(12 Jul 2017, 5:59 pm)Michael 5210 is now "Go North East".
(12 Jul 2017, 7:15 pm)G-CPTN The USP of the TEN was its text name rather than a simple numerical 10.
How many other brands (of any operator) are identified by a (simple) text name? - this was brilliant marketing IMO.
In addition the livery was unique rather than appearing to be just a single-coloured bus (the bold (wine) band between the windows added distinction.
(12 Jul 2017, 5:59 pm)Michael 5210 is now "Go North East".
(12 Jul 2017, 7:15 pm)G-CPTN The USP of the TEN was its text name rather than a simple numerical 10.
How many other brands (of any operator) are identified by a (simple) text name? - this was brilliant marketing IMO.
In addition the livery was unique rather than appearing to be just a single-coloured bus (the bold (wine) band between the windows added distinction.
Minus the flag, the TVT brand looks very smart and exciting!
If they do put a spare Tacho bus / buses aside for the TTX / TVT, they should put this slogan on:
"Whether it's down to the Tees Valley or up the Tyne Valley, we'll get you there!"
and maybe an additional tagline for us lot
(P.S, don't forget to bring a coat and money for a Taxi incase 6043-48 turn up)
(12 Jul 2017, 3:54 pm)S813 FVK Didn't realise that they would be branding the 'Tyne Valley Ten's straight away:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/35...ateposted/
Looks great
(12 Jul 2017, 6:22 pm)Michael 5477 has now arrived, photo by Bazza: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/35...otostream/
(12 Jul 2017, 3:54 pm)S813 FVK Didn't realise that they would be branding the 'Tyne Valley Ten's straight away:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/35...ateposted/
Looks great
(12 Jul 2017, 6:22 pm)Michael 5477 has now arrived, photo by Bazza: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/35...otostream/
(12 Jul 2017, 9:29 pm)Dan Two Hybrids at Volvo (6057/70), and 3962 at Saltmeadows Road.
No branded spares, so rightly being covered by fleet livery double-decks where possible.
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(12 Jul 2017, 9:29 pm)Dan Two Hybrids at Volvo (6057/70), and 3962 at Saltmeadows Road.
No branded spares, so rightly being covered by fleet livery double-decks where possible.
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Love the new Tyne Valley Ten branding. Liked the old one but this one looks even better. It looks very smart, vibrant and fresh and it suits that colour. Love the vinyls and the flags. Great job GNE!
(12 Jul 2017, 9:29 pm)Dan Two Hybrids at Volvo (6057/70), and 3962 at Saltmeadows Road.
No branded spares, so rightly being covered by fleet livery double-decks where possible.
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(12 Jul 2017, 9:45 pm)Ambassador Guessing this is on top of the usual Omni and B7 turning up which is why it looks even more 'red heavy' than normal. I mean let's not pretend corporate spares aren't regular.
(12 Jul 2017, 9:45 pm)Ambassador Guessing this is on top of the usual Omni and B7 turning up which is why it looks even more 'red heavy' than normal. I mean let's not pretend corporate spares aren't regular.
(13 Jul 2017, 6:16 am)S813 FVK No but as has been said many times, there are no branded spares for the Angel so the only suitable cover are the Omnidekkas (B7s if all of the Omnidekka's are used).
It isn't that difficult to understand.
(13 Jul 2017, 6:16 am)S813 FVK No but as has been said many times, there are no branded spares for the Angel so the only suitable cover are the Omnidekkas (B7s if all of the Omnidekka's are used).
It isn't that difficult to understand.
Three Angels off the road again today - so 6134, 6135 and 6140 covering. Same three Angels that were off the road yesterday.
Not sure what else Go North East can do? If this happens to be three consecutive boards, it's nothing but a coincidence. Chester-le-Street will make every attempt to allocate any fleet livery buses to the early return cars, so the service should be fully operated by Angels as soon as the PVR is lower.
One of the OmniDekkas has had to be allocated to one of the late returns today. This means that a changeover is likely to take place later.
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If Go North East have to allocate 6134, 6135,& 6140 to the 21 then to be fair in meeting customer expectations these vehicles should be fitted with WiFi and decent seat covering.
When I use the Arriva X12 if they have replaced the the allocated vehicle with a B7 ALX 400 I don't hear passengers complaining that they are getting an old ex London Bus. I suspect that when customers get the same quality seating and WiFi they remain satisfied and probably don't even notice that they have a different vehicle.
Go North East could easily stop all this noise about spare vehicles on the Angel by investing some of the fares increase in a few WiFi units and a new set of seat coverings for 6140.
(13 Jul 2017, 7:01 am)GuyParkRoyal If Go North East have to allocate 6134, 6135,& 6140 to the 21 then to be fair in meeting customer expectations these vehicles should be fitted with WiFi and decent seat covering.
When I use the Arriva X12 if they have replaced the the allocated vehicle with a B7 ALX 400 I don't hear passengers complaining that they are getting an old ex London Bus. I suspect that when customers get the same quality seating and WiFi they remain satisfied and probably don't even notice that they have a different vehicle.
