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RE: Fleet Changes - streetdeckfan - 08 Jul 2021
(08 Jul 2021, 2:17 pm)JP6004 Sure they would do the X21 B5s before the streetlites
No, no, they need to do the 67 plate StreetDecks on the X45/46/47 first! They can't be driving around with two interior standards one on service!
RE: Fleet Changes - V514DFT - 08 Jul 2021
(08 Jul 2021, 2:36 pm)ThomasBooth123 They Would Do A Updated Coaster And I Believe This Is Start Of Obsession With 1A/1BI agree
RE: Fleet Changes - JP6004 - 14 Jul 2021
8332 appears to be on the 2 this afternoon
RE: Fleet Changes - Train8261 - 16 Jul 2021
5480 is parked up at Percy Main
RE: Fleet Changes - BFK - 16 Jul 2021
(16 Jul 2021, 12:22 pm)Train8261 5480 is parked up at Percy Main
Has been for 2 weeks, along with 5479.
Fleet Changes - tyresmoke - 17 Jul 2021
7108 & 7111 returned off loan from Coatham yesterday following the end of the school dupes. We actually had 7108 & 5324 for the last day & half due to 7111 having issues. Also had 5289 temporarily earlier in the week in its place, for a day or so!
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RE: Fleet Changes - Train8261 - 20 Jul 2021
Looks like the first StreetLite is out on 1A/1B NK17 GKA 5479
RE: Fleet Changes - Train8261 - 21 Jul 2021
So is the 311 still becoming single deckers as that's been going round for ages now. It's had the odd few Scania CN230UB OmniCity on it from now and then
RE: Fleet Changes - Train8261 - 21 Jul 2021
Looks like one of the Coaster buses is at Saltmedows. Probably for the repaints but could be there for something else
https://flic.kr/p/2mcuohT (not my photo)
RE: Fleet Changes - CookieMonster - 21 Jul 2021
Indeed they should not be. The xlines network is a bit of a mess anyway. Fakelines and Xlines all working same services but what can you do really, the company needs to cut costs as much as possiable.
RE: Fleet Changes - GNE6312 - 21 Jul 2021
Just a question which could realate to a transfer suggestion: Can 9056-61 be converted to euro 6?
Admins please move if this is in the wrong place
RE: Fleet Changes - L469 YVK - 21 Jul 2021
(21 Jul 2021, 8:34 am)Train8261 So is the 311 still becoming single deckers as that's been going round for ages now. It's had the odd few Scania CN230UB OmniCity on it from now and thenWas only temporary before Xmas when North East was in Tier 3 and passenger numbers lower plus the need for double deckers elsewhere at the time.
In face, quite the opposite happening as 309/310/311 will resume interworking again as almost per January 2020 changes with a PVR of 16x from next Monday (26th).
GNE will potentially need all the capacity they can get on the Coast Road given the situation with Arriva. Whereas a double decker will take high loads quite comfortably, would be pushing it allocating single deckers.
RE: Fleet Changes - Ds1197 - 22 Jul 2021
Used the new brand Sunderland and district berries they are down grade since they currently doesn't have USB ports I thought the upgrades and swap arounds were meant to have the same spec as the allocation they swaping/upgrding
Fleet Changes - Dan - 22 Jul 2021
(22 Jul 2021, 12:18 am)Ds1197 Used the new brand Sunderland and district berries they are down grade since they currently doesn't have USB ports I thought the upgrades and swap arounds were meant to have the same spec as the allocation they swaping/upgrding
It has already been said that they will be fitted with USB charging points, they just haven’t been done yet due to supplier availability (every industry is currently struggling…)
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RE: Fleet Changes - 54APhotography - 22 Jul 2021
(22 Jul 2021, 5:05 am)Dan It has already been said that they will be fitted with USB charging points, they just haven’t been done yet due to supplier availability (every industry is currently struggling…)
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They should have them in the seat backs, those fitted to the 56s are useless, they work for five minutes then knackered.
Fleet Changes - Dan - 22 Jul 2021
(22 Jul 2021, 5:37 am)54APhotography They should have them in the seat backs, those fitted to the 56s are useless, they work for five minutes then knackered.
That’s where they will be going. Not aware of any reported faults on the USBs on the Volvo B9s..?
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RE: Fleet Changes - 54APhotography - 22 Jul 2021
Any of the journeys I've used the 56 for the USB never works. They are a cheap offering compared to the 6100-6117 refurbs. No aircharge, which is usually the most reliable for phone users.
RE: Fleet Changes - streetdeckfan - 22 Jul 2021
(22 Jul 2021, 10:02 am)54APhotography Any of the journeys I've used the 56 for the USB never works. They are a cheap offering compared to the 6100-6117 refurbs. No aircharge, which is usually the most reliable for phone users.
Presumably you're referring to the white 240v sockets with the USB ports?
If that's the case then I don't believe I've ever had one of those work. The USB ports are usually smashed, filled with chewing gum or just don't work.
The silver 240v sockets they installed on later vehicles, whilst more reliable and resistant to damage, still don't always work, but unless things have changed, that's down to drivers not switching them on.
In fact, a good amount of my journeys on the X21 require me to 'borrow' the USB port from the back of my seat when I'm at the table because the sockets aren't on.
RE: Fleet Changes - 54APhotography - 22 Jul 2021
(22 Jul 2021, 10:08 am)streetdeckfan Presumably you're referring to the white 240v sockets with the USB ports?
If that's the case then I don't believe I've ever had one of those work. The USB ports are usually smashed, filled with chewing gum or just don't work.
The silver 240v sockets they installed on later vehicles, whilst more reliable and resistant to damage, still don't always work, but unless things have changed, that's down to drivers not switching them on.
In fact, a good amount of my journeys on the X21 require me to 'borrow' the USB port from the back of my seat when I'm at the table because the sockets aren't on.
Yes those are they, most usb are damaged beyond use, the odd one that the usb fits into doesn't work...
RE: Fleet Changes - Michael - 24 Jul 2021
Looks like the 03 Scania Omnidekka's are going soon:
An excellent day seeing some of the network with friends, including a ride on one of our soon to depart 03 plate Scania DD’s. Homeward bound now on the Angel 21 with a good number of people enjoying our £1 fare. It’s still continuing to grow week on week ? ?? https://t.co/YSQkZW9Oc8
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1419054987930476546?s=19