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16 May 2016, 2:06 pm #401
(16 May 2016, 10:09 am)Michael I like the stop announcements on the Prince Bishops.

Good stuff! Smile

Those of you heading to the Open Day at Riverside this weekend may spot Emma Hignett - the woman who has voiced all of the recent Next Stop Announcements (and indeed London's buses).
Dan
16 May 2016, 2:06 pm #401

(16 May 2016, 10:09 am)Michael I like the stop announcements on the Prince Bishops.

Good stuff! Smile

Those of you heading to the Open Day at Riverside this weekend may spot Emma Hignett - the woman who has voiced all of the recent Next Stop Announcements (and indeed London's buses).

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16 May 2016, 2:48 pm #402
(16 May 2016, 2:06 pm)Dan Good stuff! Smile

Those of you heading to the Open Day at Riverside this weekend may spot Emma Hignett - the woman who has voiced all of the recent Next Stop Announcements (and indeed London's buses).
My mate carnt stand her voice on the connections 4 before , what times everyone gonna be there for ?
Ryan99
16 May 2016, 2:48 pm #402

(16 May 2016, 2:06 pm)Dan Good stuff! Smile

Those of you heading to the Open Day at Riverside this weekend may spot Emma Hignett - the woman who has voiced all of the recent Next Stop Announcements (and indeed London's buses).
My mate carnt stand her voice on the connections 4 before , what times everyone gonna be there for ?

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16 May 2016, 2:54 pm #403
(16 May 2016, 2:48 pm)Ryan99 My mate carnt stand her voice on the connections 4 before , what times everyone gonna be there for ?

I've heard people grumbling "they've got a posh Southerner to do it." Eejits.
BusLoverMum
16 May 2016, 2:54 pm #403

(16 May 2016, 2:48 pm)Ryan99 My mate carnt stand her voice on the connections 4 before , what times everyone gonna be there for ?

I've heard people grumbling "they've got a posh Southerner to do it." Eejits.

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16 May 2016, 3:29 pm #404
(16 May 2016, 8:05 am)Designline I think it's because it is a full height Volvo B7 and some of the branches of the tree are too thick and could lead to a fatal accident and if I am not mistaken the is a bridge that is just able to fit east lance lolyn under. but lately the 434 has been operated by the X-WRG variety or 5166 or wright solars, also I do agree with thetravelman that 434 should be operated by minibus as the passenger numbers are quite low

All Gemini 1s are Full Height, The Low Height option was only offered from Gemini 2 up, If GNE wanted a lower height B7 Then they would've sent a Vyking over, As there a little bit lower I believe.

There's also no Wright Solar's at Percy Main, There is identical Eclipse Urbans allocated there, Which are based on the Volvo B7RLE Chassis as opposed to the Scania L94UB on the Solar.
(16 May 2016, 2:54 pm)BusLoverMum I've heard people grumbling "they've got a posh Southerner to do it." Eejits.

I heard similar over the weekend, Some of the older ones found that announcing every stop was really annoying, You can never win these days!
Edited 16 May 2016, 3:30 pm by South Tyne Lad.
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16 May 2016, 3:29 pm #404

(16 May 2016, 8:05 am)Designline I think it's because it is a full height Volvo B7 and some of the branches of the tree are too thick and could lead to a fatal accident and if I am not mistaken the is a bridge that is just able to fit east lance lolyn under. but lately the 434 has been operated by the X-WRG variety or 5166 or wright solars, also I do agree with thetravelman that 434 should be operated by minibus as the passenger numbers are quite low

All Gemini 1s are Full Height, The Low Height option was only offered from Gemini 2 up, If GNE wanted a lower height B7 Then they would've sent a Vyking over, As there a little bit lower I believe.

There's also no Wright Solar's at Percy Main, There is identical Eclipse Urbans allocated there, Which are based on the Volvo B7RLE Chassis as opposed to the Scania L94UB on the Solar.
(16 May 2016, 2:54 pm)BusLoverMum I've heard people grumbling "they've got a posh Southerner to do it." Eejits.

I heard similar over the weekend, Some of the older ones found that announcing every stop was really annoying, You can never win these days!

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16 May 2016, 3:57 pm #405
(16 May 2016, 2:06 pm)Dan Good stuff! Smile

Those of you heading to the Open Day at Riverside this weekend may spot Emma Hignett - the woman who has voiced all of the recent Next Stop Announcements (and indeed London's buses).

I was on the 20 and it didnt announce doxford international
4842
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16 May 2016, 3:57 pm #405

(16 May 2016, 2:06 pm)Dan Good stuff! Smile

Those of you heading to the Open Day at Riverside this weekend may spot Emma Hignett - the woman who has voiced all of the recent Next Stop Announcements (and indeed London's buses).

