With the "Toon Link" branded Scania CN230UB/Scania Omnicity vehicles having been fitted with free customer Wi-Fi to improve the customer experience on the services which these vehicles are allocated to; this vehicle has also been fitted with free customer Wi-Fi, acting as the dedicated spare vehicle for the single-deck allocation on these routes.
In a direct exchange for Dennis Trident 2/Alexander Enviro 400 7532 (NK64 EET); this vehicle has transferred from Belmont Depot to Ashington, to allow for a demonstration trial on "MAX" service X18 (Newcastle - Berwick-upon-Tweed).
In a direct exchange for VDL DB300/Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 7626 (NK61 EBV); this vehicle has transferred from Ashington Depot to Belmont, to allow for a demonstration trial on "MAX" service X12 (Newcastle - Durham - Middlesbrough).
Following the formation of a dedicated Special Events fleet, in which Volvo B9R/Caetano Levante 7116 (FJ60 KVM) and 7117 (FJ60 KVO) are the allocated coaches, this vehicle has been withdrawn from service.
Prior to returning to service, this vehicle has received Go North East's corporate livery. Unlike other vehicles in Go North East's corporate livery; this vehicle has not been fitted with a tagline or web URL vinyl, nor has it been fitted with advert frames on the side and rear.
This vehicle has been temporarily withdrawn from service at Deptford Depot and released for internal refurbished and repaint at Bus & Coach World, Blackburn. The extensive refurbishment work includes, but is not limited to, external repaint; deep cleaning of the interior of the vehicle; renewal of floor coverings; cleaning all seat frames and re-trimming seats into leather with USB sockets on the back of every seat; fitting blue accent lighting underneath seats to provide extra light on the gangway; and fitting Next Stop Announcements.
This vehicle has returned to Go North East following internal refurbishment and repaint into Go North East's corporate base livery. It is currently undergoing preparation for service at Saltmeadows Road Depot prior to allocation to Deptford Depot.
Following the return to service of Wright StreetDeck 6304 (NK16 BXD) at Crook Depot after completion of repairs, this vehicle has been returned to Wrightbus.
