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Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2013

Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2013

 
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Dan

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18,100
01 Apr 2013, 12:26 am #1
SAFC Match Day vehicles - 30/03/13

4x Stockton Olympian (1x Olympian on loan to Sunderland due to the lack of involvement from Newcastle's Walkergate depot)
2x Sunderland MAN ALX300
1x Sunderland Pointer 2 Dart
1x South Shields ALX200 Dart (Not sure about this one)


Missing a few, but here's the line up! (danielgrahamm)
16833 (on loan to Sunderland) (danielgrahamm)
16836 (danielgrahamm)
16837 (danielgrahamm)
16840 (danielgrahamm)
22494 (danielgrahamm)
22734 (danielgrahamm)
33492 (danielgrahamm)
35192 (danielgrahamm)
Dan
01 Apr 2013, 12:26 am #1

SAFC Match Day vehicles - 30/03/13

4x Stockton Olympian (1x Olympian on loan to Sunderland due to the lack of involvement from Newcastle's Walkergate depot)
2x Sunderland MAN ALX300
1x Sunderland Pointer 2 Dart
1x South Shields ALX200 Dart (Not sure about this one)


Missing a few, but here's the line up! (danielgrahamm)
16833 (on loan to Sunderland) (danielgrahamm)
16836 (danielgrahamm)
16837 (danielgrahamm)
16840 (danielgrahamm)
22494 (danielgrahamm)
22734 (danielgrahamm)
33492 (danielgrahamm)
35192 (danielgrahamm)

tyresmoke



5,303
01 Apr 2013, 1:31 am #2
Stagecoach have been awarded the contract for staff transport to the new Clipper warehouse at Wynyard (near Billingham). New services C1, C2, C3 and C4 will start on 22nd April with 1 journey each way on Mon - Fri which is to help staff get to the warehouse. They will arrive at around 7.50am and depart at 5.15pm (4.15pm on Fridays).

The routes are as follows
C1: Redcar High St - Lakes Estate - Kirkleatham Lane - A174 - Birchington Ave - Grangetown - Normanby - Eston - Ormesby - Park End - Brambles Farm - A66/A19 direct to Clipper
C2: Hemlington - Coulby Newham - Acklam - Trimdon Ave - Linthorpe - Middlesbrough (Bus Station) - A66/A19 direct to Clipper
C3: Yarm - Ingleby Barwick (Sober Hall, Blair Ave, The Rings, Lowfields) - Thornaby - Thorntree - Stockton - Elm Tree - Hardwick - Roseworth - Norton -Bilingham - Low Grange - Clipper
C4: Clavering - West View - Headland - Hartlepool - Catcote Road - Owton Manor - Seaton Carew (Warrior Drive) - A689 to Clipper
tyresmoke
01 Apr 2013, 1:31 am #2

Stagecoach have been awarded the contract for staff transport to the new Clipper warehouse at Wynyard (near Billingham). New services C1, C2, C3 and C4 will start on 22nd April with 1 journey each way on Mon - Fri which is to help staff get to the warehouse. They will arrive at around 7.50am and depart at 5.15pm (4.15pm on Fridays).

The routes are as follows
C1: Redcar High St - Lakes Estate - Kirkleatham Lane - A174 - Birchington Ave - Grangetown - Normanby - Eston - Ormesby - Park End - Brambles Farm - A66/A19 direct to Clipper
C2: Hemlington - Coulby Newham - Acklam - Trimdon Ave - Linthorpe - Middlesbrough (Bus Station) - A66/A19 direct to Clipper
C3: Yarm - Ingleby Barwick (Sober Hall, Blair Ave, The Rings, Lowfields) - Thornaby - Thorntree - Stockton - Elm Tree - Hardwick - Roseworth - Norton -Bilingham - Low Grange - Clipper
C4: Clavering - West View - Headland - Hartlepool - Catcote Road - Owton Manor - Seaton Carew (Warrior Drive) - A689 to Clipper

mattdw92



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07 Apr 2013, 10:16 pm #3
Latest info from NW is that Manchester are only sending 4 E400s to Hull now and keeping the other 6 for emergency contracts from Maytree Travel closing suddenly (also a number of Trident loans to Sheffield for some Hybrids away for attention another source suggests).

