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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2015

Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2015

 
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Dan

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31 Mar 2015, 3:25 pm #921
There have been no further arrivals at Saltmeadows for repaint, but 6030 was receiving corporate livery vinyls today in the paintshop, so it should be returning to Percy Main shortly. 557 is fully branded for the AD122 now - it was having its re-trimmed seats fitted again today, while also receiving interior branding (disabled bay vinyls etc). I can confirm that each "X66" branded vehicle features a different coloured gnome on the front.

4845 (R845 PRG) was not present at Saltmeadows Road today so has presumably been sold, but this will be confirmed in Go North East's fleet news next week. 4950-52 and 8293 are still in storage at Saltmeadows.

Today's arrivals included the first two green Streetlites which are to be allocated to Chester-le-Street for services 8/78. These are 5402 (NK15 ENP) and 5405 (NK15 ENU).
Dan
31 Mar 2015, 3:25 pm #921

There have been no further arrivals at Saltmeadows for repaint, but 6030 was receiving corporate livery vinyls today in the paintshop, so it should be returning to Percy Main shortly. 557 is fully branded for the AD122 now - it was having its re-trimmed seats fitted again today, while also receiving interior branding (disabled bay vinyls etc). I can confirm that each "X66" branded vehicle features a different coloured gnome on the front.

4845 (R845 PRG) was not present at Saltmeadows Road today so has presumably been sold, but this will be confirmed in Go North East's fleet news next week. 4950-52 and 8293 are still in storage at Saltmeadows.

Today's arrivals included the first two green Streetlites which are to be allocated to Chester-le-Street for services 8/78. These are 5402 (NK15 ENP) and 5405 (NK15 ENU).

Michael



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31 Mar 2015, 3:44 pm #922
(31 Mar 2015, 3:25 pm)Dan There have been no further arrivals at Saltmeadows for repaint, but 6030 was receiving corporate livery vinyls today in the paintshop, so it should be returning to Percy Main shortly. 557 is fully branded for the AD122 now - it was having its re-trimmed seats fitted again today, while also receiving interior branding (disabled bay vinyls etc). I can confirm that each "X66" branded vehicle features a different coloured gnome on the front.

4845 (R845 PRG) was not present at Saltmeadows Road today so has presumably been sold, but this will be confirmed in Go North East's fleet news next week. 4950-52 and 8293 are still in storage at Saltmeadows.

Today's arrivals included the first two green Streetlites which are to be allocated to Chester-le-Street for services 8/78. These are 5402 (NK15 ENP) and 5405 (NK15 ENU).

Thanks for the update Dan.

Dan on the fleet list you've missed off 5401 and 5409 for the Lime.
Edited 31 Mar 2015, 3:47 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
31 Mar 2015, 3:44 pm #922

(31 Mar 2015, 3:25 pm)Dan There have been no further arrivals at Saltmeadows for repaint, but 6030 was receiving corporate livery vinyls today in the paintshop, so it should be returning to Percy Main shortly. 557 is fully branded for the AD122 now - it was having its re-trimmed seats fitted again today, while also receiving interior branding (disabled bay vinyls etc). I can confirm that each "X66" branded vehicle features a different coloured gnome on the front.

4845 (R845 PRG) was not present at Saltmeadows Road today so has presumably been sold, but this will be confirmed in Go North East's fleet news next week. 4950-52 and 8293 are still in storage at Saltmeadows.

Today's arrivals included the first two green Streetlites which are to be allocated to Chester-le-Street for services 8/78. These are 5402 (NK15 ENP) and 5405 (NK15 ENU).

Thanks for the update Dan.

Dan on the fleet list you've missed off 5401 and 5409 for the Lime.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Drifter60



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31 Mar 2015, 3:46 pm #923
(31 Mar 2015, 1:55 pm)aureolin Bus company aims to hire army of women drivers
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-7185617

It's a bit disappointing the spin the Echo have put on this one, but I can't say I'm surprised. Look at the article preview text from both the Echo and GNE compared:



GNE's own press release is very balanced, yet the Echo have completely ignored the majority of it, and put a spin on it as if GNE are *only* looking for women.

In defence, GNE have made it clear they are wanting women, I recall press photos of two female drivers on board a bus at the new depot? With a 'chat' and comment from them about their experiences so I think the angle is very much the fact the company want more women drivers - they have made that obvious. However, it goes without saying that if a company needs drivers gender becomes irrelevant. If GNE could find 300 capable women drivers I have no doubt they'd be hired.  

