(04 Jan 2017, 10:21 pm)Ambassador Ex London buses seem to have a pretty woeful record in GNE. Though it doesn't stop them buying them
(04 Jan 2017, 10:22 pm)Adrian Do you mean to say that you didn't enjoy the Vykings on the 21??
(04 Jan 2017, 10:21 pm)Ambassador Ex London buses seem to have a pretty woeful record in GNE. Though it doesn't stop them buying them
(04 Jan 2017, 10:22 pm)Adrian Do you mean to say that you didn't enjoy the Vykings on the 21??
(04 Jan 2017, 10:21 pm)Ambassador Ex London buses seem to have a pretty woeful record in GNE. Though it doesn't stop them buying them
(04 Jan 2017, 10:22 pm)Adrian Do you mean to say that you didn't enjoy the Vykings on the 21??
(04 Jan 2017, 10:22 pm)Adrian Do you mean to say that you didn't enjoy the Vykings on the 21??
(04 Jan 2017, 8:01 pm)Dan I used the X6 today and it was almost full leaving Hartlepool (one of the indiGo Solos was allocated).
Leaving Peterlee, it had myself and a few others on. Leaving Seaham towards Sunderland, just two.
Early days yet but impressive on the Hartlepool stretch by all accounts. Have a feeling it's taking away from the X5 though.
(04 Jan 2017, 8:06 pm)Michael That's good, wonder if it's taking people away from Arriva too?
I haven't seen the X5 so can't comment on the numbers, maybe the Citaro's will bring more people to use it, will the X5 gain WIFI like the X6/X7?
(04 Jan 2017, 8:01 pm)Dan I used the X6 today and it was almost full leaving Hartlepool (one of the indiGo Solos was allocated).
Leaving Peterlee, it had myself and a few others on. Leaving Seaham towards Sunderland, just two.
Early days yet but impressive on the Hartlepool stretch by all accounts. Have a feeling it's taking away from the X5 though.
(04 Jan 2017, 8:06 pm)Michael That's good, wonder if it's taking people away from Arriva too?
I haven't seen the X5 so can't comment on the numbers, maybe the Citaro's will bring more people to use it, will the X5 gain WIFI like the X6/X7?
(04 Jan 2017, 11:49 pm)BusLoverMum I doubt that many customers will even notice that one ageing single decker has been swapped for a slightly less old one - all most people will notice is the newer numberplate. Internally, the citaros are almost as scruffy as the solars, as the seat back fabric has pilled really badly and the floors are really stained.
(04 Jan 2017, 11:49 pm)BusLoverMum I doubt that many customers will even notice that one ageing single decker has been swapped for a slightly less old one - all most people will notice is the newer numberplate. Internally, the citaros are almost as scruffy as the solars, as the seat back fabric has pilled really badly and the floors are really stained.
Just seen 9099 not in service near the traffic lights and hazard lights on, possibly broken down
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5246 broken down opposite County Hall, recovery vehicle present
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(05 Jan 2017, 12:00 am)S813 FVK I wouldn't be surprised if the Mercs are temporarily withdrawn like the Red Kite Omnis were and given a bit of an interior clean - they must be deserving of one now having worked for a solid 8 years.
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Go North East: 5443 / NK66EVC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
The first three Wright Streetlites have now been delivered:
- 5442 (NK66 EVB)
- 5443 (NK66 EVC)
- 5444 (NK66 EVD)
Go North East: 5443 / NK66EVC by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(05 Jan 2017, 1:18 pm)Dan The first three Wright Streetlites have now been delivered:
- 5442 (NK66 EVB)
- 5443 (NK66 EVC)
- 5444 (NK66 EVD)
(05 Jan 2017, 1:18 pm)Dan The first three Wright Streetlites have now been delivered:
- 5442 (NK66 EVB)
- 5443 (NK66 EVC)
- 5444 (NK66 EVD)
(05 Jan 2017, 1:18 pm)Dan The first three Wright Streetlites have now been delivered:
- 5442 (NK66 EVB)
- 5443 (NK66 EVC)
- 5444 (NK66 EVD)
(05 Jan 2017, 1:18 pm)Dan The first three Wright Streetlites have now been delivered:
- 5442 (NK66 EVB)
- 5443 (NK66 EVC)
- 5444 (NK66 EVD)
(05 Jan 2017, 1:18 pm)Dan The first three Wright Streetlites have now been delivered:Do I see non e-leather seats?
