(31 Mar 2014, 9:12 pm)Tom Yeah, I know of three, and that's it.
(31 Mar 2014, 9:12 pm)Tom Yeah, I know of three, and that's it.
(01 Apr 2014, 6:11 am)danpick i know of 3 at washington
(01 Apr 2014, 6:11 am)danpick i know of 3 at washington
(29 Mar 2014, 6:26 pm)gtom They said 'services which currently serve' the hospital. The Park & Ride isn't going to be extended and staff will return to the hospital car parks too
(29 Mar 2014, 6:26 pm)gtom They said 'services which currently serve' the hospital. The Park & Ride isn't going to be extended and staff will return to the hospital car parks too
Much prefer the optare solos on the quaylink, on one now, seem suited to it more than the versas. Probabley more justified with the loadings the Q2 gets as well.
Bosses at Go North East, which won a five-year contract to run the service connecting central Newcastle and Gateshead with the quaysides, say the new buses will be greener than the old electric ones.From:- http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...ll-1418301
Transport chiefs hope to use the old buses on another route in Newcastle or Gateshead.
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Wasn't the logic for the choice of vehicles for the GNE Quayside service that they were 'greener' than the turbine-electric buses that they replaced?
Does this still apply - or has that maxim been lost over time?
Bosses at Go North East, which won a five-year contract to run the service connecting central Newcastle and Gateshead with the quaysides, say the new buses will be greener than the old electric ones.From:- http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...ll-1418301
Transport chiefs hope to use the old buses on another route in Newcastle or Gateshead.
(01 Apr 2014, 1:19 pm)Chris An intriguing thought. I can imagine the 67/69; 68 & 93/94 but I'd be genuinely amazed if the likes of the 56 or X1 called in.
(01 Apr 2014, 1:19 pm)Chris An intriguing thought. I can imagine the 67/69; 68 & 93/94 but I'd be genuinely amazed if the likes of the 56 or X1 called in.
I got on the Q1 at Central Station Yesterday to Gateshead and I was the only Passenger for that whole Journey, From personal experience as do tend to use the Q1/Q2 a lot as I like a walk the Quayside on rare occasions, Neither service to me really Justify the usage of a Optare Versa and nor do they Justify an Every 10 Minute Frequency/Every 5 Minutes Combined at connecting Parts of the Route.
I would say that Reducing the Frequency to 30 Minutes would most certainly Justify the usage of a Optare Versa, Perhaps GNE should take a look at my Q3 Suggestion from Last Year, in an Attempt to Increase Patronage on both Services, Atleast do something with the Services to help aid an improvement, I would also agree that using say a Optare Solo SR would be more Justifiable on the Current Frequency of the Q1/Q2.
Also in regards to the Q1 the only time that gets Busy is at Peak Times i.e. when people are Finishing Work on the Quayside, and Students are Finishing for the Day at Gateshead College, Even those Passengers aren't Fare Paying Passengers, Again Passengers outside Gateshead College have the Option of Using the 93/94 to/from Gateshead Interchange Every 15 Minutes, And I would say 10 Buses an Hour on that small Section of Route isn't even Justifiable either.
(01 Apr 2014, 2:29 pm)NEBCD Malarkey I got on the Q1 at Central Station Yesterday to Gateshead and I was the only Passenger for that whole Journey, From personal experience as do tend to use the Q1/Q2 a lot as I like a walk the Quayside on rare occasions, Neither service to me really Justify the usage of a Optare Versa and nor do they Justify an Every 10 Minute Frequency/Every 5 Minutes Combined at connecting Parts of the Route.
I would say that Reducing the Frequency to 30 Minutes would most certainly Justify the usage of a Optare Versa, Perhaps GNE should take a look at my Q3 Suggestion from Last Year, in an Attempt to Increase Patronage on both Services, Atleast do something with the Services to help aid an improvement, I would also agree that using say a Optare Solo SR would be more Justifiable on the Current Frequency of the Q1/Q2.
