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Michael



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02 Oct 2013, 10:33 am #41
(02 Oct 2013, 10:32 am)stagecoachbusdepot Isn't that the Tynedale Express livery with a different name on it? Does look quite smart - and at least they can recycle the orange boiler suits for the launch!

haha just noticed it is

Its much better than the current rubbish Citylink brand, well to me it is
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Oct 2013, 10:33 am #41

(02 Oct 2013, 10:32 am)stagecoachbusdepot Isn't that the Tynedale Express livery with a different name on it? Does look quite smart - and at least they can recycle the orange boiler suits for the launch!

haha just noticed it is

Its much better than the current rubbish Citylink brand, well to me it is

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael



19,169
02 Oct 2013, 10:40 am #42
They both look good in orange, can't to see the new

Washington Street Shuttle brand on the Versa's for the M2/M3
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Oct 2013, 10:40 am #42

They both look good in orange, can't to see the new

Washington Street Shuttle brand on the Versa's for the M2/M3

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael



19,169
02 Oct 2013, 10:47 am #43
From the GNE FB page:

Go North East
Due to an incident at Blackett Street in Newcastle, services are diverting via St Mary's Place.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Oct 2013, 10:47 am #43

From the GNE FB page:

Go North East
Due to an incident at Blackett Street in Newcastle, services are diverting via St Mary's Place.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

cbma06



2,669
02 Oct 2013, 10:48 am #44
(02 Oct 2013, 10:08 am)Daniel Introducing Citylink...
Photo credit to Damon Powell.

Is it me or does the route wording along the side of the top says Heworth to Newcastle only?.

cbma06
02 Oct 2013, 10:48 am #44

(02 Oct 2013, 10:08 am)Daniel Introducing Citylink...
Photo credit to Damon Powell.

Is it me or does the route wording along the side of the top says Heworth to Newcastle only?.


Michael



19,169
02 Oct 2013, 10:50 am #45
(02 Oct 2013, 10:48 am)cbma06 Is it me or does the route wording along the side of the top says Heworth to Newcastle only?.

Hmm yeh maybe they only putting that because it runs every 10 mins between them locations then continues every 20 Mins to Coast Road » Battle Hill Drive » Hadrian Park

not sure though, Nothing being on VOSA for changes

Unless anyone else know's?
Edited 02 Oct 2013, 10:53 am by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Oct 2013, 10:50 am #45

(02 Oct 2013, 10:48 am)cbma06 Is it me or does the route wording along the side of the top says Heworth to Newcastle only?.

Hmm yeh maybe they only putting that because it runs every 10 mins between them locations then continues every 20 Mins to Coast Road » Battle Hill Drive » Hadrian Park

not sure though, Nothing being on VOSA for changes

Unless anyone else know's?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

cbma06



2,669
02 Oct 2013, 11:36 am #46
(02 Oct 2013, 10:36 am)Liam The Citylink was actually given this brand first, with the Tynedalexpress being planned as pink. A last minute decision was taken to change the Tynedalexpress brand, with the design being based on the Citylink designs.

Maybe, GNE had seconds thoughts of the pink brand for the Tynedale express, so painted the buses the same as the new Citylink orange just in case the X84 and X85 wasn't a hit and then there could transfer them over to the 58's at a later time.

cbma06
02 Oct 2013, 11:36 am #46

(02 Oct 2013, 10:36 am)Liam The Citylink was actually given this brand first, with the Tynedalexpress being planned as pink. A last minute decision was taken to change the Tynedalexpress brand, with the design being based on the Citylink designs.

