North East Buses

(18 Feb 2025, 9:28 pm)DaveFromUpNorth wrote [ -> ]can the new trains use Sunderland Station or is there a step issue?

(18 Feb 2025, 9:39 pm)Aaron21 wrote [ -> ]It tells u to mind the step when exit the train 

Also they had to move it to platform 1. This is due to i believe where the metro at Sunderland on platform 2 is on a curve so it would be kinda dangerous for passengers

(19 Feb 2025, 5:04 pm)DaveFromUpNorth wrote [ -> ]So not a step free access them  shame for a wheelchair

(19 Feb 2025, 5:54 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]I can't comment on all the platforms or what the issue is but Sunderland's platforms are straight from what I can remember being down there especially 1, 3 and 4. I've never waited near 2 so can't comment on that one. 

It's the Stadium of Light which has the curved platform.

(19 Feb 2025, 5:54 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]I can't comment on all the platforms or what the issue is but Sunderland's platforms are straight from what I can remember being down there especially 1, 3 and 4. I've never waited near 2 so can't comment on that one. 

It's the Stadium of Light which has the curved platform.

(19 Feb 2025, 6:48 pm)Aaron21 wrote [ -> ]2 has a slight curve as u can see here
https://flic.kr/p/2qJA6pF

It's a slight curve but werid they move the metro to platform 1 a day before the 555 enter service

(01 Feb 2025, 11:19 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]Thought i'd provide a list of old units and a list of new units
CLASS 599/994

4001- Stored
4002- Scrapped
4003- Stored and missing parts 
4004- Active
4005- Active
4006- Active
4007- Scrapped 
4008- Active
4009- Active
4010- Scrapped 
4011- Active
4012- Active
4013- Scrapped 
4014- Active
4015- Active
4016- Scrapped 
4017- Active
4018- Scrapped 
4019- Active
4020- Active
4021- Stored 
4022- Scrapped
4023- Active
4024- Active
4025- Scrapped 
4026- Active
4027- Stored 
4028- Active
4029- Active
4030- Stored 
4031- Scrapped 
4032- Active
4033- Active
4034- Active
4035- Active
4036- Active 
4037- Scrapped
4038- Active
4039- Active
4040- Scrapped 
4041- Active
4042- Active
4043- Active
4044- Active
4045- Active 
4046- Active 
4047- Active
4048- Active
4049- Active
4050- Active
4051- Active
4052- Scrapped
4053- Active
4054- Scrapped 
4055- Scrapped
4056- Active
4057- Scrapped 
4058- Active
4059- Active
4060- Active
4061- Active
4062- Scrapped
4063- Active
4064- Scrapped 
4065- Active
4066- Active
4067- Active
4068- Active
4069- Active
4070- Scrapped
4071- Active
4072- Stored 
4073- Stored 
4074- Active
4075- Active
4076- Scrapped
4077- Scrapped
4078- Active
4079- Active
4080- Active
4081- Active
4082- Scrapped 
4083- Scrapped
4084- Scrapped 
4085- Active
4086- Active
4087- Active 
4088- Scrapped
4089- Active
4090- Active
Key
Green= Active
Blue= Stored
Red= Scrapped
Peach= Stored and missing parts

CLASS 555's

555001- Delivered (undergoing testing)
555002- In Service 
555003- In Service 
555004- In Service 
555005- In Service 
555006- In Service 
555007- In Service 
555008- Delivered (undergoing testing)
555009- Delivered (undergoing testing)
555010- Delivered 
555011- Delivered (undergoing testing)
555012- Delivered 
555013- Delivered (undergoing testing)
555014- Delivered 
555015- In Service 
555016- Delivered 
555017- Pending
555018- Pending
555019- Pending
555020- In Service 
555021- In Service 
555022- Pending
555023- Pending
555024- Pending
555025- Pending 
555026- Pending
555027- In Service 
555028- In Service 
555029- Pending
555030- Pending
555031- Pending
555032- Pending 
555033- Pending
555034- Pending
555035- Delivered 
555036- Pending 
555037- Pending
555038- Pending 
555039- Pending 
555040- Pending 
555041- Pending 
555042- Pending 
555043- Not Built
555044- Not Built
555045- Not Built
555046- Not Built
Key
Purple= In service
Yellow= Delivered (undergoing testing)
Orange= Delivered
Pink= Pending
Teal= Not Built
List Updated: 09/06/25
If you see any mistakes, or have any updates, please dont hesitate to private message me or quote me directly, and will happily update the list for you
Cheers

(28 Feb 2025, 12:28 am)Youngymmv wrote [ -> ]Morning all, could anyone tell me what journeys the new metros will be on today (Friday) on the green line. Son is badgering me for a ride of one. I can track the running board number on pop app.

Many thanks

(28 Feb 2025, 12:32 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]It appears Metro are investigating toto. 

No doubt not integrated in to any of the bus operators systems and funded by the taxpayer.

(03 Mar 2025, 7:57 pm)V514DFT wrote [ -> ]4031 and 4082 have both started to be stripped for spares
4010 has also been shunted by one of the battery locos

(06 Mar 2025, 6:35 pm)nova347 wrote [ -> ]Which ones are the battery locos?

(06 Mar 2025, 6:44 pm)Storx wrote [ -> ]They're different vehicles altogether, these things: https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/8360887639

There's 3 of them, fleet numbers are BL1-3 but believe one of them is knackered aswell and the others aren't supposedly in great shape either from what I've heard.

(07 Mar 2025, 12:22 am)nova347 wrote [ -> ]Wonder how long the battery lasts. Surely the new trains are heavier so if they break down it will strain the vehicles more. 

Do the new vehicles have a battery/diesel generator for emergencies?

(06 Mar 2025, 6:35 pm)nova347 wrote [ -> ]Which ones are the battery locos?

(28 Feb 2025, 1:48 pm)Rob44 wrote [ -> ]the lone ranger as well?????