Go North East could easily stop all this noise about spare vehicles on the Angel by investing some of the fares increase in a few WiFi units and a new set of seat coverings for 6140.
(13 Jul 2017, 7:01 am)GuyParkRoyal If Go North East have to allocate 6134, 6135,& 6140 to the 21 then to be fair in meeting customer expectations these vehicles should be fitted with WiFi and decent seat covering.
When I use the Arriva X12 if they have replaced the the allocated vehicle with a B7 ALX 400 I don't hear passengers complaining that they are getting an old ex London Bus. I suspect that when customers get the same quality seating and WiFi they remain satisfied and probably don't even notice that they have a different vehicle.
Go North East could easily stop all this noise about spare vehicles on the Angel by investing some of the fares increase in a few WiFi units and a new set of seat coverings for 6140.
(13 Jul 2017, 7:01 am)GuyParkRoyal If Go North East have to allocate 6134, 6135,& 6140 to the 21 then to be fair in meeting customer expectations these vehicles should be fitted with WiFi and decent seat covering.
When I use the Arriva X12 if they have replaced the the allocated vehicle with a B7 ALX 400 I don't hear passengers complaining that they are getting an old ex London Bus. I suspect that when customers get the same quality seating and WiFi they remain satisfied and probably don't even notice that they have a different vehicle.
Go North East could easily stop all this noise about spare vehicles on the Angel by investing some of the fares increase in a few WiFi units and a new set of seat coverings for 6140.
(13 Jul 2017, 7:01 am)GuyParkRoyal If Go North East have to allocate 6134, 6135,& 6140 to the 21 then to be fair in meeting customer expectations these vehicles should be fitted with WiFi and decent seat covering.
When I use the Arriva X12 if they have replaced the the allocated vehicle with a B7 ALX 400 I don't hear passengers complaining that they are getting an old ex London Bus. I suspect that when customers get the same quality seating and WiFi they remain satisfied and probably don't even notice that they have a different vehicle.
Go North East could easily stop all this noise about spare vehicles on the Angel by investing some of the fares increase in a few WiFi units and a new set of seat coverings for 6140.
(12 Jul 2017, 8:56 pm)eezypeazy I spotted 6071 being returned to Riverside this afternoon. Might it be out in service tomorrow?
(12 Jul 2017, 8:56 pm)eezypeazy I spotted 6071 being returned to Riverside this afternoon. Might it be out in service tomorrow?
(13 Jul 2017, 7:01 am)GuyParkRoyal If Go North East have to allocate 6134, 6135,& 6140 to the 21 then to be fair in meeting customer expectations these vehicles should be fitted with WiFi and decent seat covering.
When I use the Arriva X12 if they have replaced the the allocated vehicle with a B7 ALX 400 I don't hear passengers complaining that they are getting an old ex London Bus. I suspect that when customers get the same quality seating and WiFi they remain satisfied and probably don't even notice that they have a different vehicle.
Go North East could easily stop all this noise about spare vehicles on the Angel by investing some of the fares increase in a few WiFi units and a new set of seat coverings for 6140.
(13 Jul 2017, 7:01 am)GuyParkRoyal If Go North East have to allocate 6134, 6135,& 6140 to the 21 then to be fair in meeting customer expectations these vehicles should be fitted with WiFi and decent seat covering.
When I use the Arriva X12 if they have replaced the the allocated vehicle with a B7 ALX 400 I don't hear passengers complaining that they are getting an old ex London Bus. I suspect that when customers get the same quality seating and WiFi they remain satisfied and probably don't even notice that they have a different vehicle.
Go North East could easily stop all this noise about spare vehicles on the Angel by investing some of the fares increase in a few WiFi units and a new set of seat coverings for 6140.
(13 Jul 2017, 7:57 am)thetravelman This was parked against the back fence line bordering Costco car park, where the Training Vehicles usually park, when I passed Riverside earlier.
Although I do like the current TEN livery and the colour silver, I do like the look of this new livery for Tyne Valley Ten. It will be good to see a few out in service.
It will also be nice to see a full allocation of branded vehicles, when the Tyne Valley Ten receives a few Cascades from the Tyne Tees Express (possibly), once their new vehicles arrive, instead of the regular Red spares which currently form part of the daily PVR - which Dan has mentioned.
If Tyne Valley Ten, does receive some cascades from Tyne Tess Express, I am concerned a little about their reliability, as there seems to be regular issues with them on X9/X10.
(13 Jul 2017, 7:57 am)thetravelman This was parked against the back fence line bordering Costco car park, where the Training Vehicles usually park, when I passed Riverside earlier.
Although I do like the current TEN livery and the colour silver, I do like the look of this new livery for Tyne Valley Ten. It will be good to see a few out in service.
It will also be nice to see a full allocation of branded vehicles, when the Tyne Valley Ten receives a few Cascades from the Tyne Tees Express (possibly), once their new vehicles arrive, instead of the regular Red spares which currently form part of the daily PVR - which Dan has mentioned.
If Tyne Valley Ten, does receive some cascades from Tyne Tess Express, I am concerned a little about their reliability, as there seems to be regular issues with them on X9/X10.
6071 is on 10B if anyone wants it, it’s in Prudhoe now
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