- 5442 (NK66 EVB)
- 5443 (NK66 EVC)
- 5444 (NK66 EVD)
(05 Jan 2017, 1:18 pm)Dan The first three Wright Streetlites have now been delivered:Do I see non e-leather seats?
- 5442 (NK66 EVB)
- 5443 (NK66 EVC)
- 5444 (NK66 EVD)
(05 Jan 2017, 3:17 pm)Malarkey sorry to disappoint you but they are e-leather seatsOh well 😛
(05 Jan 2017, 3:17 pm)Malarkey sorry to disappoint you but they are e-leather seatsOh well 😛
(05 Jan 2017, 1:30 pm)Michael Looks like Stanley are going to have 2 spare Streetlites now, one less bus for them to worry about too, if they are for Stanley
(05 Jan 2017, 1:30 pm)Michael Looks like Stanley are going to have 2 spare Streetlites now, one less bus for them to worry about too, if they are for Stanley
(05 Jan 2017, 4:14 pm)S813 FVK Would they? The fleet list only shows 10 new Streetlites arriving, 9 branded and 1 corporate liveried spare. That would only be enough to replace the 9 branded Citaros (including 5292 in instead of 4896) and only 1 of the 5337/8 meaning they will still have the Citaro vehicle type based there (providing that is what you mean).
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/list.p...o=Fleet+No.®=Registration&chassis=Chassis&bodywork=Bodywork&depot=Depot&livery=Livery&year=2017&euro=6&operatorF=2&priorityF=all&soldF=
(05 Jan 2017, 4:14 pm)S813 FVK Would they? The fleet list only shows 10 new Streetlites arriving, 9 branded and 1 corporate liveried spare. That would only be enough to replace the 9 branded Citaros (including 5292 in instead of 4896) and only 1 of the 5337/8 meaning they will still have the Citaro vehicle type based there (providing that is what you mean).
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/list.p...o=Fleet+No.®=Registration&chassis=Chassis&bodywork=Bodywork&depot=Depot&livery=Livery&year=2017&euro=6&operatorF=2&priorityF=all&soldF=
(05 Jan 2017, 4:14 pm)S813 FVK Would they? The fleet list only shows 10 new Streetlites arriving, 9 branded and 1 corporate liveried spare. That would only be enough to replace the 9 branded Citaros (including 5292 in instead of 4896) and only 1 of the 5337/8 meaning they will still have the Citaro vehicle type based there (providing that is what you mean).i hope the two red ones go elsewhere, although I have a horrible feeling they'll remain until they eventually break in an uneconomical to repair fashion.
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/list.p...o=Fleet+No.®=Registration&chassis=Chassis&bodywork=Bodywork&depot=Depot&livery=Livery&year=2017&euro=6&operatorF=2&priorityF=all&soldF=
(05 Jan 2017, 4:14 pm)S813 FVK Would they? The fleet list only shows 10 new Streetlites arriving, 9 branded and 1 corporate liveried spare. That would only be enough to replace the 9 branded Citaros (including 5292 in instead of 4896) and only 1 of the 5337/8 meaning they will still have the Citaro vehicle type based there (providing that is what you mean).i hope the two red ones go elsewhere, although I have a horrible feeling they'll remain until they eventually break in an uneconomical to repair fashion.
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/list.p...o=Fleet+No.®=Registration&chassis=Chassis&bodywork=Bodywork&depot=Depot&livery=Livery&year=2017&euro=6&operatorF=2&priorityF=all&soldF=
(05 Jan 2017, 4:18 pm)Michael Depot Standardization.....
(05 Jan 2017, 4:18 pm)Michael Depot Standardization.....
