North East Buses

Just saw a connections 4 nis with bump on the door side front part but another 1 was already behind in service

(05 Apr 2016, 9:51 am)Ryan99 wrote [ -> ]Just saw a connections 4 nis with bump on the door side front part but another 1 was already behind in service

Ouch :s

(05 Apr 2016, 7:17 am)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]They have Euro 5 engines:
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/gnefle...o=Fleet+No.®=Registration&chassis=Chassis&bodywork=Bodywork&depot=Depot&livery=Tynedale+Links&year=2016&euro=Euro&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

Cheers.

(05 Apr 2016, 7:17 am)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]They have Euro 5 engines:
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/gnefle...o=Fleet+No.®=Registration&chassis=Chassis&bodywork=Bodywork&depot=Depot&livery=Tynedale+Links&year=2016&euro=Euro&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

I don't think they are available with EURO 6 engines

(05 Apr 2016, 9:56 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]I don't think they are available with EURO 6 engines

They are i think - mainly because i am under the impression that the Durham Park & Ride SRs are Euro 6?

(05 Apr 2016, 9:58 am)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]They are i think - mainly because i am under the impression that the Durham Park & Ride SRs are Euro 6?

I don't think they do

(05 Apr 2016, 9:59 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]I don't think they do

Solo page on Optare website confirms that a Euro 6 option is available:
http://www.optare.com/solo

9104 is Euro 6, too.

(05 Apr 2016, 10:00 am)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]Solo page on Optare website confirms that a Euro 6 option is available:
http://www.optare.com/solo

9104 is Euro 6, too.

I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6

(05 Apr 2016, 9:58 am)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]They are i think - mainly because i am under the impression that the Durham Park & Ride SRs are Euro 6?

Believe them Solo SR's on Durham P&R are Euro 6 as the contract specifies that Euro 6 buses should be used.

(05 Apr 2016, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6

Aren't Euro 6 vehicle's more expensive?

(05 Apr 2016, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6

Bus Operators are still going for Euro 5 Vehicles while they can to save money.
The same Euro 6 Daimler engine in the Solos is also in the Euro 6 Streetlite and Streetdeck,

(05 Apr 2016, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6

Euro 6 buses are more expensive than Euro 5, with very little benefit to the operator.

There isn't a Euro 5 option available on the StreetDeck, but Optare are offering both Euro 5 and Euro 6 on their Solo SR models.

The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke! [emoji35]

(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke! [emoji35]

I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)

So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.

(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke! [emoji35]

I very rarely use the X66 for that reason (And the fact I hate Streetlite's!).

(05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am)Tom wrote [ -> ]I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)

So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.

I use the 49/49A anyway, as I think the Citaro's on them are far better than any Streetlite.

(05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am)Tom wrote [ -> ]I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)

So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.

I've been using the 49's between the two points for a good while now.
The improvements to the Western Bypass will probably see me use the car more, rather than faff on with changing buses.

(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.

As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.

Absolute joke! [emoji35]

Since this post I tried to carry on only for my knee to give way completely resulting in me nearly dropping to the floor a few times. This has been met with people either ripping the p*** out of me with some even showing concern and asking if I am alright. Also the stress and anger of this has left me feeling light headed so I now fear I'm going to black out.

Another Coaster Omnicity looks to have broke down in Wrekenton, it is currently sat with it's bonnet up.

(05 Apr 2016, 11:37 am)Davie wrote [ -> ]Another Coaster Omnicity looks to have broke down in Wrekenton, it is currently sat with it's bonnet up.

At least there's free wifi so they can track the next bus on the app 

542 is on 38s to tunstall bank
Does any one know if 548 is still out

(05 Apr 2016, 2:08 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]542 is on 38s to tunstall bank
Does any one know if 548 is still out

548 has been withdrawn.

(05 Apr 2016, 2:10 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]548 has been withdrawn.

Rip 548 a brill bus
At least it covered alot of milage

Wrong thread!

(05 Apr 2016, 4:05 pm)Jamie M wrote [ -> ]6117 - 1
3822 – x32

Wrong thread Jamie =)

9102 back in service did the 17 10 x20 to durham

Anyone know when the loop is getting re branded ?

(05 Apr 2016, 4:57 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]9102 back in service did the 17 10 x20 to durham

And will now do the 18:14 X20 to Sunderland, I'm going to board it.

(05 Apr 2016, 4:58 pm)Ryan99 wrote [ -> ]Anyone know when the loop is getting re branded ?

Soon I hope

(05 Apr 2016, 7:45 pm)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]Soon I hope

Id take a guess and say Around May after Saltmeadows are finished with the Prince Bishops Streetlites.

(05 Apr 2016, 8:01 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote [ -> ]Id take a guess and say Around May after Saltmeadows are finished with the Prince Bishops Streetlites.

Still have 9 Red Arrows B9s to repaint and brand. Can't imagine they will hold up the Loop branding because of this, though.