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Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2018

Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2018

 
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Dan

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02 May 2018, 5:01 am #1
(30 Apr 2018, 12:43 pm)RBZ 5459 It won't be gaining one.

Seems bizarre in this day and age, when bus operators' back-office systems are so reliant on buses being allocated fleet numbers, that buses still manage to go without having one!

I wonder if they have one for internal purposes, even if not shown on the bus? For revenue analysis, for complaint procedures, for fuel usage analysis, for monitoring AVL data... In any vehicle trials, the latter two are obviously quite important.
Dan
02 May 2018, 5:01 am #1

(30 Apr 2018, 12:43 pm)RBZ 5459 It won't be gaining one.

Seems bizarre in this day and age, when bus operators' back-office systems are so reliant on buses being allocated fleet numbers, that buses still manage to go without having one!

I wonder if they have one for internal purposes, even if not shown on the bus? For revenue analysis, for complaint procedures, for fuel usage analysis, for monitoring AVL data... In any vehicle trials, the latter two are obviously quite important.

02 May 2018, 7:50 am #2
(02 May 2018, 5:01 am)Dan Seems bizarre in this day and age, when bus operators' back-office systems are so reliant on buses being allocated fleet numbers, that buses still manage to go without having one!

I wonder if they have one for internal purposes, even if not shown on the bus? For revenue analysis, for complaint procedures, for fuel usage analysis, for monitoring AVL data... In any vehicle trials, the latter two are obviously quite important.

I think that because it won't actually see the fuel line it hasn't been given one, tends to be one of the reasons to give it one. The allocation sheets just say 'electric' and the tickets say '1'. 001 is what was was initially thrown about when it arrived, and I've been digging as I was sure there would be an 800** number somewhere - but nope!
Edited 02 May 2018, 7:51 am by RBZ 5459.


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02 May 2018, 7:50 am #2

(02 May 2018, 5:01 am)Dan Seems bizarre in this day and age, when bus operators' back-office systems are so reliant on buses being allocated fleet numbers, that buses still manage to go without having one!

I wonder if they have one for internal purposes, even if not shown on the bus? For revenue analysis, for complaint procedures, for fuel usage analysis, for monitoring AVL data... In any vehicle trials, the latter two are obviously quite important.

I think that because it won't actually see the fuel line it hasn't been given one, tends to be one of the reasons to give it one. The allocation sheets just say 'electric' and the tickets say '1'. 001 is what was was initially thrown about when it arrived, and I've been digging as I was sure there would be an 800** number somewhere - but nope!



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02 May 2018, 4:58 pm #3
Wouldn't be the first time Stagecoach haven't allocated a number to a vehicle. I do recall photoing a Optare Solo SR on loan to Inverness which didn't recieve a fleetnumber.

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Rapidsnap
02 May 2018, 4:58 pm #3

Wouldn't be the first time Stagecoach haven't allocated a number to a vehicle. I do recall photoing a Optare Solo SR on loan to Inverness which didn't recieve a fleetnumber.


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03 May 2018, 2:14 pm #4
Is stagecoach north east getting new buses this year or getting second hand buses
glen1234
03 May 2018, 2:14 pm #4

Is stagecoach north east getting new buses this year or getting second hand buses

Michael



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15 May 2018, 6:27 am #5
On the 18 and it stinks of smoke because of the fire near Deptford

God knows how strong the smell is on the Go North East buses...

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Michael
15 May 2018, 6:27 am #5

On the 18 and it stinks of smoke because of the fire near Deptford

God knows how strong the smell is on the Go North East buses...


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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15 May 2018, 6:53 am #6
(15 May 2018, 6:27 am)Michael On the 18 and it stinks of smoke because of the fire near Deptford

God knows how strong the smell is on the Go North East buses...

I could smell it in my car, without any windows open, when I drove past the Stadium of Light this morning!
Dan
15 May 2018, 6:53 am #6

(15 May 2018, 6:27 am)Michael On the 18 and it stinks of smoke because of the fire near Deptford

God knows how strong the smell is on the Go North East buses...

