North East Buses

(18 Feb 2016, 6:57 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]I do hope so, some of the Citaro's at Deptford need a refresh inside to, if they do,they'll probables get a deep clean to.


Can't remember off top of my head how many years it is before a refurbishment?

Vehicles in Go North East's fleet usually undergo a refurbishment after 7-8 years - in the middle of its 'life' with the company.

On this basis, I would anticipate that the vehicles new in 2007 will undergo refurbishment in the not so distant future.

(18 Feb 2016, 6:59 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Vehicles in Go North East's fleet usually undergo a refurbishment after 7-8 years - in the middle of its 'life' with the company.

On this basis, I would anticipate that the vehicles new in 2007 will undergo refurbishment in the not so distant future.

Hope so, maybe the likes of the Tynelink, Blaydon Racers, will have WIFI fitted to.

how much is a peterlee saver for the day and whats different to the indigo saver?

The Peterlee ticket:

Peterlee
Single Tickets:
£1.40 (1 zone)
£2.10 (2 zones)
£3.20 (Day ticket)
£10.60 (WeeklySaver)
and can be used: Peterlee Town Centre, Blackhall Rocks, Holm Hill Estate, Easington Village

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Indigo ticket:

Day: £4.60
Weekly: £20.00

Unlimited travel on;
indiGO 59, 201, 202, 204, 206, 208, 209, 210, 239, 265 & 923
Wear Tees Xpress X7 between Sunderland and Station Town
Fast Cats X35


All tickets for certain routes/Area's can be found here: http://www.simplygo.com/our-tickets/

(18 Feb 2016, 8:39 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]The Peterlee ticket:

Peterlee
Single Tickets:
£1.40 (1 zone)
£2.10 (2 zones)
£3.20 (Day ticket)
£10.60 (WeeklySaver)
and can be used: Peterlee Town Centre, Blackhall Rocks, Holm Hill Estate, Easington Village

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Indigo ticket:

Day: £4.60
Weekly: £20.00

Unlimited travel on;
indiGO 59, 201, 202, 204, 206, 208, 209, 210, 239, 265 & 923
Wear Tees Xpress X7 between Sunderland and Station Town
Fast Cats X35


All tickets for certain routes/Area's can be found here: http://www.simplygo.com/our-tickets/

Thanks with the indigo the only disadvantage is not able to use the x9

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(18 Feb 2016, 8:39 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]The Peterlee ticket:

Peterlee
Single Tickets:
£1.40 (1 zone)
£2.10 (2 zones)
£3.20 (Day ticket)
£10.60 (WeeklySaver)
and can be used: Peterlee Town Centre, Blackhall Rocks, Holm Hill Estate, Easington Village

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Indigo ticket:

Day: £4.60
Weekly: £20.00

Unlimited travel on;
indiGO 59, 201, 202, 204, 206, 208, 209, 210, 239, 265 & 923
Wear Tees Xpress X7 between Sunderland and Station Town
Fast Cats X35


All tickets for certain routes/Area's can be found here: http://www.simplygo.com/our-tickets/

Thanks with the indigo the only disadvantage is not able to use the x9

If I want to go on a elc lolyne , we're is the most best place to go get on one ?

(18 Feb 2016, 9:33 pm)Ryan99 wrote [ -> ]If I want to go on a elc lolyne , we're is the most best place to go get on one ?

Stanley or Chester.

(18 Feb 2016, 9:44 pm)Adrian wrote [ -> ]Stanley or Chester.

Cheers , gonna get a day ticket tomorrow then try & ride one as the last one I was on was one of the show stopper ones , will it be the same for omnideckers

(18 Feb 2016, 9:47 pm)Ryan99 wrote [ -> ]Cheers , gonna get a day ticket tomorrow then try & ride one as the last one I was on was one of the show stopper ones , will it be the same for omnideckers

Stanley and Consett for the Omnidekkas. Should be on services 6, X70 and X71.

(18 Feb 2016, 9:52 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]Stanley and Consett for the Omnidekkas. Should be on services 6, X70 and X71.

Or the x21 it's had 3878 for a while

(18 Feb 2016, 9:54 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Or the x21 it's had 3878 for a while

3878 isn't a Omnidekka.

(18 Feb 2016, 9:54 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Or the x21 it's had 3878 for a while

How long does the X21 take to get to Newcastle from Chester ?

(18 Feb 2016, 9:57 pm)Ryan99 wrote [ -> ]How long does the X21 take to get to Newcastle from Chester ?

Id say 30 minutes but if any delays it be longer

(17 Feb 2016, 7:12 pm)Ambassador wrote [ -> ]6062 had a bit of a fit with its NSA tonight. Through Allerdene it started announcing Coast Rd, Albion St School and Devonshire Crescent then at Birtley it suddenly corrects itself. The screens remained correct but the audio was out.

