North East Buses

Noticed GNE were pinning some reliability issues today on match day traffic in Newcastle. There were about 20,000 there.

God help them when the actual season kicks off.

(30 Jul 2016, 7:30 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Well those silver citaros were painted ages ago in to silver, that was a waste of paint.

I bet the 39 doesn't even end up branded....

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Well if GNE didn't change routes every 6 months then they might keep up....

Id bring back the doxford clipper as the 39 doesnt go past the stadium so i dont no why its planned to go black cats

(30 Jul 2016, 7:37 pm)Ambassador wrote [ -> ]Noticed GNE were pinning some reliability issues today on match day traffic in Newcastle. There were about 20,000 there.

God help them when the actual season kicks off.

There was also a political march and rally on.

(30 Jul 2016, 7:40 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote [ -> ]Id bring back the doxford clipper as the 39 doesnt go past the stadium so i dont no why its planned to go black cats

I would like to see Doxford Clipper again, it could look decent on a Red background.

Black cats would look better though

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(30 Jul 2016, 7:41 pm)Adrian wrote [ -> ]There was also a political march and rally on.

And the many Pokemon trainers...

The reason it's taking ages is because there trying to make the branding look cheap and cheerful at the same time ; wouldn't be surprised if it takes them 2 month to get the scanias branded. Also doesn't help when other buses need patching up and are vor which also delays the whole process

(30 Jul 2016, 7:30 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Well those silver citaros were painted ages ago in to silver, that was a waste of paint.

I bet the 39 doesn't even end up branded....

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Well if GNE didn't change routes every 6 months then they might keep up....

The citaros were always silver weren't they Michael on 2 2a

Let's be honest did the X1 and 93/94 really need another update

(30 Jul 2016, 10:08 pm)Acky81 wrote [ -> ]The citaros were always silver weren't they Michael on 2 2a

Yes but they were repainted in November 2014 in to Silver again and then left Silver until this month when they've gone Blue...

It seems pointless they repainted them Silver again...

NOVEMBER 14

Ahead of service changes early next year, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain silver base livery.

(30 Jul 2016, 10:11 pm)Acky81 wrote [ -> ]Let's be honest did the X1 and 93/94 really need another update

Loop has had 3 brand upgrades since it launched 

Red Arrows has only had 1 i think, (unless you count the one which transfered from Citaro to B7's, think that makes it two)

Oh yes your right they did get a fresh coat of silver. But u can still see the destinations on the Windows. I spotted barnwell n Hastings hill lol

(30 Jul 2016, 10:18 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Loop has had 3 brand upgrades since it launched 

Red Arrows has only had 1 i think, (unless you count the one which transfered from Citaro to B7's, think that makes it two)

Red Arrows started off with Plaxton Premieres on the old X2 in 2006, then came the Citaros in 2007 (iirc the order for them was delayed), was is why we had the pink Omnicities for a while, then came the B9's 2011 and 2012, to be honest the branding remained the same on every vehicle type which been branded Red Arrows up until now, so you could argue the branding has not changed once in the 10 Years it has been around. 

Evolution of the Red Arrows.
7058 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/13672535083/ - As worn by the Plaxton Premieres
5282 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/7881370560/ - As worn by the Mercs
6055 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/28478518235/ - As worn originally on the B9's
6004 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/26704674553/ - New Livery

Will EYMS's Volvo B5TL Evoseti be out tomorrow? I'm in the area so will come in handy if it is.

(29 Jul 2016, 6:37 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]Guessing it is the EvoSeti then (BP15 OLH)

BP15 OLH (EYMS 793) was in Riverside Depot today.

(30 Jul 2016, 10:13 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Yes but they were repainted in November 2014 in to Silver again and then left Silver until this month when they've gone Blue...

It seems pointless they repainted them Silver again...

NOVEMBER 14

Ahead of service changes early next year, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain silver base livery.

