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Michael



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14 May 2013, 7:34 pm #21
(14 May 2013, 7:22 pm)Adam Malarkey I agree, I think our Sightseeing Service needs a Facelift Bus Wise in Newcastle, I also think there should be a Sightseeing service in Sunderland aswell.

Can i ask, what's in Sunderland for the bus go to?, ive lived here all my life and there's not much here....Yeh.. We have the Stadium Of light, Winter Gardens,Monkwearmouth Museum but the likes of Penshaw Momument and Hytlon Castle are out of the way.
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Michael
14 May 2013, 7:34 pm #21

(14 May 2013, 7:22 pm)Adam Malarkey I agree, I think our Sightseeing Service needs a Facelift Bus Wise in Newcastle, I also think there should be a Sightseeing service in Sunderland aswell.

Can i ask, what's in Sunderland for the bus go to?, ive lived here all my life and there's not much here....Yeh.. We have the Stadium Of light, Winter Gardens,Monkwearmouth Museum but the likes of Penshaw Momument and Hytlon Castle are out of the way.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

gtom

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14 May 2013, 7:57 pm #22
No disrespect but Sunderland won't get one, Half of the Newcastle one is in Gateshead.

Sunderland isn't really a tourist city by any stretch of the imagination
gtom
14 May 2013, 7:57 pm #22

No disrespect but Sunderland won't get one, Half of the Newcastle one is in Gateshead.

Sunderland isn't really a tourist city by any stretch of the imagination

Michael



19,164
14 May 2013, 8:01 pm #23
Sunderland is rubbish, We do have some sort of tour bus and that's the Sunderland Connect.

Which used quite well
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
14 May 2013, 8:01 pm #23

Sunderland is rubbish, We do have some sort of tour bus and that's the Sunderland Connect.

Which used quite well

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Malarkey



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14 May 2013, 8:11 pm #24
We do have some sort of tour bus and that's the Sunderland Connect.

Which used quite well
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By University Students
Malarkey
14 May 2013, 8:11 pm #24

We do have some sort of tour bus and that's the Sunderland Connect.

Which used quite well
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By University Students

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191
14 May 2013, 8:12 pm #25
Didnt Sunderland have a city sightseeing bus about 5-8 years ago? Im sure it used to go along the sea front but not sure where else and im sure it was only there for 1 year.
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14 May 2013, 8:12 pm #25

Didnt Sunderland have a city sightseeing bus about 5-8 years ago? Im sure it used to go along the sea front but not sure where else and im sure it was only there for 1 year.

Andreos1



14,208
14 May 2013, 8:18 pm #26
I wonder what the Dutch think? At the other end, there are a fleet of modern coaches, each complete with a friendly mustachioed Dutchman ready to help get your cases under the bus - once you get into Amsterdam, you are greeted by a range of smells and sights, including the very easy to use tram, bus and canal system and the no hassle travel card you can buy for pennies.
At North Shields... They are welcomed by a knackered yellow decker or an off white branded bus, taken into Newcastle and greeted by an H reg tourist bus...

Dont get me wrong, Im proud of my roots, but we could do so much better
Andreos1
14 May 2013, 8:18 pm #26

I wonder what the Dutch think? At the other end, there are a fleet of modern coaches, each complete with a friendly mustachioed Dutchman ready to help get your cases under the bus - once you get into Amsterdam, you are greeted by a range of smells and sights, including the very easy to use tram, bus and canal system and the no hassle travel card you can buy for pennies.
At North Shields... They are welcomed by a knackered yellow decker or an off white branded bus, taken into Newcastle and greeted by an H reg tourist bus...

Dont get me wrong, Im proud of my roots, but we could do so much better

tyresmoke



5,318
14 May 2013, 8:27 pm #27
The Leyland Olympians are due to be replaced with Tridents, it was thought for this summer but it'll be for next summer now.
tyresmoke
14 May 2013, 8:27 pm #27

The Leyland Olympians are due to be replaced with Tridents, it was thought for this summer but it'll be for next summer now.

gtom

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1,316
14 May 2013, 8:30 pm #28
(14 May 2013, 8:27 pm)tyresmoke The Leyland Olympians are due to be replaced with Tridents, it was thought for this summer but it'll be for next summer now.

Do you know how long the Stagecoach contract is for?