Maybe, GNE had seconds thoughts of the pink brand for the Tynedale express, so painted the buses the same as the new Citylink orange just in case the X84 and X85 wasn't a hit and then there could transfer them over to the 58's at a later time.


cbma06



2,669
02 Oct 2013, 11:40 am #47
(02 Oct 2013, 10:40 am)Michael They both look good in orange, can't to see the new

Washington Street Shuttle brand on the Versa's for the M2/M3

I wonder if GNE will be dropping the "M" brand off the M2/M3 same as there done the M1 into 4.

cbma06
02 Oct 2013, 11:40 am #47

(02 Oct 2013, 10:40 am)Michael They both look good in orange, can't to see the new

Washington Street Shuttle brand on the Versa's for the M2/M3

I wonder if GNE will be dropping the "M" brand off the M2/M3 same as there done the M1 into 4.


cbma06



2,669
02 Oct 2013, 11:50 am #48
(02 Oct 2013, 10:58 am)Liam I believe the other side has a different set of route destinations... I can't remember for sure though.

Its a bit weird if the other side of the bus has different route description on, as the passengers wont see it when the bus pulls into the bus stop, the only way the passenger will see it when there cant cross the road to catch the bus and there miss it.

"bit of off topic" I remember when Sunderland had the Metro riders in the Wear Buses livery on service 141/142/144 and 254 etc... the drivers used to change the rear number blind to "BYE" and their changed the side number blind to "ELO".

cbma06
02 Oct 2013, 11:50 am #48

(02 Oct 2013, 10:58 am)Liam I believe the other side has a different set of route destinations... I can't remember for sure though.

Its a bit weird if the other side of the bus has different route description on, as the passengers wont see it when the bus pulls into the bus stop, the only way the passenger will see it when there cant cross the road to catch the bus and there miss it.

"bit of off topic" I remember when Sunderland had the Metro riders in the Wear Buses livery on service 141/142/144 and 254 etc... the drivers used to change the rear number blind to "BYE" and their changed the side number blind to "ELO".


Dan

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18,118
02 Oct 2013, 12:01 pm #49
(02 Oct 2013, 10:48 am)cbma06 Is it me or does the route wording along the side of the top says Heworth to Newcastle only?.

The other side shows all key destinations of the current Citylink route. The branding on the nearside shows 'every 10 minutes' so Go North East can promote the frequency of the service between Leam Estate and Newcastle - of course with the additional benefit of WiFi.
Dan
02 Oct 2013, 12:01 pm #49

(02 Oct 2013, 10:48 am)cbma06 Is it me or does the route wording along the side of the top says Heworth to Newcastle only?.

The other side shows all key destinations of the current Citylink route. The branding on the nearside shows 'every 10 minutes' so Go North East can promote the frequency of the service between Leam Estate and Newcastle - of course with the additional benefit of WiFi.

Malarkey



6,064
02 Oct 2013, 1:49 pm #50
(02 Oct 2013, 10:08 am)Daniel Introducing Citylink...
Photo credit to Damon Powell.

That looks really smart despite similarities to the Tynedale Xpress Livery, Hopefully a better image of it will become available at some point over the coming days. And I am quite looking forward to getting out in the winter cold to photograph all the new arrivals over the coming months.
Malarkey
02 Oct 2013, 1:49 pm #50

(02 Oct 2013, 10:08 am)Daniel Introducing Citylink...
Photo credit to Damon Powell.

That looks really smart despite similarities to the Tynedale Xpress Livery, Hopefully a better image of it will become available at some point over the coming days. And I am quite looking forward to getting out in the winter cold to photograph all the new arrivals over the coming months.

Michael



19,169
02 Oct 2013, 2:06 pm #51
Lol i asked about the 39 branding my reply..

I'm unaware if any changes to branding of the service 39.

Wonder if we will get a new Doxford Clipper brand then?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Oct 2013, 2:06 pm #51

Lol i asked about the 39 branding my reply..

I'm unaware if any changes to branding of the service 39.

