Arriva North East: Upcoming Service Changes
Arriva North East: Upcoming Service Changes
(14 Jul 2021, 3:53 pm)Train8261 Arriva have a small number of changes happening on the 25thTheres no change there at all,the 306 has ran to Whitley Bay for about 7 or 8 years now on a 30 monute frequency
Most change is the 306 will now run every 30 minutes to Whitley Bay
(14 Jul 2021, 6:02 pm)V514DFT Theres no change there at all,the 306 has ran to Whitley Bay for about 7 or 8 years now on a 30 monute frequencyWhat he means is, the 306 will operate to Whitley Bay on a half hourly frequency with the short runs that terminate at Tynemouth being withdrawn, whether this is a permanent thing or another thing to steady the ship due to driver shortages or whatever else remains to be seen, publicly at least.
(14 Jul 2021, 6:02 pm)V514DFT Theres no change there at all,the 306 has ran to Whitley Bay for about 7 or 8 years now on a 30 monute frequencyWhat he means is, the 306 will operate to Whitley Bay on a half hourly frequency with the short runs that terminate at Tynemouth being withdrawn, whether this is a permanent thing or another thing to steady the ship due to driver shortages or whatever else remains to be seen, publicly at least.
(14 Jul 2021, 6:08 pm)Jimmi What he means is, the 306 will operate to Whitley Bay on a half hourly frequency with the short runs that terminate at Tynemouth being withdrawn, whether this is a permanent thing or another thing to steady the ship due to driver shortages or whatever else remains to be seen, publicly at least.Good decision considering the whitley runs seem to get cancelled alot most likely due to the driver shortages.
(14 Jul 2021, 6:08 pm)Jimmi What he means is, the 306 will operate to Whitley Bay on a half hourly frequency with the short runs that terminate at Tynemouth being withdrawn, whether this is a permanent thing or another thing to steady the ship due to driver shortages or whatever else remains to be seen, publicly at least.Good decision considering the whitley runs seem to get cancelled alot most likely due to the driver shortages.
Massive gamble (not out of choice really) cutting the 306 & 308 to every 30 mins each Mondays to Saturdays. If Percy Main depot doesn't get hit too bad (or GNE have extra drivers they can get to cover) and can maintain frequency on the 309/310/311, Arriva will potentially lose passengers long term.
I sincerely hope Arriva explored all options before cutting the 2x services!
(15 Jul 2021, 6:33 pm)L469 YVK Massive gamble (not out of choice really) cutting the 306 & 308 to every 30 mins each Mondays to Saturdays. If Percy Main depot doesn't get hit too bad (or GNE have extra drivers they can get to cover) and can maintain frequency on the 309/310/311, Arriva will potentially lose passengers long term.
I sincerely hope Arriva explored all options before cutting the 2x services!
(15 Jul 2021, 6:33 pm)L469 YVK Massive gamble (not out of choice really) cutting the 306 & 308 to every 30 mins each Mondays to Saturdays. If Percy Main depot doesn't get hit too bad (or GNE have extra drivers they can get to cover) and can maintain frequency on the 309/310/311, Arriva will potentially lose passengers long term.
I sincerely hope Arriva explored all options before cutting the 2x services!
(15 Jul 2021, 6:33 pm)L469 YVK Massive gamble (not out of choice really) cutting the 306 & 308 to every 30 mins each Mondays to Saturdays. If Percy Main depot doesn't get hit too bad (or GNE have extra drivers they can get to cover) and can maintain frequency on the 309/310/311, Arriva will potentially lose passengers long term.
I sincerely hope Arriva explored all options before cutting the 2x services!
(15 Jul 2021, 6:33 pm)L469 YVK Massive gamble (not out of choice really) cutting the 306 & 308 to every 30 mins each Mondays to Saturdays. If Percy Main depot doesn't get hit too bad (or GNE have extra drivers they can get to cover) and can maintain frequency on the 309/310/311, Arriva will potentially lose passengers long term.
I sincerely hope Arriva explored all options before cutting the 2x services!
100 drivers short in the whole of the NE due to various issues atm. Long term it'll probably be a blessing for Arriva when they look at the numbers and realise they can run the usual 20 min sevices half hourly instead without any loss of patronage.
Are the recent service reductions solely down to driver shortages or is there 'other' things (i.e ageing fleets)?
