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DanPicken

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2,177
01 Aug 2013, 7:12 am #1
(31 Jul 2013, 8:55 pm)CatsFast101 Are there vehicles planned for the X7? I for one are hoping there is some sort of new buses planned, the Renowns aren't coping the route. Northern spares, yes okay. Quick, reliable, fast, express service, they ain't. There is constant break downs, which if they are not careful will put passengers off- I for one will sometimes just use the 60 if going Sunderland-Seaham if the X7 is more than 8-10 minutes late despite the X7 been 15 minutes quicker and I can't be the only one and again in Peterlee people will prefer the X9 to the X7 because the buses are bit more 'up class' to use a better term. So it will impact loadings if problems continue.

I would like to see the X7 get the 4 Solars from the OK1, then this new Hexham service (is it confirmed, was there a VOSA registration?) get spare Solars that are lying about, but I personally can't see this Hexham service lasting anyways (personal opinion). I mean once the StreetLites arrive Deptford have 5 Versas 'spare', wonder where they'll end up? Could any service end up the soon 'spare' Washington street Shuttle MPDs?

Do we have a date when Streetlites, Ciatro's and Versas are due?

I believe there was a vosa registration further back it was posted on here
DanPicken
01 Aug 2013, 7:12 am #1

(31 Jul 2013, 8:55 pm)CatsFast101 Are there vehicles planned for the X7? I for one are hoping there is some sort of new buses planned, the Renowns aren't coping the route. Northern spares, yes okay. Quick, reliable, fast, express service, they ain't. There is constant break downs, which if they are not careful will put passengers off- I for one will sometimes just use the 60 if going Sunderland-Seaham if the X7 is more than 8-10 minutes late despite the X7 been 15 minutes quicker and I can't be the only one and again in Peterlee people will prefer the X9 to the X7 because the buses are bit more 'up class' to use a better term. So it will impact loadings if problems continue.

I would like to see the X7 get the 4 Solars from the OK1, then this new Hexham service (is it confirmed, was there a VOSA registration?) get spare Solars that are lying about, but I personally can't see this Hexham service lasting anyways (personal opinion). I mean once the StreetLites arrive Deptford have 5 Versas 'spare', wonder where they'll end up? Could any service end up the soon 'spare' Washington street Shuttle MPDs?

Do we have a date when Streetlites, Ciatro's and Versas are due?

I believe there was a vosa registration further back it was posted on here

BJ10VUS



850
01 Aug 2013, 7:59 am #2
(01 Aug 2013, 7:12 am)danpick
(31 Jul 2013, 8:55 pm)CatsFast101 Are there vehicles planned for the X7? I for one are hoping there is some sort of new buses planned, the Renowns aren't coping the route. Northern spares, yes okay. Quick, reliable, fast, express service, they ain't. There is constant break downs, which if they are not careful will put passengers off- I for one will sometimes just use the 60 if going Sunderland-Seaham if the X7 is more than 8-10 minutes late despite the X7 been 15 minutes quicker and I can't be the only one and again in Peterlee people will prefer the X9 to the X7 because the buses are bit more 'up class' to use a better term. So it will impact loadings if problems continue.

I would like to see the X7 get the 4 Solars from the OK1, then this new Hexham service (is it confirmed, was there a VOSA registration?) get spare Solars that are lying about, but I personally can't see this Hexham service lasting anyways (personal opinion). I mean once the StreetLites arrive Deptford have 5 Versas 'spare', wonder where they'll end up? Could any service end up the soon 'spare' Washington street Shuttle MPDs?

Do we have a date when Streetlites, Ciatro's and Versas are due?

I believe there was a vosa registration further back it was posted on here

OK1 ends on 8 August, so the '55'-reg Solars will move any day from the 9th.
BJ10VUS
01 Aug 2013, 7:59 am #2

(01 Aug 2013, 7:12 am)danpick
(31 Jul 2013, 8:55 pm)CatsFast101 Are there vehicles planned for the X7? I for one are hoping there is some sort of new buses planned, the Renowns aren't coping the route. Northern spares, yes okay. Quick, reliable, fast, express service, they ain't. There is constant break downs, which if they are not careful will put passengers off- I for one will sometimes just use the 60 if going Sunderland-Seaham if the X7 is more than 8-10 minutes late despite the X7 been 15 minutes quicker and I can't be the only one and again in Peterlee people will prefer the X9 to the X7 because the buses are bit more 'up class' to use a better term. So it will impact loadings if problems continue.

