Dan. Any news on Fleet Changes in the last couple of days. Regards Robin

I personally don't think the last three batches of Enviros are comfortable to ride compared to the quality of the ride on say the new Green Angel buses that GNE have purchased.

(02 Dec 2013, 6:09 am)ADLEnviro wrote As from today Newcastle services 62,63 and X63 will use buses that were fitted with wifi a few weeks ago. Slatyford Enviro 400s and Walkergate based 19670 to 19682 have been given appropriate lettering last night and the modems were switched on. It should also be noted that due to 10000 not having this feature fitted it will swap to service 38 from today and will now run in trial with 19683, the only one af that batch that is also not fitted with wifi.

Another development will be made public on Thursday and more will be posted then.

Excellent. Been been waiting for them to get round to it. Orange stickers should be located above the door for those looking out for them. Added bonus the 62/63, as X63 was only quoted - fitted plugs were also announced specifically for X63 too - whether or not this is on hold for now or 'this' development...

Also worth noting the svc 100 enviros are also to be/ are wifi enabled.

South Shields 27737 was seen passing through Whitburn village whilst being towed by an Alpha Recovery truck at around 5:10PM. Not sure if it broke down whilst travelling to Sunderland or returning to South Shields.

There did not appear to be any damage to the vehicle, hence why I assume it was not being towed due to an accident.

Delays to services 4,5/5A,12 &13 from 1330 to 1400 on Wednesday 4 December 2013. Service Update
Services 4, 5/5A, 12 and 13 will be subject to delays in Moorside, Doxford Park and Silksworth between 1330 and 1400 on Wednesday 4 December 2013, due to a funeral procession.

Not sure who it is but R.I.P =(


Extended Megarider validity over the Christmas period Service Update
Customers purchasing 7-day tickets issued over the Christmas period on Stagecoach buses (including Megariders and VIPs) will automatically have additional days added to their tickets at the time of issue.

Last Updated : 2 December 2013 12:58

Therefore the date shown on the ticket will be the actual expiry date of the product.

These extra days will also be added to 4-week Megariders purchased from agents which cover the Christmas period.

Special discounts will also be available for customers purchasing an online Megarider Xtra smartcard product.

New sign along one of the Sunderland envrios, currently on the 23 heading to the town, think its advertising their new enviros.

If someone can get a pic then post it, as i only breifly seen it.

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36966 and 36974 have both recieved branding above the side windows with the slogan 'catch the Sunderland bus' (or a slight variation only got a quick look at them. They have both also recieved full size rear adverts that look a similar design to South Shields Enviro 200s-36476-79

(03 Dec 2013, 4:49 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote 36966 and 36974 have both recieved branding above the side windows with the slogan 'catch the Sunderland bus' (or a slight variation only got a quick look at them. They have both also recieved full size rear adverts that look a similar design to South Shields Enviro 200s-36476-79

Thanks i wasnt sure what it said this morning, sure it also mentioned a 10/15 min frequancy.

Lmao the bell on thia bus sounds like its got a cold, sounds terrible.

The bus is currently on the 19 heading to Grindon and is a 09 reg enviro...

Got an email back from stagecoach they have confirmed the 23 addional gas buses will be allocated services 3 and 13 and will arrive later in the year.

I shall copy and paste the email when i get home, currently at work till 4pm.

For those who have not yet seen the new branding...

(04 Dec 2013, 2:04 pm)Dan wrote For those who have not yet seen the new branding...

Is it just me who think Stagecoach do a Superb Job on Creating Rear Adverts for their Buses, This is really striking

I do hope that Stagecoach get round to installing wifi on the Enviro 400's used on the X34.

Journey times between Newcastle Pilgrim Street and Horsley Hill take around an hour (when traffic is light), hence I feel that the installation of wifi would be justified for this service .

(04 Dec 2013, 2:54 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Which Fleet No. is this please Dan, difficult to see on your Thumb Nail.
Just wondering if it is 36963 that suffered Accident Damage ?

Regards Richard

It's 36974 Richard

(04 Dec 2013, 2:54 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Which Fleet No. is this please Dan, difficult to see on your Thumb Nail.
Just wondering if it is 36963 that suffered Accident Damage ?

Regards Richard

You can click the thumbnails to enlarge the attachments for future reference, Richard.

Here is the email i was on about earlier from Stagecoach:

Good morning Michael,

Thank you for your email.

