09 Aug 2016, 6:46 pm
#208
(09 Aug 2016, 3:56 pm)R852 PRG Reliably informed of the following, but don't hold me to it until fully confirmed: 3869 (W179 SCU) has been withdrawn from Chester-le-Street as it's engine has expired, only Trident left in service is 3872 (W182 SCU). 6034 (V334 LGC) has returned from Percy Main and as a result, 3983 (PJ02 PZL) is expected to transfer to Riverside imminently.
Consider it confirmed.
(09 Aug 2016, 6:10 pm)EL1TE Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4923 has been withdrawn
It is due to be collected by Ensign tomorrow.
4904 and 8255 have both been sold for scrap to Trevor Wigley, too. The former was collected from Saltmeadows Road today.
(09 Aug 2016, 3:47 pm)MVK 500R As already stated, the Q3 does have potential, but I think GNE should of advertised it better with maybe leaflet drops, and they could of took a leaf out of Stagecoach's book and offer a free day ticket.
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I believe different mediums were used to advertise the changes to service Q3 prior to 31st July - both on the print and e-media platforms.
I'm not sure if it was done in this instance, but free day tickets have been provided in the past when promoting services. Stagecoach actually used the same company as Go North East for their recent leaflet drops on service 22 - perhaps they took a leaf out of Go North East's book in this instance!