For Arriva to reduce the 306 & 308 not just to every 20 mins each but to half hourly each, considering the 308 is one of ANE's alleged "goldmines". Not even some "short" runs between Billy Mill and Newcastle to maintain a common 10 minute service.
Will these changes be permanent or just temporary?
(24 Jul 2021, 9:00 pm)L469 YVK Are the recent service reductions solely down to driver shortages or is there 'other' things (i.e ageing fleets)?Temporary
For Arriva to reduce the 306 & 308 not just to every 20 mins each but to half hourly each, considering the 308 is one of ANE's alleged "goldmines". Not even some "short" runs between Billy Mill and Newcastle to maintain a common 10 minute service.
Will these changes be permanent or just temporary?
(24 Jul 2021, 9:00 pm)L469 YVK Are the recent service reductions solely down to driver shortages or is there 'other' things (i.e ageing fleets)?Temporary
For Arriva to reduce the 306 & 308 not just to every 20 mins each but to half hourly each, considering the 308 is one of ANE's alleged "goldmines". Not even some "short" runs between Billy Mill and Newcastle to maintain a common 10 minute service.
Will these changes be permanent or just temporary?
The East Durham college services have been confirmed for the 2021/22 academic year - this year will see the addition of an ED5 from Darlington to Houghall, followed by a new ED3 from Houghall to Peterlee and return in the afternoon.
Full timetable available here.
Not sure if it's a cock up on the Nexus site, I know the X12 has reduced its timetable but looking at its departures from Durham on a weekday
The first Newcastle bound departure is 09.13 (the previous 5 run Boro-Durham only)
But the first departures out of Newcastle are at 07.05, 08.15 and 09.20
What operates those first 3 departures, are they light runs to pick up from Newcastle?
(04 Aug 2021, 4:09 pm)Ambassador Not sure if it's a cock up on the Nexus site, I know the X12 has reduced its timetable but looking at its departures from Durham on a weekdayMust be a mistake on the Nexus timetable as they all run from Durham to Newcastle in service before heading back to Durham (and on to Middlesbrough)
The first Newcastle bound departure is 09.13 (the previous 5 run Boro-Durham only)
But the first departures out of Newcastle are at 07.05, 08.15 and 09.20
What operates those first 3 departures, are they light runs to pick up from Newcastle?
(04 Aug 2021, 4:09 pm)Ambassador Not sure if it's a cock up on the Nexus site, I know the X12 has reduced its timetable but looking at its departures from Durham on a weekdayMust be a mistake on the Nexus timetable as they all run from Durham to Newcastle in service before heading back to Durham (and on to Middlesbrough)
The first Newcastle bound departure is 09.13 (the previous 5 run Boro-Durham only)
But the first departures out of Newcastle are at 07.05, 08.15 and 09.20
What operates those first 3 departures, are they light runs to pick up from Newcastle?
From August 29th all Sapphire 7 journeys will return to serving Durham Gate on all journeys following passenger feedback. The service will also have 3 journeys extend to/from Framwellgate Moor on weekday afternoon's (in term time at least)
These changes will seemingly add an extra bus into the PVR, supposedly one bus will do the new ED5 college run.
Service 3 in Darlington also has a service change from the same date.
(07 Aug 2021, 9:51 am)RobinHood Apparently the X21/X22 and 306/308 are back to normal frequency from 29th August (weekdays at least).
(07 Aug 2021, 9:51 am)RobinHood Apparently the X21/X22 and 306/308 are back to normal frequency from 29th August (weekdays at least).
(07 Aug 2021, 9:51 am)RobinHood Apparently the X21/X22 and 306/308 are back to normal frequency from 29th August (weekdays at least).
(07 Aug 2021, 9:51 am)RobinHood Apparently the X21/X22 and 306/308 are back to normal frequency from 29th August (weekdays at least).
Are Arriva going to lose dominance on the Coast Road longer term? Arriva reducing to a 15/30 minute service with GNE maintaining a 6-7 / 20 minute service will surely be damaging in some way.
Arriva used to the be primary driver in terms of vehicle investment particularly on the 308 (E400s in 2007, VDL DB300s in 2012, Volvo B5LH in 2013) but now that even seems to be going the opposite way with GNE not only having recently refurbished the B9TLs but also looking at submitting a bid for EVs.
