(07 Dec 2016, 10:57 pm)Michael Won't the Northern trains have WIFI, plugs etc? or i'm i thinking of a different company?
(07 Dec 2016, 10:57 pm)Michael Won't the Northern trains have WIFI, plugs etc? or i'm i thinking of a different company?
(07 Dec 2016, 11:07 pm)Andreos1 http://maps.dft.gov.uk/northern/
At the very least, frequency between Boro and Tyneside is matched with the X9/10.
(07 Dec 2016, 11:07 pm)Andreos1 http://maps.dft.gov.uk/northern/
At the very least, frequency between Boro and Tyneside is matched with the X9/10.
(07 Dec 2016, 10:30 pm)thetravelman If the coach option is not viable and similar double decker type vehicles are to be sourced for the service, would it not be better to change them say every 3 years before regular breakdowns start occurring and service reliability starts to suffer.
(07 Dec 2016, 10:54 pm)Andreos1 With the upcoming changes to Northern next year, I reckon we could see more people hit the rail network.
Whoever launches the improvements first, could end up having a massive headstart.
(07 Dec 2016, 10:30 pm)thetravelman If the coach option is not viable and similar double decker type vehicles are to be sourced for the service, would it not be better to change them say every 3 years before regular breakdowns start occurring and service reliability starts to suffer.
(07 Dec 2016, 10:54 pm)Andreos1 With the upcoming changes to Northern next year, I reckon we could see more people hit the rail network.
Whoever launches the improvements first, could end up having a massive headstart.
(07 Dec 2016, 10:58 am)Michael I think we will see the Enviro 400 City on the services.... but that's a massive "think" haha.
(07 Dec 2016, 11:16 pm)Michael Ah cool, might give GNE some competition although it already exists but with Northern trains gaining WIFI etc... might get people to use the service.
Glad to see the sevice increase too, about time.
(07 Dec 2016, 11:20 pm)mb134 Changing the allocation every 3 years would surely make double deckers a worse economic investment than coaches would it not? Over a 10 year period you're nearly into your fourth set of vehicles, while coaches would probably just be being replaced.
Yep. I also wouldn't really class GNE going for the same type of vehicles (i.e standard double deck buses) as a massive improvement, especially considering the improvements that Northern are promising within the next few years.
Just a query, do the tables brought in on the Streetdecks lower the capacity? That's one way that I could see GNE improving the TTX, however then the capacity issue comes up again.
(07 Dec 2016, 11:16 pm)Michael Ah cool, might give GNE some competition although it already exists but with Northern trains gaining WIFI etc... might get people to use the service.
Glad to see the sevice increase too, about time.
(07 Dec 2016, 11:20 pm)mb134 Changing the allocation every 3 years would surely make double deckers a worse economic investment than coaches would it not? Over a 10 year period you're nearly into your fourth set of vehicles, while coaches would probably just be being replaced.
Yep. I also wouldn't really class GNE going for the same type of vehicles (i.e standard double deck buses) as a massive improvement, especially considering the improvements that Northern are promising within the next few years.
Just a query, do the tables brought in on the Streetdecks lower the capacity? That's one way that I could see GNE improving the TTX, however then the capacity issue comes up again.
(07 Dec 2016, 1:12 pm)GX03 When you consider these coaches seat 79 (16 lower / 63 upper) , nat ex layout. whilst the current deckers seat 71 (43/28) and no standees, coaches will no doubt last longer.
(07 Dec 2016, 1:12 pm)GX03 When you consider these coaches seat 79 (16 lower / 63 upper) , nat ex layout. whilst the current deckers seat 71 (43/28) and no standees, coaches will no doubt last longer.
(08 Dec 2016, 6:47 am)C785 OCN WRT paper timetables at Hexham bus station. What's WRT anyone please?
(08 Dec 2016, 6:47 am)C785 OCN WRT paper timetables at Hexham bus station. What's WRT anyone please?
Does anyone know when the Citylinks and the Q3 buses are getting sub branding back?
(08 Dec 2016, 2:47 pm)Cock Robin 6047 screen still kaput.
(08 Dec 2016, 2:47 pm)Cock Robin 6047 screen still kaput.