Tourist wise, I'd rather buy a guide book and Quaylink Day Ticket!
gtom
14 May 2013, 8:30 pm #28

(14 May 2013, 8:27 pm)tyresmoke The Leyland Olympians are due to be replaced with Tridents, it was thought for this summer but it'll be for next summer now.

Do you know how long the Stagecoach contract is for?

Tourist wise, I'd rather buy a guide book and Quaylink Day Ticket!

Adrian

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14 May 2013, 8:37 pm #29
(14 May 2013, 7:57 pm)gtomlinson No disrespect but Sunderland won't get one, Half of the Newcastle one is in Gateshead.

Sunderland isn't really a tourist city by any stretch of the imagination

It'd be like doing a tour of Beirut.
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Adrian
14 May 2013, 8:37 pm #29

(14 May 2013, 7:57 pm)gtomlinson No disrespect but Sunderland won't get one, Half of the Newcastle one is in Gateshead.

Sunderland isn't really a tourist city by any stretch of the imagination

It'd be like doing a tour of Beirut.

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gtom

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14 May 2013, 8:43 pm #30
(14 May 2013, 8:12 pm)dans_bus_photos Didnt Sunderland have a city sightseeing bus about 5-8 years ago? Im sure it used to go along the sea front but not sure where else and im sure it was only there for 1 year.

It didn't meet the United Nations regulations on armour plating and weapons so was withdrawn.
gtom
14 May 2013, 8:43 pm #30

(14 May 2013, 8:12 pm)dans_bus_photos Didnt Sunderland have a city sightseeing bus about 5-8 years ago? Im sure it used to go along the sea front but not sure where else and im sure it was only there for 1 year.

It didn't meet the United Nations regulations on armour plating and weapons so was withdrawn.

tyresmoke



5,318
14 May 2013, 10:09 pm #31
(14 May 2013, 8:30 pm)gtomlinson
(14 May 2013, 8:27 pm)tyresmoke The Leyland Olympians are due to be replaced with Tridents, it was thought for this summer but it'll be for next summer now.

Do you know how long the Stagecoach contract is for?

Tourist wise, I'd rather buy a guide book and Quaylink Day Ticket!

No I don't know how long they've got left on their contract. It's worked as a franchise though rather than a straight out tender.
tyresmoke
14 May 2013, 10:09 pm #31

(14 May 2013, 8:30 pm)gtomlinson
(14 May 2013, 8:27 pm)tyresmoke The Leyland Olympians are due to be replaced with Tridents, it was thought for this summer but it'll be for next summer now.

Do you know how long the Stagecoach contract is for?

Tourist wise, I'd rather buy a guide book and Quaylink Day Ticket!

No I don't know how long they've got left on their contract. It's worked as a franchise though rather than a straight out tender.

Dan

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18,116
15 May 2013, 4:12 pm #32
(14 May 2013, 8:11 pm)Adam Malarkey
We do have some sort of tour bus and that's the Sunderland Connect.

Which used quite well

By University Students

Not necessarily. I've used the 700 a few times, and it isn't just used by University students. I have known people to do a round trip and treat it like a tour bus, similar to the "QuayLink" services.
It's undeniable that the primary use of the 700/701 is from students at Uni, but it isn't just used by students nevertheless.
Dan
15 May 2013, 4:12 pm #32

(14 May 2013, 8:11 pm)Adam Malarkey
We do have some sort of tour bus and that's the Sunderland Connect.

Which used quite well

By University Students

Not necessarily. I've used the 700 a few times, and it isn't just used by University students. I have known people to do a round trip and treat it like a tour bus, similar to the "QuayLink" services.
It's undeniable that the primary use of the 700/701 is from students at Uni, but it isn't just used by students nevertheless.

Dan

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18,116
15 May 2013, 4:13 pm #33
(13 May 2013, 2:41 pm)Liam Stagecoach 22730 (T730 OEF) has had a little incident at John Street, Sunderland. https://twitter.com/janethejourno/status...3281811457

The driver of the vehicle behind 22730 told me, and he told me that nobody was hurt greatly - passengers and driver alike. Was unexpected, and the driver who told me got quite a shock also.
He made the joke that he bet I was gutted not to have managed a photo as I was away for 2 days, but obviously my utmost concern was the passenger's and driver's wellbeing!
Dan
15 May 2013, 4:13 pm #33

(13 May 2013, 2:41 pm)Liam Stagecoach 22730 (T730 OEF) has had a little incident at John Street, Sunderland. https://twitter.com/janethejourno/status...3281811457

The driver of the vehicle behind 22730 told me, and he told me that nobody was hurt greatly - passengers and driver alike. Was unexpected, and the driver who told me got quite a shock also.
He made the joke that he bet I was gutted not to have managed a photo as I was away for 2 days, but obviously my utmost concern was the passenger's and driver's wellbeing!

