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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - Andreos1 - 19 Jul 2019

(19 Jul 2019, 1:13 pm)Adrian


Clearly down to the driver!



Possibly the driver. Possibly the very tight scheduling and not allowing much slack at all.

Mind, why they went up on to the A1 at Picktree when the traffic was backed up like that and didn't continue on up the A183, is open for debate.





RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - streetdeckfan - 19 Jul 2019

(19 Jul 2019, 4:36 am)Dan Wonder why the youths never touch Arriva's timetables?

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Maybe they feel sorry for Arriva because they probably can't afford to replace them


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - S830OFT - 19 Jul 2019

(19 Jul 2019, 3:25 pm)streetdeckfan Maybe they feel sorry for Arriva because they probably can't afford to replace them

Hardlys, it's a bit like School buses, if the bus was owned by Gateshead Central Taxis opposed to Go North East would the bus still get litter thrown all over...




RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - Venturego - 19 Jul 2019

Looking at photos of Fares Promotion Bus 3999, it 's Registration is 574 CPT, which according to Fleet List is allocated to 3965.

Fleet List states 3999 is Registration Mark X594 EGK.

I'm guessing Fleet List has not been updated?


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - streetdeckfan - 19 Jul 2019

(19 Jul 2019, 3:59 pm)S830OFT

Hardlys, it's a bit like School buses, if the bus was owned by Gateshead Central Taxis opposed to Go North East would the bus still get litter thrown all over...


It was intended as more of a joke, but given they have less money, they would likely have worse buses in worse condition, so I would guess the children would be more likely to just dump the rubbish on the floor rather than take it with them.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - Adrian - 19 Jul 2019

(19 Jul 2019, 4:25 pm)Venturego Looking at photos of Fares Promotion Bus 3999, it 's Registration is 574 CPT, which according to Fleet List is allocated to 3965.

Fleet List states 3999 is Registration Mark X594 EGK.

I'm guessing Fleet List has not been updated?


I think you've managed to answer your own question there. Wink" alt="Wink" title="Wink">




RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - Wybus - 19 Jul 2019

(18 Jul 2019, 8:04 pm)Adrian


I wouldn't bank on the racks at Durham being filled. They seem to disappear far too quickly there for some reason, even if they're full on a morning.


So to double check, there isn’t anywhere to get timetables in Sunderland at the weekend?

I was planning on touring around picking up the new versions, but therefore must wait until a weekday to do that area.


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - Stanleyone - 19 Jul 2019

(19 Jul 2019, 5:51 pm)Wybus So to double check, there isn’t anywhere to get timetables in Sunderland at the weekend? I was planning on touring around picking up the new versions, but therefore must wait until a weekday to do that area.


Most of Consett fleet have the new timetables, also a stack were put out at Stanley bus station today for 6/6a, M6-8 & X30/X31/X32 (chance to be all gone though)




RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - BusLoverMum - 19 Jul 2019

(18 Jul 2019, 6:25 pm)S813 FVK


3999 appears to be the vehicle that will be used



Perfect open topper weather Big Grin


(19 Jul 2019, 5:51 pm)Wybus So to double check, there isn’t anywhere to get timetables in Sunderland at the weekend?

I was planning on touring around picking up the new versions, but therefore must wait until a weekday to do that area.

They tend to be on the buses concerned.




RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - busmanT - 20 Jul 2019

(19 Jul 2019, 6:49 pm)Stanleyone


Most of Consett fleet have the new timetables, also a stack were put out at Stanley bus station today for 6/6a, M6-8 & X30/X31/X32 (chance to be all gone though)


There were just the X5/15 and X45/46/47 leaflets left in Stanley BS at 1500 yesterday




RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - Stanleyone - 20 Jul 2019

(20 Jul 2019, 8:27 am)busmanT

There were just the X5/15 and X45/46/47 leaflets left in Stanley BS at 1500 yesterday



X30s were there early in the morning, picked up my copy and martijn & Dan (plus the commercial guy, can’t remember his name) we’re handing out the Ms




Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - streetdeckfan - 20 Jul 2019

I managed to have a ride in 9080 today, I was pleasantly surprised.
To give them credit, it rattles a heck of a lot less than a regular e200. The ride for the most part is smooth, but it does struggle over small imperfections. At higher speeds, the motor is just as loud as a well defined diesel engine, but at low speeds it's remarkably quiet. It also doesn't seem to sway as much as the Yutong going round corners, that thing felt as though the roof was going to fall off.

The seats are also very comfortable, but we know GNE would never spec them. I also really liked the lighting effect on the ceiling.

I never thought I'd say this about an ADL product, but it actually felt high quality, whether or not it stays rattle free is another question!


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - JM03 - 20 Jul 2019

Out of curiousity, did GNE actually bid for the Tyne tunnel contract or maybe even another company e.g.- SNE


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - RM2186 - 20 Jul 2019

(20 Jul 2019, 4:39 pm)JM03 Out of curiousity, did GNE actually bid for the Tyne tunnel contract or maybe even another company e.g.- SNE


Gateshead Central did, the new route 319 starts tomorrow





RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - Michael - 21 Jul 2019

Any fleet changes today due to service changes??


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - JM03 - 21 Jul 2019

(21 Jul 2019, 9:22 am)Michael Any fleet changes today due to service changes??

Think some versas have moved to riverside from CLS




RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - streetdeckfan - 21 Jul 2019

Interesting to see they've removed the fare calculator from the site. I wonder if it's a permanent removal or just while they update the prices


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - Michael - 21 Jul 2019

(21 Jul 2019, 4:17 pm)JM03

Think some versas have moved to riverside from CLS


Thanks for the information


RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - OrangeArrow49 - 21 Jul 2019

(21 Jul 2019, 4:29 pm)streetdeckfan Interesting to see they've removed the fare calculator from the site. I wonder if it's a permanent removal or just while they update the prices


I noticed that. I think it's just temporary. GNE told me recently return fares will be online to inform customers, as I asked if return fares were being scrapped and they said any changes will be on the website. Some return fares are increasing. I think returns for longer journeys are being replaced with the new better value day tickets.




RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2019 - streetdeckfan - 21 Jul 2019

(21 Jul 2019, 5:25 pm)OrangeArrow49


I noticed that. I think it's just temporary. GNE told me recently return fares will be online to inform customers, as I asked if return fares were being scrapped and they said any changes will be on the website. Some return fares are increasing. I think returns for longer journeys are being replaced with the new better value day tickets.

I wouldn't be surprised if they've hidden it to push people towards the day tickets because there's basically no mention of single or return tickets