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Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2015

Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2015

 
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Simmy



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09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm #21
22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).
Edited 09 Feb 2015, 7:40 pm by Simmy.
Simmy
09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm #21

22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).

Kuyoyo



6,853
09 Feb 2015, 7:34 pm #22
Back into service at Stockton today was 'The Zone - O-Zone' E300 27177 after repairs following the smash at Thornaby Railway Station.
Kuyoyo
09 Feb 2015, 7:34 pm #22

Back into service at Stockton today was 'The Zone - O-Zone' E300 27177 after repairs following the smash at Thornaby Railway Station.

09 Feb 2015, 8:07 pm #23
(09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm)Simmy 22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).
atlantean221
09 Feb 2015, 8:07 pm #23

(09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm)Simmy 22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).

09 Feb 2015, 8:09 pm #24
(09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm)Simmy 22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).

Yes saw this as I was heading through East boldon . Anyone know what it was operating on in Newcastle ?
atlantean221
09 Feb 2015, 8:09 pm #24

(09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm)Simmy 22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).

Yes saw this as I was heading through East boldon . Anyone know what it was operating on in Newcastle ?

alanf



84
09 Feb 2015, 8:57 pm #25
One for Tony probably Ive noticed the 38 has been doing the old route through the Glebe estate in Norton when ive been passing Could it be drivers forgetting or has it reverted back to what it was
alanf
09 Feb 2015, 8:57 pm #25

One for Tony probably Ive noticed the 38 has been doing the old route through the Glebe estate in Norton when ive been passing Could it be drivers forgetting or has it reverted back to what it was

Michael



19,165
10 Feb 2015, 1:19 pm #26
If anyone needs a picture Sunderlands training bus is out and about in North Sunderland atm

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
10 Feb 2015, 1:19 pm #26

If anyone needs a picture Sunderlands training bus is out and about in North Sunderland atm


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Simmy



402
10 Feb 2015, 3:14 pm #27
(09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm)Simmy 22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).

It has entered service at Slatyford depot. On the 10 today.
Simmy
10 Feb 2015, 3:14 pm #27

(09 Feb 2015, 7:31 pm)Simmy 22215 passed me whilst operating for a Newcastle depot today (forgot service number).

It has entered service at Slatyford depot. On the 10 today.

Michael



19,165
10 Feb 2015, 3:38 pm #28
What is the remaining non DDA buses in the Stagecoach North East Fleet?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
10 Feb 2015, 3:38 pm #28

What is the remaining non DDA buses in the Stagecoach North East Fleet?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

10 Feb 2015, 7:14 pm #29
(09 Feb 2015, 8:57 pm)alanf One for Tony probably Ive noticed the 38 has been doing the old route through the Glebe estate in Norton when ive been passing Could it be drivers forgetting or has it reverted back to what it was
As far as I know there is no change to the 38. Norton duck pond - ring road - right at the lights then left into weaverham then as normal through the Glebe to Junction road. Hope this helps..
bertibassett
10 Feb 2015, 7:14 pm #29

(09 Feb 2015, 8:57 pm)alanf One for Tony probably Ive noticed the 38 has been doing the old route through the Glebe estate in Norton when ive been passing Could it be drivers forgetting or has it reverted back to what it was
As far as I know there is no change to the 38. Norton duck pond - ring road - right at the lights then left into weaverham then as normal through the Glebe to Junction road. Hope this helps..

Dan

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18,116
10 Feb 2015, 7:19 pm #30
(10 Feb 2015, 3:38 pm)Michael What is the remaining non DDA buses in the Stagecoach North East Fleet?

Volvo Olympians 16833/34/36/39 and the ALX300s with a lettered reg (ie T172MVM opposed to NK54BGU). Stagecoach don't have that many left to go.
Dan
10 Feb 2015, 7:19 pm #30

(10 Feb 2015, 3:38 pm)Michael What is the remaining non DDA buses in the Stagecoach North East Fleet?

Volvo Olympians 16833/34/36/39 and the ALX300s with a lettered reg (ie T172MVM opposed to NK54BGU). Stagecoach don't have that many left to go.

