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RE: Fleet Changes - Michael - 27 Dec 2021
(27 Dec 2021, 2:38 pm)Metroline1511 Given that the ex-Oxford coaches are said to be unreliable and due for withdrawal, I have the feeling the E400-MMCs from routes X84/85 will move to routes X9/10 (although route X9 is of course suspended).
Already confirmed the E400's will go on the X10, (2 in for repaint already) with the X9 withdrawn, meaning the X10 will additionally run via Peterlee and Billingham, every hour (its night/Sunday route).
RE: Fleet Changes - OrangeArrow49 - 27 Dec 2021
(27 Dec 2021, 2:38 pm)Metroline1511 Given that the ex-Oxford coaches are said to be unreliable and due for withdrawal, I have the feeling the E400-MMCs from routes X84/85 will move to routes X9/10 (although route X9 is of course suspended).
It's good news for the X10, definitely. A massive downgrade for the X84/85 after little over a year though. Versas are good buses though and I believe the X84/85 are being withdrawn next month anyway with the old 684 route between Hexham and Ovingham coming back and no service to Denton Burn, Fenham and Newcastle.
RE: Fleet Changes - Keeiajs - 27 Dec 2021
(27 Dec 2021, 2:51 pm)OrangeArrow49 It's good news for the X10, definitely. A massive downgrade for the X84/85 after little over a year though. Versas are good buses though and I believe the X84/85 are being withdrawn next month anyway with the old 684 route between Hexham and Ovingham coming back and no service to Denton Burn, Fenham and Newcastle.Afaik It isn't in the service changes which are happening 4th January.
RE: Fleet Changes - S813 FVK - 27 Dec 2021
(27 Dec 2021, 2:52 pm)Keeiajs Afaik It isn't in the service changes which are happening 4th January.Correct - looking like it will be the backend of the month
https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1475016282261049345?t=LV1bUsyq0OCezDCReDjr6g&s=19
RE: Fleet Changes - OrangeArrow49 - 27 Dec 2021
(27 Dec 2021, 2:52 pm)Keeiajs Afaik It isn't in the service changes which are happening 4th January.
So what does the future old for the Hexham expresses/684? Personally I think it's ridiculous making permanent changes during a global pandemic, and temporarily reducing the frequency of existing services would be more sensible. The X85 being introduced on evenings and Sundays is perfect for me, but I rarely go out in the current situation. Likewise the 24 Hour ticket and Flexi 5 and other ticket options (including the £1 evening fare) are great but I'm not in a position to utilise them (I have utilised the summer discounted fares to go to Hexham and recently used a Newcastle and North Tyneside saver after eventually getting it on the Q3 as I couldn't get it on the 74!).
Absolutely love the X85 and 42A routes and the 74 route is nice and rural too. Unfortunately we are not living in normal times and supporting GNE services is therefore difficult. Hope the routes continue through Denton Burn and Fenham into Newcastle.
RE: Fleet Changes - MetrolineGA1511 - 27 Dec 2021
(27 Dec 2021, 2:45 pm)Michael Already confirmed the E400's will go on the X10, (2 in for repaint already) with the X9 withdrawn, meaning the X10 will additionally run via Peterlee and Billingham, every hour (its night/Sunday route).Thanks, in fact just after I posted this I saw the thread about E400s for route X10.
As my coach ride was on route X9 to Peterlee I am relieved that Peterlee will still be served albeit by route X10 instead.
RE: Fleet Changes - Michael - 29 Dec 2021
Have all the Streetlites transferred over to Washington for the 26/50, and have all of the Omnicities gone to Riverside?
RE: Fleet Changes - peter - 29 Dec 2021
(29 Dec 2021, 3:23 pm)Michael Have all the Streetlites transferred over to Washington for the 26/50, and have all of the Omnicities gone to Riverside?
On bustimes, it doesn't look like anymore Streetlites have gone over and 5260/1/2 are still in service at Washington. Interestingly, 5245/47/56 haven't tracked since November. Perhaps they're keeping 8 at Riverside which will be displaced by the Yutong's, while those I just mentioned and the three left at Washington will be withdrawn. Could see 5419 and 6304-7 heading to Washington with 5409-12 kept as spares for Country Ranger?
RE: Fleet Changes - 6049 - 30 Dec 2021
(29 Dec 2021, 7:36 pm)peter On bustimes, it doesn't look like anymore Streetlites have gone over and 5260/1/2 are still in service at Washington. Interestingly, 5245/47/56 haven't tracked since November. Perhaps they're keeping 8 at Riverside which will be displaced by the Yutong's, while those I just mentioned and the three left at Washington will be withdrawn. Could see 5419 and 6304-7 heading to Washington with 5409-12 kept as spares for Country Ranger?I was behind 5441 going into Follingsby this afternoon on the 4. That one had been at Chester last week so I wonder if that'll be a permanent transfer or just temporary.