I was on the 20 and it didnt announce doxford international

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16 May 2016, 4:02 pm #406
(16 May 2016, 3:57 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com I was on the 20 and it didnt announce doxford international

There is a separate destination which drivers must use in order to get the announcements to work on the evening and Sunday journeys via Doxford International.

If drivers select the daytime destination, the system won't know to announce Doxford Park.

Likewise with the morning Fab56 journey via Peel Retail Park, and the evening/Sunday journeys via Springwell Estate. There isn't any announcements for these variations on the Fab56 at the moment, but will be when the systems are updated with the new media.
Dan
16 May 2016, 4:02 pm #406

(16 May 2016, 3:57 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com I was on the 20 and it didnt announce doxford international

There is a separate destination which drivers must use in order to get the announcements to work on the evening and Sunday journeys via Doxford International.

If drivers select the daytime destination, the system won't know to announce Doxford Park.

Likewise with the morning Fab56 journey via Peel Retail Park, and the evening/Sunday journeys via Springwell Estate. There isn't any announcements for these variations on the Fab56 at the moment, but will be when the systems are updated with the new media.

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16 May 2016, 4:03 pm #407
Has 4903 transferred to percy main?
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16 May 2016, 4:03 pm #407

Has 4903 transferred to percy main?

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16 May 2016, 4:05 pm #408
(16 May 2016, 4:03 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Has 4903 transferred to percy main?

Just on temporary loan.
Dan
16 May 2016, 4:05 pm #408

(16 May 2016, 4:03 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Has 4903 transferred to percy main?

Just on temporary loan.

biglugs@yahoo.com



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16 May 2016, 7:02 pm #409
Will the bus on the 38 run onto the 38c as it finnshes at park lane at 20 : 02 then 8 minutes later the 38c goes out.
4842
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16 May 2016, 7:02 pm #409

Will the bus on the 38 run onto the 38c as it finnshes at park lane at 20 : 02 then 8 minutes later the 38c goes out.

4842
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16 May 2016, 7:12 pm #410
(16 May 2016, 2:54 pm)BusLoverMum I've heard people grumbling "they've got a posh Southerner to do it." Eejits.

Rolleyes Just because she speaks clearly and correctly, and not like them: 'The next stops ganna be Heworth Inta change!'    Dodgy
ne14ne1
16 May 2016, 7:12 pm #410

(16 May 2016, 2:54 pm)BusLoverMum I've heard people grumbling "they've got a posh Southerner to do it." Eejits.

Rolleyes Just because she speaks clearly and correctly, and not like them: 'The next stops ganna be Heworth Inta change!'    Dodgy

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16 May 2016, 7:21 pm #411
(16 May 2016, 7:02 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Will the bus on the 38 run onto the 38c as it finnshes at park lane at 20 : 02 then 8 minutes later the 38c goes out.

38C runs off a 60 on Monday - Saturday evenings.
Dan
16 May 2016, 7:21 pm #411

(16 May 2016, 7:02 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Will the bus on the 38 run onto the 38c as it finnshes at park lane at 20 : 02 then 8 minutes later the 38c goes out.

38C runs off a 60 on Monday - Saturday evenings.

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16 May 2016, 7:29 pm #412
(16 May 2016, 7:21 pm)Dan 38C runs off a 60 on Monday - Saturday evenings.

Oh i thought something like when gne had spds theyd come of the 38 then yj08pku would go on for the evening
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16 May 2016, 7:29 pm #412

(16 May 2016, 7:21 pm)Dan 38C runs off a 60 on Monday - Saturday evenings.

Oh i thought something like when gne had spds theyd come of the 38 then yj08pku would go on for the evening

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16 May 2016, 7:30 pm #413
(16 May 2016, 7:29 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Oh i thought something like when gne had spds theyd come of the 38 then yj08pku would go on for the evening

The Go North East evening allocation has changed several times since then - Solos, Versas, and now Streetlites!
Dan
16 May 2016, 7:30 pm #413

(16 May 2016, 7:29 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com Oh i thought something like when gne had spds theyd come of the 38 then yj08pku would go on for the evening

The Go North East evening allocation has changed several times since then - Solos, Versas, and now Streetlites!

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16 May 2016, 7:34 pm #414
(16 May 2016, 7:30 pm)Dan The Go North East evening allocation has changed several times since then - Solos, Versas, and now Streetlites!

Will it still be Streetlites from Sunday?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
16 May 2016, 7:34 pm #414

(16 May 2016, 7:30 pm)Dan The Go North East evening allocation has changed several times since then - Solos, Versas, and now Streetlites!

Will it still be Streetlites from Sunday?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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16 May 2016, 7:39 pm #415
(16 May 2016, 7:34 pm)Michael Will it still be Streetlites from Sunday?