Michael



19,165
10 Feb 2015, 7:20 pm #31
(10 Feb 2015, 7:19 pm)Dan Volvo Olympians 16833/34/36/39 and the ALX300s with a lettered reg (ie T172MVM opposed to NK54BGU). Stagecoach don't have that many left to go.

Thanks Dan, Smile

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
10 Feb 2015, 7:20 pm #31

(10 Feb 2015, 7:19 pm)Dan Volvo Olympians 16833/34/36/39 and the ALX300s with a lettered reg (ie T172MVM opposed to NK54BGU). Stagecoach don't have that many left to go.

Thanks Dan, Smile


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

alanf



84
10 Feb 2015, 9:12 pm #32
(10 Feb 2015, 7:14 pm)bertibassett As far as I know there is no change to the 38. Norton duck pond - ring road - right at the lights then left into weaverham then as normal through the Glebe to Junction road. Hope this helps..

Thanks Ive seen at least 2 in the last few days that have been parked in the layby on The Glebe (the road) not the estate so unless they are doing 2 laps of Ashton Road they must be going up Junction Road
alanf
10 Feb 2015, 9:12 pm #32

(10 Feb 2015, 7:14 pm)bertibassett As far as I know there is no change to the 38. Norton duck pond - ring road - right at the lights then left into weaverham then as normal through the Glebe to Junction road. Hope this helps..

Thanks Ive seen at least 2 in the last few days that have been parked in the layby on The Glebe (the road) not the estate so unless they are doing 2 laps of Ashton Road they must be going up Junction Road

Kuyoyo



6,853
10 Feb 2015, 9:29 pm #33
(10 Feb 2015, 9:12 pm)alanf Thanks Ive seen at least 2 in the last few days that have been parked in the layby on The Glebe (the road) not the estate so unless they are doing 2 laps of Ashton Road they must be going up Junction Road

I believe from hearing from friends - they have been advised to go round the estate then go to the layby previously used as the terminus and have their layover there
Kuyoyo
10 Feb 2015, 9:29 pm #33

(10 Feb 2015, 9:12 pm)alanf Thanks Ive seen at least 2 in the last few days that have been parked in the layby on The Glebe (the road) not the estate so unless they are doing 2 laps of Ashton Road they must be going up Junction Road

I believe from hearing from friends - they have been advised to go round the estate then go to the layby previously used as the terminus and have their layover there

alanf



84
10 Feb 2015, 9:46 pm #34
(10 Feb 2015, 9:29 pm)Kuyoyo I believe from hearing from friends - they have been advised to go round the estate then go to the layby previously used as the terminus and have their layover there

Makes sense I have seen a lot of 38s parked in the stop at Norton Green all switched off It seems to run far to early now at times I think it would make more sense for the 37 to come through the Glebe and get rid of the 38 Maybe run the 37 every 20 minutes That would also free up a bus
alanf
10 Feb 2015, 9:46 pm #34

(10 Feb 2015, 9:29 pm)Kuyoyo I believe from hearing from friends - they have been advised to go round the estate then go to the layby previously used as the terminus and have their layover there

Makes sense I have seen a lot of 38s parked in the stop at Norton Green all switched off It seems to run far to early now at times I think it would make more sense for the 37 to come through the Glebe and get rid of the 38 Maybe run the 37 every 20 minutes That would also free up a bus

Cock Robin



2,778
11 Feb 2015, 8:40 am #35
(10 Feb 2015, 7:20 pm)Michael Thanks Dan, Smile


And the Tridents.
Cock Robin
11 Feb 2015, 8:40 am #35

(10 Feb 2015, 7:20 pm)Michael Thanks Dan, Smile


And the Tridents.

Michael



19,165
11 Feb 2015, 11:08 am #36
(11 Feb 2015, 8:40 am)Cock Robin And the Tridents.

Ah yes, i forgot about the tridents! 

Thanks Smile

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
11 Feb 2015, 11:08 am #36

(11 Feb 2015, 8:40 am)Cock Robin And the Tridents.

Ah yes, i forgot about the tridents! 

