North East Buses

6245 is today's Angel Bee

(03 Jul 2026, 8:42 am)Ambassador wrote [ -> ]6245 is today's Angel Bee

There was one on the X21, too. Didn’t see which.

(03 Jul 2026, 7:15 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]There was one on the X21, too. Didn’t see which.

It was 6243

So gne attempts today were somewhat how shall I put this lightly without annoying someone

Ah yes

Absolutely dreadful

The first attempt to run both Toontours went horrible

6995 manged ONE trip. Well replace it with 6993. NOOOOO cant so that. 6101 is good enough. And then 6993 was put on

3 buses did 1 running board today.


How terrible do you have to be at running a bus company it takes 3 buses to run an open topper service

While on the topic. Is Kimmy having words with GNE the fact they are getting "funding of the government" for new state of the sh!t buses that they cant even allocate them anymore. Pathetic

6215 is on the 82/A

Handled Long Bank incredibly well has to be said

Should of seen it coming. If its tracking correctly. 6241 is on the X10

(09 Jul 2026, 9:41 am)X919 WGR wrote [ -> ]Should of seen it coming. If its tracking correctly. 6241 is on the X10

It is, passed it earlier. Might be covering a breakdown or something, as I passed it on the Felling Bypass not in service, then an hour and a half later passed it on the Felling Bypass going in the same direction with X10 on the front.

(09 Jul 2026, 12:49 pm)F114TML wrote [ -> ]It is, passed it earlier. Might be covering a breakdown or something, as I passed it on the Felling Bypass not in service, then an hour and a half later passed it on the Felling Bypass going in the same direction with X10 on the front.

Called it! 

Had at least one bee bus on the 21 and now the X10

Whats the next one? Toon Tour?

When did Go North East lose having any sense of pride in what they do and their company

(09 Jul 2026, 12:53 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote [ -> ]Called it! 

Had at least one bee bus on the 21 and now the X10

Whats the next one? Toon Tour?

How about an X10 recreating the old 279 in Biddick?

I saw the top of the bus go round the ring road before checking bustimes.

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Bee seem to be enjoying its time today shuttle people to the Metrocentre instead of them funded E200EV which seem to do everything bar the X66

This is a utter joke. Gne are laughing in the faces cause they got funded buses and cant even allocate them. A pathetic point from gne. Lets introduced zero sh!t to our routes then screw them over by taking them off that route

8324 is currently at Consett covering the 3 Ventures which appear to all be off the road.

8321 made an appearence at Washington Yesterday.

(10 Jul 2026, 12:37 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote [ -> ]8324 is currently at Consett covering the 3 Ventures which appear to all be off the road.

8321 made an appearence at Washington Yesterday.

So that will explain why deckers have been dominated the 342 recently since the solos seem to be absolutely shocking as of recent

(10 Jul 2026, 12:37 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote [ -> ]8324 is currently at Consett covering the 3 Ventures which appear to all be off the road.

8321 made an appearence at Washington Yesterday.

Those Versas love to crawl back to Consett don't they.
Looks odd when you look on Bustimes to see an Adapted livery floating in the area

(01 Jun 2026, 7:25 pm)Nerd4321 wrote [ -> ]8314 from Percy Main has gone over as well

8314 was on the 342 today (10th July)

8345 making a guest appearance on the 333

(11 Jul 2026, 10:55 am)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]8345 making a guest appearance on the 333

Probably providing extra Capacity for the Mouth of Tyne Festival.

(09 Jul 2026, 9:41 am)X919 WGR wrote [ -> ]Should of seen it coming. If its tracking correctly. 6241 is on the X10

6241 on the X10 from a few days ago - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ateposted/

(12 Jul 2026, 8:23 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]6241 on the X10 from a few days ago - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ateposted/

It's a disgrace this is allowed to happen on a major trunk road service!

When the B7TLs & B9TLs were VOR, it was at  least half decent stuff (even with a squeeze) like Palatine II's, B10BLEs, Citaros, B7TLs or similar aged B9TLs from other routes.

Now it's 15 year old ex GAG/London B9TL stock or gutless 4 pot StreetDecks.

Even NECA with franchising would no doubt have a minimum vehicle specification for the likes of the X10 in terms if displacement, power etc!

GNE need to either look at their resourcing as previously mentioned, or purchase suitable vehicles. If GNE go down the ADL route for the 56 as rumoured and also want to buy for the X10, would make sense order another 6 for the X45 to keep some commonality at Consett then transfer 6378-73 to Riverside for the X10 (incl 2x spare). Then 6352-55 can be split as spares between Deptford & Consett.

