange - likely to be used on scholars only, so I'm guessing a few more dual-door Volvo B7s will crop up on the TEN.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Davie - 30 Jan 2016
6100's ticket machine isn't working.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - citaro5284 - 30 Jan 2016
(30 Jan 2016, 8:42 am)Davie 6100's ticket machine isn't working.
Its a nightmare when the driver is on Emergency Tickets
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Rapidsnap - 30 Jan 2016
Try being on emergency tickets in a betting shop
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - citaro5284 - 30 Jan 2016
(30 Jan 2016, 11:04 am)GMitchelhill Try being on emergency tickets in a betting shop
I can well imagine...not a pretty sight!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - BusLoverMum - 30 Jan 2016
Any word on the x1s for today?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Dan - 30 Jan 2016
(30 Jan 2016, 11:34 am)BusLoverMum Any word on the x1s for today?
6007 departs from Newcastle at 10:45, 13:05, 15:25, 17:45, 20:00 and 22:00 towards Easington Lane.
6050 departs from Newcastle at 09:20, 11:45, 14:05 and 16:25 towards Easington Lane.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - BusLoverMum - 30 Jan 2016
(30 Jan 2016, 12:01 pm)Dan 6007 departs from Newcastle at 10:45, 13:05, 15:25, 17:45, 20:00 and 22:00 towards Easington Lane.
6050 departs from Newcastle at 09:20, 11:45, 14:05 and 16:25 towards Easington Lane.
Cheers.
Of course, he's changed his mind about catching one, now
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Michael - 30 Jan 2016
(30 Jan 2016, 12:43 pm)BusLoverMum Cheers.
Of course, he's changed his mind about catching one, now
That's because Dan took to long to reply!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - L469 YVK - 30 Jan 2016
(30 Jan 2016, 2:30 am)Dan Not too sure how much of a 'permanent' solution this is, but that is correct, in a bid to provide a younger vehicle and improve reliability on the 434/448 services (also why the two red Volvo B9s, 6116 and 6117, have been regularly allocated on weekdays since the contract started).I think personally, the following should happen rather than taking straight of Riverside who already need more B9s as it is:
3859 has transferred to Riverside in exchange - likely to be used on scholars only, so I'm guessing a few more dual-door Volvo B7s will crop up on the TEN.
- 6100 transfers from Deptford to Riverside in exchange for a Vyking owing to the improved reliability of the Fab 56 where despite still running late sometimes, can easily recover time at either end due to the PVR being reduced to 14 vehicles last year increasing layover time on a 12 minute frequency. 6100 then becomes part of the TEN PVR and branded accordingly allowing 6084 (which is fitted with a Tachograph) to become a spare for the TEN / TTX alongside 3963 / 3964 as well as 3942 at Hexham.
- 3941 then could transfer to Percy Main on a more long term basis to help with the 434/448 services.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Dan - 30 Jan 2016
(30 Jan 2016, 12:43 pm)BusLoverMum Cheers.
Of course, he's changed his mind about catching one, now
Very disappointed in Big'un!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - Michael - 30 Jan 2016
(30 Jan 2016, 1:30 pm)DaveyBowyer I think personally, the following should happen rather than taking straight of Riverside who already need more B9s as it is:
- 6100 transfers from Deptford to Riverside in exchange for a Vyking owing to the improved reliability of the Fab 56 where despite still running late sometimes, can easily recover time at either end due to the PVR being reduced to 14 vehicles last year increasing layover time on a 12 minute frequency. 6100 then becomes part of the TEN PVR and branded accordingly allowing 6084 (which is fitted with a Tachograph) to become a spare for the TEN / TTX alongside 3963 / 3964 as well as 3942 at Hexham.
- 3941 then could transfer to Percy Main on a more long term basis to help with the 434/448 services.
No thanks, Percy Main are welcome to one of Deptfords Vykings though.....
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - BusLoverMum - 30 Jan 2016
(30 Jan 2016, 1:31 pm)Dan Very disappointed in Big'un!
Typically, he's decided on an x1, anyhow. Just neither of those! Bloody demand avoidance.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - BusLoverMum - 30 Jan 2016
Some of the signs in the simplicity versas are a bit out of date. One here showing the route of simplicity 36!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2016 - dannygee - 30 Jan 2016
5166 destination on front is cutting some of the top line text off. Also seen it not in service before and it doesnt fill the whole front