I would like to see the X7 get the 4 Solars from the OK1, then this new Hexham service (is it confirmed, was there a VOSA registration?) get spare Solars that are lying about, but I personally can't see this Hexham service lasting anyways (personal opinion). I mean once the StreetLites arrive Deptford have 5 Versas 'spare', wonder where they'll end up? Could any service end up the soon 'spare' Washington street Shuttle MPDs?

Do we have a date when Streetlites, Ciatro's and Versas are due?

I believe there was a vosa registration further back it was posted on here

OK1 ends on 8 August, so the '55'-reg Solars will move any day from the 9th.

Dan

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01 Aug 2013, 8:01 am #3
(01 Aug 2013, 7:59 am)BJ10VUS
(01 Aug 2013, 7:12 am)danpick
(31 Jul 2013, 8:55 pm)CatsFast101 Are there vehicles planned for the X7? I for one are hoping there is some sort of new buses planned, the Renowns aren't coping the route. Northern spares, yes okay. Quick, reliable, fast, express service, they ain't. There is constant break downs, which if they are not careful will put passengers off- I for one will sometimes just use the 60 if going Sunderland-Seaham if the X7 is more than 8-10 minutes late despite the X7 been 15 minutes quicker and I can't be the only one and again in Peterlee people will prefer the X9 to the X7 because the buses are bit more 'up class' to use a better term. So it will impact loadings if problems continue.

I would like to see the X7 get the 4 Solars from the OK1, then this new Hexham service (is it confirmed, was there a VOSA registration?) get spare Solars that are lying about, but I personally can't see this Hexham service lasting anyways (personal opinion). I mean once the StreetLites arrive Deptford have 5 Versas 'spare', wonder where they'll end up? Could any service end up the soon 'spare' Washington street Shuttle MPDs?

Do we have a date when Streetlites, Ciatro's and Versas are due?

I believe there was a vosa registration further back it was posted on here

OK1 ends on 8 August, so the '55'-reg Solars will move any day from the 9th.

10th Wink
Possible they'll move over on Sunday, but I reckon they'll wait until Monday if heading straight to Saltmeadows.
Dan
01 Aug 2013, 8:01 am #3

(01 Aug 2013, 7:59 am)BJ10VUS
(01 Aug 2013, 7:12 am)danpick
(31 Jul 2013, 8:55 pm)CatsFast101 Are there vehicles planned for the X7? I for one are hoping there is some sort of new buses planned, the Renowns aren't coping the route. Northern spares, yes okay. Quick, reliable, fast, express service, they ain't. There is constant break downs, which if they are not careful will put passengers off- I for one will sometimes just use the 60 if going Sunderland-Seaham if the X7 is more than 8-10 minutes late despite the X7 been 15 minutes quicker and I can't be the only one and again in Peterlee people will prefer the X9 to the X7 because the buses are bit more 'up class' to use a better term. So it will impact loadings if problems continue.

I would like to see the X7 get the 4 Solars from the OK1, then this new Hexham service (is it confirmed, was there a VOSA registration?) get spare Solars that are lying about, but I personally can't see this Hexham service lasting anyways (personal opinion). I mean once the StreetLites arrive Deptford have 5 Versas 'spare', wonder where they'll end up? Could any service end up the soon 'spare' Washington street Shuttle MPDs?

Do we have a date when Streetlites, Ciatro's and Versas are due?

I believe there was a vosa registration further back it was posted on here

OK1 ends on 8 August, so the '55'-reg Solars will move any day from the 9th.

10th Wink
Possible they'll move over on Sunday, but I reckon they'll wait until Monday if heading straight to Saltmeadows.

BJ10VUS



850
01 Aug 2013, 8:31 am #4
(01 Aug 2013, 8:01 am)Daniel 10th Wink
Possible they'll move over on Sunday, but I reckon they'll wait until Monday if heading straight to Saltmeadows.

Easily confused Tongue
I imagine they'll wait until Monday.
BJ10VUS
01 Aug 2013, 8:31 am #4

(01 Aug 2013, 8:01 am)Daniel 10th Wink
Possible they'll move over on Sunday, but I reckon they'll wait until Monday if heading straight to Saltmeadows.