I could smell it in my car, without any windows open, when I drove past the Stadium of Light this morning!

Cock Robin



2,778
15 May 2018, 11:41 am #7
(15 May 2018, 6:53 am)Dan I could smell it in my car, without any windows open, when I drove past the Stadium of Light this morning!

That ALWAYS stinks  Big Grin
Edited 15 May 2018, 11:42 am by Cock Robin.
Cock Robin
15 May 2018, 11:41 am #7

(15 May 2018, 6:53 am)Dan I could smell it in my car, without any windows open, when I drove past the Stadium of Light this morning!

That ALWAYS stinks  Big Grin

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16 May 2018, 12:47 pm #8
Is the Yutong still here? Not on the 100 right now.

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Pulsar
16 May 2018, 12:47 pm #8

Is the Yutong still here? Not on the 100 right now.


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17 May 2018, 9:32 am #9
For anyone yet to see the roof of a repainted Newcastle E400 hybrid, here are 2 shots of 12077 showing how the normal livery on the sides merges into the green version on the roof



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stagecoachfan
17 May 2018, 9:32 am #9

For anyone yet to see the roof of a repainted Newcastle E400 hybrid, here are 2 shots of 12077 showing how the normal livery on the sides merges into the green version on the roof



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2,778
17 May 2018, 11:52 am #10
(17 May 2018, 9:32 am)stagecoachfan For anyone yet to see the roof of a repainted Newcastle E400 hybrid, here are 2 shots of 12077 showing how the normal livery on the sides merges into the green version on the roof




Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin
Cock Robin
17 May 2018, 11:52 am #10

(17 May 2018, 9:32 am)stagecoachfan For anyone yet to see the roof of a repainted Newcastle E400 hybrid, here are 2 shots of 12077 showing how the normal livery on the sides merges into the green version on the roof




Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin

17 May 2018, 11:58 am #11
Stagecoach NE have never painted roofs for as long as I can remember...
omnicity4659
17 May 2018, 11:58 am #11

Stagecoach NE have never painted roofs for as long as I can remember...

17 May 2018, 12:56 pm #12
(17 May 2018, 11:58 am)omnicity4659 Stagecoach NE have never painted roofs for as long as I can remember...

They did the roofs when going from stripes to swoops, and I think shortly after that new legislation must have came abouts stopping them from physically getting on the roof. I think they can get away with single-deckers but it's generally not done without great reason, e.g. the Omnilinks in X24 livery have had their roof done. New bus orders specify a white roof, as like Sunderland some depots aren't equipped to do roofs within H&S guidelines.
Edited 17 May 2018, 3:32 pm by RBZ 5459.


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17 May 2018, 12:56 pm #12

(17 May 2018, 11:58 am)omnicity4659 Stagecoach NE have never painted roofs for as long as I can remember...

They did the roofs when going from stripes to swoops, and I think shortly after that new legislation must have came abouts stopping them from physically getting on the roof. I think they can get away with single-deckers but it's generally not done without great reason, e.g. the Omnilinks in X24 livery have had their roof done. New bus orders specify a white roof, as like Sunderland some depots aren't equipped to do roofs within H&S guidelines.



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2,778
17 May 2018, 2:14 pm #13
(17 May 2018, 12:56 pm)RBZ 5459 They did the roofs when going from stripes to swoops, and I think shortly after that new legislation must have came abouts stopping them from physically getting on the roof. I think they can get away with single-deckers but it's generally not done without great reason, e.g. the Omnilinks in X24 livery have had their roof done. New bus orders specify a white roof, as like Sunderland some depots aren't equipped to do roofs within H&S guidelines.

On another note, 22515 is seemingly heading back to Slatyford from Stockton soon, 22068 in exchange.

Why?! Surely 22514 will go as well then? Did anyone photograph either of them on their one (?- or part of one?) day in service at Stockton?!
Cock Robin
17 May 2018, 2:14 pm #13

(17 May 2018, 12:56 pm)RBZ 5459 They did the roofs when going from stripes to swoops, and I think shortly after that new legislation must have came abouts stopping them from physically getting on the roof. I think they can get away with single-deckers but it's generally not done without great reason, e.g. the Omnilinks in X24 livery have had their roof done. New bus orders specify a white roof, as like Sunderland some depots aren't equipped to do roofs within H&S guidelines.

