PCL Travel
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(14 Aug 2017, 10:30 pm)Tom The timetable for the 470 doesn't seem correct in my eyes either...
My question is where are they going to base the buses? Dump two new Optare Versas in a lay by somewhere? I hope not! Plus surely they will need a spare bus based up there
(14 Aug 2017, 10:30 pm)Tom The timetable for the 470 doesn't seem correct in my eyes either...
My question is where are they going to base the buses? Dump two new Optare Versas in a lay by somewhere? I hope not! Plus surely they will need a spare bus based up there
(14 Aug 2017, 11:20 pm)Tom Surely the need some sort of outstation or something
(14 Aug 2017, 11:20 pm)Tom Surely the need some sort of outstation or something
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PCL Travel: KX08HLM by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
PCL have acquired another Primo - KX08HLM, seen between trips on the 613 today.
PCL Travel: KX08HLM by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
(15 Aug 2017, 7:30 pm)Jimmi PCL have acquired another Primo - KX08HLM, seen between trips on the 613 today.
(15 Aug 2017, 7:30 pm)Jimmi PCL have acquired another Primo - KX08HLM, seen between trips on the 613 today.
Wonder if the new 470/473 contract specifies that the services need buses with seat belts as it's alleged that they have acquired two Versa's with seat belts and this Excel has belts as well. Would assume the Excel will be a backup for the Versa's.
Haven't been seeing the Darts on their services as much recently,
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(15 Aug 2017, 8:46 pm)Jimmi Wonder if the new 470/473 contract specifies that the services need buses with seat belts as it's alleged that they have acquired two Versa's with seat belts and this Excel has belts as well. Would assume the Excel will be a backup for the Versa's.
Haven't been seeing the Darts on their services as much recently,
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(15 Aug 2017, 8:46 pm)Jimmi Wonder if the new 470/473 contract specifies that the services need buses with seat belts as it's alleged that they have acquired two Versa's with seat belts and this Excel has belts as well. Would assume the Excel will be a backup for the Versa's.
Haven't been seeing the Darts on their services as much recently,
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(15 Aug 2017, 7:30 pm)Jimmi PCL have acquired another Primo - KX08HLM, seen between trips on the 613 today.This was previously with Connect Transport Jarrow before they ceased trading.
(15 Aug 2017, 7:30 pm)Jimmi PCL have acquired another Primo - KX08HLM, seen between trips on the 613 today.This was previously with Connect Transport Jarrow before they ceased trading.
I am planning a day out in Northumberland, hopefully to use some PCL Travel services although there is a few worries using there company, firstly the contact number goes to a mobile number - that is not very professional. Secondly after reading several posts of minibus allocations and drivers skipping sections on the route.
Does anyone know what tickets they sell?
(17 Aug 2017, 8:05 am)S830OFT I am planning a day out in Northumberland, hopefully to use some PCL Travel services although there is a few worries using there company, firstly the contact number goes to a mobile number - that is not very professional. Secondly after reading several posts of minibus allocations and drivers skipping sections on the route.
Does anyone know what tickets they sell?
(17 Aug 2017, 8:05 am)S830OFT I am planning a day out in Northumberland, hopefully to use some PCL Travel services although there is a few worries using there company, firstly the contact number goes to a mobile number - that is not very professional. Secondly after reading several posts of minibus allocations and drivers skipping sections on the route.
Does anyone know what tickets they sell?
I may be wrong but I think the morning M1 (excluding Wednesdays) typically uses Solo M14PCL as I think it interworks with the S1, whereas the 15:00 from Morpeth and return is normally R222LOT. MH06WCU often tends to be on the 808 (and sometimes M1 as I may be wrong but I think it interworks with the 808 on somedays).
I'm hoping to have a ride on Optare Excel Y249DRC which they've acquired from Grand Prix Coaches, apparently they only paid £1000 for it but I've heard it's in great condition.
Versa's are supposedly arriving sometime next week.
(17 Aug 2017, 9:10 am)Jimmi I may be wrong but I think the morning M1 (excluding Wednesdays) typically uses Solo M14PCL as I think it interworks with the S1, whereas the 15:00 from Morpeth and return is normally R222LOT. MH06WCU often tends to be on the 808 (and sometimes M1 as I may be wrong but I think it interworks with the 808 on somedays).
I'm hoping to have a ride on Optare Excel Y249DRC which they've acquired from Grand Prix Coaches, apparently they only paid £1000 for it but I've heard it's in great condition.
Versa's are supposedly arriving sometime next week.
(17 Aug 2017, 9:10 am)Jimmi I may be wrong but I think the morning M1 (excluding Wednesdays) typically uses Solo M14PCL as I think it interworks with the S1, whereas the 15:00 from Morpeth and return is normally R222LOT. MH06WCU often tends to be on the 808 (and sometimes M1 as I may be wrong but I think it interworks with the 808 on somedays).
I'm hoping to have a ride on Optare Excel Y249DRC which they've acquired from Grand Prix Coaches, apparently they only paid £1000 for it but I've heard it's in great condition.
Versa's are supposedly arriving sometime next week.
I know most will disagree with this statement but don't be disappointed if you find yourself on R222LOT, as it's actually quite a quick thing.
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(17 Aug 2017, 9:10 am)Jimmi I I may be wrong but I think the morning M1 (excluding Wednesdays) typically uses Solo M14PCL as I think it interworks with the S1, whereas the 15:00 from Morpeth and return is normally R222LOT. MH06WCU often tends to be on the 808 (and sometimes M1 as I may be wrong but I think it interworks with the 808 on somedays).
I'm hoping to have a ride on Optare Excel Y249DRC which they've acquired from Grand Prix Coaches, apparently they only paid £1000 for it but I've heard it's in great condition.
Versa's are supposedly arriving sometime next week.
(17 Aug 2017, 9:10 am)Jimmi I I may be wrong but I think the morning M1 (excluding Wednesdays) typically uses Solo M14PCL as I think it interworks with the S1, whereas the 15:00 from Morpeth and return is normally R222LOT. MH06WCU often tends to be on the 808 (and sometimes M1 as I may be wrong but I think it interworks with the 808 on somedays).
I'm hoping to have a ride on Optare Excel Y249DRC which they've acquired from Grand Prix Coaches, apparently they only paid £1000 for it but I've heard it's in great condition.
Versa's are supposedly arriving sometime next week.
Well, the 14:00 M1 from the Metrocentre seemingly has failed to make an appearance in Newcastle this afternoon...
Gave up waiting on St Thomas Street at 14:28, was due at 14:10.
