North East Buses

Am I write in thinking the 333 bus is usually NJ11 EXJ and that when the service ends the bus runs the PVR on the 19 shared with an Arriva Nexus solo?

(09 Sep 2015, 6:54 pm)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]Am I write in thinking the 333 bus is usually NJ11 EXJ and that when the service ends the bus runs the PVR on the 19 shared with an Arriva Nexus solo?

The 333 should be operated by Phoenix's NexusBus-branded Solo. The NexuBus Solo is usually VOR when the drivers chat, and how it's a heap of c**p just like the rest of the buses. 

I was going to say whatever operated the 23 (Washington-Barley Mow) would operate the 19, but they lost that Nexus contract.

I'm sure the 333 runs late in the evening, plus it's likely to be low on fuel by the end of the day, so it probably runs light to Blyth like before?

(10 Sep 2015, 9:49 am)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]The 333 should be operated by Phoenix's NexusBus-branded Solo. The NexuBus Solo is usually VOR when the drivers chat, and how it's a heap of c**p just like the rest of the buses. 

I was going to say whatever operated the 23 (Washington-Barley Mow) would operate the 19, but they lost that Nexus contract.

I'm sure the 333 runs late in the evening, plus it's likely to be low on fuel by the end of the day, so it probably runs light to Blyth like before?

Just last week NJ11 EXJ was on the 333 through Tynemouth, then I saw it in the evening passing me on 2824 as a 19

For some reason KX53 SCZ was parked in the layover at Ashington bus station earlier.

(19 Sep 2015, 3:34 pm)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]For some reason KX53 SCZ was parked in the layover at Ashington bus station earlier.

How odd, on the 30 maybe? 

Plenty of seats on the 17 tonight with KU02YBP being one of the 3 vehicles on there.

As for fuelling, I believe Phoenix use any Shell Petrol Station for their fuel. Certainly seen their vehicles filling up at Annitsford Shell and Shell in Byker.

(19 Sep 2015, 8:52 pm)GMitchelhill wrote [ -> ]Plenty of seats on the 17 tonight with KU02YBP being one of the 3 vehicles on there.

As for fuelling, I believe Phoenix use any Shell Petrol Station for their fuel. Certainly seen their vehicles filling up at Annitsford Shell and Shell in Byker.

Torq in Ashington.

(19 Sep 2015, 6:59 pm)NK53 TKT wrote [ -> ]How odd, on the 30 maybe? 

This was at 14:45 so, it's missed out North Seaton on its last run if it was on the 30.

Driver training on the 30 today. Usual driver assisting trainee, quite erratic driving if you ask me...

(25 Sep 2015, 3:59 pm)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]Driver training on the 30 today. Usual driver assisting trainee, quite erratic driving if you ask me...

That happens

(25 Sep 2015, 3:59 pm)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]Driver training on the 30 today. Usual driver assisting trainee, quite erratic driving if you ask me...

Happens when you're new. Everyone has to start somewhere.

(25 Sep 2015, 4:32 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Happens when you're new. Everyone has to start somewhere.

Quite fast driving..... I thought he was going to topple the decker over.  :s

(25 Sep 2015, 5:01 pm)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]Quite fast driving..... I thought he was going to topple the decker over.  :s

Cant see why they are training a new driver when they lose it next month GNE did that with my scholars last week of them having it and Route Learned a new driver.

(25 Sep 2015, 5:03 pm)DanPicken wrote [ -> ]Cant see why they are training a new driver when they lose it next month GNE did that with my scholars last week of them having it and Route Learned a new driver.

Mentors are attached to new drivers during their first few weeks on the road - it doesn't matter which route the driver has been assigned to.

(04 Sep 2015, 3:14 pm)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]KU02 YBP, same as KV02 URY was operating the 30 from 1000. Driver reports that there is two more unreported deckers, of the same type.

KU02 YBP carries Phoenix Coaches branding while KV02 URY carries Phoenix Taxis, Coaches and Buses branding.

KU02 YBP is numbered 925.

PB0003232/45 - READYPAY LTD T/A PHOENIX TAXIS AND MINI COACHES, NORTHUMBERLAND TAXI & COACH CENTRE, PHOENIX HOUSE, SOUTH ALBION RETAIL PARK, BLYTH, NE24 5BW

Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between NORTH SEATON COLLIERY and LINTON given service number 30 effective from 11-Oct-2015.

(29 Sep 2015, 4:10 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]PB0003232/45 - READYPAY LTD T/A PHOENIX TAXIS AND MINI COACHES, NORTHUMBERLAND TAXI & COACH CENTRE, PHOENIX HOUSE, SOUTH ALBION RETAIL PARK, BLYTH, NE24 5BW

Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between NORTH SEATON COLLIERY and LINTON given service number 30 effective from 11-Oct-2015.

so who will operate that service

(29 Sep 2015, 4:24 pm)buss14 wrote [ -> ]so who will operate that service

Northumberland County Council have merged services 30/34 into the 434. Bedlington Station to Linton. Go North East will operate the service.

(29 Sep 2015, 4:24 pm)buss14 wrote [ -> ]so who will operate that service

The new Go North East 434 service is replacing it I think.

(29 Sep 2015, 4:28 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]The new Go North East 434 service is replacing it I think.

cool so there could be some competiton

(29 Sep 2015, 5:06 pm)buss14 wrote [ -> ]cool so there could be some competiton

No not really. Arriva 34 and Phoenix's 30 are being cancelled from October. Being replaced with 434 and no service to North Seaton.

(29 Sep 2015, 5:15 pm)GX03 SVC wrote [ -> ]No not really. Arriva 34 and Phoenix's 30 are being cancelled from October. Being replaced with 434 and no service to North Seaton.

Who wants to go to North Seaton anyway 

(29 Sep 2015, 5:42 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]Who wants to go to North Seaton anyway 

Me. To collect parcels from the delivery office.

KU02 YBP is numbered 923

Phoenix Coaches: 923 | KU02 YBP by DRS68008, on Flickr

KV02 URX is numbered 925

Phoenix Coaches: 925 | KV02 URX by DRS68008, on Flickr

Nice to see that Phoenix allocated Solo KX53 SCZ on the 30 yesterday. The first run was operated by that and so was the last run.

A12 PNX doing its rounds at Blackpool today. Currently sitting outaide a petrol station just off Junction 4 of the M55.

Heard a rumor that from next year phoeinx are pulling out of there secured runs. Eg the 19/17/333

(18 Nov 2015, 6:22 pm)dannygee wrote [ -> ]Heard a rumor that from next year phoeinx are pulling out of there secured runs. Eg the 19/17/333

Take it with a pinch of salt

YP02 FZL. Got no idea how long this has been with Phoenix.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/137456168@...otostream/

New at Phoenix Coaches is Yutong TC12 - YG65 ASV
Phoenix Coaches: YG65ASV by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr

Thanks to Phoenix for letting me get some photos of this