Also in regards to the Q1 the only time that gets Busy is at Peak Times i.e. when people are Finishing Work on the Quayside, and Students are Finishing for the Day at Gateshead College, Even those Passengers aren't Fare Paying Passengers, Again Passengers outside Gateshead College have the Option of Using the 93/94 to/from Gateshead Interchange Every 15 Minutes, And I would say 10 Buses an Hour on that small Section of Route isn't even Justifiable either.
(01 Apr 2014, 2:29 pm)NEBCD Malarkey I got on the Q1 at Central Station Yesterday to Gateshead and I was the only Passenger for that whole Journey, From personal experience as do tend to use the Q1/Q2 a lot as I like a walk the Quayside on rare occasions, Neither service to me really Justify the usage of a Optare Versa and nor do they Justify an Every 10 Minute Frequency/Every 5 Minutes Combined at connecting Parts of the Route.
I would say that Reducing the Frequency to 30 Minutes would most certainly Justify the usage of a Optare Versa, Perhaps GNE should take a look at my Q3 Suggestion from Last Year, in an Attempt to Increase Patronage on both Services, Atleast do something with the Services to help aid an improvement, I would also agree that using say a Optare Solo SR would be more Justifiable on the Current Frequency of the Q1/Q2.
Also in regards to the Q1 the only time that gets Busy is at Peak Times i.e. when people are Finishing Work on the Quayside, and Students are Finishing for the Day at Gateshead College, Even those Passengers aren't Fare Paying Passengers, Again Passengers outside Gateshead College have the Option of Using the 93/94 to/from Gateshead Interchange Every 15 Minutes, And I would say 10 Buses an Hour on that small Section of Route isn't even Justifiable either.
the nine new Optare Versa buses with EEV Euro 5 engines were due drive out on the route today.From:- http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...ll-1418301
Transport chiefs say the buses will have extra seats to cater for growing passenger numbers
Quaylink:-
the nine new Optare Versa buses with EEV Euro 5 engines were due drive out on the route today.From:- http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...ll-1418301
Transport chiefs say the buses will have extra seats to cater for growing passenger numbers
I personally dont use the Q1, just the Q2, my journey back there, i think it was around 14:15 from haymarket was a solo, nearly every seat was taken.
Only time ive seen a versa even 3/4 full on the Q2 is in the morning going towards haymarket
I think smaller buses would be a good idea, I understand they want to keep it green, why not use the ones similar to the buses on the Sunderland Connect.
How many are there actually for the Quaylink, and the PVR compared to that
Been a few occasions when ive got on a Orbit versa, or Nexus Solo.
An unknown trident is now VOR at Stanley due to a RTA at Iveston whilst working Scholars service 822 to Lanchester St Bedes.
I doubt it was the fog that caused the accident as a car spun out and crashed into the front of the bus. All emergency services were called out and the incident was cleared. I think this is to trigger a series of odd workings whilst it is out getting repaired (the bus used runs out onto the X30/X31).
(31 Mar 2014, 8:52 pm)Tom Is it a temporary service?
(31 Mar 2014, 8:52 pm)Tom Is it a temporary service?
(31 Mar 2014, 8:41 pm)Dan As the shuttle bus doesn't appear to have been organised BY Go North East and instead by a local community group in Hebburn working with Go North East, I'd have assumed that this shuttle bus would be free to use.
As originally posted by Liam:
https://m.facebook.com/hebburnandmidtyne...2259534753
How far in advance do VOSA registrations have to be submitted? Think it is around 50 days, isn't it? If so, they'll have to be submitting that registration fairly promptly if it is going to be taking fares.
(31 Mar 2014, 8:41 pm)Dan As the shuttle bus doesn't appear to have been organised BY Go North East and instead by a local community group in Hebburn working with Go North East, I'd have assumed that this shuttle bus would be free to use.
As originally posted by Liam:
https://m.facebook.com/hebburnandmidtyne...2259534753
How far in advance do VOSA registrations have to be submitted? Think it is around 50 days, isn't it? If so, they'll have to be submitting that registration fairly promptly if it is going to be taking fares.
The Q's get busy at peak commute especially with the ability to use the Metrosavers on them. They also get busy around college hours and the weekends.