If I recall correctly they were repainted by Mercedes under Warrranty, not by GNE so no paint "wasted"

(31 Jul 2016, 5:01 am)Crusader wrote [ -> ]If I recall correctly they were repainted by Mercedes under Warrranty, not by GNE so no paint "wasted"

According to the info on the fleetlist for 5320-5324, it was August 2012 when they recieved their warranty repaint.

AUGUST 12

This vehicle has been repainted into a plain silver base livery under warranty, later gaining "Silver Arrows" branding.

(30 Jul 2016, 10:50 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Red Arrows started off with Plaxton Premieres on the old X2 in 2006, then came the Citaros in 2007 (iirc the order for them was delayed), was is why we had the pink Omnicities for a while, then came the B9's 2011 and 2012, to be honest the branding remained the same on every vehicle type which been branded Red Arrows up until now, so you could argue the branding has not changed once in the 10 Years it has been around. 

Evolution of the Red Arrows.
7058 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpbsp/13672535083/ - As worn by the Plaxton Premieres
5282 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/7881370560/ - As worn by the Mercs
6055 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/28478518235/ - As worn originally on the B9's
6004 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/26704674553/ - New Livery

I remember the coaches.... i remember hearing loads of complains about them being to high for OAP's and people with disabilities, luckily they replaced them with the Citaro's.

I'm glad it hasn't changed once though, well, the arrow has got bigger haha

So whos gonna be first to catch the Q3 today to/from Wallsend

(31 Jul 2016, 9:37 am)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]So whos gonna be first to catch the Q3 today to/from Wallsend

Nobody, since there's no timetables up haha.

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(31 Jul 2016, 9:42 am)MVK 500R wrote [ -> ]Nobody, since there's no timetables up haha.

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Typical NEXUS hahaha, they're still changing the timetables from last weeks changes....


On the talk of timetables.... still no timetables up for the 33/33A/168 etc on the GNE site... W1/W1A/W3, still show up on the NEXUS tab....

Sorry if its already been noted but 5332 is now red

(31 Jul 2016, 10:57 am)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]Sorry if its already been noted but 5332 is now red

You're a tad behind with that one! Has been since January 2015! 
(Assuming you mean 5323??)

OmniDekkas YN04 GJU and YN04 GJV are currently making their way to Go North East.

Just seen new nexus templates crop up near corbridge.. a wild shot, but does this mean nexus/tyne and wear passes are accepted there?

(31 Jul 2016, 12:41 pm)Jamie M wrote [ -> ]Just seen new nexus templates crop up near corbridge.. a wild shot, but does this mean nexus/tyne and wear passes are accepted there?

No.

I believe Northumberland County Council now sub-contract Nexus to print their bus stop liners. The validity of tickets is not affected by this new arrangement.

(31 Jul 2016, 12:43 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]No.

I believe Northumberland County Council now sub-contract Nexus to print their bus stop liners. The validity of tickets is not affected by this new arrangement.

Alright, thanks. These timetables are a hell of a lot clearer the northumberland ones!

Q3 has just passed me on The Avenue in Wallsend devoid of passengers. Makes me wonder if anyone actually knows of the changes.

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(31 Jul 2016, 12:45 pm)MVK 500R wrote [ -> ]Q3 has just passed me on The Avenue in Wallsend devoid of passengers. Makes me wonder if anyone actually knows of the changes.

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33 timetable isn't up anywhere still. Nobody except me was one that. Timetables should be up before the changes imo, it's absurd to make passengers ask the driver to know the times of the journey.

The stop on The Avenue has no times, and has cars parked over it, and there's no times at the stop on Eastfield Avenue. Nexus have really screwed up.

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(31 Jul 2016, 12:45 pm)Jamie M wrote [ -> ]Alright, thanks. These timetables are a hell of a lot clearer the northumberland ones!

Yes, I agree.

I hope that Nexus haven't bitten off more than they can chew, though. They weren't exactly well-known for having the bus stop liners updated in time for changes prior to this new arrangement!

I don't know if it is a mistake by go north east or if the destination screen is wrong but I saw a few buses in ashington with 19A to north shields