With the transfer of Volvo B7TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini 6909 (LX06 EBL) to Consett, this vehicle has transferred from Consett Depot to Riverside, in a float/reserve capacity.
Following the transfer of Wright Streetlite DF/Wright Streetlite Max Micro-Hybrid 5410 (NK15 EOA) from Chester-le-Street, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service at Deptford.
"QuayLink" was conceived as a frequent, high quality bus service, for the newly developed and expanding Quayside area. Despite being located a short distance from the town centres of Newcastle and Gateshead, the area was poorly served by public transport. Now in its fifteenth year, albeit on a revised route compared to when it first launch, service Q3 is to be re-branded from "QuayLink" to "Quaycity", acknowledging the growing focus of the route changing from the Newcastle Quayside, to the City Centre itself, with an expanding hospitality sector in the city. As such, this vehicle has been temporarily withdrawn from service, allowing the repaint of this vehicle... see more
"QuayLink" was conceived as a frequent, high quality bus service, for the newly developed and expanding Quayside area. Despite being located a short distance from the town centres of Newcastle and Gateshead, the area was poorly served by public transport. Now in its fifteenth year, albeit on a revised route compared to when it first launch, service Q3 is to be re-branded from "QuayLink" to "Quaycity", acknowledging the growing focus of the route changing from the Newcastle Quayside, to the City Centre itself, with an expanding hospitality sector in the city. As such, this vehicle has been temporarily withdrawn from service, allowing the repaint of this vehicle... see more
This vehicle, which is one of nine, has been delivered to Go North East. It forms part of a £3.7million joint-funded project from Go North East and the Government's Ultra-Low Emission Bus Fund, following a bid that was also supported by Nexus and Gateshead Council. The Best Impressions 'Voltra' livery, which this vehicle carries, was designed to look very different to your average bus. As well as a striking new futuristic look, this batch of vehicles boasts a whole host of onboard features to deliver a bus of the future experience, including high quality interiors with luxury seating from Esteban using a bespoke Camira Fabrics moquette paired with sustainably produced... see more
This vehicle has transferred from Chester-le-Street Depot to Deptford, to allow Mercedes Citaro 0350N/Mercedes Citaro 5305 (NK08 CHN) to be withdrawn from service.
This vehicle, which is one of nine, has been delivered to Go North East. It forms part of a £3.7million joint-funded project from Go North East and the Government's Ultra-Low Emission Bus Fund, following a bid that was also supported by Nexus and Gateshead Council. The Best Impressions 'Voltra' livery, which this vehicle carries, was designed to look very different to your average bus. As well as a striking new futuristic look, this batch of vehicles boasts a whole host of onboard features to deliver a bus of the future experience, including high quality interiors with luxury seating from Esteban using a bespoke Camira Fabrics moquette paired with sustainably produced... see more
This vehicle, which is one of nine, has been delivered to Go North East. It forms part of a £3.7million joint-funded project from Go North East and the Government's Ultra-Low Emission Bus Fund, following a bid that was also supported by Nexus and Gateshead Council. The Best Impressions 'Voltra' livery, which this vehicle carries, was designed to look very different to your average bus. As well as a striking new futuristic look, this batch of vehicles boasts a whole host of onboard features to deliver a bus of the future experience, including high quality interiors with luxury seating from Esteban using a bespoke Camira Fabrics moquette paired with sustainably produced... see more
Previously branded as "Red Arrows"; this vehicle has returned from Bus & Coach World, Blackburn, having been repainted into a two-tone silver and red base livery, as well as seat re-trim and USB charging points fitment.
Following the entry into service of new vehicles at Washington Depot; this vehicle has been temporarily withdrawn from service, allowing the repaint, re-trimming of seats, and installation of USB charging points, at Saltmeadows Road.
