On the off chance that Arriva does get acquired, hopefully there'll be more investment (or should I say actually some investment) in the Durham services. Arriva's fleet is quite frankly an embarrassment compared to GNE's especially at Durham Bus Station.
Sure, they've refurbished the buses with fancy leather, but they're still getting on and you can tell
Didnt realise Redcar already using three buses on X93s. Didnt start til mid summer last year?
(02 May 2019, 5:55 pm)JM03 ANE and Stagecoach sharing the next set of 900/1
(02 May 2019, 5:55 pm)JM03 ANE and Stagecoach sharing the next set of 900/1
(02 May 2019, 1:26 pm)streetdeckfan On the off chance that Arriva does get acquired, hopefully there'll be more investment (or should I say actually some investment) in the Durham services. Arriva's fleet is quite frankly an embarrassment compared to GNE's especially at Durham Bus Station.
Sure, they've refurbished the buses with fancy leather, but they're still getting on and you can tell
(02 May 2019, 1:26 pm)streetdeckfan On the off chance that Arriva does get acquired, hopefully there'll be more investment (or should I say actually some investment) in the Durham services. Arriva's fleet is quite frankly an embarrassment compared to GNE's especially at Durham Bus Station.
Sure, they've refurbished the buses with fancy leather, but they're still getting on and you can tell
(03 May 2019, 9:53 am)omnicity4659 If the new owners don't want to suck millions of pounds from each division, I'm sure that there will be investment. Fleet presentation is a priority believe it or not, it's just that there's a very small budget for it thanks to DB...
(03 May 2019, 9:53 am)omnicity4659 If the new owners don't want to suck millions of pounds from each division, I'm sure that there will be investment. Fleet presentation is a priority believe it or not, it's just that there's a very small budget for it thanks to DB...
(03 May 2019, 9:53 am)omnicity4659 If the new owners don't want to suck millions of pounds from each division, I'm sure that there will be investment. Fleet presentation is a priority believe it or not, it's just that there's a very small budget for it thanks to DB...
(03 May 2019, 9:53 am)omnicity4659 If the new owners don't want to suck millions of pounds from each division, I'm sure that there will be investment. Fleet presentation is a priority believe it or not, it's just that there's a very small budget for it thanks to DB...
(03 May 2019, 12:43 pm)streetdeckfan The worst part is that DB is fully owned by the German government, so it's probably purely political that they've been taking Arriva for pretty much everything it's worth!
That also means they have basically infinite money, so it's not as if there is a real reason for the small budget (other than the division not making enough money).
(03 May 2019, 12:43 pm)streetdeckfan The worst part is that DB is fully owned by the German government, so it's probably purely political that they've been taking Arriva for pretty much everything it's worth!
That also means they have basically infinite money, so it's not as if there is a real reason for the small budget (other than the division not making enough money).
3 Pulsars parked outside Hartlepool Train Station. Any ideas?
(03 May 2019, 4:13 pm)9920up Today is the last day for bids for Arriva from interested parties. In the registration documents, DB have said Arriva may be sold as a whole or split. Stagecoach are still tipped as leaders for acquiring the bus division either in whole or in part.
(03 May 2019, 4:13 pm)9920up Today is the last day for bids for Arriva from interested parties. In the registration documents, DB have said Arriva may be sold as a whole or split. Stagecoach are still tipped as leaders for acquiring the bus division either in whole or in part.
(04 May 2019, 10:32 am)L469 YVK If Arriva were to sell Blyth to Stagecoach with Ashington & Jesmond going to GNE, would GNE & Stagecoach be able to come to a mutual decision on what parts of the fleet they take?
I'd imagine Stagecoach would want to take Arriva's ADL fleet whereas GNE would rather take the Wrightbus fleet.
(04 May 2019, 10:32 am)L469 YVK If Arriva were to sell Blyth to Stagecoach with Ashington & Jesmond going to GNE, would GNE & Stagecoach be able to come to a mutual decision on what parts of the fleet they take?
I'd imagine Stagecoach would want to take Arriva's ADL fleet whereas GNE would rather take the Wrightbus fleet.
(04 May 2019, 10:53 am)Michael I would imagine, they'll get what buses are at the depots they'll take over?
(04 May 2019, 10:53 am)Michael I would imagine, they'll get what buses are at the depots they'll take over?
(04 May 2019, 10:32 am)L469 YVK If Arriva were to sell Blyth to Stagecoach with Ashington & Jesmond going to GNE, would GNE & Stagecoach be able to come to a mutual decision on what parts of the fleet they take?
I'd imagine Stagecoach would want to take Arriva's ADL fleet whereas GNE would rather take the Wrightbus fleet.
(04 May 2019, 10:32 am)L469 YVK If Arriva were to sell Blyth to Stagecoach with Ashington & Jesmond going to GNE, would GNE & Stagecoach be able to come to a mutual decision on what parts of the fleet they take?
I'd imagine Stagecoach would want to take Arriva's ADL fleet whereas GNE would rather take the Wrightbus fleet.
(04 May 2019, 11:28 am)L469 YVK I suppose. But I'd imagine the 14/64 reg Classic E400s would be ideal for the X24 & X34 after a refurb for Stagecoach. And I'd also imagine the ex Yorkshire Gemimis coming in handy for GNE to allow most 6/X30/X31 boards to run with deckers (don't know if Hownsgill / Riverside mix the boards up at certain times of day).
(04 May 2019, 11:28 am)L469 YVK I suppose. But I'd imagine the 14/64 reg Classic E400s would be ideal for the X24 & X34 after a refurb for Stagecoach. And I'd also imagine the ex Yorkshire Gemimis coming in handy for GNE to allow most 6/X30/X31 boards to run with deckers (don't know if Hownsgill / Riverside mix the boards up at certain times of day).
(04 May 2019, 11:49 am)Andreos1 Imagine if they got other areas and had to come up with some 'zones'.It's fine, they'll design the zones so you're always one stop into a third zone like it has always been for me!
'aye mate. Can I have a pink and yellow polka dot and tiger stripe two zone ticket for the week please?. Yeah, paying on my card'
(04 May 2019, 11:49 am)Andreos1 Imagine if they got other areas and had to come up with some 'zones'.It's fine, they'll design the zones so you're always one stop into a third zone like it has always been for me!
'aye mate. Can I have a pink and yellow polka dot and tiger stripe two zone ticket for the week please?. Yeah, paying on my card'
(04 May 2019, 12:40 pm)streetdeckfan It's fine, they'll design the zones so you're always one stop into a third zone like it has always been for me!
Let’s move back into reality now.....
Stockton currently have Jesmond’s 1479, 1480 and 1495 (and a fourth as well but not sure what) on loan for rails - the aforementioned trio are all out and about. Also on loan are 1509/10 from Belmont - they are currently spare in the depot due to them having Ticketer machines (Stockton, Redcar, Whitby and - reportedly - Jesmond move over tonight).