North East Buses

Back with Go North East is Optare Versa YJ62 FFB which GNE had as a demonstrator when it was new back in 2012/13.

(Photo by Jack Sparrow posted to Buses North East on Facebook)


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(28 Apr 2021, 8:23 pm)TEN 6083 wrote [ -> ]


Back with Go North East is Optare Versa YJ62 FFB which GNE had as a demonstrator when it was new back in 2012/13.

(Photo by Jack Sparrow posted to Buses North East on Facebook)


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It was YJ62 FBB they had, 9133 which was red with Go North East interior

(28 Apr 2021, 9:06 pm)minibus1474 wrote [ -> ]It was YJ62 FBB they had, 9133 which was red with Go North East interior

Ten 6083 has got his information correct.

(28 Apr 2021, 8:23 pm)TEN 6083 wrote [ -> ]


Back with Go North East is Optare Versa YJ62 FFB which GNE had as a demonstrator when it was new back in 2012/13.

(Photo by Jack Sparrow posted to Buses North East on Facebook)


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Wonder if its a temporary vehicle or a permanent fix, Guess we'll find out when it's numbered.

Certainly been around this Versa.

Exhibted at Bus and Coach 2012 in GNE Red and GNE interior. Ran for GNE as 9133, then went for a tour of other Go-Ahead companies. It has also had stints with Yorkshire Tiger, Transdev, Perrymans and B L Travel.

Here is Dans photo of it with GNE. https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/8482029396

YJ62 FFB has received fleetnumber 5507



Another one has been acquired with the registration YJ62 FLD and has received fleetnumber 5508

(Photos courtesy of Robert Houston)


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(30 Apr 2021, 6:38 pm)TEN 6083 wrote [ -> ]


YJ62 FFB has received fleetnumber 5507



Another one has been acquired with the registration YJ62 FLD and has received fleetnumber 5508

(Photos courtesy of Robert Houston)


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Would say they'll end up at Chester or Riverside as they're the only depot with Versa's.

Washington depot also has Versas

Looks like gne have a 58 plate e200 either on loan or they have acquired it seen at depot on Thursday pictures on my Flickr

(02 May 2021, 1:02 pm)JACK6081 wrote [ -> ]Looks like gne have a 58 plate e200 either on loan or they have acquired it seen at depot on Thursday pictures on my Flickr

passed today,numbered 9052.so a loan one.outside along the front with 5508

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Go North East 5507 / YJ62 FFB by kieron mathews, on Flickr

Go North East 5508 / YJ62 FLD by kieron mathews, on Flickr

5507/5508 have both entered service


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Didn't know where else to put this, but appears from Oxford Chiltern, GNE have acquired E200 LJ09 KPN from Ensign

(16 May 2021, 7:13 pm)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]Didn't know where else to put this, but appears from Oxford Chiltern, GNE have acquired E200 LJ09 KPN from Ensign

Ex Arriva London ENL47

(16 May 2021, 7:13 pm)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]Didn't know where else to put this, but appears from Oxford Chiltern, GNE have acquired E200 LJ09 KPN from Ensign

Seems like a rather strange decision since it'll be unique in the fleet...

(16 May 2021, 7:31 pm)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]Seems like a rather strange decision since it'll be unique in the fleet...

I hold no further information so not dropping any hints, but who's to say this is the only one being acquired?

However I do note that Levante YY63 OJD is listed as coming in from GNE but I don't believe saw use outside of East Yorkshire. One vehicle in and one out would suggest an exchange of sorts, and obviously EY are familiar with the 'old' E200.

LJ09 KPN is 284 with East Yorkshire

(16 May 2021, 7:44 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]I hold no further information so not dropping any hints, but who's to say this is the only one being acquired?

However I do note that Levante YY63 OJD is listed as coming in from GNE but I don't believe saw use outside of East Yorkshire. One vehicle in and one out would suggest an exchange of sorts, and obviously EY are familiar with the 'old' E200.

Go North East is the parent company of East Yorkshire.

In its latest updates, Ensign have therefore listed any vehicles received from East Yorkshire as having come from Go North East, and likewise any vehicles to East Yorkshire as having gone to Go North East.

This bus, and the other ADL E200s recently acquired from Ensign, have nothing to do with Go North East. They have all gone to the East Yorkshire business.


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(16 May 2021, 7:46 pm)ifm001 wrote [ -> ]LJ09 KPN is 284 with East Yorkshire

Also note they are Euro 6 with Single Door Conversion, Surprised Go North East haven't gone for any these with the imminent emission zone.

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Sorry if mentioned already but I was surprised to see a short wheel-based e200 at Saltmeadows: https://flic.kr/p/2kWLPCV


EDIT - ah this photo was from 2nd May

(16 May 2021, 8:10 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Also note they are Euro 6 with Single Door Conversion, Surprised Go North East haven't gone for any these with the imminent emission zone.

Go North East 5508 / YJ62 FLD by kieron mathews, on Flickr

5507/8 have transferred to Hexham with 5391 returning to Riverside.


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