This means bad news for poor old Stockton with the last of the Olys clinging on (again!).
Edited 07 Apr 2013, 10:26 pm by mattdw92.
mattdw92
07 Apr 2013, 10:16 pm #3

Latest info from NW is that Manchester are only sending 4 E400s to Hull now and keeping the other 6 for emergency contracts from Maytree Travel closing suddenly (also a number of Trident loans to Sheffield for some Hybrids away for attention another source suggests).

This means bad news for poor old Stockton with the last of the Olys clinging on (again!).

Dan

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08 Apr 2013, 6:32 am #4
(07 Apr 2013, 10:16 pm)mattdw92 This means bad news for poor old Stockton with the last of the Olys clinging on (again!).

Bad news?! Good news! Tongue
Dan
08 Apr 2013, 6:32 am #4

(07 Apr 2013, 10:16 pm)mattdw92 This means bad news for poor old Stockton with the last of the Olys clinging on (again!).

Bad news?! Good news! Tongue

Dan

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18,100
10 Apr 2013, 3:44 pm #5
Stagecoach in Hartlepool's 34568 was being recovered in Middlesbrough yesterday, having worked service 1. A bus/truck rescue vehicle towed it away from Middlesbrough. A photo can be seen below:
34568 (Tees Bus Photos).
Dan
10 Apr 2013, 3:44 pm #5

Stagecoach in Hartlepool's 34568 was being recovered in Middlesbrough yesterday, having worked service 1. A bus/truck rescue vehicle towed it away from Middlesbrough. A photo can be seen below:
34568 (Tees Bus Photos).

tyresmoke



5,303
11 Apr 2013, 8:21 pm #7
Dennis Tridents 17025/6 reported to be heading north on the A19 this afternoon, presumably heading for Stockton.
Ta to Paul Wood Smile
tyresmoke
11 Apr 2013, 8:21 pm #7

Dennis Tridents 17025/6 reported to be heading north on the A19 this afternoon, presumably heading for Stockton.
Ta to Paul Wood Smile

Dan

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18,100
11 Apr 2013, 9:34 pm #8
(11 Apr 2013, 8:21 pm)tyresmoke Dennis Tridents 17025/6 reported to be heading north on the A19 this afternoon, presumably heading for Stockton.
Ta to Paul Wood Smile

And they're in the depot now!

17025 (Tees Bus Photos)
17026 (Tees Bus Photos)
Dan
11 Apr 2013, 9:34 pm #8

(11 Apr 2013, 8:21 pm)tyresmoke Dennis Tridents 17025/6 reported to be heading north on the A19 this afternoon, presumably heading for Stockton.
Ta to Paul Wood Smile

And they're in the depot now!

17025 (Tees Bus Photos)
17026 (Tees Bus Photos)

Malarkey



6,060
11 Apr 2013, 9:35 pm #9
(11 Apr 2013, 9:34 pm)Daniel
(11 Apr 2013, 8:21 pm)tyresmoke Dennis Tridents 17025/6 reported to be heading north on the A19 this afternoon, presumably heading for Stockton.
Ta to Paul Wood Smile

And they're in the depot now!

17025 (Tees Bus Photos)
17026 (Tees Bus Photos)

I was just about this myself, beat me to it Daniel.
Malarkey
11 Apr 2013, 9:35 pm #9

(11 Apr 2013, 9:34 pm)Daniel
(11 Apr 2013, 8:21 pm)tyresmoke Dennis Tridents 17025/6 reported to be heading north on the A19 this afternoon, presumably heading for Stockton.
Ta to Paul Wood Smile

And they're in the depot now!

17025 (Tees Bus Photos)
17026 (Tees Bus Photos)

I was just about this myself, beat me to it Daniel.

Andreos1



14,155
11 Apr 2013, 9:54 pm #10
How long have these deckers got left in them?

When I heard new vehicles were coming up, I was expecting something a bit newer than these to be fair.
Andreos1
11 Apr 2013, 9:54 pm #10

How long have these deckers got left in them?

When I heard new vehicles were coming up, I was expecting something a bit newer than these to be fair.

Dan

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18,100
12 Apr 2013, 6:54 am #11
(11 Apr 2013, 9:54 pm)Andreos1 How long have these deckers got left in them?

When I heard new vehicles were coming up, I was expecting something a bit newer than these to be fair.

I'd say it depended upon how long it takes for the rest of 'em to get up here - though I may be wrong!
I don't know how eager Teesside are to get rid of them - would they put some out in service before the rest arrive?

