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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Jimmi - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 12:40 pm)GMitchelhill Running nearly 20 mins late apparently. I'm stood at Testos waiting for it.
Just left Peterlee Bus Station at 12:57, left Middlesbrough just over 10 minutes late and arrived around 20 minutes late. We got stuck for ages at the level crossing in Billingham (Newcastle bound).

Next departure should be 13:30 from Eldon Square.

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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - TEN 6083 - 23 Nov 2016

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Just left Eldon Square a couple of minutes ago, decided to have a ride on it


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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Panasonic44 - 23 Nov 2016

Would love to see these e400 city on 27. Ps

How long is it with gne for?


Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - TEN 6083 - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 2:23 pm)Panasonic44 Would love to see these e400 city on 27. Ps

How long is it with gne for?

2 weeks, first week on X9/X10 and second week on 21


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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Jimmi - 23 Nov 2016

From Go North East's Facebook:

Regrettably, the 15:00 X9 from Middlesbrough is delayed. The following X10 at 15:30 will run both X9 & X10 routes northbound.

This is the working that 9098 should have been performing.


Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Jimmi - 23 Nov 2016

Had a ride on 9098 from Middlesbrough to Gateshead Interchange. I was actually surprised by it, did better than I thought it would do with it achieving the limited top speed of 62mph (speedometer app I used was indicating a maximum speed of 67mph bit the app probably isn't totally accurate) Although it felt slightly sluggish getting back onto the A19 after Peterlee. It was pretty comfortable as well.

I still feel that it is not a suitable long term vehicle for the X9/X10 and I don't believe any bus currently being manufactured is, really feel some form of coach would be better suited to this route. I do feel that it would be a good buy for any other double decker route that GNE route like the 21 or the Ten. Much nicer to the StreetDeck I've got on the X21 now, not very smooth and rattles from the back upstairs.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Michael - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 3:27 pm)Jimmi Had a ride on 9098 from Middlesbrough to Gateshead Interchange. I was actually surprised by it, did better than I thought it would do with it achieving the limited top speed of 62mph (speedometer app I used was indicating a maximum speed of 67mph bit the app probably isn't totally accurate) Although it felt slightly sluggish getting back onto the A19 after Peterlee. It was pretty comfortable as well.

I still feel that it is not a suitable long term vehicle for the X9/X10 and I don't believe any bus currently being manufactured is, really feel some form of coach would be better suited to this route. I do feel that it would be a good buy for any other double decker route that GNE route like the 21 or the Ten. Much nicer to the StreetDeck I've got on the X21 now, not very smooth and rattles from the back upstairs.

The 21 defiantly, just take the tables out on the top deck and replace with seats and use the fold down ones (Maybe), include USB ports too.


Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - TEN 6083 - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 3:27 pm)Jimmi Had a ride on 9098 from Middlesbrough to Gateshead Interchange. I was actually surprised by it, did better than I thought it would do with it achieving the limited top speed of 62mph (speedometer app I used was indicating a maximum speed of 67mph bit the app probably isn't totally accurate) Although it felt slightly sluggish getting back onto the A19 after Peterlee. It was pretty comfortable as well.

I still feel that it is not a suitable long term vehicle for the X9/X10 and I don't believe any bus currently being manufactured is, really feel some form of coach would be better suited to this route. I do feel that it would be a good buy for any other double decker route that GNE route like the 21 or the Ten. Much nicer to the StreetDeck I've got on the X21 now, not very smooth and rattles from the back upstairs.

Had a ride to Heworth on it, not bad and seats are the most comfortable I have sat on a bus. Driver kept stalling it at Gateshead or it was cutting out so kept having to restart it not sure exactly what the problem was. Hopefully will get a longer ride on it when it moves to Chester Le Street for the 21.


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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Jimmi - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 3:41 pm)TEN 6083 Had a ride to Heworth on it, not bad and seats are the most comfortable I have sat on a bus. Driver kept stalling it at Gateshead or it was cutting out so kept having to restart it not sure exactly what the problem was.


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Might be wrong but I think it has stop, start technology.


Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - TEN 6083 - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 3:42 pm)Jimmi Might be wrong but I think it has stop, start technology.

