(03 Feb 2026, 10:40 am)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]From what I’ve just read Stagecoach have lost the 18 to Northstar the 32/32A to Gateshead Central and the 737 to Go North East and got nothing in return. Not looking good.
I’m also not sure how accurate it is when there’s been talks of electric buses on the 32/32A
Wasn't the plan that the electric buses would owned by NECA then leased? So regardless of who has it, they'd operate the electrics.
A la bee network/TFL
(03 Feb 2026, 5:09 pm)Ambassador wrote [ -> ]Wasn't the plan that the electric buses would owned by NECA then leased? So regardless of who has it, they'd operate the electrics.
A la bee network/TFL
I don’t see how that would work if the contract kept switching companies. Especially with companies having their own branding if the buses went to stagecoach in a different colour people would just be confused. Take 26282 in Cleveland transit livery when it came to Newcastle people kept asking if it was a Stagecoach bus.
If Stagecoach felt that the 32/32A was worth investing in with brand new buses, then maybe they will take it on commercially.
I don't mind that they have lost the 18 though, as that service used all deckers, when many of their core services were being run by single decks.
Though knowing Stagecoach they will take the opportunity to withdraw 3 x 58 plate decker as they are older than the Enviro 300's 11 plate and so nothing will change.
Is 73103 on road yet have not seen it yet for some weeks now.
(04 Feb 2026, 12:32 am)Arriva7446 wrote [ -> ]If Stagecoach felt that the 32/32A was worth investing in with brand new buses, then maybe they will take it on commercially.
I don't mind that they have lost the 18 though, as that service used all deckers, when many of their core services were being run by single decks.
Though knowing Stagecoach they will take the opportunity to withdraw 3 x 58 plate decker as they are older than the Enviro 300's 11 plate and so nothing will change.
That’s true, maybe stagecoach don’t want them commercially. Drivers don’t take much during the day so they probably think it’s not worth it. However if they did put EV’s on they’d save money in not having to waste fuel so it’s tough to say if they would be happy with that or not.
(04 Feb 2026, 2:17 am)Glen1974 wrote [ -> ]Is 73103 on road yet have not seen it yet for some weeks now.
No
It’s away getting repaired
Well with it now pretty much confirmed that Stagecoach have lost the 32/32A to Gateshead Central I would fully expect Slatyford’s 36468-36477 to leave for another depot probably Hartlepool to withdraw their older 59 plate E200’s. Slatyford will probably keep the newer 65 plate E200’s 37312-37319 for the time being.
(04 Feb 2026, 8:31 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]Well with it now pretty much confirmed that Stagecoach have lost the 32/32A to Gateshead Central I would fully expect Slatyford’s 36468-36477 to leave for another depot probably Hartlepool to withdraw their older 59 plate E200’s. Slatyford will probably keep the newer 65 plate E200’s 37312-37319 for the time being.
Means nothing, GCT won the 32/32A last year, but because of some issue, they ended up not being able to operate it
(04 Feb 2026, 11:11 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]Means nothing, GCT won the 32/32A last year, but because of some issue, they ended up not being able to operate it
Lack of buses and drivers i believe was the reason
(05 Feb 2026, 12:03 am)Nerd4321 wrote [ -> ]Lack of buses and drivers i believe was the reason
The obvious answer is not to bid for it if they know they can’t run it. But. A year later you’d hope they’d solved the problems allowing them to run it.
(05 Feb 2026, 3:51 am)Coastliner700 wrote [ -> ]The obvious answer is not to bid for it if they know they can’t run it. But. A year later you’d hope they’d solved the problems allowing them to run it.
When they last won it they also won the 35 at the time so the decided on taking the 35 as they weren’t sure they’d have the staff to cover both. This time around if they’ve bid again and kept the 35, gained the 599 I’m guessing they have enough staff to do the service this time. I fully expect that contract to be signed on Friday 13th February.
(05 Feb 2026, 3:51 am)Coastliner700 wrote [ -> ]The obvious answer is not to bid for it if they know they can’t run it. But. A year later you’d hope they’d solved the problems allowing them to run it.
Problem with that is if you have capacity to run 6 buses, only bid for 6 and only win 3. Better off bidding for 12 and if you win 9 you chuck 3 back…
Bustimes suggests 37315 is at Walkergate again. Is that correct? Been there for 3 days. Is this a loan or permenant? I know Walkergate don't need any Enviro 200's but that has not stopped them having one in the past. They had 37312 for probably over 18 months after they lost the 317. .
Stockton seems to have gained 36088 am assuming it’s at the depot for a reason and not running alongside the electrics. Am guessing Stockton engineers will be working on it or using it as a spare.
(Today, 12:39 am)col87 wrote [ -> ]Stockton seems to have gained 36088 am assuming it’s at the depot for a reason and not running alongside the electrics. Am guessing Stockton engineers will be working on it or using it as a spare.
Stockton currently have engineers working at Slatyford and Hartlepool on a daily basis, hartlepool buses that need work doing to them also come to Stockton to utilise space and free up engineering time at Hartlepool. There are regularly 2/3 hartlepool buses at Stockton at some point over every week.
They won’t be used in service
(Yesterday, 12:33 pm)Arriva7446 wrote [ -> ]Bustimes suggests 37315 is at Walkergate again. Is that correct? Been there for 3 days. Is this a loan or permenant? I know Walkergate don't need any Enviro 200's but that has not stopped them having one in the past. They had 37312 for probably over 18 months after they lost the 317. .
27823 is now working from Sunderland
(Yesterday, 12:33 pm)Arriva7446 wrote [ -> ]Bustimes suggests 37315 is at Walkergate again. Is that correct? Been there for 3 days. Is this a loan or permenant? I know Walkergate don't need any Enviro 200's but that has not stopped them having one in the past. They had 37312 for probably over 18 months after they lost the 317. .
Walkergate have had to give Slatyford 27723 and 27728 for the 6/7 as they can’t go into the city centre so I’m guessing 37315 has gone over for cover.
(11 hours ago)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]Walkergate have had to give Slatyford 27723 and 27728 for the 6/7 as they can’t go into the city centre so I’m guessing 37315 has gone over for cover.
Ahh right, that makes sense thanks, as I know a lot of vehicles have had these issues. I expect it will probably be used on one of the regular Enviro 300 boards on the 37 or the 12. 37312 was on the 22 sometimes but now they have reduced frequency that might not be a good idea.
(11 hours ago)ReDemPTiion wrote [ -> ]Walkergate have had to give Slatyford 27723 and 27728 for the 6/7 as they can’t go into the city centre so I’m guessing 37315 has gone over for cover.
Both were on Newcastle routes yesterday
(Yesterday, 12:33 pm)Arriva7446 wrote [ -> ]Bustimes suggests 37315 is at Walkergate again. Is that correct? Been there for 3 days. Is this a loan or permenant? I know Walkergate don't need any Enviro 200's but that has not stopped them having one in the past. They had 37312 for probably over 18 months after they lost the 317. .
(Today, 9:41 am)Dans_bus_photos wrote [ -> ]27823 is now working from Sunderland
(9 hours ago)Nerd4321 wrote [ -> ]Both were on Newcastle routes yesterday
Yeah not sure why, both getting charged £50 to enter the city. Should have been on 6/7 only. Someone’s made a mistake by putting them on routes going into the city.
27823 was having the same issues but got resolved and went back to Walkergate so unless it’s now having problems again and had to go to Sunderland.