On another note, 22515 is seemingly heading back to Slatyford from Stockton soon, 22068 in exchange.

Why?! Surely 22514 will go as well then? Did anyone photograph either of them on their one (?- or part of one?) day in service at Stockton?!

17 May 2018, 3:37 pm #14
(17 May 2018, 2:14 pm)Cock Robin Why?! Surely 22514 will go as well then? Did anyone photograph either of them on their one (?- or part of one?) day in service at Stockton?!

Scrap that apparently not true! Chinese whispers.
In all honesty though, it doesn't sound like it's done more than it's first one or two days of service since it arrived so I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't been allocating them on the Stockton rotas. Certainly haven't seen any photos. 22513 at Walkergate hasn't been out for well over a week now, 22512 is ticking along though.


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17 May 2018, 3:37 pm #14

(17 May 2018, 2:14 pm)Cock Robin Why?! Surely 22514 will go as well then? Did anyone photograph either of them on their one (?- or part of one?) day in service at Stockton?!

Scrap that apparently not true! Chinese whispers.
In all honesty though, it doesn't sound like it's done more than it's first one or two days of service since it arrived so I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't been allocating them on the Stockton rotas. Certainly haven't seen any photos. 22513 at Walkergate hasn't been out for well over a week now, 22512 is ticking along though.



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2,778
17 May 2018, 5:37 pm #15
(17 May 2018, 3:37 pm)RBZ 5459 Scrap that apparently not true! Chinese whispers.
In all honesty though, it doesn't sound like it's done more than it's first one or two days of service since it arrived so I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't been allocating them on the Stockton rotas. Certainly haven't seen any photos. 22513 at Walkergate hasn't been out for well over a week now, 22512 is ticking along though.

They haven't been available to allocate!
Cock Robin
17 May 2018, 5:37 pm #15

(17 May 2018, 3:37 pm)RBZ 5459 Scrap that apparently not true! Chinese whispers.
In all honesty though, it doesn't sound like it's done more than it's first one or two days of service since it arrived so I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't been allocating them on the Stockton rotas. Certainly haven't seen any photos. 22513 at Walkergate hasn't been out for well over a week now, 22512 is ticking along though.

They haven't been available to allocate!

glen1234



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18 May 2018, 11:50 am #16
Did the buses 22514 22515 not work then that why getting 22068 in stead
glen1234
18 May 2018, 11:50 am #16

Did the buses 22514 22515 not work then that why getting 22068 in stead

Ds1197



506
18 May 2018, 4:36 pm #17
Will South Shields depot get extra deckers for the tall ships
Ds1197
18 May 2018, 4:36 pm #17

Will South Shields depot get extra deckers for the tall ships

Michael



19,144
18 May 2018, 6:20 pm #18
(18 May 2018, 4:36 pm)Ds1197 Will South Shields depot get extra deckers for the tall ships

Doubt it, shame too, i expect the E's to be really busy.

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Michael
18 May 2018, 6:20 pm #18

(18 May 2018, 4:36 pm)Ds1197 Will South Shields depot get extra deckers for the tall ships

Doubt it, shame too, i expect the E's to be really busy.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Ds1197



506
18 May 2018, 6:46 pm #19
(18 May 2018, 6:20 pm)Michael Doubt it, shame too, i expect the E's to be really busy.

The Es get really busy over the summer anyway
Ds1197
18 May 2018, 6:46 pm #19

(18 May 2018, 6:20 pm)Michael Doubt it, shame too, i expect the E's to be really busy.

The Es get really busy over the summer anyway

Michael



19,144
22 May 2018, 4:42 pm #20
Alpha tow truck has just left the Sunderland depot, heading towards the road where the buses are diverting along behind the depot.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
22 May 2018, 4:42 pm #20

Alpha tow truck has just left the Sunderland depot, heading towards the road where the buses are diverting along behind the depot.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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