Been meaning to say. For the past few days (on two occasions) I've seen Tynedale Links branded 556 on the AD122.
(28 Aug 2015, 2:37 pm)Transbus574 4932 has arrived at saltmeadows for repaint
(28 Aug 2015, 2:41 pm)Michael Was reported a couple days ago
(28 Aug 2015, 2:37 pm)Transbus574 4932 has arrived at saltmeadows for repaint
(28 Aug 2015, 2:41 pm)Michael Was reported a couple days ago
(28 Aug 2015, 2:52 pm)Dan What wasn't reported is the fact it has been repainted into Go North East's corporate livery.
Let the speculation commence on what is to come for the Highwayman...?
(28 Aug 2015, 2:52 pm)Dan What wasn't reported is the fact it has been repainted into Go North East's corporate livery.
Let the speculation commence on what is to come for the Highwayman...?
(28 Aug 2015, 3:10 pm)Michael Well i did ask the other day if it was going in to corporate livery....Wasn't the recent consultation to pretty much group the northern half of the 43/44, with similar highwayman services? At least that's how the questions came across to me.
I think well see the brand dropped off the scania's and replaced by new/newer buses in the future, allowing a full re-brand on the routes - allowing only the 96/96A/97 as the branded routes, if changes happen.
The above, like said all depends on what is replaced in the fleet.
Edit: added something in!
(28 Aug 2015, 3:10 pm)Michael Well i did ask the other day if it was going in to corporate livery....Wasn't the recent consultation to pretty much group the northern half of the 43/44, with similar highwayman services? At least that's how the questions came across to me.
I think well see the brand dropped off the scania's and replaced by new/newer buses in the future, allowing a full re-brand on the routes - allowing only the 96/96A/97 as the branded routes, if changes happen.
The above, like said all depends on what is replaced in the fleet.
Edit: added something in!
(28 Aug 2015, 3:10 pm)Michael Well i did ask the other day if it was going in to corporate livery....
I think well see the brand dropped off the scania's and replaced by new/newer buses in the future, allowing a full re-brand on the routes - allowing only the 96/96A/97 as the branded routes, if changes happen.
The above, like said all depends on what is replaced in the fleet.
Edit: added something in!
(28 Aug 2015, 3:10 pm)Michael Well i did ask the other day if it was going in to corporate livery....
I think well see the brand dropped off the scania's and replaced by new/newer buses in the future, allowing a full re-brand on the routes - allowing only the 96/96A/97 as the branded routes, if changes happen.
The above, like said all depends on what is replaced in the fleet.
Edit: added something in!
(28 Aug 2015, 4:02 pm)Davie 5286 Is the latest Citaro to be repainted https://flic.kr/p/xUKYQu
(28 Aug 2015, 4:02 pm)Davie 5286 Is the latest Citaro to be repainted https://flic.kr/p/xUKYQu
(28 Aug 2015, 3:57 pm)aureolin Wasn't the recent consultation to pretty much group the northern half of the 43/44, with similar highwayman services? At least that's how the questions came across to me.
(28 Aug 2015, 3:57 pm)aureolin Wasn't the recent consultation to pretty much group the northern half of the 43/44, with similar highwayman services? At least that's how the questions came across to me.
Today I decided to sample the Volvo B8RLE demonstrator on service 20A between Durham Bus Station and Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
My thoughts on it were okay, I thought the performance was reasonable in terms of speed despite fears that it is reportedly limited to 45mph, although you do have to remember that nearly the whole of the 20/20A route is 50mph or less so it's only 5mph less than the speed limit on the A690. The thing I'm sure you are all wanting to know is, how did it do getting up Houghton Cut? well it was made even more challenging by someone wishing to board at the bus stop heading up the hill but I'm pleased to say it actually got up Houghton Cut rather well. Thought the ride was pretty smooth. Downside to this bus, there was a kind of rattling noise coming from the back.
The driver and the passengers seemed to like this bus and I thought it was alright to (apart from the slight rattling) hopefully if Go North East did buy some for the 20/20A it might be nice if they could even be limited to 50mph rather than 45mph and I feel this would be a better bus in terms of passenger comfort and performance but I can still see GNE opting for the StreetLite myself.
Major bridge works in Durham are finished early
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-7434608
547/5162 will be withdrawn now i would imagine?
(29 Aug 2015, 9:09 am)Michael Major bridge works in Durham are finished early
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-7434608
547/5162 will be withdrawn now i would imagine?
(29 Aug 2015, 9:09 am)Michael Major bridge works in Durham are finished early
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-7434608
547/5162 will be withdrawn now i would imagine?
(29 Aug 2015, 9:24 am)Dan I believe Dennis MPD 547 will be retained in the fleet at Peterlee for now (more on that next week), but Volvo B10BLE 5162 should be withdrawn from today (hasn't been allocated to service yet).
All of the transfers relating to the loss of Nexus Misc Works contracts should take place this weekend - will confirm as and when they take place.
(29 Aug 2015, 9:24 am)Dan I believe Dennis MPD 547 will be retained in the fleet at Peterlee for now (more on that next week), but Volvo B10BLE 5162 should be withdrawn from today (hasn't been allocated to service yet).
All of the transfers relating to the loss of Nexus Misc Works contracts should take place this weekend - will confirm as and when they take place.
(29 Aug 2015, 9:24 am)Dan I believe Dennis MPD 547 will be retained in the fleet at Peterlee for now (more on that next week), but Volvo B10BLE 5162 should be withdrawn from today (hasn't been allocated to service yet).
All of the transfers relating to the loss of Nexus Misc Works contracts should take place this weekend - will confirm as and when they take place.
(29 Aug 2015, 9:24 am)Dan I believe Dennis MPD 547 will be retained in the fleet at Peterlee for now (more on that next week), but Volvo B10BLE 5162 should be withdrawn from today (hasn't been allocated to service yet).
All of the transfers relating to the loss of Nexus Misc Works contracts should take place this weekend - will confirm as and when they take place.