(05 May 2019, 11:59 pm)Multi21 wrote [ -> ]Because I'm a huge Mark Webber fan... Google it!
I thought it had to be a reference to Mark Webber's "Multi21, Seb, Multi21" quote from 2013. Stupid Vettel not following team orders! Webber deserved the win.
(05 May 2019, 2:42 pm)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]The issue I think is ANE mostly operates in the two least densely populated counties, so with a lot of their routes being quite long and they don't necessarily have the passenger numbers to support them, it makes it quite difficult to make a profit.
It also operates in some of the areas with lowest car ownership in the country.
(04 May 2019, 1:05 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]Let’s move back into reality now.....
Stockton currently have Jesmond’s 1479, 1480 and 1495 (and a fourth as well but not sure what) on loan for rails - the aforementioned trio are all out and about. Also on loan are 1509/10 from Belmont - they are currently spare in the depot due to them having Ticketer machines (Stockton, Redcar, Whitby and - reportedly - Jesmond move over tonight).
1509 at least was out on Saturday.
(06 May 2019, 10:56 am)Cock Robin wrote [ -> ]1509 at least was out on Saturday.
Went out after that post had been written
What are Arriva playing at? Posting changes for the Rhyl area on the North East Twitter / Facebook pages yet they haven't even bothered to release the North East changes happening unlike GNE who released their changes back in April. Complete and utter contempt for passengers and I sincerely hope whoever gets their hands on Arriva (whether it's bought as one or sold in parts) can somehow turn it around.
Gone right downhill over the past 3 or so years.
(07 May 2019, 6:22 pm)L469 YVK wrote [ -> ]What are Arriva playing at? Posting changes for the Rhyl area on the North East Twitter / Facebook pages yet they haven't even bothered to release the North East changes happening unlike GNE who released their changes back in April. Complete and utter contempt for passengers and I sincerely hope whoever gets their hands on Arriva (whether it's bought as one or sold in parts) can somehow turn it around.
Gone right downhill over the past 3 or so years.
The issue lies centrally. The local operating companies have had their website and core social media access removed and as a result, all Comms have to go via Central teams - hence the balls up today.
The local teams are literally having their hands tied behind their backs and still expected to deliver, at the same time, a vast proportion have been made redundant and a number of roles in local head office are vacant.
(07 May 2019, 6:22 pm)L469 YVK wrote [ -> ]What are Arriva playing at? Posting changes for the Rhyl area on the North East Twitter / Facebook pages yet they haven't even bothered to release the North East changes happening unlike GNE who released their changes back in April. Complete and utter contempt for passengers and I sincerely hope whoever gets their hands on Arriva (whether it's bought as one or sold in parts) can somehow turn it around.
Gone right downhill over the past 3 or so years.
To be fair I think it has improved in some areas. Lost mileage at Redcar is much reduced.
2855 now has a rear advert for admirals slot machines and was on the 16:35 X21 today
(08 May 2019, 7:10 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote [ -> ]2855 now has a rear advert for admirals slot machines and was on the 16:35 X21 today
So has 1447 at Stockton.
1760 should now be back at Blyth, seen it at 15:00 going up the A1 towards Newcastle around the Durham area
Are Arriva regionwide tickets valid on the 685 by Stagecoach?
1601 on the 22 broke down at Peterlee bus station at 4pm with a buzzer noise and red light on dashboard, twice it happened along the route between Durham and Peterlee , in turn arriving at Peterlee 20 minutes late
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(14 May 2019, 5:32 pm)cbma06 wrote [ -> ]1601 on the 22 broke down at Peterlee bus station at 4pm with a buzzer noise and red light on dashboard, twice it happened along the route between Durham and Peterlee , in turn arriving at Peterlee 20 minutes late
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The doors are always sticking on that batch of streetlites. It's excruciating to listen to, when it happens.
(14 May 2019, 6:39 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]The doors are always sticking on that batch of streetlites. It's excruciating to listen to, when it happens.
The driver was also sticking bits of newspaper between the gaps in the assault screen on the door to stop that from rattling
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(14 May 2019, 7:19 pm)cbma06 wrote [ -> ]The driver was also sticking bits of newspaper between the gaps in the assault screen on the door to stop that from rattling
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The rattles in them are awful.
I'm not going to knock it, though. When one lands on the 64, it really feels like an upgrade from the E200s, in terms of noise and comfort. I received a phone call from one of the boys' schools when on tha 64, once and I know my hearing isn't the best, but I literally couldn't hear a thing above the engine noise.
(14 May 2019, 4:42 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]Are Arriva regionwide tickets valid on the 685 by Stagecoach?
Yes. All printed tickets are accepted mutually.
7551 looks to have failed in bedlington on x22 to ncle
Ahead of 'Radio 1 Big Weekend' starting on Friday, 7412 is now at Stockton - the first of 14 deckers expected for use on the shuttle service between the Town Centre and Stewarts Park.
Does anyone know wrather the 22/23/24 have certain buses on certain boards. If so what bus is the 10:48 23 off Sunderland allocated.
(24 May 2019, 5:37 am)GNE6312 wrote [ -> ]Does anyone know wrather the 22/23/24 have certain buses on certain boards. If so what bus is the 10:48 23 off Sunderland allocated.
Pulsar