Obiviously the mistakes in the copy on that article are inexcusable. 
Edited 31 Mar 2015, 3:48 pm by Drifter60.
Drifter60
31 Mar 2015, 3:46 pm #923

(31 Mar 2015, 1:55 pm)aureolin Bus company aims to hire army of women drivers
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-7185617

It's a bit disappointing the spin the Echo have put on this one, but I can't say I'm surprised. Look at the article preview text from both the Echo and GNE compared:



GNE's own press release is very balanced, yet the Echo have completely ignored the majority of it, and put a spin on it as if GNE are *only* looking for women.

In defence, GNE have made it clear they are wanting women, I recall press photos of two female drivers on board a bus at the new depot? With a 'chat' and comment from them about their experiences so I think the angle is very much the fact the company want more women drivers - they have made that obvious. However, it goes without saying that if a company needs drivers gender becomes irrelevant. If GNE could find 300 capable women drivers I have no doubt they'd be hired.  

Obiviously the mistakes in the copy on that article are inexcusable. 

Dan

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31 Mar 2015, 4:00 pm #924
(31 Mar 2015, 3:44 pm)Michael Thanks for the update Dan.

Dan on the fleet list you've missed off 5401 and 5409 for the Lime.

5401 and 5409 are the corporate liveried spares (for Stanley and Chester-le-Street respectively), Michael, so these are noted as 'red' for the time being. See here for the full fleet list of Streetlites - excluding 5410 - 5419 as the first vehicle in this batch has not yet arrived. This list will be updated periodically to include any updates with regards to new arrivals and/or branding column updates.

As reported in the "Tender Discussion Thread elsewhere on the forum, Go North East has been awarded with the tenders for the evening operation of service 39 (currently operated by Stagecoach) and 238/239 (239 currently operated by Compass Community Transport as number 79). These will commence from 31/05/15.
Dan
31 Mar 2015, 4:00 pm #924

(31 Mar 2015, 3:44 pm)Michael Thanks for the update Dan.

Dan on the fleet list you've missed off 5401 and 5409 for the Lime.

5401 and 5409 are the corporate liveried spares (for Stanley and Chester-le-Street respectively), Michael, so these are noted as 'red' for the time being. See here for the full fleet list of Streetlites - excluding 5410 - 5419 as the first vehicle in this batch has not yet arrived. This list will be updated periodically to include any updates with regards to new arrivals and/or branding column updates.

As reported in the "Tender Discussion Thread elsewhere on the forum, Go North East has been awarded with the tenders for the evening operation of service 39 (currently operated by Stagecoach) and 238/239 (239 currently operated by Compass Community Transport as number 79). These will commence from 31/05/15.

Michael



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31 Mar 2015, 4:04 pm #925
(31 Mar 2015, 4:00 pm)Dan 5401 and 5409 are the corporate liveried spares (for Stanley and Chester-le-Street respectively), Michael, so these are noted as 'red' for the time being. See here for the full fleet list of Streetlites - excluding 5410 - 5419 as the first vehicle in this batch has not yet arrived. This list will be updated periodically to include any updates with regards to new arrivals and/or branding column updates.

As reported in the "Tender Discussion Thread elsewhere on the forum, Go North East has been awarded with the tenders for the evening operation of service 39 (currently operated by Stagecoach) and 238/239 (239 currently operated by Compass Community Transport as number 79). These will commence from 31/05/15.

Lmao, for gods sake, its because i just typed Green in... -.-

Just ignore me haha

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
31 Mar 2015, 4:04 pm #925

(31 Mar 2015, 4:00 pm)Dan 5401 and 5409 are the corporate liveried spares (for Stanley and Chester-le-Street respectively), Michael, so these are noted as 'red' for the time being. See here for the full fleet list of Streetlites - excluding 5410 - 5419 as the first vehicle in this batch has not yet arrived. This list will be updated periodically to include any updates with regards to new arrivals and/or branding column updates.

As reported in the "Tender Discussion Thread elsewhere on the forum, Go North East has been awarded with the tenders for the evening operation of service 39 (currently operated by Stagecoach) and 238/239 (239 currently operated by Compass Community Transport as number 79). These will commence from 31/05/15.

Lmao, for gods sake, its because i just typed Green in... -.-

Just ignore me haha


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Tom



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31 Mar 2015, 4:05 pm #926
Maybe the four new buses are for the 238/239?
Tom
31 Mar 2015, 4:05 pm #926

Maybe the four new buses are for the 238/239?

Michael



19,141
31 Mar 2015, 4:09 pm #927
(31 Mar 2015, 4:05 pm)Tom Maybe the four new buses are for the 238/239?

