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RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Unber43 - 05 Feb 2023
I thought the gas buses were quite reliable.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Dans_bus_photos - 05 Feb 2023
(04 Feb 2023, 8:09 pm)toward6931 i think if anything they will be replacing some of the worst gas buses until tbey get new ones then probably finishing off some of the worst ALX 300s
Id imagine if they are going to be allocated to Sunderland then they will either be to replace some of the MAN E200s or to allow 4 of the Euro 6 E300s to move to Newcastle. Cant see why you'd be replacing the gas buses when there is much other vehicles that really need replacing and given they are still repainting them would suggest they are not being withdrawn soon.
Stagecoach North East Latest News - Dan - 05 Feb 2023
Perhaps they are being acquired in case of any further expansion in North Tyneside with Nexus tenders in March?
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RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - F114TML - 05 Feb 2023
Had rumours of gasbuses going by November confirmed in the depot. Shame as they're nice buses.
(05 Feb 2023, 9:34 am)Unber43 I thought the gas buses were quite reliable.In terms of number of breakdowns, they are, but you're lucky to get one without some form of warning light on (generally engine malfunction or brake linings worn).
28040 is the worst I've driven - it has a handbrake sensor problem meaning it often thinks the handbrake is off when it isn't. Annoying when you've got 15 pensioners getting on and the floor randomly pings up and you can't put it down again....
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Storx - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 10:12 am)F114TML Had rumours of gasbuses going by November confirmed in the depot. Shame as they're nice buses.
In terms of number of breakdowns, they are, but you're lucky to get one without some form of warning light on (generally engine malfunction or brake linings worn).
28040 is the worst I've driven - it has a handbrake sensor problem meaning it often thinks the handbrake is off when it isn't. Annoying when you've got 15 pensioners getting on and the floor randomly pings up and you can't put it down again....
Be interesting to see what replaces them as that's 70+ buses that need replacing and there's not a single single decker on order until the electrics turn up if including the ALX300's, Darts and MANviro 200's which are all finished.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Michael - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 10:12 am)F114TML Had rumours of gasbuses going by November confirmed in the depot. Shame as they're nice buses.
Shame that, what was the reason giving?, is it because they're just expensive to fix and run?
What will come in to replace them on a temp bases or is the electric buses arriving by the time November arrives?
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Malarkey - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 11:16 am)Michael Shame that, what was the reason giving?, is it because they're just expensive to fix and run?
What will come in to replace them on a temp bases or is the electric buses arriving by the time November arrives?
Exactly that from what I heard when speaking to a Driver last year, quite a few of them have spent long periods VOR in the past with 28007 being a one I can remember being off for a long period last year.
What doesn't make sense to me is if Stagecoach Sunderland are looking to get rid of them then why continue to repaint them if they are to be replaced later in the year.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Malarkey - 05 Feb 2023
(04 Feb 2023, 10:49 am)toward6931
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Given the odd Fleet Numbers i'd say more could be transferring from Stagecoach Highlands.
So far we have:
27805 - SV12 CZP
27809 - SV62 BZA
27812 - SV62 BZL
27914 - SN63 VUO
Highlands still have the following which could transfer filling in the odd numbers:
27810 - SV62 BZB
27811 - SV62 BZJ
27916 - SN63 VUR
27917 - SN63 VUS
Only other ADL/Transbus E300's are 27101-27107 which are 14reg and 27536/37 which are 57reg, the odd one out 27915 (SN63 VUP) is with Stagecoach East Scotland.
The other batch of 10 E300's they have are Scania K230UB's.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - minibus1474 - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 10:01 am)Dan Perhaps they are being acquired in case of any further expansion in North Tyneside with Nexus tenders in March?Stagecoach drivers using staff passes to travel the full length of 342 route, hint hint, rumours being That Stagecoach have negotiated with Nexus to take over 342 in March, similar to 317 last year.
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RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Storx - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 7:29 pm)Malarkey Given the odd Fleet Numbers i'd say more could be transferring from Stagecoach Highlands.
So far we have:
27805 - SV12 CZP
27809 - SV62 BZA
27812 - SV62 BZL
27914 - SN63 VUO
Highlands still have the following which could transfer filling in the odd numbers:
27810 - SV62 BZB
27811 - SV62 BZJ
27916 - SN63 VUR
27917 - SN63 VUS
Only other ADL/Transbus E300's are 27101-27107 which are 14reg and 27536/37 which are 57reg, the odd one out 27915 (SN63 VUP) is with Stagecoach East Scotland.
The other batch of 10 E300's they have are Scania K230UB's.
Not sure they'll be going anywhere. There's been nothing in to replace them. The electrics replaced Solo's and Enviro 200's. The Enviro 300's run the 11, Black Isle, Speyside and Dingwall services.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - omnicity4659 - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 7:33 pm)minibus1474 Stagecoach drivers using staff passes to travel the full length of 342 route, hint hint, rumours being That Stagecoach have negotiated with Nexus to take over 342 in March, similar to 317 last year.
We do have enthusiasts who enjoy riding the full length of routes and utilising their passes. Our passes are valid on A-line, Stanley Travel, GCT, Phoenix and JH Coaches secured services.
