(16 Mar 2015, 8:28 pm)RM2186 That could look very messy on timetables as Nexus do not always secure all of the trip shown, just part in a lot of instances.

(23 Jan 2015, 5:27 pm)tyresmoke Nexus have issued a tender for evening services 238/239 and 39 to start from 31st May.

(31 Mar 2015, 1:27 pm)Dan The following one-year Nexus contracts have been awarded from 31/05/15:

TB10 Fewster Sq – Wrekenton – Eighton Banks - Felling: Gateshead Central Taxis
39 Pennywell – Sunderland – Doxford International: Go North East
238/239 Barnwell – Houghton – Hall Lane/Fence Houses: Go North East
TB503 South Shields – Boldon Asda: Eurocars
TB503/TB504 South Shields – Boldon Asda/Horsley Hill: No Award

(31 Mar 2015, 3:43 pm)Michael What is the current euro engine needed for the 39?

(31 Mar 2015, 3:43 pm)Michael What is the current euro engine needed for the 39?

(31 Mar 2015, 3:53 pm)Dan Under Stagecoach operation, the contract requirement was for three low-floor Euro 4 vehicles with a minimum capacity of 23. 

I cannot remember what the contractual requirements were for the new tender, but Go North East has won the contract on a non-conforming basis, with the tender instead representing the best value for money in terms of service specification and tender conditions. This also applies to the tenders for services 238/239.

(01 Apr 2015, 9:54 am)Michael Will the 238/239 be replacing the 38C to on a night and Sunday??
Be interesting to see what they're gonna use on the 238/239...

(03 Apr 2015, 2:49 pm)tyresmoke 238/239 on a night is
238 Barnwell - Hall Lane (1822, 1922, 2022)
239 Barnwell - Fencehouses (2122, 2222, 2322)
Sunday is hourly 238 1022-1822 then 239 from 1922-2322

(03 Apr 2015, 2:56 pm)Michael Thanks Tyre, How is thr route working during the day?

Just Sunderland to Hall Lane as the 238?

(03 Apr 2015, 3:29 pm)tyresmoke Don't know that'll be commercial operation by GNE so they're obviously making changes to that at the same time.

(10 Apr 2015, 10:53 am)Michael I emailed NEXUS about the 238/239.. my reply...

Good morning Mr Webster,

Thank you for your email. From the 31st May 2015 the Go North East 238/239 will operate the service between Hall Lane Estate and Barnwell on a commercial basis on a Monday – Saturday daytime, with Nexus securing the evening and Sunday service, as well as a couple of early morning trips.

The route will be altered in Hall Lane Estate and some trips will also serve South Street in Newbottle.

Information will be available on the Nexus website nearer the date of the change of service.

Regards

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Iv'e emailed back and asked if the 238 route will continue to Sunderland, as this is confusing for the passengers in Hall Estate by having 2 bus numbers the same. 

(10 Apr 2015, 11:10 am)Andreos1 The Newbottle extension is an interesting one.
A lot of people have been complaining about the lack of a bus for a long time.

The plans put forward by the council to block off Stoneygate junction is causing consternation too - as this will remove the possibility of a through route, completely. 

(10 Apr 2015, 11:14 am)Michael It is, didn't expect the Newbottle extension, "some trips will also serve South Street in Newbottle".... wonder how often this will be, as the current 79 only runs hourly.. 

(10 Apr 2015, 11:17 am)Andreos1 Not sure.

Imagine it will be a quick loop of Newbottle, before continuing on the existing route.

Possibly morning/afternoon peaks? Pensioners, school kids etc

I think the alteration around Hall Lane, will tie in with the 238 coming through there to/from Seaham.