Yet all this bother could of been saved if the "new depot" had of gone ahead
(28 Sep 2025, 1:34 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]Yet all this bother could of been saved if the "new depot" had of gone ahead
Just curious, but which new depot? Don't think Stagecoach ever had plans to replace Slatyford did they?
(28 Sep 2025, 2:27 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]Just curious, but which new depot? Don't think Stagecoach ever had plans to replace Slatyford did they?
There were plans to knock the depot down and rebuild it but they decided not to do that. As part of the funding for the EV’s Slatyford are supposed to be putting in a park and ride facility into the depot not sure what’s happening with that. Apparently the roof is going to come off in March but the last time they had that off the neighbours complained about the noise so how they’re getting around it this time I’m not sure.
(28 Sep 2025, 5:07 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]There were plans to knock the depot down and rebuild it but they decided not to do that. As part of the funding for the EV’s Slatyford are supposed to be putting in a park and ride facility into the depot not sure what’s happening with that. Apparently the roof is going to come off in March but the last time they had that off the neighbours complained about the noise so how they’re getting around it this time I’m not sure.
Aye that's fair, thought something more was planned at some point when someone said that the new depot would've fixed the issues. Obviously whatever depot there would still have power issues which is what confused me.
1 new one in service from Slatyford today plus 5 at Sunderland
(29 Sep 2025, 9:29 am)stagecoachfan wrote [ -> ]1 new one in service from Slatyford today plus 5 at Sunderland
2 out at Slatyford - 73179 is also out on 30/31/36 but isn’t tracking on Bus Times. It’s on the working 15 minutes behind 26293.
(29 Sep 2025, 9:46 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]2 out at Slatyford - 73179 is also out on 30/31/36 but isn’t tracking on Bus Times. It’s on the working 15 minutes behind 26293.
That's annoying! I just saw 26293!
I can see 7 at Slatyford depot - 183/190/180/182/181 outside and one inside I can't identify, so that's all 9 here for now accounted for
EDIT
The one inside is 178
Looks like the gasbuses will be departing imminently.
Is 73176 going back to stockton depot.
Apparently one of Slatyford’s Yutongs is at Kilmarnock 73192, any ideas why if it’s true?
(29 Sep 2025, 2:23 pm)F114TML wrote [ -> ]Looks like the gasbuses will be departing imminently.
Are 9 of them departing?
(29 Sep 2025, 6:13 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Are 9 of them departing?
I’m not sure if Sunderland have 9 EV’s from Slatyford. Apparently 73191, 73192, 73193 & 73194 are in Kilmarnock as replacements for 73053, 73054, 73055, 73056 which went to Stockton. 73053/4/5/6 are due to leave Stockton for their original home in the Midlands, Rugby and Kilmarnock were due some of a later batch 7322* to replace them 4 buses but seem to have taken 4 of Slatyford’s. Unsure if loan or permanent.
I’m unsure if the 4 are from Slatyford’s or Sunderland’s half but with Slatyford having 10922, 10923, 10924 and 10928 from Ardrossan it could be 4 from Slatyford’s 9.
If 73053,6 leave stockton dose mean getting more yutongs then is that right?
(29 Sep 2025, 7:09 pm)IGlen1974 wrote [ -> ]If 73053,6 leave stockton dose mean getting more yutongs then is that right?
Not sure Glen, it depends on if Stockton are keeping the X40/41, RP1 and the Saltburn 1&2 if they don’t then they won’t need the extra buses.
Slatyford will be getting 18 Yutongs just not yet. They will be in 2026 when the depot is fully electrified. The roof is supposed to be coming off in March so I’d expect once that is off the work will start and then Slatyford will get their Yutongs,
(29 Sep 2025, 7:43 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]Slatyford will be getting 18 Yutongs just not yet. They will be in 2026 when the depot is fully electrified. The roof is supposed to be coming off in March so I’d expect once that is off the work will start and then Slatyford will get their Yutongs,
Given the first few entered service at Slatyford today, can we expect 24101-15 to start to leave the fleet - or will they stay in service until all 18 are out?