(08 Dec 2016, 2:47 pm)Cock Robin Deckers are easier to cascade or sell on though.
(07 Dec 2016, 11:20 pm)mb134 Changing the allocation every 3 years would surely make double deckers a worse economic investment than coaches would it not? Over a 10 year period you're nearly into your fourth set of vehicles, while coaches would probably just be being replaced.
Yep. I also wouldn't really class GNE going for the same type of vehicles (i.e standard double deck buses) as a massive improvement, especially considering the improvements that Northern are promising within the next few years.
Just a query, do the tables brought in on the Streetdecks lower the capacity? That's one way that I could see GNE improving the TTX, however then the capacity issue comes up again.
(07 Dec 2016, 11:20 pm)mb134 Changing the allocation every 3 years would surely make double deckers a worse economic investment than coaches would it not? Over a 10 year period you're nearly into your fourth set of vehicles, while coaches would probably just be being replaced.
Yep. I also wouldn't really class GNE going for the same type of vehicles (i.e standard double deck buses) as a massive improvement, especially considering the improvements that Northern are promising within the next few years.
Just a query, do the tables brought in on the Streetdecks lower the capacity? That's one way that I could see GNE improving the TTX, however then the capacity issue comes up again.
(08 Dec 2016, 7:54 pm)LivingOnGNE When are the Mercs going on X5?
(08 Dec 2016, 7:54 pm)LivingOnGNE When are the Mercs going on X5?
I think looking at the TTX, Enviro's could last but the X9 / X10 alongside the X93 are the killer routes in the North East that have a particular niche.
Although the B9TLs have proven reliable so far on the X93 as well as the Enviros on the X18, the X9 / X10 is a constant high speed route that needs vehicles with taller gearing ratios to reduce stress on the engine plus wear and tear.
The only service vehicle that would've been capable of the above was the Palatine II with the D10-245 unit.
(08 Dec 2016, 8:04 pm)Michael I would imagine when new buses arrive, they can't cascade any Citaro's until they do, as the 4 from Peterlee are allocated to service 9. (2/4 so far due to not all of the Solo Sr's arriving from Thames Travel), while it's also more likely 2 Citaro's will be allocated to the 9 when they become available so it can become a fully Citaro route so Deptford should have services X5, 9, 35/35A/36 as Citaro's.
The Blaydon Racers were one of the Citaro routes rumoured to be getting new buses, it would seem logical because 9 Citaro's are needed at Deptford for a full allocation to the X5 (7) and 2 for the 9, with 1 spare and the Blaydon Racers is a busy route. The 35/36 were also rumoured to be getting get new buses.
If the 35/36 got new buses, they'll be enough to upgrade the X5 (7), 9 (Only need 2 because of Citaro's from the Peterlee) and the 61 (5) and leaves 1 spare and means more services have 1 set of buses.
Never know the 35/36 and the Blaydon Racers might both get upgraded.
Hopefully in the next couple of months, new buses start to arrive but it's all rumours at the moment.
(08 Dec 2016, 8:04 pm)Michael I would imagine when new buses arrive, they can't cascade any Citaro's until they do, as the 4 from Peterlee are allocated to service 9. (2/4 so far due to not all of the Solo Sr's arriving from Thames Travel), while it's also more likely 2 Citaro's will be allocated to the 9 when they become available so it can become a fully Citaro route so Deptford should have services X5, 9, 35/35A/36 as Citaro's.
The Blaydon Racers were one of the Citaro routes rumoured to be getting new buses, it would seem logical because 9 Citaro's are needed at Deptford for a full allocation to the X5 (7) and 2 for the 9, with 1 spare and the Blaydon Racers is a busy route. The 35/36 were also rumoured to be getting get new buses.
If the 35/36 got new buses, they'll be enough to upgrade the X5 (7), 9 (Only need 2 because of Citaro's from the Peterlee) and the 61 (5) and leaves 1 spare and means more services have 1 set of buses.
Never know the 35/36 and the Blaydon Racers might both get upgraded.
Hopefully in the next couple of months, new buses start to arrive but it's all rumours at the moment.