No route learning is undertaken by riding incumbent operator's services. Nexus provide route specifications and then the training department train themselves, assess the route and then show the mentors.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Thomas12 - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 7:33 pm)minibus1474 Stagecoach drivers using staff passes to travel the full length of 342 route, hint hint, rumours being That Stagecoach have negotiated with Nexus to take over 342 in March, similar to 317 last year.
If true, this also means they will be operating the evening and Sunday 41A service.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Kuyoyo - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 7:37 pm)Storx Not sure they'll be going anywhere. There's been nothing in to replace them. The electrics replaced Solo's and Enviro 200's. The Enviro 300's run the 11, Black Isle, Speyside and Dingwall services.
Highland are due a large number of new vehicles this year on top of the already delivered Yutongs - 20 more Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evoras (16 12.9m examples numbered 21401-16, and 4 10.8m examples 39508-11) along with the 17 additional E400MMCs on top of the 200 originally announced (11791-97) with the intention of replacing almost the entire pre-MMC Enviros from the fleet, most of which are either now based at Inverness depot or the Aviemore outstation. Cascades out of Highlands to replace other older stock elsewhere is the majority of movements so far this year (the E200s having moved to Bluebird as Solo replacements - Bluebird are also expecting some of the displaced E400s later in the year to replace the non-standard ALX400-bodied B7TLs and the 4 B9TL/Olympus). So, plenty of vehicles spare to help in the rest of the Stagecoach fleet.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Malarkey - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 7:37 pm)Storx Not sure they'll be going anywhere. There's been nothing in to replace them. The electrics replaced Solo's and Enviro 200's. The Enviro 300's run the 11, Black Isle, Speyside and Dingwall services.
The 11 is allocated E200MMC's 26127-30 with 26128/29 carrying branding for the service promoting links to Inverness Airport.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Storx - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 8:02 pm)Kuyoyo Highland are due a large number of new vehicles this year on top of the already delivered Yutongs - 20 more Volvo B8RLE/MCV Evoras (16 12.9m examples numbered 21401-16, and 4 10.8m examples 39508-11) along with the 17 additional E400MMCs on top of the 200 originally announced (11791-97) with the intention of replacing almost the entire pre-MMC Enviros from the fleet, most of which are either now based at Inverness depot or the Aviemore outstation. Cascades out of Highlands to replace other older stock elsewhere is the majority of movements so far this year (the E200s having moved to Bluebird as Solo replacements - Bluebird are also expecting some of the displaced E400s later in the year to replace the non-standard ALX400-bodied B7TLs and the 4 B9TL/Olympus). So, plenty of vehicles spare to help in the rest of the Stagecoach fleet.
Forgot about that actually, didn't realise they were coming this year thought it was 2024. Quite an impressive fleet they're getting up there, mind not surprised though as the current fleet was in appalling state last time I was up there last Summer. Ironically one of the worst buses we had to suffer following it towards Beauly is one of the ones that's turned up here I believe. Not nice getting Diesel fumes for 30 minutes.
(05 Feb 2023, 8:09 pm)Malarkey The 11 is allocated E200MMC's 26127-30 with 26128/29 carrying branding for the service promoting links to Inverness Airport.
It interworks with the Black Isle services though so the PVR is higher than 4 now.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - N391OTY - 05 Feb 2023
(01 Feb 2023, 10:05 pm)ReDemPTiion You recon they’re all still being transferred? All of the ALX300’s and older E300s are being used without any issues bar 22889 which broke down today. 24116,117&123 are currently off the road, 24116 has the whole front end missing off it and sat at the back of Slatyford’s yard unsure if that’ll ever see service again. Not sure about 24121 as it doesn’t track.
Noted 24121 this evening at Eldon Square on X78/X82 duties. Still not tracking but still at Slatyford.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - lloyd647 - 05 Feb 2023
Wonder what depot would get the 342 if stagecoach get awarded the tender.
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Aaron21 - 05 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 10:11 pm)lloyd647 Wonder what depot would get the 342 if stagecoach get awarded the tender.Could go either way. Driver change over at each end. Slatyford would be Kingston Park & Walkergate would be Wallsend
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - ReDemPTiion - 06 Feb 2023
(05 Feb 2023, 11:48 pm)Aaron21 Could go either way. Driver change over at each end. Slatyford would be Kingston Park & Walkergate would be WallsendRumour was Slatyford as they can easily change at westerhope or do what the 31 does and head down to slatyford depot to change driver except evenings and Sundays where they’d have to head to Kingston park but wallsend would be good for Walkergate so could go either way
RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News - Aaron21 - 06 Feb 2023
(06 Feb 2023, 10:46 am)ReDemPTiion Rumour was Slatyford as they can easily change at westerhope or do what the 31 does and head down to slatyford depot to change driver except evenings and Sundays where they’d have to head to Kingston park but wallsend would be good for Walkergate so could go either wayI do wonder if Stagecoach will bring in any changes to the request of nexus for the 342. Could Stagecoach really do the Westerhope to Kingston Park part. Could even reroute it via Dinnington & Airport for links to there other services and to give the Dinnington residents a link to Newcastle due to the Arriva running part.
Tbh I don't understand why the 342 was rerouted to miss out Dinnington and serve that road to Kingston Parkm possibly a GCT probably with an hourly service but not sure