Wonder if we will get a new Doxford Clipper brand then?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Malarkey



6,064
02 Oct 2013, 2:58 pm #52
Better photo of the New Citylink Brand - Photo credit to Gregg Collins

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gcbp/10054749386/
Malarkey
02 Oct 2013, 2:58 pm #52

Better photo of the New Citylink Brand - Photo credit to Gregg Collins

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gcbp/10054749386/

Michael



19,169
02 Oct 2013, 3:04 pm #53
Thanks, it looks good
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Oct 2013, 3:04 pm #53

Thanks, it looks good

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

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18,118
02 Oct 2013, 3:05 pm #54
561 has now been debranded following her transfer to Deptford, and is on 39s today. At town now heading for Doxford Park.
Dan
02 Oct 2013, 3:05 pm #54

561 has now been debranded following her transfer to Deptford, and is on 39s today. At town now heading for Doxford Park.

Andreos1



14,218
02 Oct 2013, 4:16 pm #55
4844 on the x25 (half an x yellow...) crowded at the Mill House roundabout just now.

Deckers may be quiet during the day, but if that is still standing room only this far into the route, maybe single deckers are a no-no during peaks
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
02 Oct 2013, 4:16 pm #55

4844 on the x25 (half an x yellow...) crowded at the Mill House roundabout just now.

Deckers may be quiet during the day, but if that is still standing room only this far into the route, maybe single deckers are a no-no during peaks

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Michael



19,169
02 Oct 2013, 4:26 pm #56
(02 Oct 2013, 4:11 pm)Rob Set 2 of the 8 new route arrivals have now been identified I see. 6 more to go, with the Drifter Streetlite up next.

A little roundup:

Citaro 5358 – 5368 filling the void on MetroLINK / Connections 4 service, will allow the following will occur:
  • Scania 4956, 4957, 4958, 4959 and 4960 will move to Chester-le-Street for 28/28A services, to be branded in 2/3 weeks.
  • Scania 4961, 4962 and 4963 are due to remain at Washington as allocated Northern vehicles.
  • Scania 4964, 4965 and 4966 will move to Deptford as allocated Northern vehicles.

Versa filling the void on Citylink services, will allow Mercedes artics 5340, 5342 to 5346 and 5349 to 5356 will be withdrawn from the fleet.

Thanks Rob =D

Great 3 more Scania's for Deptford =D

Shame the artic's are going so soon, they were rubbish but seems a waste buying them, Wonder if GNE has a buyer for them?

Looking forward to riding the Streetlite, iv'e yet to ride one

Wonder what colour the Saltwell Park buses will be?
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
02 Oct 2013, 4:26 pm #56

(02 Oct 2013, 4:11 pm)Rob Set 2 of the 8 new route arrivals have now been identified I see. 6 more to go, with the Drifter Streetlite up next.

A little roundup:

Citaro 5358 – 5368 filling the void on MetroLINK / Connections 4 service, will allow the following will occur:
  • Scania 4956, 4957, 4958, 4959 and 4960 will move to Chester-le-Street for 28/28A services, to be branded in 2/3 weeks.
  • Scania 4961, 4962 and 4963 are due to remain at Washington as allocated Northern vehicles.
  • Scania 4964, 4965 and 4966 will move to Deptford as allocated Northern vehicles.

Versa filling the void on Citylink services, will allow Mercedes artics 5340, 5342 to 5346 and 5349 to 5356 will be withdrawn from the fleet.

Thanks Rob =D

Great 3 more Scania's for Deptford =D

Shame the artic's are going so soon, they were rubbish but seems a waste buying them, Wonder if GNE has a buyer for them?

Looking forward to riding the Streetlite, iv'e yet to ride one

Wonder what colour the Saltwell Park buses will be?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Adam



717
02 Oct 2013, 4:34 pm #57
(02 Oct 2013, 4:16 pm)Andreos1 4844 on the x25 (half an x yellow...) crowded at the Mill House roundabout just now.

Deckers may be quiet during the day, but if that is still standing room only this far into the route, maybe single deckers are a no-no during peaks

The X25 is a weird service for passenger loadings. Can be nearly full with deckers some days and very quiet on other days.

I saw a Renown today on the 10:00 service from Wrekenton to Newcastle and that was standing room only. On Monday, 4837 was doing the 08:15ish rush-hour service from Wrekenton heading to NCL. Again, standing room only.

