North East Buses

(11 Apr 2025, 10:17 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]You said that last week but didn’t happen

It's back at Redcar under 1421 x94

1470 is on loan to Redcar tracking on service 63

(28 Apr 2025, 2:13 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]1470 is on loan to Redcar tracking on service 63

No need to say people already know

There’s rumours going around saying that 3027 (1386) is in the North East Stockton Depot apparently to allow 1379 to move to Redcar to replace 4703

(19 Jun 2025, 2:14 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]There’s rumours going around saying that 3027 (1386) is in the North East Stockton Depot apparently to allow 1379 to move to Redcar to replace 4703

Have confirmation from a source at Arriva that it is still in the North West at Bootle depot - as has been stated before, it is very likely 1386 will go to Redcar instead.

(19 Jun 2025, 2:14 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]There’s rumours going around saying that 3027 (1386) is in the North East Stockton Depot apparently to allow 1379 to move to Redcar to replace 4703

No poof of 1386 no photo of it probably incorrect

Do we reckon ANE will have to donate another Streetlite to Birkenhead as NK14 GFG has just been withdrawn with a rotten floor and it's only been there 4 months!

(19 Jun 2025, 9:04 pm)Mark66t wrote [ -> ]No poof of 1386 no photo of it probably incorrect

I didn’t say anything about proof it’s a rumour

(19 Jun 2025, 9:31 pm)peter wrote [ -> ]Do we reckon ANE will have to donate another Streetlite to Birkenhead as NK14 GFG has just been withdrawn with a rotten floor and it's only been there 4 months!

Nope it's been mentioned it's been fixed on a arriva North west group on Facebook so technically it's not withdrawn

Redcar are getting 3 pulsars arriving from North West today  been mentioned on Facebook

Stockton have lost 1409  to Durham transfer as permitted  move I been told

Arriva Yorkshire 1453 (YJ59 BSO) is currently sat in the corner at Stockton Depot

(02 Jul 2025, 3:38 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]Arriva Yorkshire 1453 (YJ59 BSO) is currently sat in the corner at Stockton Depot

Their for egine work then will be arriving Back to Yorkshire

SP SN on 15/16s is 1534

(14 Jul 2025, 10:48 am)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]SP SN on 15/16s is 1534

1397 is on loan to Stockton

(15 Jul 2025, 8:16 pm)Ryland wrote [ -> ]1397 is on loan to Stockton

I'm guessing 1397 is tracking as 1389 as it's double tracking on X12/X22s today

(15 Jul 2025, 8:41 pm)busesofthenortheast wrote [ -> ]I'm guessing 1397 is tracking as 1389 as it's double tracking on X12/X22s today

Now back at Redcar on the 63

Stockton are losing 1381 82 tomorrow to Darlington this is a permanent movement I'm been. Informed

(19 Jul 2025, 3:56 pm)Mark66t wrote [ -> ]Stockton are losing 1381 82 tomorrow to Darlington this is a permanent movement I'm been. Informed

Yes, this is a result of Stockton's two X66 boards transferring to Darlington depot whilst Stockton gains the remaining Belmont X12 boards.

So will Belmont be transferring their Euro 6 Pulsars to Stockton for the X12 then?

(19 Jul 2025, 6:10 pm)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]So will Belmont be transferring their Euro 6 Pulsars to Stockton for the X12 then?

Yes 1419, 1481/2/3 coming with the 4 X12 boards while 1381/2 go to Darlington with two X66s.

I am told Belmont are holding onto one of the workings and one of the vehicles.

(20 Jul 2025, 7:25 am)Superman wrote [ -> ]I am told Belmont are holding onto one of the workings and one of the vehicles.

Which one?

Will Belmont be getting anything in return?

(20 Jul 2025, 10:33 am)alexanderdennis0312933 wrote [ -> ]Will Belmont be getting anything in return?

The MAX Pulsars have moved to Stockton in line with the X12 moving to be 100% operated by Stockton (bar one or two early morning trips and for the next week or so, one Durham short board). Belmont have as a result a PVR reduction - while Stockton’s increases by 2 as does Darlington’s (Stockton lose their two X66 boards so only 2 extra boards running out of the depot).

(20 Jul 2025, 11:16 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]The MAX Pulsars have moved to Stockton in line with the X12 moving to be 100% operated by Stockton (bar one or two early morning trips and for the next week or so, one Durham short board). Belmont have as a result a PVR reduction - while Stockton’s increases by 2 as does Darlington’s (Stockton lose their two X66 boards so only 2 extra boards running out of the depot).

1381 and 1382 both transferred to Darlington depot around 8:45 this morning, passed me as I was on my way to work

(20 Jul 2025, 11:16 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]The MAX Pulsars have moved to Stockton in line with the X12 moving to be 100% operated by Stockton (bar one or two early morning trips and for the next week or so, one Durham short board). Belmont have as a result a PVR reduction - while Stockton’s increases by 2 as does Darlington’s (Stockton lose their two X66 boards so only 2 extra boards running out of the depot).

As mentioned, one of the X12 boards is temporarily staying at Belmont. One of the MAX Pulsars will stay at Durham, but not sure which one.

This batch of Pulsars on the X12 have been absolute workhorses but I was on one last week and it was really beginning to sound a bit rough. I wonder if they're going to be in line for any replacements in the not too distant future.

One would imagine they be looking at a huge future replacement for all the pulsars in general. Unless they are going to pick and grab from depots elsewhere. Personally, I would go for E200 MMC's for the X12 as they are great at getting up to speed and would suit the long distance quite well. I would imagine Evoras will be also got for Stockton's 5 and 5A Services because of the hill climbing sections. But who knows, time will tell.

(20 Jul 2025, 6:59 pm)Mike_98 wrote [ -> ]One would imagine they be looking at a huge future replacement for all the pulsars in general. Unless they are going to pick and grab from depots elsewhere. Personally, I would go for E200 MMC's for the X12 as they are great at getting up to speed and would suit the long distance quite well. I would imagine Evoras will be also got for Stockton's 5 and 5A Services because of the hill climbing sections. But who knows, time will tell.

I'd be surprised to see E200 MMCs bought for the X12, realistically if they're buying B8s for some routes I imagine it'll be more cost effective to increase that order - and that's leaving aside that the B8 is rumoured to be cheaper than an E200. The X12 is a pretty demanding route in its own right anyway, and while some E200 MMCs may be quick (many aren't) - they won't be as quick or as durable as a B8 on long distance work. 

Given the amount of B8s purchased by Arriva across the country recently, I'd be surprised if they suddenly had a change of heart in what they were buying when it came to diesel vehicles - especially since the general feedback on the Volvo seems extremely positive.