Random

I was on a 21 last Saturday morning towards Durham and noticed the same thing happened.  I presume it was the same vehicle.

There are 3 unidentified Wright Streetdeck at Saltmeadows

(19 Feb 2016, 1:40 pm)Diamond One wrote [ -> ]There are 3 unidentified Wright Streetdeck at Saltmeadows

Thanks for the update Bazza, hopefully the last 3 arrive early next week. 


Hopefully the Streetlites are next.

(19 Feb 2016, 1:46 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Thanks for the update Bazza, hopefully the last 3 arrive early next week. 


Hopefully the Streetlites are next.

I need Dan to confirm the fleet numbers of all 3 or I will end up putting 63?? Or 63## that time I saw a 54 plate bendy yet to be refurbished it ended up in citylink gold refurbished

 New livery on X21 on GNE Facebook

(19 Feb 2016, 2:38 pm)Diamond One wrote [ -> ] New livery on X21 on GNE Facebook

Its sort of the same to the angel

(19 Feb 2016, 2:46 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Its sort of the same to the angel

That would have been the intention. Linking the 21 and X21 together in a way that is clearer than present (other than the route number).

Whilst I applaud the new livery for the X21 Castles Express, I wonder if the blue base colour will lead to confusion with 'another operator' - or, maybe, there aren't any Arriva services along that route?

Anyway, I do think it looks good.

(19 Feb 2016, 3:32 pm)G-CPTN wrote [ -> ]Whilst I applaud the new livery for the X21 Castles Express, I wonder if the blue base colour will lead to confusion with 'another operator' - or, maybe, there aren't any Arriva services along that route?

Anyway, I do think it looks good.

The Arriva MAX X12 runs along most of the X21 route between Newcastle and Durham, but it seems like more people confuse the MAX branding for one of Go North East's buses, when the MAX buses first returned to service from refurbishment people kept trying to get on the X12 with GNE key cards.

(19 Feb 2016, 1:51 pm)Diamond One wrote [ -> ]I need Dan to confirm the fleet numbers of all 3 or I will end up putting 63?? Or 63## that time I saw a 54 plate bendy yet to be refurbished it ended up in citylink gold refurbished

The vehicles which arrived today are:
- 6301 (NK16 BXA)
- 6303 (NK16 BXC)
- 6306 (NK16 BXF)

Go North East: 6306 / NK16BXF by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(19 Feb 2016, 4:23 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]The vehicles which arrived today are:
- 6301 (NK16 BXA)
- 6303 (NK16 BXC)
- 6306 (NK16 BXF)

Go North East: 6306 / NK16BXF by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Thanks for letting us know.

(19 Feb 2016, 4:23 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]The vehicles which arrived today are:
- 6301 (NK16 BXA)
- 6303 (NK16 BXC)
- 6306 (NK16 BXF)

Go North East: 6306 / NK16BXF by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

the 3 i took are now on flickr feel free to favour them ill favour this one right after i wrote this word

Would there be a weight penalty if two glass roof lights were fitted in the 'Streetdeck'?  Would sure improve the top deck environment.

(19 Feb 2016, 2:38 pm)Diamond One wrote [ -> ] New livery on X21 on GNE Facebook

ooh! nice!

Won't take long for Durham bus station to knock those corners off all the angular bits, mind.

(19 Feb 2016, 3:32 pm)G-CPTN wrote [ -> ]Whilst I applaud the new livery for the X21 Castles Express, I wonder if the blue base colour will lead to confusion with 'another operator' - or, maybe, there aren't any Arriva services along that route?

Anyway, I do think it looks good.

Part of the route is in competition with the Arriva 6. No chance of confusing them, though, since the 6 has a big silver 6 emblazoned on the side.

(18 Feb 2016, 9:54 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Or the x21 it's had 3878 for a while

3878 is a lolyne not an ominidekka

(19 Feb 2016, 2:48 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]That would have been the intention. Linking the 21 and X21 together in a way that is clearer than present (other than the route number).

a few months ago a driver suggested it should have been called Angel Express the livery is similar to the current Angel will not be suprised in the future if the brand is merged still be called Castles Express

(19 Feb 2016, 3:32 pm)G-CPTN wrote [ -> ]Whilst I applaud the new livery for the X21 Castles Express, I wonder if the blue base colour will lead to confusion with 'another operator' - or, maybe, there aren't any Arriva services along that route?

Anyway, I do think it looks good.

only in Durham, CLS, and Newcastle it won't confuse me as Arriva Max has a total different colour and route font

(19 Feb 2016, 5:25 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]ooh! nice!

Won't take long for Durham bus station to knock those corners off all the angular bits, mind.

must admit i do like this livery but now i want to see this face to face now and photograph them at the same time

Just a thought on the X21.

The launch coincides with the start of major roadworks through Low Fell for the new bus lane. Imagine reliability will be shot to bits on anything going through Low Fell for the next 8 weeks