(13 Mar 2017, 8:12 pm)Dans_bus_photos Since both 711 and 713 are now in Venture yellow/red base livery- am I right in assuming there is to be an extension to the Venture network? Id hazard a guess that the 15 might be joining the brand.

(14 Mar 2017, 12:02 am)BusLoverMum Well, it had 647 on today!

I've never seen it justify the default double deckers it gets.

(14 Mar 2017, 12:09 am)Jimmi From my observations over the years, I would say that the double deckers on the 15/15A are only really required on the peak time runs on a morning and afternoon (in term time at least) that carries the school and college students in and out of Durham, I think at any other time of the day, you could get away with single deckers.

(14 Mar 2017, 12:24 am)BusLoverMum I've never been on a full decker on the 15 or 15A and never seen one leave Durham with more than a handful of passengers - it departs from the stand next to ours, a few minutes before we do. most passengers probably get on at Lanchester.

(14 Mar 2017, 4:17 pm)Dan Merc Citaro 5288 returned from refurbishment today, with 5280 taking its place at Bus & Coach World.

5287 branded up and available for collection from Saltmeadows Road by Deptford - probably next week before it enters service by the time it has an inspection etc.

(14 Mar 2017, 4:23 pm)Michael Thanks for the update Dan, which ones are yet to return?

(14 Mar 2017, 4:25 pm)Dan 5275 - 5280 inclusive, as well as 5290/91. So eight down there at the moment.

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(14 Mar 2017, 4:35 pm)Michael Cool, cheers.

Can you confirm yet, where 5290/91 and the ex Blaydon Racer Citaro's are going?, if so where abouts?

(14 Mar 2017, 4:38 pm)S813 FVK I think where 5290/1 will end up is already clear given that 5285-5289 only make 5 of the 7 PVR of service X5 (6 if 5284 is included).

(14 Mar 2017, 4:17 pm)Dan Merc Citaro 5288 returned from refurbishment today, with 5280 taking its place at Bus & Coach World.

5287 branded up and available for collection from Saltmeadows Road by Deptford - probably next week before it enters service by the time it has an inspection etc.

(15 Mar 2017, 8:15 am)JP6004 Anyone know what the extra cable is for that has appeared behind the ticket machine....is this in prep for contactless payment?

(15 Mar 2017, 8:12 am)cbma06 I was behind 693 this morning and noticed the rear end hasn't had its route description, is it remaining blank with only the X on it?


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(15 Mar 2017, 4:22 pm)Dan The final "Nexus" branded Solo has arrived at Saltmeadows Rd for repaint, in the form of 637 (NK12 HCD).

Solo SR 634 was returned to Riverside this afternoon having been repainted into the new corporate livery. It features the "our fantastic people" tagline, like 697.

(15 Mar 2017, 8:52 am)Jamie M I've seen no such cable!

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(15 Mar 2017, 7:17 am)Dan 5288 should be branded and collected by Deptford today, too.

Following the entry into service of the refurbished Mercedes Citaros at Deptford, 4955 has transferred to Percy Main and 5214 has transferred to Chester-le-Street.

At Percy Main; 4955 has replaced 636, meaning that service 19 should again be allocated a full compliment of Volvo B7RLEs. 636 is currently having its vandal screen removed at Saltmeadows Road, as well as some minor bodywork repairs, before it transfers to Hexham for the summer season on the Hadrian's Wall AD122 service. At Chester-le-Street; 5214 has replaced 4965, which had already been withdrawn for modifications prior to assimilation into the Driver Training fleet.

The completion of modifications and return of 4961 in the Driver Training fleet has resulted in the withdrawal of DAF SB120 8242. 4965 has also now returned, and it will replace 8243.

Following the entry into service of 708 at Peterlee; 603 has transferred to Deptford, though at present remains on loan to Peterlee. It is likely to remain on loan until 707 transfers to Peterlee (presently VOR at Deptford), as indiGo Solo SR 653 is now at Deptford pending transfer to Percy Main this weekend.

(15 Mar 2017, 6:11 pm)dannygee Why 636 having vandal screen removed?