Kuyoyo



6,853
15 May 2013, 4:21 pm #34
Trident 17026 became the first Trident at Stockton to operate something other than Schools or the additional 36 working today - by appearing on the 38.
Kuyoyo
15 May 2013, 4:21 pm #34

Trident 17026 became the first Trident at Stockton to operate something other than Schools or the additional 36 working today - by appearing on the 38.

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191
15 May 2013, 6:38 pm #35
39729 is now back in service after its accident in Doxford Park a couple of months ago
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15 May 2013, 6:38 pm #35

39729 is now back in service after its accident in Doxford Park a couple of months ago

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191
16 May 2013, 3:45 pm #36
Sunderland's 22727 has been involved in an accident this afternoon in Sunderland City Centre, its crashed into the former destination bar just down from the empire
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16 May 2013, 3:45 pm #36

Sunderland's 22727 has been involved in an accident this afternoon in Sunderland City Centre, its crashed into the former destination bar just down from the empire

Dan

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16 May 2013, 6:17 pm #37
(16 May 2013, 3:45 pm)dans_bus_photos Sunderland's 22727 has been involved in an accident this afternoon in Sunderland City Centre, its crashed into the former destination bar just down from the empire

Rumour has it that the driver blacked out - similar to what I believe happened at the Job Centre on John Street in Sunderland the other day? Was speaking to the same driver I mentioned before about it.

Photo:
[Image: 945565_10151641835716427_2143775184_n.jpg]
[Image: 970212_10151641833946427_2114411537_n.jpg]

Source: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1...1835716427&set=a.272179131426.188052.155734271426&type=1&theater
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1...1833946427&set=a.272179131426.188052.155734271426&type=1&theater

Driver is a daily on the 20s. He's driven me up and down Hylton Road over a hundred times, and I'm always greeted with the same happy smile. Some of the comments on that Facebook page are hideous. His driving is impeccable, and I refuse to believe it was any fault of the driver's until sufficient evidence proves otherwise.
Dan
16 May 2013, 6:17 pm #37

(16 May 2013, 3:45 pm)dans_bus_photos Sunderland's 22727 has been involved in an accident this afternoon in Sunderland City Centre, its crashed into the former destination bar just down from the empire

Rumour has it that the driver blacked out - similar to what I believe happened at the Job Centre on John Street in Sunderland the other day? Was speaking to the same driver I mentioned before about it.

Photo:
[Image: 945565_10151641835716427_2143775184_n.jpg]
[Image: 970212_10151641833946427_2114411537_n.jpg]

Source: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1...1835716427&set=a.272179131426.188052.155734271426&type=1&theater
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1...1833946427&set=a.272179131426.188052.155734271426&type=1&theater

Driver is a daily on the 20s. He's driven me up and down Hylton Road over a hundred times, and I'm always greeted with the same happy smile. Some of the comments on that Facebook page are hideous. His driving is impeccable, and I refuse to believe it was any fault of the driver's until sufficient evidence proves otherwise.

Kuyoyo



6,853
17 May 2013, 11:07 am #38
The first two Olympians withdrawn at Stockton are reported to be 16832 and 16837.
Kuyoyo
17 May 2013, 11:07 am #38

The first two Olympians withdrawn at Stockton are reported to be 16832 and 16837.

Andreos1



14,208
17 May 2013, 4:25 pm #39
@Kuyoyo You sure about that? Would hate you to be a misinformed bystander...
Andreos1
17 May 2013, 4:25 pm #39

@Kuyoyo You sure about that? Would hate you to be a misinformed bystander...

Kuyoyo



6,853
17 May 2013, 4:29 pm #40
The information has come direct from a Duty Manager, so it's 100% confirmed. The fact 16832 has not been seen for over a week and that 16837 is currently parked along the rear fence in what is termed 'dead row' only adds to that statement.
Kuyoyo
17 May 2013, 4:29 pm #40

The information has come direct from a Duty Manager, so it's 100% confirmed. The fact 16832 has not been seen for over a week and that 16837 is currently parked along the rear fence in what is termed 'dead row' only adds to that statement.

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