I would think that GNE would want all of the East Durham brand to be the same buses... hopefully that happens this year.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
31 Mar 2015, 4:09 pm #927

(31 Mar 2015, 4:05 pm)Tom Maybe the four new buses are for the 238/239?

I would think that GNE would want all of the East Durham brand to be the same buses... hopefully that happens this year.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK



6,030
31 Mar 2015, 4:10 pm #928
(31 Mar 2015, 4:09 pm)Michael I would think that GNE would want all of the East Durham brand to be the same buses... hopefully that happens this year.

If they're nexus contracts, would they be merged into the main east durham brand?
S813 FVK
31 Mar 2015, 4:10 pm #928

(31 Mar 2015, 4:09 pm)Michael I would think that GNE would want all of the East Durham brand to be the same buses... hopefully that happens this year.

If they're nexus contracts, would they be merged into the main east durham brand?

Michael



19,141
31 Mar 2015, 4:14 pm #929
(31 Mar 2015, 4:10 pm)Robert If they're nexus contracts, would they be merged into the main east durham brand?

I'm not sure, Dan said this in the Tender Discussion Thread:


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.

So looks like anything will go on it, which i would think would be a MPD or Solo with the 39 remaining as a Cadet based service. 

Hopefully more SOLO Sr's are due to arrive, even if just for the 238/239 or just to replace all of the East Durham branded MPD's, along with making the 38 a SOLO SR service to.


I'm i correct in saying 8 out of the 15 Lime streetlites have arrived?

Just a friend is asking and the fleet list still only has 4 reg plates on the set for the Limes Tongue 
Edited 31 Mar 2015, 4:32 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
31 Mar 2015, 4:14 pm #929

(31 Mar 2015, 4:10 pm)Robert If they're nexus contracts, would they be merged into the main east durham brand?

I'm not sure, Dan said this in the Tender Discussion Thread:


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.

So looks like anything will go on it, which i would think would be a MPD or Solo with the 39 remaining as a Cadet based service. 

Hopefully more SOLO Sr's are due to arrive, even if just for the 238/239 or just to replace all of the East Durham branded MPD's, along with making the 38 a SOLO SR service to.


I'm i correct in saying 8 out of the 15 Lime streetlites have arrived?

Just a friend is asking and the fleet list still only has 4 reg plates on the set for the Limes Tongue 


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,099
31 Mar 2015, 4:44 pm #930
(31 Mar 2015, 4:14 pm)Michael I'm i correct in saying 8 out of the 15 Lime streetlites have arrived?

Just a friend is asking and the fleet list still only has 4 reg plates on the set for the Limes Tongue 

The vehicles which have been delivered to Go North East so far are shown here.
Dan
31 Mar 2015, 4:44 pm #930

(31 Mar 2015, 4:14 pm)Michael I'm i correct in saying 8 out of the 15 Lime streetlites have arrived?

Just a friend is asking and the fleet list still only has 4 reg plates on the set for the Limes Tongue 

The vehicles which have been delivered to Go North East so far are shown here.

Michael



19,141
31 Mar 2015, 4:47 pm #931
(31 Mar 2015, 4:44 pm)Dan The vehicles which have been delivered to Go North East so far are shown here.

Tongue  Thanks, trying to keep a friend up to date with them! 

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
31 Mar 2015, 4:47 pm #931

(31 Mar 2015, 4:44 pm)Dan The vehicles which have been delivered to Go North East so far are shown here.

Tongue  Thanks, trying to keep a friend up to date with them! 


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,099
31 Mar 2015, 4:58 pm #932
(31 Mar 2015, 11:40 am)GuyParkRoyal Bluegrass Research have sent out a survey to members of the Go North East Passenger Panel seeking their views on "how you use the bus and the type of journeys made".

Although some of it is relevant to the responses I made - those of you who aren't a part of the Passenger Panel (and are interested) can view the questions below:

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Dan
31 Mar 2015, 4:58 pm #932

(31 Mar 2015, 11:40 am)GuyParkRoyal Bluegrass Research have sent out a survey to members of the Go North East Passenger Panel seeking their views on "how you use the bus and the type of journeys made".

Although some of it is relevant to the responses I made - those of you who aren't a part of the Passenger Panel (and are interested) can view the questions below:

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idiot



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31 Mar 2015, 6:33 pm #933
I wish there was later journeys on the Metro in particular; buses would be a bonus!
idiot
31 Mar 2015, 6:33 pm #933

I wish there was later journeys on the Metro in particular; buses would be a bonus!

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