Vehicle Details
Registration: NK70 BYV
Chassis: Wright StreetDeck
Bodywork: Wright StreetDeck Micro-Hybrid 3
Depot: Riverside
Livery: X-lines | Generic
Year new: 2020
Vehicle History
November 2020
Go North East
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To allow a trial period on services X9/X10 between Newcastle and Middlesbrough, this vehicle has transferred from Washington Depot to Riverside.
October 2020
Go North East
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To be trialled on all of Go North East's double-deck "X-lines" branded services to compare against the standard 5.1-litre 4-cylinder Daimler OM934 engined Wright StreetDecks and 6.7-litre Cummins engined ADL Enviro400 MMCs, this vehicle has now entered service at Washington Depot, on "X-lines" service X1.
October 2020
Go North East
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Prior to entering service, this vehicle has received "X-lines" branding, with generic sub-branding for express services across the North East.
September 2020
Go North East
This vehicle, which is one of 20 new Wright StreetDecks to be ordered by Go North East representing an investment of £4.5million, has been delivered. Carrying the light grey/charcoal variant of the "X-lines" livery; this vehicle features Go North East's 2019 interior colour specification, and is equipped with free Wi-Fi, charging points (three-pin sockets at tables, USB and wireless charging on the back of every seat), next stop audio-visual announcements, and tables on the upper saloon. A first for Go North East, this batch of vehicles are also fitted with a 'double-depth' front LED destination display as well as an offside display. This vehicle is also unique in being the first example of its type to be delivered in the UK with the 7.7-litre 6-cylinder Daimler OM936 engine, delivering more power and a higher top speed, compared to the standard 5.1-litre 4-cylinder Daimler OM934 engine fitted to other StreetDecks. It is now undergoing preparation for service at Saltmeadows Road Depot.
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April 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Percy Main Depot to Washington, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.
April 2016
Go North East
Having previously carried "Prince Bishops" branding, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain blue base livery.
April 2018
Go North East
This vehicle has been reinstated at Hexham Depot, to operate the seasonal Hadrian's Wall Country Bus AD122 service.
April 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from Chester-le-Street Depot to Crook, on temporary loan, to alleviate vehicle shortages.
April 2014
Go North East
Following recent repaint; this vehicle has received "South Tyne" branding, with sub-branding for services 88/88A.
April 2019
Go North East
In order to provide a higher-specification vehicle on service X30 (Stanley - Newcastle), this vehicle has transferred from Saltmeadows Road Depot to the Hownsgill Depot.
April 2007
Go North East
This vehicle has been repainted into a blue base livery, and has also received generic "Cobalt Clipper" and "Route19" branding, acting as a spare vehicle for both services.