(12 Jul 2026, 9:12 pm)L469 YVK wrote [ -> ]It's a disgrace this is allowed to happen on a major trunk road service!

When the B7TLs & B9TLs were VOR, it was at  least half decent stuff (even with a squeeze) like Palatine II's, B10BLEs, Citaros, B7TLs or similar aged B9TLs from other routes.

Now it's 15 year old ex GAG/London B9TL stock or gutless 4 pot StreetDecks.

Even NECA with franchising would no doubt have a minimum vehicle specification for the likes of the X10 in terms if displacement, power etc!

GNE need to either look at their resourcing as previously mentioned, or purchase suitable vehicles. If GNE go down the ADL route for the 56 as rumoured and also want to buy for the X10, would make sense order another 6 for the X45 to keep some commonality at Consett then transfer 6378-73 to Riverside for the X10 (incl 2x spare). Then 6352-55 can be split as spares between Deptford & Consett.

Please. We understand what you want. You do not have to keep posting the same comment every time the X10 has a bad vehicle on it

(12 Jul 2026, 9:12 pm)L469 YVK wrote [ -> ]It's a disgrace this is allowed to happen on a major trunk road service!

When the B7TLs & B9TLs were VOR, it was at  least half decent stuff (even with a squeeze) like Palatine II's, B10BLEs, Citaros, B7TLs or similar aged B9TLs from other routes.

Now it's 15 year old ex GAG/London B9TL stock or gutless 4 pot StreetDecks.

Even NECA with franchising would no doubt have a minimum vehicle specification for the likes of the X10 in terms if displacement, power etc!

GNE need to either look at their resourcing as previously mentioned, or purchase suitable vehicles. If GNE go down the ADL route for the 56 as rumoured and also want to buy for the X10, would make sense order another 6 for the X45 to keep some commonality at Consett then transfer 6378-73 to Riverside for the X10 (incl 2x spare). Then 6352-55 can be split as spares between Deptford & Consett.

God he's  like a dog with a bone. Go and lie down

(12 Jul 2026, 9:31 pm)ouston man wrote [ -> ]God he's  like a dog with a bone. Go and lie down

Be thankful its not something about Hadrian Park for once

(12 Jul 2026, 9:53 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]Be thankful its not something about Hadrian Park for once

Or the Cobalts being wasted

5464, 6126 & 6327 all on Consett Boards Today 

Joining 8314 & 8324 which are already there.

In defence of 6241 et al, they seem fairly reliable (though Riverside have yet to get their hands on them...)

Seemed to perform pretty well on the high intensity V1 route in Manchester

Certainly more reliable that 6356 which has failed on the X10 this morning, cancelling the 7am out of Stockton - an Angelic 6328 stepping in later down the route

(13 Jul 2026, 8:10 am)WestDurhamSwift wrote [ -> ]5464, 6126 & 6327 all on Consett Boards Today 

Joining 8314 & 8324 which are already there.

Not suprised about the Angel Streetdeck rocking up to the area. 

With the Versas covering for the Venture Solos. I do wonder what the plan is for the Solos after the are fixed. An eventual withdrawal from the fleet or somehow a Repaint and Retrim to allow them to carry on for longer

(13 Jul 2026, 9:38 am)X919 WGR wrote [ -> ]Not suprised about the Angel Streetdeck rocking up to the area. 

With the Versas covering for the Venture Solos. I do wonder what the plan is for the Solos after the are fixed. An eventual withdrawal from the fleet or somehow a Repaint and Retrim to allow them to carry on for longer

I wouldn't be surprised if they are replaced with something sooner rather than later, seems to be a struggle to keep any of them on the road and given there age I wouldnt be surprised if some of the new Solos moved from another depot.

(13 Jul 2026, 9:38 am)X919 WGR wrote [ -> ]Not suprised about the Angel Streetdeck rocking up to the area. 

With the Versas covering for the Venture Solos. I do wonder what the plan is for the Solos after the are fixed. An eventual withdrawal from the fleet or somehow a Repaint and Retrim to allow them to carry on for longer

Are these decker allocations covering breakdowns etc or permanent transfer's.

(13 Jul 2026, 1:28 pm)ouston man wrote [ -> ]Are these decker allocations covering breakdowns etc or permanent transfer's.

My guess would be covers

(13 Jul 2026, 3:47 pm)X919 WGR wrote [ -> ]My guess would be covers

Aye,I think it could be possibly 6327 covering  6364-75 repaints   I could be totally wrong or possibly  standing in for 6336  as it was towed away last week ?repairs to  engine