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Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2017

 
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peter



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17 Jul 2017, 12:48 pm #21
(17 Jul 2017, 11:32 am)jimmoc On nexus website says stagecoach starting a 118 route from four lanes end to BT is this a stand alone route or will it work with another route

It's not really a 'new service' as nexus put it...it's a shuttle due to the closure of Killingworth Road and re-routing of the 18. Looks to be standalone realistically with 7 minutes layover between trips...likely there will be a lot traffic etc as well so it'll probably be needed!
Edited 17 Jul 2017, 1:01 pm by peter.
peter
17 Jul 2017, 12:48 pm #21

(17 Jul 2017, 11:32 am)jimmoc On nexus website says stagecoach starting a 118 route from four lanes end to BT is this a stand alone route or will it work with another route

It's not really a 'new service' as nexus put it...it's a shuttle due to the closure of Killingworth Road and re-routing of the 18. Looks to be standalone realistically with 7 minutes layover between trips...likely there will be a lot traffic etc as well so it'll probably be needed!

17 Jul 2017, 1:38 pm #22
(17 Jul 2017, 11:32 am)jimmoc On nexus website says stagecoach starting a 118 route from four lanes end to BT is this a stand alone route or will it work with another route

Stand alone. One bus with one dedicated driver for the duration of the contract.


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17 Jul 2017, 1:38 pm #22

(17 Jul 2017, 11:32 am)jimmoc On nexus website says stagecoach starting a 118 route from four lanes end to BT is this a stand alone route or will it work with another route

Stand alone. One bus with one dedicated driver for the duration of the contract.



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17 Jul 2017, 6:48 pm #23
(17 Jul 2017, 1:38 pm)RBZ 5459 Stand alone. One bus with one dedicated driver for the duration of the contract.

He/she must get a break, surely?
stagecoachbusdepot
17 Jul 2017, 6:48 pm #23

(17 Jul 2017, 1:38 pm)RBZ 5459 Stand alone. One bus with one dedicated driver for the duration of the contract.

He/she must get a break, surely?

18 Jul 2017, 7:40 am #24
(17 Jul 2017, 6:48 pm)stagecoachbusdepot He/she must get a break, surely?

Has meal relief included, Walkergate were just looking for the one person so assume they put an inspector or someone on while they have their break as the timetable is solidly every 20 mins.
Edited 18 Jul 2017, 7:50 am by RBZ 5459.


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18 Jul 2017, 7:40 am #24

(17 Jul 2017, 6:48 pm)stagecoachbusdepot He/she must get a break, surely?

Has meal relief included, Walkergate were just looking for the one person so assume they put an inspector or someone on while they have their break as the timetable is solidly every 20 mins.



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Simmy



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18 Jul 2017, 10:40 pm #25
Not entirely NE related but what are the ex-NE darts replacing at Cumbria and North Lancashire? I have had a few quick Google searches in order to find clues, however this did not prove very successful.

Thanks!
Simmy
18 Jul 2017, 10:40 pm #25

Not entirely NE related but what are the ex-NE darts replacing at Cumbria and North Lancashire? I have had a few quick Google searches in order to find clues, however this did not prove very successful.

Thanks!

19 Jul 2017, 8:38 am #26
(18 Jul 2017, 10:40 pm)Simmy Not entirely NE related but what are the ex-NE darts replacing at Cumbria and North Lancashire? I have had a few quick Google searches in order to find clues, however this did not prove very successful.

Thanks!

The Darts have replaced Optare Solos on Carlisle city service 60, Solos have gone to Fife.
35193/5 are going into Lakes green into Kendal depot, shifting some of the tired 05 plates to reserve.


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19 Jul 2017, 8:38 am #26

(18 Jul 2017, 10:40 pm)Simmy Not entirely NE related but what are the ex-NE darts replacing at Cumbria and North Lancashire? I have had a few quick Google searches in order to find clues, however this did not prove very successful.

Thanks!

The Darts have replaced Optare Solos on Carlisle city service 60, Solos have gone to Fife.
35193/5 are going into Lakes green into Kendal depot, shifting some of the tired 05 plates to reserve.



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20 Jul 2017, 4:04 pm #27
35157/8 arrived into Carlisle this afternoon - the latter towed in. Should be heading into Kendal, being another two to go green.


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RBZ 5459
20 Jul 2017, 4:04 pm #27

35157/8 arrived into Carlisle this afternoon - the latter towed in. Should be heading into Kendal, being another two to go green.



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peter



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20 Jul 2017, 4:42 pm #28
(19 Jul 2017, 8:38 am)RBZ 5459 The Darts have replaced Optare Solos on Carlisle city service 60, Solos have gone to Fife.
35193/5 are going into Lakes green into Kendal depot, shifting some of the tired 05 plates to reserve.