Easily confused Tongue
I imagine they'll wait until Monday.

GuyParkRoyal



1,004
01 Aug 2013, 9:19 am #5
Looks like 3859 & 3869 are going to the Metro replacement as both have had luggage racks fitted. 3859 on 34A and 3869 on 50 today.
GuyParkRoyal
01 Aug 2013, 9:19 am #5

Looks like 3859 & 3869 are going to the Metro replacement as both have had luggage racks fitted. 3859 on 34A and 3869 on 50 today.

GuyParkRoyal



1,004
01 Aug 2013, 9:36 am #6
I can't see Chester le Street withdrawing the DAF's until w/c 19th August as the A1 roadworks X21 runs until 16th and they have the 500, 501 and 502 from 9th to 13th. These additional routes combined with metro work will be challenging until 16th August.
GuyParkRoyal
01 Aug 2013, 9:36 am #6

I can't see Chester le Street withdrawing the DAF's until w/c 19th August as the A1 roadworks X21 runs until 16th and they have the 500, 501 and 502 from 9th to 13th. These additional routes combined with metro work will be challenging until 16th August.

Kuyoyo



6,849
01 Aug 2013, 9:49 am #7
Deptford B10BLE 4914 is on the X7 today, working the 1010 from Middlesbrough.
Kuyoyo
01 Aug 2013, 9:49 am #7

Deptford B10BLE 4914 is on the X7 today, working the 1010 from Middlesbrough.

Tom



6,138
01 Aug 2013, 3:57 pm #8
''Cats Fast'' 4976 made a rare appearance on the 56 today, as seen here. Also, 564 was back in service on the 27X today, as seen here
Tom
01 Aug 2013, 3:57 pm #8

''Cats Fast'' 4976 made a rare appearance on the 56 today, as seen here. Also, 564 was back in service on the 27X today, as seen here

DanPicken

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2,177
01 Aug 2013, 4:13 pm #9
(01 Aug 2013, 3:57 pm)W179SCU ''Cats Fast'' 4976 made a rare appearance on the 56 today, as seen here. Also, 564 was back in service on the 27X today, as seen here

yay they've got the right bus and a bus that actually has the proper 27X desty
DanPicken
01 Aug 2013, 4:13 pm #9

(01 Aug 2013, 3:57 pm)W179SCU ''Cats Fast'' 4976 made a rare appearance on the 56 today, as seen here. Also, 564 was back in service on the 27X today, as seen here

yay they've got the right bus and a bus that actually has the proper 27X desty

Dan

Site Administrator

18,100
01 Aug 2013, 4:14 pm #10
(01 Aug 2013, 3:57 pm)W179SCU ''Cats Fast'' 4976 made a rare appearance on the 56 today, as seen here.

Not relevant to the odd working itself, but rather about the brand design. That's why I dislike the "Fast Cats" design - naturally it reads 'Cats Fast' for me, because 'Cats' is placed above 'Fast'. I know we read left to right, but I read things from top to bottom too, so it's a little confusing.
Anyone else noticed that?

(01 Aug 2013, 4:13 pm)danpick
(01 Aug 2013, 3:57 pm)W179SCU ''Cats Fast'' 4976 made a rare appearance on the 56 today, as seen here. Also, 564 was back in service on the 27X today, as seen here

yay they've got the right bus and a bus that actually has the proper 27X desty

All vehicles (based at Saltmeadows at least) should have the proper destination display now. It was only the one day where it didn't, and I understand a complaint or two may have been made about it. Rolleyes
Dan
01 Aug 2013, 4:14 pm #10

(01 Aug 2013, 3:57 pm)W179SCU ''Cats Fast'' 4976 made a rare appearance on the 56 today, as seen here.

Not relevant to the odd working itself, but rather about the brand design. That's why I dislike the "Fast Cats" design - naturally it reads 'Cats Fast' for me, because 'Cats' is placed above 'Fast'. I know we read left to right, but I read things from top to bottom too, so it's a little confusing.
Anyone else noticed that?