Anyway, that's enough anecdotes for now. Point is, I agree that deckers are needed on certain journeys.
Adam
02 Oct 2013, 4:34 pm #57

(02 Oct 2013, 4:16 pm)Andreos1 4844 on the x25 (half an x yellow...) crowded at the Mill House roundabout just now.

Deckers may be quiet during the day, but if that is still standing room only this far into the route, maybe single deckers are a no-no during peaks

The X25 is a weird service for passenger loadings. Can be nearly full with deckers some days and very quiet on other days.

I saw a Renown today on the 10:00 service from Wrekenton to Newcastle and that was standing room only. On Monday, 4837 was doing the 08:15ish rush-hour service from Wrekenton heading to NCL. Again, standing room only.

Anyway, that's enough anecdotes for now. Point is, I agree that deckers are needed on certain journeys.

citaro5284



3,233
02 Oct 2013, 4:59 pm #58
(02 Oct 2013, 4:11 pm)Rob [*]Scania 4964, 4965 and 4966 will move to Deptford as allocated Northern vehicles.
[/list]

I don't think 4966 is going to Deptford anymore Big Grin
citaro5284
02 Oct 2013, 4:59 pm #58

(02 Oct 2013, 4:11 pm)Rob [*]Scania 4964, 4965 and 4966 will move to Deptford as allocated Northern vehicles.
[/list]

I don't think 4966 is going to Deptford anymore Big Grin

Andreos1



14,218
02 Oct 2013, 5:08 pm #59
(02 Oct 2013, 4:34 pm)Adam The X25 is a weird service for passenger loadings. Can be nearly full with deckers some days and very quiet on other days.

I saw a Renown today on the 10:00 service from Wrekenton to Newcastle and that was standing room only. On Monday, 4837 was doing the 08:15ish rush-hour service from Wrekenton heading to NCL. Again, standing room only.

Anyway, that's enough anecdotes for now. Point is, I agree that deckers are needed on certain journeys.

I wonder if the 21 has any bearing on it?
The people on it tonight, won't have all got on along Old Durham Road and won't all get off on Portobello or Vigo Lane...
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
02 Oct 2013, 5:08 pm #59

(02 Oct 2013, 4:34 pm)Adam The X25 is a weird service for passenger loadings. Can be nearly full with deckers some days and very quiet on other days.

I saw a Renown today on the 10:00 service from Wrekenton to Newcastle and that was standing room only. On Monday, 4837 was doing the 08:15ish rush-hour service from Wrekenton heading to NCL. Again, standing room only.

Anyway, that's enough anecdotes for now. Point is, I agree that deckers are needed on certain journeys.

I wonder if the 21 has any bearing on it?
The people on it tonight, won't have all got on along Old Durham Road and won't all get off on Portobello or Vigo Lane...

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Adam



717
02 Oct 2013, 5:12 pm #60
(02 Oct 2013, 4:11 pm)Rob Set 2 of the 8 new route arrivals have now been identified I see. 6 more to go, with the Drifter Streetlite up next.

Hang on, you mention 8 routes/brands which are to receive new vehicles. I can only think of 7 (Connections4, Citylink, Drifter, Saltwell Park, Venture, Fab Fifty Six & Cobalt Clipper).

Has an order now been placed regarding those rumoured 15 more vehicles, therefore forming the 8th brand to receive new buses? Or is it something completely different? Or am I completely blind and missed something?
Adam
02 Oct 2013, 5:12 pm #60

(02 Oct 2013, 4:11 pm)Rob Set 2 of the 8 new route arrivals have now been identified I see. 6 more to go, with the Drifter Streetlite up next.

Hang on, you mention 8 routes/brands which are to receive new vehicles. I can only think of 7 (Connections4, Citylink, Drifter, Saltwell Park, Venture, Fab Fifty Six & Cobalt Clipper).

Has an order now been placed regarding those rumoured 15 more vehicles, therefore forming the 8th brand to receive new buses? Or is it something completely different? Or am I completely blind and missed something?

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