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RE: Fleet Changes - V514DFT - 05 Jan 2022
When did 652 transfer to PM?
RE: Fleet Changes - KingSlayerRBLX - 05 Jan 2022
(30 Dec 2021, 1:42 am)6049 I was behind 5441 going into Follingsby this afternoon on the 4. That one had been at Chester last week so I wonder if that'll be a permanent transfer or just temporary.5441 is at Consett now
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RE: Fleet Changes - peter - 05 Jan 2022
(05 Jan 2022, 7:53 pm)V514DFT When did 652 transfer to PM?
Week leading up to December 12th according to GNE Fleet archive
RE: Fleet Changes - V514DFT - 06 Jan 2022
(05 Jan 2022, 8:43 pm)peter Week leading up to December 12th according to GNE Fleet archiveCheers Peter
RE: Fleet Changes - busesofthenortheast - 08 Jan 2022
(27 Dec 2021, 2:51 pm)OrangeArrow49 It's good news for the X10, definitely. A massive downgrade for the X84/85 after little over a year though. Versas are good buses though and I believe the X84/85 are being withdrawn next month anyway with the old 684 route between Hexham and Ovingham coming back and no service to Denton Burn, Fenham and Newcastle.
Don't forget the Arriva service 685 that runs from Newcastle to Hexham you can catch that to be able to go onto service 684
RE: Fleet Changes - Storx - 08 Jan 2022
(08 Jan 2022, 10:31 am)busesofthenortheast Don't forget the Arriva service 685 that runs from Newcastle to Hexham you can catch that to be able to go onto service 684
He only uses GNE services and refuses to use Stagecoach and/or Arriva services.
RE: Fleet Changes - OrangeArrow49 - 08 Jan 2022
(08 Jan 2022, 10:00 pm)Storx He only uses GNE services and refuses to use Stagecoach and/or Arriva services.
Just to clarify I don't only use GNE as I also use A-line, GCT and Phoenix (and would use Henry Cooper and Stanley Travel), and I don't refuse to use Arriva, I was put off Arriva in 2005 and their ageing buses don't inspire confidence, but I've never had reason to use Arriva since 2005.
RE: Fleet Changes - mb134 - 08 Jan 2022
(08 Jan 2022, 10:10 pm)OrangeArrow49 Just to clarify I don't only use GNE as I also use A-line, GCT and Phoenix (and would use Henry Cooper and Stanley Travel), and I don't refuse to use Arriva, I was put off Arriva in 2005 and their ageing buses don't inspire confidence, but I've never had reason to use Arriva since 2005.
Yet you use GCT...
I'm assuming you're in the North Tyneside area - the Arriva fleet here, bar a few select groups, isn't particularly old.
RE: Fleet Changes - OrangeArrow49 - 09 Jan 2022
(08 Jan 2022, 10:00 pm)Storx He only uses GNE services and refuses to use Stagecoach and/or Arriva services.
What is Arriva's best service for someone from the West End of Newcastle? Maybe 306/308 or Cramlington and Morpeth services? Hexham doesn't have much to offer really. North Shields isn't the best place either. Killingworth is good but has the 42/42A anyway.
For Whitley Bay from Kingston Park would my best option be the 42A to Hadrian Lodge and then Cobalt & Coast 309 to Whitley Bay? Does the 42A connect with the 309 timetable wise? 42A to Wallsend then 309 to Whitley Bay off 42/42A at Hadrian Lodge? Coaster 1 takes ages from Wallsend to Whitley Bay.
RE: Fleet Changes - OrangeArrow49 - 09 Jan 2022
(08 Jan 2022, 11:59 pm)mb134 Yet you use GCT...
I'm assuming you're in the North Tyneside area - the Arriva fleet here, bar a few select groups, isn't particularly old.
GCT's fleet is new?
I am in the West End of Newcastle. Arriva's buses are quite old apart from those on the 306/308.
RE: Fleet Changes - Jimmi - 09 Jan 2022
(09 Jan 2022, 12:13 am)OrangeArrow49 GCT's fleet is new?Does it really matter the age of the bus providing they actually turn up?!
I am in the West End of Newcastle. Arriva's buses are quite old apart from those on the 306/308.
Most of the older stock has been withdrawn now, apart from 1800/4653/7445/7446 most of the fleet is not that old especially if you compare to what is being used elsewhere in the country with other divisions and other firms, only real in that could probs do with being disposed of soon is the Solo's