(01 Nov 2015, 9:50 pm)Venturego Apparently serious issues with Diamond replacements 16, V7 & V8. Sections of former Diamond (43/44/44A) route from Stanley to Newcastle being missed out. Buses (Omnidekkas) uncomfortable seats for long journeys and heavy window misting ( Citaros and Streetiles have forced ventilation/demisting - as proposed by Nexus/NECTA as requirement for QCS) - I was in a heated debate tonight with a cross section of ages deploring the recent changes. Service has halved in frequency from every 15 mins at key locations to only 2 per hour.
(01 Nov 2015, 9:50 pm)Venturego Apparently serious issues with Diamond replacements 16, V7 & V8. Sections of former Diamond (43/44/44A) route from Stanley to Newcastle being missed out. Buses (Omnidekkas) uncomfortable seats for long journeys and heavy window misting ( Citaros and Streetiles have forced ventilation/demisting - as proposed by Nexus/NECTA as requirement for QCS) - I was in a heated debate tonight with a cross section of ages deploring the recent changes. Service has halved in frequency from every 15 mins at key locations to only 2 per hour.
(01 Nov 2015, 9:53 pm)Dan 30 seats on 637 - 639 opposed to the standard 27 on the other Nexus branded examples.
I think the number in the model name of Optare products represents the size of the vehicle? As such, the standard size is 8.9 metres and 637 - 639 are 9 metres?
(01 Nov 2015, 9:53 pm)Dan 30 seats on 637 - 639 opposed to the standard 27 on the other Nexus branded examples.
I think the number in the model name of Optare products represents the size of the vehicle? As such, the standard size is 8.9 metres and 637 - 639 are 9 metres?
(01 Nov 2015, 9:55 pm)S813 FVK And has in return been upgraded in terms of capacity effectively allowing two journeys worth of passengers to travel on 1 bus.
(01 Nov 2015, 9:55 pm)S813 FVK And has in return been upgraded in terms of capacity effectively allowing two journeys worth of passengers to travel on 1 bus.
(01 Nov 2015, 10:01 pm)Dan In all honesty, it is more cost-effective for the operator that way, but a more frequent service with single deckers is probably more convenient for passengers.
The overall PVR hasn't changed drastically, so I think it's mainly been about shuffling the pack to utilise capacity more effectively.
(01 Nov 2015, 10:01 pm)Dan In all honesty, it is more cost-effective for the operator that way, but a more frequent service with single deckers is probably more convenient for passengers.
The overall PVR hasn't changed drastically, so I think it's mainly been about shuffling the pack to utilise capacity more effectively.
I don't think people have waited long enough to really feel the benefit of the changes. They seem to think a bus company can do anything that they want. While the Hobson issue may be an issue to some (which is evident - even i can see where they are coming from without living there), if it works for the operator and see the services being used more than they would if routed via Hobson, I suppose there is no reason to change them again regardless of how many people complain.
(01 Nov 2015, 10:19 pm)S813 FVK I don't think people have waited long enough to really feel the benefit of the changes. They seem to think a bus company can do anything that they want. While the Hobson issue may be an issue to some (which is evident - even i can see where they are coming from without living there), if it works for the operator and see the services being used more than they would if routed via Hobson, I suppose there is no reason to change them again regardless of how many people complain.
(01 Nov 2015, 10:19 pm)S813 FVK I don't think people have waited long enough to really feel the benefit of the changes. They seem to think a bus company can do anything that they want. While the Hobson issue may be an issue to some (which is evident - even i can see where they are coming from without living there), if it works for the operator and see the services being used more than they would if routed via Hobson, I suppose there is no reason to change them again regardless of how many people complain.
(01 Nov 2015, 10:37 pm)Venturego Maybe Stanley Buses, Hunters, Classic etc... could compete with Service, range and Pricing - No? - don't think so, as it is in effect a GNE Monopoly. So GNE should listen or allow another operator to run service (or this would really be the deciision of commisioners)
(01 Nov 2015, 10:37 pm)Venturego Maybe Stanley Buses, Hunters, Classic etc... could compete with Service, range and Pricing - No? - don't think so, as it is in effect a GNE Monopoly. So GNE should listen or allow another operator to run service (or this would really be the deciision of commisioners)
Fleet News: 02/11/15
Service changes which took place last weekend saw a number of vehicle re-allocations, as follows: B7/East Lancs 3978 Riverside to Deptford and B7/Plaxton 6042 Deptford to Washington. Volvo B10BLEs 4916 & 4917 from Riverside to Percy Main. Omnicities 5239, 5240, 5241 & 5242 Riverside to Stanley and Citaros 5293, 5294, 5295, 5296 & 5297 Stanley to Riverside. MPD 542: NA52 AXG has returned to service at Riverside for use on a temporary shuttle service associated with the closure of Chowdene Bank. Ex-Brighton Scania N94s 6129: GX03 SVD and 6132: YN04 GJF have entered service at Stanley. Volvo B10BLE 5160: T810 CBW has been withdrawn from Riverside and 5165: T815 CBW has been sold to Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet. Scania artic 4952: NK51 OLU has been sold for scrap to Alpha Recovery, Weetslade.
