Vehicle Details
Registration: V226 LGC
Chassis: Volvo B7TL
Bodywork: Plaxton President
Depot: Trevor Wigley & Son Bus Ltd, Barnsley
Livery: GNE Red
Year new: 2000
Vehicle History
June 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has been sold for scrap to Trevor Wigley & Son Bus Ltd, Barnsley.
February 2017
Go North East
Having been off the road since the start of the year, this vehicle was diagnosed by Volvo Bus & Coach on Crowther Industrial Estate in Washington as requiring an engine overhaul. As such, it has been withdrawn from service at Chester-le-Street Depot, having sustained defects deemed uneconomical to repair.
July 2016
Go North East
Following loan to Washington, this vehicle has returned to service at Chester-le-Street Depot.
July 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Chester-le-Street Depot to Washington, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.
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May 2015
Go North East
Following a number of publicity events to promote the investment into new vehicles for services 45 and 46, this vehicle has entered service at Stanley Depot on "Red Kite" services 45/46.
May 2015
Go North East
Following a number of publicity events to promote the investment into new vehicles for services 8 and 78, this vehicle has entered service at Stanley Depot on "Coast & Country" services 8/78.
May 2020
Go North East
Following the return to service of Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro 5300 (NK08 CHF) and 5302 (NK08 CHH) at Hexham, this vehicle has transferred from Hexham Depot to Riverside.
May 2009
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a plain yellow base livery and has transferred from Ashington Depot to Winlaton.