(29 Sep 2025, 8:14 pm)PH - BQA wrote [ -> ]Given the first few entered service at Slatyford today, can we expect 24101-15 to start to leave the fleet - or will they stay in service until all 18 are out?
I was told by a shunter that 10 or 11 will be leaving when the Yutongs start to enter service. I think the official launch is tomorrow so can expect more to be out. I believe 24101-24110 will be heading to Walkergate from Slatyford briefly before heading south. Slatyford have 27823 from Walkergate plus 10922, 10923, 10924 and 10928 on loan from West Scotland so I would still expect some 24***’s to leave.
(29 Sep 2025, 9:26 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]I was told by a shunter that 10 or 11 will be leaving when the Yutongs start to enter service. I think the official launch is tomorrow so can expect more to be out. I believe 24101-24110 will be heading to Walkergate from Slatyford briefly before heading south. Slatyford have 27823 from Walkergate plus 10922, 10923, 10924 and 10928 on loan from West Scotland so I would still expect some 24***’s to leave.
Are Slatyford struggling with vehicle availability recently?
The reliability of 19385/6/8/9 seems to have dropped off a cliff, I've noticed a sharp increase in single decks on the 'express' routes recently which creates rather unpleasant experiences in the evening peak.
Stagecoach stockton depot is getting 66 yutongs one U11dd double decker 58 yutongs and 6 on loan it says this tees valley pape if stockton need 9more yutongs to come if it right ? This up if I am right.
(29 Sep 2025, 9:45 pm)PH - BQA wrote [ -> ]Are Slatyford struggling with vehicle availability recently?
The reliability of 19385/6/8/9 seems to have dropped off a cliff, I've noticed a sharp increase in single decks on the 'express' routes recently which creates rather unpleasant experiences in the evening peak.
Yes the buses we have now aren’t great. You can put 36468-36477 on that list too many of them have no power. 37313, 37314 also have no power. We’ve got too many E200’s hopefully getting these Yutongs will be a turning point now.
I agree, too many E200's, they like to make appearances on the 12 and 22, not fun in the slightest at school kicking out time, and as far as im aware, they arent even Slatyford ran services, why do they have all these E200's, in hope of regaining contracts?
(30 Sep 2025, 12:57 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]I agree, too many E200's, they like to make appearances on the 12 and 22, not fun in the slightest at school kicking out time, and as far as im aware, they arent even Slatyford ran services, why do they have all these E200's, in hope of regaining contracts?
Walkergate did have 37312 was awful when it made appearances on 38. Believe its moved on to Slatyford now.
I saw photo stockton new yutong U11dd parked up it really smart.
Are getting 3 yutongs U11dd at stockton depot.
(30 Sep 2025, 9:29 pm)Glen1974 wrote [ -> ]Are getting 3 yutongs U11dd at stockton depot.
This is potentially 1 of them (not my photo)
Some people saying that acne are due 3 yutongs U11dd double decker is this right?
(29 Sep 2025, 9:45 pm)PH - BQA wrote [ -> ]Are Slatyford struggling with vehicle availability recently?
The reliability of 19385/6/8/9 seems to have dropped off a cliff, I've noticed a sharp increase in single decks on the 'express' routes recently which creates rather unpleasant experiences in the evening peak.
To be honest, it seems like they've been struggling for awhile.
It's just not noticeable as they a ridiculous number of spares. Like talking about the E200's bar the few on the 32/32A I'm not sure they're needed there, at all, yet there's like 16 of the things there - if everything was actually in service.
I could be wrong though, but can't see where they're needed.
(30 Sep 2025, 11:40 pm)Glen1974 wrote [ -> ]Some people saying that acne are due 3 yutongs U11dd double decker is this right?
ACNE ? Shouldn't be hard to SPOT, then.
I'll get my coat ...
Anyone know where 73182, 73184 and 73190 are? Haven’t entered service anywhere yet.
Has 73176 gone back to Stockton yet or is it still at slatyford?
(01 Oct 2025, 7:53 am)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]Anyone know where 73182, 73184 and 73190 are? Haven’t entered service anywhere yet.
Has 73176 gone back to Stockton yet or is it still at slatyford?
Parked at the back of Slatyford depot when I was there on Monday.
176 was there too.