Tridents have always been the plan. Manchester Enviro 400s to Hull, thereby displacing Tridents to us. I can't say I expected anything newer - what would be the point? If we've held onto the high floor Volys for this length of time, why would we need a massive upgrade? All we 'need' is low-floor.
Dan
12 Apr 2013, 6:54 am #11

(11 Apr 2013, 9:54 pm)Andreos1 How long have these deckers got left in them?

When I heard new vehicles were coming up, I was expecting something a bit newer than these to be fair.

I'd say it depended upon how long it takes for the rest of 'em to get up here - though I may be wrong!
I don't know how eager Teesside are to get rid of them - would they put some out in service before the rest arrive?

Tridents have always been the plan. Manchester Enviro 400s to Hull, thereby displacing Tridents to us. I can't say I expected anything newer - what would be the point? If we've held onto the high floor Volys for this length of time, why would we need a massive upgrade? All we 'need' is low-floor.

Andreos1



14,155
12 Apr 2013, 1:14 pm #12
Functionality wise, these are better than the step entrance Olympians.
Reliability wise? These 'new' Tridents are 15 years old and without knowing the engines in them, are possibly less reliable than the 17 year old vehicles they have replaced.

They cant be a long term solution. Surely?
Andreos1
12 Apr 2013, 1:14 pm #12

Functionality wise, these are better than the step entrance Olympians.
Reliability wise? These 'new' Tridents are 15 years old and without knowing the engines in them, are possibly less reliable than the 17 year old vehicles they have replaced.

They cant be a long term solution. Surely?

Dan

Site Administrator

18,100
12 Apr 2013, 8:20 pm #13
Stagecoach in South Shields 34566 and 36477 have both recently acquired new rear all-over adverts, do see the photos below and many thanks to Dan's Bus Photos for uploading them to his photostream:

34566 (Dan's Bus Photos)
36477 (Dan's Bus Photos)
Dan
12 Apr 2013, 8:20 pm #13

Stagecoach in South Shields 34566 and 36477 have both recently acquired new rear all-over adverts, do see the photos below and many thanks to Dan's Bus Photos for uploading them to his photostream:

34566 (Dan's Bus Photos)
36477 (Dan's Bus Photos)

Kuyoyo



6,849
12 Apr 2013, 8:23 pm #14
(12 Apr 2013, 8:20 pm)Daniel Stagecoach in South Shields 34566 and 36477 have both recently acquired new rear all-over adverts, do see the photos below and many thanks to Dan's Bus Photos for uploading them to his photostream:

34566 (Dan's Bus Photos)
36477 (Dan's Bus Photos)

34566 is a Hartlepool vehicle not a South Shields one Wink
Kuyoyo
12 Apr 2013, 8:23 pm #14

(12 Apr 2013, 8:20 pm)Daniel Stagecoach in South Shields 34566 and 36477 have both recently acquired new rear all-over adverts, do see the photos below and many thanks to Dan's Bus Photos for uploading them to his photostream:

34566 (Dan's Bus Photos)
36477 (Dan's Bus Photos)

34566 is a Hartlepool vehicle not a South Shields one Wink

Dan

Site Administrator

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12 Apr 2013, 8:28 pm #15
(12 Apr 2013, 8:23 pm)Kuyoyo
(12 Apr 2013, 8:20 pm)Daniel Stagecoach in South Shields 34566 and 36477 have both recently acquired new rear all-over adverts, do see the photos below and many thanks to Dan's Bus Photos for uploading them to his photostream:

34566 (Dan's Bus Photos)
36477 (Dan's Bus Photos)

34566 is a Hartlepool vehicle not a South Shields one Wink

I didn't bother checking (oops)..!
Thanks for the correction - I had assumed a Hartlepool based vehicle wouldn't have travelled to Sunderland to receive an advert.
Dan
12 Apr 2013, 8:28 pm #15

(12 Apr 2013, 8:23 pm)Kuyoyo
(12 Apr 2013, 8:20 pm)Daniel Stagecoach in South Shields 34566 and 36477 have both recently acquired new rear all-over adverts, do see the photos below and many thanks to Dan's Bus Photos for uploading them to his photostream:

34566 (Dan's Bus Photos)
36477 (Dan's Bus Photos)

34566 is a Hartlepool vehicle not a South Shields one Wink

I didn't bother checking (oops)..!
Thanks for the correction - I had assumed a Hartlepool based vehicle wouldn't have travelled to Sunderland to receive an advert.

ne14ne1



1,508
13 Apr 2013, 11:13 pm #16
I can't remember if I read it on here or flickr comments, but is it right the Newcastle enviro400s allocated to route 1 may be losing their 'number 1 for...' branding?