(02 Nov 2015, 2:24 pm)Go North East Fleet News: 02/11/15Error on pdf file its missing half the fleet changes it has some but not all of them
Service changes which took place last weekend saw a number of vehicle re-allocations, as follows: B7/East Lancs 3978 Riverside to Deptford and B7/Plaxton 6042 Deptford to Washington. Volvo B10BLEs 4916 & 4917 from Riverside to Percy Main. Omnicities 5239, 5240, 5241 & 5242 Riverside to Stanley and Citaros 5293, 5294, 5295, 5296 & 5297 Stanley to Riverside. MPD 542: NA52 AXG has returned to service at Riverside for use on a temporary shuttle service associated with the closure of Chowdene Bank. Ex-Brighton Scania N94s 6129: GX03 SVD and 6132: YN04 GJF have entered service at Stanley. Volvo B10BLE 5160: T810 CBW has been withdrawn from Riverside and 5165: T815 CBW has been sold to Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet. Scania artic 4952: NK51 OLU has been sold for scrap to Alpha Recovery, Weetslade.
(02 Nov 2015, 2:24 pm)Go North East Fleet News: 02/11/15Error on pdf file its missing half the fleet changes it has some but not all of them
Service changes which took place last weekend saw a number of vehicle re-allocations, as follows: B7/East Lancs 3978 Riverside to Deptford and B7/Plaxton 6042 Deptford to Washington. Volvo B10BLEs 4916 & 4917 from Riverside to Percy Main. Omnicities 5239, 5240, 5241 & 5242 Riverside to Stanley and Citaros 5293, 5294, 5295, 5296 & 5297 Stanley to Riverside. MPD 542: NA52 AXG has returned to service at Riverside for use on a temporary shuttle service associated with the closure of Chowdene Bank. Ex-Brighton Scania N94s 6129: GX03 SVD and 6132: YN04 GJF have entered service at Stanley. Volvo B10BLE 5160: T810 CBW has been withdrawn from Riverside and 5165: T815 CBW has been sold to Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet. Scania artic 4952: NK51 OLU has been sold for scrap to Alpha Recovery, Weetslade.
(02 Nov 2015, 3:52 pm)Diamond One Error on pdf file its missing half the fleet changes it has some but not all of them
(02 Nov 2015, 6:38 pm)Wybus Has Washington's PVR increased what with them gaining that extra president?
(02 Nov 2015, 6:38 pm)Wybus Has Washington's PVR increased what with them gaining that extra president?
(01 Nov 2015, 10:19 pm)S813 FVK I don't think people have waited long enough to really feel the benefit of the changes. They seem to think a bus company can do anything that they want. While the Hobson issue may be an issue to some (which is evident - even i can see where they are coming from without living there), if it works for the operator and see the services being used more than they would if routed via Hobson, I suppose there is no reason to change them again regardless of how many people complain.
(01 Nov 2015, 10:19 pm)S813 FVK I don't think people have waited long enough to really feel the benefit of the changes. They seem to think a bus company can do anything that they want. While the Hobson issue may be an issue to some (which is evident - even i can see where they are coming from without living there), if it works for the operator and see the services being used more than they would if routed via Hobson, I suppose there is no reason to change them again regardless of how many people complain.
(02 Nov 2015, 8:58 pm)big mac I'm not familiar with the area, but have noticed that Hobson is getting a number of complaints since the service revisions in the Stanley area. Since the changes, which buses actually go through Hobson now, whether it be from GNE or another operator?
(02 Nov 2015, 8:58 pm)big mac I'm not familiar with the area, but have noticed that Hobson is getting a number of complaints since the service revisions in the Stanley area. Since the changes, which buses actually go through Hobson now, whether it be from GNE or another operator?
(02 Nov 2015, 9:05 pm)S813 FVK The simple answer to that question is none. I have a feeling more service changes are to come for the Stanley area (not massive - just a few route changes in response to customer feedback) because it is clear that the Hobson issue is not welcomed.
(02 Nov 2015, 9:05 pm)S813 FVK The simple answer to that question is none. I have a feeling more service changes are to come for the Stanley area (not massive - just a few route changes in response to customer feedback) because it is clear that the Hobson issue is not welcomed.
(02 Nov 2015, 8:26 pm)Dan Yes.
The afternoon Park View scholars 885 service to Fence Houses was previously operated by Chester-le-Street. This later ran onto the 17:08 #X1 service from Newcastle to Easington Lane, as depicted below:
Go North East: 3872 / W182SCU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
This board has now moved to Washington, which is why Deptford has transferred 6042 to Washington. "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TL 6054 is pictured below showing the destination for service 885:
Go North East: 6054 / NK62EKD by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(02 Nov 2015, 8:26 pm)Dan Yes.
The afternoon Park View scholars 885 service to Fence Houses was previously operated by Chester-le-Street. This later ran onto the 17:08 #X1 service from Newcastle to Easington Lane, as depicted below:
Go North East: 3872 / W182SCU by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
This board has now moved to Washington, which is why Deptford has transferred 6042 to Washington. "Red Arrows" branded Volvo B9TL 6054 is pictured below showing the destination for service 885:
Go North East: 6054 / NK62EKD by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(01 Nov 2015, 10:19 pm)S813 FVK I don't think people have waited long enough to really feel the benefit of the changes. They seem to think a bus company can do anything that they want. While the Hobson issue may be an issue to some (which is evident - even i can see where they are coming from without living there), if it works for the operator and see the services being used more than they would if routed via Hobson, I suppose there is no reason to change them again regardless of how many people complain.
(01 Nov 2015, 10:19 pm)S813 FVK I don't think people have waited long enough to really feel the benefit of the changes. They seem to think a bus company can do anything that they want. While the Hobson issue may be an issue to some (which is evident - even i can see where they are coming from without living there), if it works for the operator and see the services being used more than they would if routed via Hobson, I suppose there is no reason to change them again regardless of how many people complain.