Yes it's a hybrid (googled it), as some passengers near me thought the engine was cutting out, heard them talking about the bus. Sounded impressed with it by what they were saying.


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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Brian13 - 23 Nov 2016

When will 9098 next arrive in Heworth Newcastle bound

(23 Nov 2016, 8:34 am)Jimmi It is still on the 21, I saw it on there last night.

Cheers. When have GNE got it until. Plus when will it bext be near Gateshead?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Jimmi - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 4:12 pm)Brian13 When will 9098 next arrive in Heworth Newcastle bound


Cheers. When have GNE got it until. Plus when will it bext be near Gateshead?
9098 should have been leaving Eldon Square at 16:30 but that's uncertain to happen due to delays, it seemingly was not operating the 15:00 from Middlesbrough due to delays with the 15:30 X10 picking passengers on both the X9 and X10 routes according to GNE's Facebook.

Uncertain about 9099, was at Chester-le-Street heading to Newcastle at around 15:15.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Rapidsnap - 23 Nov 2016

Its not a bad bus, though I expect I will have the most unique location for a photo of it.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Brian13 - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 4:21 pm)Jimmi 9098 should have been leaving Eldon Square at 16:30 but that's uncertain to happen due to delays, it seemingly was not operating the 15:00 from Middlesbrough due to delays with the 15:30 X10 picking passengers on both the X9 and X10 routes according to GNE's Facebook.

Uncertain about 9099, was at Chester-le-Street heading to Newcastle at around 15:15.

Cheers


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Dan - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 4:21 pm)Jimmi 9098 should have been leaving Eldon Square at 16:30 but that's uncertain to happen due to delays, it seemingly was not operating the 15:00 from Middlesbrough due to delays with the 15:30 X10 picking passengers on both the X9 and X10 routes according to GNE's Facebook.

Uncertain about 9099, was at Chester-le-Street heading to Newcastle at around 15:15.

Yes - it was regulated at Billingham due to being 30 minutes late.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Michael - 23 Nov 2016

More disruption to the X9:

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The 17:40 Tyne Tees Xpress X9 from Newcastle may operate slightly late from Eldon Square, due to a vehicle change.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 3:27 pm)Jimmi Had a ride on 9098 from Middlesbrough to Gateshead Interchange. I was actually surprised by it, did better than I thought it would do with it achieving the limited top speed of 62mph (speedometer app I used was indicating a maximum speed of 67mph bit the app probably isn't totally accurate) Although it felt slightly sluggish getting back onto the A19 after Peterlee. It was pretty comfortable as well.

I still feel that it is not a suitable long term vehicle for the X9/X10 and I don't believe any bus currently being manufactured is, really feel some form of coach would be better suited to this route. I do feel that it would be a good buy for any other double decker route that GNE route like the 21 or the Ten. Much nicer to the StreetDeck I've got on the X21 now, not very smooth and rattles from the back upstairs.


The 67mph reading will more than likely be true, As to limit a bus is only by cutting the Torque to the running axle once a certain speed, So the bus can easily glide down the bank faster if the driver still has his foot on the pedal, Which on a motorway will more than likely be happening.

(23 Nov 2016, 3:47 pm)TEN 6083 Yes it's a hybrid (googled it), as some passengers near me thought the engine was cutting out, heard them talking about the bus. Sounded impressed with it by what they were saying.


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Not in anyway a Hybrid, It's fitted with Cummins Stop / Start System, Which cut's out the engine when the Hand Brake is applied, When the Handbrake or Footbrake is pressed, The engine restarts without the driver having to touch the Gear Selector.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - S813 FVK - 23 Nov 2016

Its a shame 9109 never got a go on the X9/X10 - would have been interesting to see how 9098 compared to it.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - South Tyne Lad - 23 Nov 2016

(23 Nov 2016, 4:22 pm)GMitchelhill Its not a bad bus, though I expect I will have the most unique location for a photo of it.

I'll see if I can match that on Saturday Wink


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - November 2016 - Michael - 23 Nov 2016

(21 Nov 2016, 4:56 pm)Michael With 698/700 entering service today, which MPD's has being withdrawn?

Has 699 entered service yet?