And if so why are they de-branding the route?
ne14ne1
13 Apr 2013, 11:13 pm #16

I can't remember if I read it on here or flickr comments, but is it right the Newcastle enviro400s allocated to route 1 may be losing their 'number 1 for...' branding?

And if so why are they de-branding the route?

tyresmoke



5,303
15 Apr 2013, 4:57 pm #17
Stagecoach Sheffield have received a further 6 E400s on loan from Manchester. I wonder if this is to enable Hull to gain their planned transfers. If so this would allow the rest of the Tridents to move north to Stockton.
tyresmoke
15 Apr 2013, 4:57 pm #17

Stagecoach Sheffield have received a further 6 E400s on loan from Manchester. I wonder if this is to enable Hull to gain their planned transfers. If so this would allow the rest of the Tridents to move north to Stockton.

Malarkey



6,060
16 Apr 2013, 5:20 pm #18
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...otostream/
27738 NK11 BVG Stagecoach South Shields Enviro 300 on the E1 to South Shields heading up Stockton Road. This was a constant thing today and I didn't understand why. Anyone got any info on this Diversion.
Malarkey
16 Apr 2013, 5:20 pm #18

http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...otostream/
27738 NK11 BVG Stagecoach South Shields Enviro 300 on the E1 to South Shields heading up Stockton Road. This was a constant thing today and I didn't understand why. Anyone got any info on this Diversion.

Dan

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18,100
16 Apr 2013, 5:30 pm #19
(16 Apr 2013, 5:20 pm)Adam Malarkey http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...otostream/
27738 NK11 BVG Stagecoach South Shields Enviro 300 on the E1 to South Shields heading up Stockton Road. This was a constant thing today and I didn't understand why. Anyone got any info on this Diversion.

As stated in a recent photo of mine:

Quote:Due to the footprint of the roadworks by Northern Gas Networks to install a replacement gas mains at Holmeside in Sunderland, there is the potential for delays to all services traversing Fawcett Street. Those services that do not serve Holmeside are permitted to take a diversion via Stockton Road to accomodate for this, and delays should thereby be avoided, but those services that do serve Holmeside should not be diverting.

Even those services that do stop at Holmeside are diverting via Stockton Road during the busy periods. A Stagecoach in Sunderland driver told me last week that he was already 20 or so minutes late, and by the time he got through the lights, he was about 35 minutes late because the traffic was so bad. He ended up stopping on John Street in Sunderland out of service until he was due back in town.
Dan
16 Apr 2013, 5:30 pm #19

(16 Apr 2013, 5:20 pm)Adam Malarkey http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarke...otostream/
27738 NK11 BVG Stagecoach South Shields Enviro 300 on the E1 to South Shields heading up Stockton Road. This was a constant thing today and I didn't understand why. Anyone got any info on this Diversion.

As stated in a recent photo of mine:

Quote:Due to the footprint of the roadworks by Northern Gas Networks to install a replacement gas mains at Holmeside in Sunderland, there is the potential for delays to all services traversing Fawcett Street. Those services that do not serve Holmeside are permitted to take a diversion via Stockton Road to accomodate for this, and delays should thereby be avoided, but those services that do serve Holmeside should not be diverting.

Even those services that do stop at Holmeside are diverting via Stockton Road during the busy periods. A Stagecoach in Sunderland driver told me last week that he was already 20 or so minutes late, and by the time he got through the lights, he was about 35 minutes late because the traffic was so bad. He ended up stopping on John Street in Sunderland out of service until he was due back in town.

tyresmoke



5,303
16 Apr 2013, 7:16 pm #20
The latest repaint at Stockton depot is MAN ALX300 22656 (T656OEF)

A rare working on service 59 this afternoon saw me catch 16835 (R835OVN) home from town, a nice surprise that I didn't expect at school time!
tyresmoke
16 Apr 2013, 7:16 pm #20

The latest repaint at Stockton depot is MAN ALX300 22656 (T656OEF)

A rare working on service 59 this afternoon saw me catch 16835 (R835OVN) home from town, a nice surprise that I didn't expect at school time!

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