The vehicles require specialist equipment to be installed at the depot to allow efficient fuelling and this will commence in early 2014.

Once this is completed the vehicles will subsequently enter service.

The first vehicles are scheduled to be deployed on services 16 and 20, with the remainder arriving later in the year to be deployed on services 3 and 13.

Thank you for contacting Stagecoach North East,

Regards

(04 Dec 2013, 4:21 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Not a name I am acquainted with at Stagecoach North East Michael, (Mark Middleton) but never the less, delighted you got a reply to your email & answers to your questions.

Kind Regards, Richard

=D, i'm not sure of the name but least he answered my questions.

Least we know where the additional 23 gas buses are heading.

Surprised they have ended up on the 3 and 13.. i was expecting them to be on the 4 and 10/11.

(03 Dec 2013, 11:22 am)Michael wrote Delays to services 4,5/5A,12 &13 from 1330 to 1400 on Wednesday 4 December 2013. Service Update
Services 4, 5/5A, 12 and 13 will be subject to delays in Moorside, Doxford Park and Silksworth between 1330 and 1400 on Wednesday 4 December 2013, due to a funeral procession.

Not sure who it is but R.I.P =(


Extended Megarider validity over the Christmas period Service Update
Customers purchasing 7-day tickets issued over the Christmas period on Stagecoach buses (including Megariders and VIPs) will automatically have additional days added to their tickets at the time of issue.

Last Updated : 2 December 2013 12:58

Therefore the date shown on the ticket will be the actual expiry date of the product.

These extra days will also be added to 4-week Megariders purchased from agents which cover the Christmas period.

Special discounts will also be available for customers purchasing an online Megarider Xtra smartcard product.

I'm guessing it's poor Matthew rip lad

I'm guessing that's why I saw a 35a going through farringdon

(04 Dec 2013, 4:50 pm)Acky81 wrote I'm guessing it's poor Matthew rip lad

Think that may have been today - I'm friends with his sister on Facebook, and something certainly happened today.
I'm not close enough to her to ask her if it did though... Would be a tad awkward, given that it's just through our friends how we know each other.

Dan. Any sign of more New gas buses arriving at Sunderland soon. Regards Robin.

Wonder why the latest batch of enviros are on the 10/11?

The last batch of went on 4, before that the 23 and the investment before that was the 10/11 im sure?

So surely it should of gone on another route and other buses cascade onto the 10/11?

Didn't see fleet number because was only going past on the metro but there's definitely one at walkergate

(05 Dec 2013, 5:38 am)idiot wrote Wonder why the latest batch of enviros are on the 10/11?

The last batch of went on 4, before that the 23 and the investment before that was the 10/11 im sure?

So surely it should of gone on another route and other buses cascade onto the 10/11?

I think the 10/11 and deserved better buses than the darts, its a good investment for the routes, it's one of their busiest routes.

It looks like by end of next year...

3/13/16/20 - Gas Buses (3,13 was confirmed to me via email from Stagecoach).
4/5/5A/10/11/18/19/23 - Enviro

I live on the 3 route but not overly bothered about the gas buses...

I wish they could keep to timetable though the last week or so the timing has been bad. I'm not aware of any roadworks on the route according to Stagecoach wesbite.

(05 Dec 2013, 9:45 am)Michael wrote I think the 10/11 and deserved better buses than the darts, its a good investment for the routes, it's one of their busiest routes.

It looks like by end of next year...

3/13/16/20 - Gas Buses (3,13 was confirmed to me via email from Stagecoach).
4/5/5A/10/11/18/19/23 - Enviro

What about the 8 and 12

(05 Dec 2013, 10:04 am)Acky81 wrote What about the 8 and 12

How did i forget them! =0, If theirs enough Enviros of course.

I'm surprised to see the 12 still running, do they really need 2 buses to Silksworth, the 12 is never busy when i see it.

36965,36966,36967,36974 and 36979 all now carry the 'Here comes the Sunderland Bus' branding and rear adverts.

(05 Dec 2013, 10:06 am)Michael wrote How did i forget them! =0, If theirs enough Enviros of course.

I'm surprised to see the 12 still running, do they really need 2 buses to Silksworth, the 12 is never busy when i see it.

Stagecoach are well established in Silksworth with service 12 most locals use this over 35a as it's every 10 minutes go north east made a big mistake dropping 133 and then 33 service