Vehicle Details
Registration: R853 PRG
Chassis: Volvo B10BLE
Bodywork: Wright Renown
Depot: Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet
Livery: Lime
Year new: 1998
Vehicle History
October 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold to Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet.
March 2007
Go North East
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Following the withdrawal of the 775 service (Sunderland - Consett) and the restructure of the routes along this corridor, this vehicle has received "Lime" branding, featuring the tagline "cross county connection".
November 2006
Go North East
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Prior to new branding being launched, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain lime green base livery.
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April 2007
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a purple cream base livery, and has also received "The Drifter" branding, for services 60 (Sunderland - Seaham - Parkside) and 61 (Sunderland - Murton).
April 2017
Go North East
Following the completion of modifications at Thornton Brothers, Ashington, this vehicle has returned to service within Riverside's Driver Training fleet.
April 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Chester-le-Street Depot to Crook, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.
April 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Chester-le-Street Depot to Crook, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.
April 2019
Go North East
In line with the operation of "Toon Link" services 6 and X31 transferring from Stanley Depot to Riverside, this vehicle has also transferred to Riverside.
April 2008
Go North East
Prior to new branding being launched, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain pink base livery.