Thanks Smile


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

11 Feb 2015, 8:02 pm #37
Bit of a silly question - is there any specific reason the 'E' services go E1, E2 and then E6? And no E3, E4 etc?

Just curious. Smile
R852 PRG
11 Feb 2015, 8:02 pm #37

Bit of a silly question - is there any specific reason the 'E' services go E1, E2 and then E6? And no E3, E4 etc?

Just curious. Smile

11 Feb 2015, 8:45 pm #38
(10 Feb 2015, 9:29 pm)Kuyoyo I believe from hearing from friends - they have been advised to go round the estate then go to the layby previously used as the terminus and have their layover there
That's exactly what has been happening Wink Personally i just wait my time out at the duck pond..
bertibassett
11 Feb 2015, 8:45 pm #38

(10 Feb 2015, 9:29 pm)Kuyoyo I believe from hearing from friends - they have been advised to go round the estate then go to the layby previously used as the terminus and have their layover there
That's exactly what has been happening Wink Personally i just wait my time out at the duck pond..

11 Feb 2015, 8:51 pm #39
(10 Feb 2015, 9:46 pm)alanf Makes sense I have seen a lot of 38s parked in the stop at Norton Green all switched off It seems to run far to early now at times I think it would make more sense for the 37 to come through the Glebe and get rid of the 38 Maybe run the 37 every 20 minutes That would also free up a bus
That wouldn't work. Both the 37 and 38 get the same time to run from the boro, the problem is the 37 goes further hence what would seem a lot of time for the 38. If you run a 37 through the glebe what about junction road? or you would put an extra 10 minutes on the journey if you go down junction road and do a loop around the glebe, then you have a problem of all those lovely pensioners with accute 20/20 vision getting on the bus to the hospital thinking its going to the town only they dont read the destination, they just see the number, some folk just see the bus....doh
bertibassett
11 Feb 2015, 8:51 pm #39

(10 Feb 2015, 9:46 pm)alanf Makes sense I have seen a lot of 38s parked in the stop at Norton Green all switched off It seems to run far to early now at times I think it would make more sense for the 37 to come through the Glebe and get rid of the 38 Maybe run the 37 every 20 minutes That would also free up a bus
That wouldn't work. Both the 37 and 38 get the same time to run from the boro, the problem is the 37 goes further hence what would seem a lot of time for the 38. If you run a 37 through the glebe what about junction road? or you would put an extra 10 minutes on the journey if you go down junction road and do a loop around the glebe, then you have a problem of all those lovely pensioners with accute 20/20 vision getting on the bus to the hospital thinking its going to the town only they dont read the destination, they just see the number, some folk just see the bus....doh

11 Feb 2015, 11:00 pm #40
(11 Feb 2015, 8:02 pm)MarcTheA4 Bit of a silly question - is there any specific reason the 'E' services go E1, E2 and then E6? And no E3, E4 etc?

Just curious. Smile

It's a long-time survival of competition years ago between Busways and a firm called Catch-a-Bus, who were based at East Boldon. They mainly operated local services in South Shields but also had a route between South Shields and Sunderland, using route number 6. Busways' retaliation was numbered E6 to match the Catch-a-Bus number.
This would be in the 1989-1993 period if I remember correctly. There was also an E3 for a short time. If I can find the details of this route anywhere, I'll post them tomorrow.
Hope this helps,
Chris
chrisnorthern
11 Feb 2015, 11:00 pm #40

(11 Feb 2015, 8:02 pm)MarcTheA4 Bit of a silly question - is there any specific reason the 'E' services go E1, E2 and then E6? And no E3, E4 etc?

Just curious. Smile

It's a long-time survival of competition years ago between Busways and a firm called Catch-a-Bus, who were based at East Boldon. They mainly operated local services in South Shields but also had a route between South Shields and Sunderland, using route number 6. Busways' retaliation was numbered E6 to match the Catch-a-Bus number.
This would be in the 1989-1993 period if I remember correctly. There was also an E3 for a short time. If I can find the details of this route anywhere, I'll post them tomorrow.
Hope this helps,
Chris

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