North East Buses

(31 Oct 2017, 11:48 pm)Ambassador wrote [ -> ]Jeez that’s cheap! Amazing what competition does to prices

Yeah, only £13 for the week too.Very good value!

(26 Oct 2017, 2:04 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]Is this 40/40A/40B permanent or temporary cus yes its in Durham,but wont it still cause confusion on gne's website

Although this was post a while back, i still doubt it, as they haven't bothered to upload the 40/40A/40B or the 86 timetable on their site yet.

The Tesco service from Chopwell & Lanchester is currently not operating due to a vehicle issue.We're currently sourcing a replacement bus.

(01 Nov 2017, 11:06 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]The Tesco service from Chopwell & Lanchester is currently not operating due to a vehicle issue.We're currently sourcing a replacement bus.

Wouldn’t be too worried, only carries 5 or so people a day, should be coming off soon.

(01 Nov 2017, 11:42 am)nk55 wrote [ -> ]Wouldn’t be too worried, only carries 5 or so people a day, should be coming off soon.

I would be worried if I was one of the 5 waiting with a few bags of frozen shopping though.

(01 Nov 2017, 12:06 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]I would be worried if I was one of the 5 waiting with a few bags of frozen shopping though.

The provision of a bus service was a condition of the Tesco planning permission:-

One condition was that bus services would be provided during the life of the store unless otherwise approved.

Now it appears that a further LIDL store is planned for Delves Lane.

5451 now has feature symbols but as per 5452, the offside vinyls are not in the standard position.

Go North East 5451 working the 16A service to Stanley ..Here seen in Durham by Brian Hall, on Flickr

Anyone know when blackburn bring back 2 citaros at a time ?
What will go down on friday when 5330 returns ? 5305-5309 and 5325-5327?

(01 Nov 2017, 7:07 pm)Citaro5326 wrote [ -> ]Anyone know when blackburn bring back 2 citaros at a time ?
What will go down on friday when 5330 returns ? 5305-5309 and 5325-5327?

Could be 5337, then 5338, then 5325, 26, 27 and finally... 5305-09.

(01 Nov 2017, 7:28 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Could be 5337, then 5338, then 5325, 26, 27 and finally... 5305-09.

Another rumour around saying 5337 and 5338 are going to deptford but i barely believe that

Two further demonstrator vehicles in at Go North East are:
- a full-size Streetlite Micro-Hybrid 3 (SK17 HHL), which is the same one Arriva North East had in August
- a Mellor Strata minibus (LM17 WHD).

The Streetlite was delivered this afternoon, while the Strata will be delivered tomorrow morning.

The Tyne Valley Ten livery has vinyls advertising NSAs (Talking bus) - whereas the vehicles have not had NSAs for many many months.

(02 Nov 2017, 4:41 pm)G-CPTN wrote [ -> ]The Tyne Valley Ten livery has vinyls advertising NSAs (Talking bus) - whereas the vehicles have not had NSAs for many many months.

Is it absolutely necessary to go over this again?

(02 Nov 2017, 4:21 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Two further demonstrator vehicles in at Go North East are:
- a full-size Streetlite Micro-Hybrid 3 (SK17 HHL), which is the same one Arriva North East had in August
- a Mellor Strata minibus (LM17 WHD).

The Streetlite was delivered this afternoon, while the Strata will be delivered tomorrow morning.

Any news on which depots yet?


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(02 Nov 2017, 4:42 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]Is it absolutely necessary to go over this again?

Why advertise a feature that doesn't exist?

(02 Nov 2017, 4:21 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Two further demonstrator vehicles in at Go North East are:
- a full-size Streetlite Micro-Hybrid 3 (SK17 HHL), which is the same one Arriva North East had in August
- a Mellor Strata minibus (LM17 WHD).

The Streetlite was delivered this afternoon, while the Strata will be delivered tomorrow morning.

I would think the Mellor Strata will be going to Hexham to be trialled on the 185/681.

As for the "Shitelite" I think that'll go to Riverside for the Quaylink, if not Stanley on the ToonLinks.

I see the Mellor Strata is for sale on their website at £89500 + VAT

(02 Nov 2017, 5:43 pm)G-CPTN wrote [ -> ]Why advertise a feature that doesn't exist?

By being a member of this forum, you should know that it is going to.

(02 Nov 2017, 6:22 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]I would think the Mellor Strata will be going to Hexham to be trialled on the 185/681.

As for the "Shitelite" I think that'll go to Riverside for the Quaylink, if not Stanley on the ToonLinks.

I believe it is for the 680 shuttle bus, hence why 636 has left Hexham.

Have 3941 & 3942 been out much since arriving at Washington. Not seen either yet

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(02 Nov 2017, 7:13 pm)Swiny1 wrote [ -> ]Have 3941 & 3942 been out much since arriving at Washington.  Not seen either yet

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Yes , 3941 has been on the X1 the other day i believe my mate told me

(02 Nov 2017, 6:22 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]I would think the Mellor Strata will be going to Hexham to be trialled on the 185/681.

As for the "Shitelite" I think that'll go to Riverside for the Quaylink, if not Stanley on the ToonLinks.

Yes - Strata to be allocated to the 185/681 cycle as usual (only thing that it's suitable to evaluate performance on, really). This releases a Solo SR to operate the 680S Brunton Crossroads service. Streetlite to be allocated to the 34 at Chester-le-Street - filling the void on this service.

Fleet numbers to be allocated this morning - quite likely that the Streetlite will be out in service by this afternoon, for those interested.

(02 Nov 2017, 7:13 pm)Swiny1 wrote [ -> ]Have 3941 & 3942 been out much since arriving at Washington.  Not seen either yet

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Washington have been undertaking a lot of work on 3941/42, so that they're "on par" with 3943 so to speak.

3941 has only just recently returned to service, but 3942 hasn't been back out in service yet. This is why the OmniDekkas have yet to transfer to Stanley (and why Stanley retain the last B7/Tridents).

Ah right
Cheers

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Mind I was on 3943 on Wednesday and it was really good. So be great if they are the same. Will they be in corporate livery do you know or red arrows

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(03 Nov 2017, 6:12 am)Swiny1 wrote [ -> ]Mind I was on 3943 on Wednesday and it was really good. So be great if they are the same. Will they be in corporate livery do you know or red arrows

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Plain red - should both be painted in full fleet livery next year when things quieten down.

Cheers Dan..

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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2017

Streetlite demo has fleetnumber 9092

“Wrightbus Streetlite Demonstrator 9092 SK17HHL is working for Go North East’s Chester le Street depot today.”

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How long is each demo here for?