(01 Aug 2013, 4:13 pm)danpick
(01 Aug 2013, 3:57 pm)W179SCU ''Cats Fast'' 4976 made a rare appearance on the 56 today, as seen here. Also, 564 was back in service on the 27X today, as seen here

yay they've got the right bus and a bus that actually has the proper 27X desty

All vehicles (based at Saltmeadows at least) should have the proper destination display now. It was only the one day where it didn't, and I understand a complaint or two may have been made about it. Rolleyes

GuyParkRoyal



1,004
01 Aug 2013, 4:18 pm #11
Waggonway DAF 4987 on the Lime 78 left Chester le Street for Consett at 16.30
GuyParkRoyal
01 Aug 2013, 4:18 pm #11

Waggonway DAF 4987 on the Lime 78 left Chester le Street for Consett at 16.30

Andreos1



14,155
01 Aug 2013, 5:14 pm #12
Yeah, thought it was just me with the Cats Fast X35!
Poor design, especially when it isn't a Cat nor is it Fast.
Andreos1
01 Aug 2013, 5:14 pm #12

Yeah, thought it was just me with the Cats Fast X35!
Poor design, especially when it isn't a Cat nor is it Fast.

nk55



372
01 Aug 2013, 5:19 pm #13
I think they should redesign it and give it the black cats brand, in similar style to trent barton/felix black cats design.
nk55
01 Aug 2013, 5:19 pm #13

I think they should redesign it and give it the black cats brand, in similar style to trent barton/felix black cats design.

legend

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02 Aug 2013, 8:29 am #14
8223 on today's 0911 departure from Wrekenton now behind schedule as the driver has gone to Greggs to get himself some of those yummy 5p coins in exchange for some £10 notes. Yee haw!
legend
02 Aug 2013, 8:29 am #14

8223 on today's 0911 departure from Wrekenton now behind schedule as the driver has gone to Greggs to get himself some of those yummy 5p coins in exchange for some £10 notes. Yee haw!

MurdnunoC



3,965
02 Aug 2013, 8:34 am #15
(02 Aug 2013, 8:29 am)the pilot 8223 on today's 0911 departure from Wrekenton now behind schedule as the driver has gone to Greggs to get himself some of those yummy 5p coins in exchange for some £10 notes. Yee haw!

Did they give him the change straight away or did he have to buy a pasty first?
MurdnunoC
02 Aug 2013, 8:34 am #15

(02 Aug 2013, 8:29 am)the pilot 8223 on today's 0911 departure from Wrekenton now behind schedule as the driver has gone to Greggs to get himself some of those yummy 5p coins in exchange for some £10 notes. Yee haw!

Did they give him the change straight away or did he have to buy a pasty first?

legend

Unregistered

 
02 Aug 2013, 8:44 am #16
East Durham 543 on 99
legend
02 Aug 2013, 8:44 am #16

East Durham 543 on 99

02 Aug 2013, 8:47 am #17
It should be the passengers going into Greggs to buy a pasty with their £10 note so they can use the change to give the driver the exact fare.
Greg in Weardale
02 Aug 2013, 8:47 am #17

It should be the passengers going into Greggs to buy a pasty with their £10 note so they can use the change to give the driver the exact fare.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,100
02 Aug 2013, 8:52 am #18
(02 Aug 2013, 8:44 am)the pilot East Durham 543 on 99

Forgot to note this the other day, but 543 was at Saltmeadows for maintenance. Shocked she's back so soon, expected that she'd be there for a while.
Dan
02 Aug 2013, 8:52 am #18

(02 Aug 2013, 8:44 am)the pilot East Durham 543 on 99

Forgot to note this the other day, but 543 was at Saltmeadows for maintenance. Shocked she's back so soon, expected that she'd be there for a while.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,100
02 Aug 2013, 8:52 am #19
Bus Stand Changes at Heworth for customers travelling to Washington
A number of bus stand changes take place with effect from Sunday 11 August at Heworth Metro Interchange.

Read more: http://www.simplygo.com/news/bus-stand-c...washington
Dan
02 Aug 2013, 8:52 am #19

Bus Stand Changes at Heworth for customers travelling to Washington
A number of bus stand changes take place with effect from Sunday 11 August at Heworth Metro Interchange.

Read more: http://www.simplygo.com/news/bus-stand-c...washington

legend

Unregistered

 
02 Aug 2013, 8:57 am #20
3981 on 26
legend
02 Aug 2013, 8:57 am #20

3981 on 26

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