When I worked on the Quayside I used to walk along to beside La Tasca to ensure I got a seat.
I have been on many that have been empty when leaving Gateshead, picked up a fair load at the Baltic and been empty by the time we got out of Grey Street and into Haymarker
(31 Mar 2014, 7:24 pm)nk55 Well I've noticed the driver we get on a Monday we also get on a Wednesday and the driver we get on a Tuesday also does it on a Thursday, is that a coincidence?
Today on VOSA.
PB0002400/291 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Park Lane Interchange and Newcastle New Bridge Street given service number 56 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/294 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Interchange and DurhamBus Station given service number 20/20A/RM1/X20 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/307 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Park Lane Interchange and Parkside Heathway given service number 60 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/383 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange and Washington, Galleries Bus Station given service number 2A/2C effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/422 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between peterlee Bus Station and Rainton Bridge NPower given service number 923 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/522 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: DURHAM RAILWAY STATION
Finish Point: CHESTER-LE-STREET, EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL CRICKET GROUND
Via:
Service Number: 500
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 25-MAY-2014
Other Details: To run on Sunday 25th May 2014 only
PB0002400/523 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: LAMBTON PARK
Finish Point: CHESTER-LE-STREET, EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL CRICKET GROUND
Via:
Service Number: 501
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 25-MAY-2014
Other Details: TO RUN ON SUNDAY 25TH MAY 2014 ONLY
PB0003954/386 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Consett Bus Station and Sunderland Park Lane Interchange given service number 78/78A/X78 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
(01 Apr 2014, 4:46 pm)Jimmi Today on VOSA.
PB0002400/291 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Park Lane Interchange and Newcastle New Bridge Street given service number 56 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/294 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Interchange and DurhamBus Station given service number 20/20A/RM1/X20 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/307 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Park Lane Interchange and Parkside Heathway given service number 60 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/383 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange and Washington, Galleries Bus Station given service number 2A/2C effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/422 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between peterlee Bus Station and Rainton Bridge NPower given service number 923 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/522 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: DURHAM RAILWAY STATION
Finish Point: CHESTER-LE-STREET, EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL CRICKET GROUND
Via:
Service Number: 500
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 25-MAY-2014
Other Details: To run on Sunday 25th May 2014 only
PB0002400/523 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: LAMBTON PARK
Finish Point: CHESTER-LE-STREET, EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL CRICKET GROUND
Via:
Service Number: 501
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 25-MAY-2014
Other Details: TO RUN ON SUNDAY 25TH MAY 2014 ONLY
PB0003954/386 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Consett Bus Station and Sunderland Park Lane Interchange given service number 78/78A/X78 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
(01 Apr 2014, 4:46 pm)Jimmi Today on VOSA.
PB0002400/291 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Park Lane Interchange and Newcastle New Bridge Street given service number 56 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/294 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Interchange and DurhamBus Station given service number 20/20A/RM1/X20 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/307 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Park Lane Interchange and Parkside Heathway given service number 60 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/383 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange and Washington, Galleries Bus Station given service number 2A/2C effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/422 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between peterlee Bus Station and Rainton Bridge NPower given service number 923 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0002400/522 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: DURHAM RAILWAY STATION
Finish Point: CHESTER-LE-STREET, EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL CRICKET GROUND
Via:
Service Number: 500
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 25-MAY-2014
Other Details: To run on Sunday 25th May 2014 only
PB0002400/523 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: LAMBTON PARK
Finish Point: CHESTER-LE-STREET, EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL CRICKET GROUND
Via:
Service Number: 501
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 25-MAY-2014
Other Details: TO RUN ON SUNDAY 25TH MAY 2014 ONLY
PB0003954/386 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Consett Bus Station and Sunderland Park Lane Interchange given service number 78/78A/X78 effective from 28-May-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.
Have any Volvo B9TL's suffered from any electrical faults lately? I was on 6105 this morning and just after Cobalt, the fire alarm system went off. The driver went to try and open amd close both fire exits but it was still going. However, the only other thing could be someome tampering with the red hammer knobs on the window. The bus was fine despite it making a noise and managed to get into Newcastle ok.
