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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6
Bus Operators are still going for Euro 5 Vehicles while they can to save money.
The same Euro 6 Daimler engine in the Solos is also in the Euro 6 Streetlite and Streetdeck,
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Dan - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 10:03 am)NK53 TKT I didn't know that, interesting as the Streetdecks are Euro 6 I am slightly surprised that GNE didn't opt for Euro 6
Euro 6 buses are more expensive than Euro 5, with very little benefit to the operator.
There isn't a Euro 5 option available on the StreetDeck, but Optare are offering both Euro 5 and Euro 6 on their Solo SR models.
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Jimmi - 05 Apr 2016
The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.
As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.
Absolute joke!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Tom - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.
As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.
Absolute joke!
I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)
So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Davie - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.
As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.
Absolute joke!
I very rarely use the X66 for that reason (And the fact I hate Streetlite's!).
(05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am)Tom I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)
So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.
I use the 49/49A anyway, as I think the Citaro's on them are far better than any Streetlite.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Andreos1 - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 10:46 am)Tom I wonder how many people will start using the 49? By the time you wait for the X66 to leave and also the 49s are cheaper than the X66 (£2.10 on the 49 but £2.80 on the X66)
So the journey times will probably be similar on both as it also stops at Dunston Riverside which is annoying.
I've been using the 49's between the two points for a good while now.
The improvements to the Western Bypass will probably see me use the car more, rather than faff on with changing buses.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Jimmi - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 10:39 am)Jimmi The decision to put StreetLite's on the X66 is some sick joke I find, the journey I'm on right now is about two people short of the full capacity (seating and standing). I feel claustrophobic, there is no room for me to move and to make matters worse I'm sat behind the rear wheel arch so the floor is raised up meaning there is little room for my legs and it is killing my dodgy knee.Since this post I tried to carry on only for my knee to give way completely resulting in me nearly dropping to the floor a few times. This has been met with people either ripping the p*** out of me with some even showing concern and asking if I am alright. Also the stress and anger of this has left me feeling light headed so I now fear I'm going to black out.
As soon as I heard this route was getting StreetLite's I predicted this would happen and sure enough it's even worse than I imagined it would be.
Absolute joke!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Davie - 05 Apr 2016
Another Coaster Omnicity looks to have broke down in Wrekenton, it is currently sat with it's bonnet up.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Ambassador - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 11:37 am)Davie Another Coaster Omnicity looks to have broke down in Wrekenton, it is currently sat with it's bonnet up.
At least there's free wifi so they can track the next bus on the app
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - biglugs@yahoo.com - 05 Apr 2016
542 is on 38s to tunstall bank
Does any one know if 548 is still out
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Dan - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 2:08 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 542 is on 38s to tunstall bank
Does any one know if 548 is still out
548 has been withdrawn.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - biglugs@yahoo.com - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 2:10 pm)Dan 548 has been withdrawn.
Rip 548 a brill bus
At least it covered alot of milage
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Jamie M - 05 Apr 2016
Wrong thread!
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Michael - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 4:05 pm)Jamie M 6117 - 1
3822 – x32
Wrong thread Jamie =)
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - biglugs@yahoo.com - 05 Apr 2016
9102 back in service did the 17 10 x20 to durham
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - Ryan99 - 05 Apr 2016
Anyone know when the loop is getting re branded ?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 4:57 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com 9102 back in service did the 17 10 x20 to durham
And will now do the 18:14 X20 to Sunderland, I'm going to board it.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - NK53 TKT - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 4:58 pm)Ryan99 Anyone know when the loop is getting re branded ?
Soon I hope
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 7:45 pm)NK53 TKT Soon I hope
Id take a guess and say Around May after Saltmeadows are finished with the Prince Bishops Streetlites.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2016 - S813 FVK - 05 Apr 2016
(05 Apr 2016, 8:01 pm)South Tyne Lad Id take a guess and say Around May after Saltmeadows are finished with the Prince Bishops Streetlites.
Still have 9 Red Arrows B9s to repaint and brand. Can't imagine they will hold up the Loop branding because of this, though.