Yes. The same bus will work the new morning 135/136.
Dan
16 May 2016, 7:39 pm #415

(16 May 2016, 7:34 pm)Michael Will it still be Streetlites from Sunday?

Yes. The same bus will work the new morning 135/136.

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16 May 2016, 7:42 pm #416
88312 now has a rear advert for Gosforth Academy (but still has no front bumper vinyl)
NK53 TKT
16 May 2016, 7:42 pm #416

88312 now has a rear advert for Gosforth Academy (but still has no front bumper vinyl)

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16 May 2016, 7:44 pm #417
(16 May 2016, 7:39 pm)Dan Yes. The same bus will work the new morning 135/136.

Cheers, Smile

Will 548 be withdrawn this Sunday due to changes?

I thought 547 was also withdrawn now?
Edited 16 May 2016, 7:50 pm by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
16 May 2016, 7:44 pm #417

(16 May 2016, 7:39 pm)Dan Yes. The same bus will work the new morning 135/136.

Cheers, Smile

Will 548 be withdrawn this Sunday due to changes?

I thought 547 was also withdrawn now?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

mb134



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16 May 2016, 7:51 pm #418
(16 May 2016, 8:05 am)Designline I think it's because it is a full height Volvo B7 and some of the branches of the tree are too thick and could lead to a fatal accident and if I am not mistaken the is a bridge that is just able to fit east lance lolyn under. but lately the 434 has been operated by the X-WRG variety or 5166 or wright solars, also I do agree with thetravelman that 434 should be operated by minibus as the passenger numbers are quite low

Full height Enviro 400's and B7's operated the route when it was in the hands of ANE, so I don't see height being an issue.

I believe a double decker is required due to the school runs at the beginning and end of the day.

I haven't seen too many single deckers on the 448 (and therefore 434) recently, with it being a red thing or a Gemini 2 every day I've seen it in the past few weeks.
mb134
16 May 2016, 7:51 pm #418

(16 May 2016, 8:05 am)Designline I think it's because it is a full height Volvo B7 and some of the branches of the tree are too thick and could lead to a fatal accident and if I am not mistaken the is a bridge that is just able to fit east lance lolyn under. but lately the 434 has been operated by the X-WRG variety or 5166 or wright solars, also I do agree with thetravelman that 434 should be operated by minibus as the passenger numbers are quite low

Full height Enviro 400's and B7's operated the route when it was in the hands of ANE, so I don't see height being an issue.

I believe a double decker is required due to the school runs at the beginning and end of the day.

I haven't seen too many single deckers on the 448 (and therefore 434) recently, with it being a red thing or a Gemini 2 every day I've seen it in the past few weeks.

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16 May 2016, 7:59 pm #419
(16 May 2016, 7:44 pm)Michael Cheers, Smile

Will 548 be withdrawn this Sunday due to changes?

I thought 547 was also withdrawn now?

547 isn't withdrawn yet. I suspect it is being held as a replacement for 5292 until it returns (6037 was doing this job but it was withdrawn due to a mechanical issue that would be too costly to fix).

On the subject of allocations though, does anybody know what the AM scholars 831 runs onto? From what i was aware, the bus did the AM service, 689 and then PM service but recently, it has been turning left out of the school as if it was heading back to Stanley to do a V7/V8 or 30.
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16 May 2016, 7:59 pm #419

(16 May 2016, 7:44 pm)Michael Cheers, Smile

Will 548 be withdrawn this Sunday due to changes?

I thought 547 was also withdrawn now?

547 isn't withdrawn yet. I suspect it is being held as a replacement for 5292 until it returns (6037 was doing this job but it was withdrawn due to a mechanical issue that would be too costly to fix).

On the subject of allocations though, does anybody know what the AM scholars 831 runs onto? From what i was aware, the bus did the AM service, 689 and then PM service but recently, it has been turning left out of the school as if it was heading back to Stanley to do a V7/V8 or 30.

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16 May 2016, 8:02 pm #420
(16 May 2016, 7:44 pm)Michael Cheers, Smile

Will 548 be withdrawn this Sunday due to changes?

I thought 547 was also withdrawn now?

The withdrawal of 547 is still outstanding.

Stanley had to withdraw ex-Pronto 6037 (which was covering for 5292 while it is away), so I think 547 is serving that purpose for now.

That is why whichever MPD has not been allocated to the Tesco Contract has been spotted on various Stanley services recently.
Dan
16 May 2016, 8:02 pm #420

(16 May 2016, 7:44 pm)Michael Cheers, Smile

Will 548 be withdrawn this Sunday due to changes?

I thought 547 was also withdrawn now?

The withdrawal of 547 is still outstanding.

Stanley had to withdraw ex-Pronto 6037 (which was covering for 5292 while it is away), so I think 547 is serving that purpose for now.

That is why whichever MPD has not been allocated to the Tesco Contract has been spotted on various Stanley services recently.

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