Is there a particular reason why 35194 has been excluded?
peter
20 Jul 2017, 4:42 pm #28

(19 Jul 2017, 8:38 am)RBZ 5459 The Darts have replaced Optare Solos on Carlisle city service 60, Solos have gone to Fife.
35193/5 are going into Lakes green into Kendal depot, shifting some of the tired 05 plates to reserve.

Is there a particular reason why 35194 has been excluded?

20 Jul 2017, 4:44 pm #29
(20 Jul 2017, 4:42 pm)peter Is there a particular reason why 35194 has been excluded?

It's still in use with Slatyford, it's an awful one so probably a good job..! 35195 still hasn't landed after failing on its first attempt over.
Edited 20 Jul 2017, 4:45 pm by RBZ 5459.


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20 Jul 2017, 4:44 pm #29

(20 Jul 2017, 4:42 pm)peter Is there a particular reason why 35194 has been excluded?

It's still in use with Slatyford, it's an awful one so probably a good job..! 35195 still hasn't landed after failing on its first attempt over.



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21 Jul 2017, 10:54 pm #30
19205 is the E400 joining Shields for the increased summer PVR on the Es. It arrived this evening.


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21 Jul 2017, 10:54 pm #30

19205 is the E400 joining Shields for the increased summer PVR on the Es. It arrived this evening.



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Simmy



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22 Jul 2017, 1:59 am #31
(21 Jul 2017, 10:54 pm)RBZ 5459 19205 is the E400 joining Shields for the increased summer PVR on the Es. It arrived this evening.
Thanks for that. I didn't realise that the PVR of the Es was due to increase. I don't think that this happened in years gone by prior to the June service changes. I'd be interested to hear when this increased summer PVR period will end.

Cheers!
Simmy
22 Jul 2017, 1:59 am #31

(21 Jul 2017, 10:54 pm)RBZ 5459 19205 is the E400 joining Shields for the increased summer PVR on the Es. It arrived this evening.
Thanks for that. I didn't realise that the PVR of the Es was due to increase. I don't think that this happened in years gone by prior to the June service changes. I'd be interested to hear when this increased summer PVR period will end.

Cheers!

Michael



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23 Jul 2017, 7:40 am #32
Seen this on Facebook:


There's a gas bus double deck demonstrator coming to sunderland next week


Any truth?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
23 Jul 2017, 7:40 am #32

Seen this on Facebook:


There's a gas bus double deck demonstrator coming to sunderland next week


Any truth?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

23 Jul 2017, 10:07 am #33
(23 Jul 2017, 7:40 am)Michael Seen this on Facebook:


There's a gas bus double deck demonstrator coming to sunderland next week


Any truth?

I didn't think it was so soon but yes, should only just be going on the X24, although Shields also requested it.


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23 Jul 2017, 10:07 am #33

(23 Jul 2017, 7:40 am)Michael Seen this on Facebook:


There's a gas bus double deck demonstrator coming to sunderland next week


Any truth?

I didn't think it was so soon but yes, should only just be going on the X24, although Shields also requested it.



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Michael



19,168
23 Jul 2017, 10:17 am #34
(23 Jul 2017, 10:07 am)RBZ 5459 I didn't think it was so soon but yes, should only just be going on the X24, although Shields also requested it.

Oh cool, how long do Sunderland have it for?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
23 Jul 2017, 10:17 am #34

(23 Jul 2017, 10:07 am)RBZ 5459 I didn't think it was so soon but yes, should only just be going on the X24, although Shields also requested it.

Oh cool, how long do Sunderland have it for?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

23 Jul 2017, 12:51 pm #35
(23 Jul 2017, 10:17 am)Michael Oh cool, how long do Sunderland have it for?

Probably just long enough to realise the X24 doesn't warrant deckers
stagecoachbusdepot
23 Jul 2017, 12:51 pm #35

(23 Jul 2017, 10:17 am)Michael Oh cool, how long do Sunderland have it for?

Probably just long enough to realise the X24 doesn't warrant deckers

Simmy



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23 Jul 2017, 12:57 pm #36
(23 Jul 2017, 12:51 pm)stagecoachbusdepot Probably just long enough to realise the X24 doesn't warrant deckers
I used the X34 quite a bit when I was living in Whitburn, but does anyone know how the X24 is doing?
Simmy
23 Jul 2017, 12:57 pm #36

(23 Jul 2017, 12:51 pm)stagecoachbusdepot Probably just long enough to realise the X24 doesn't warrant deckers
I used the X34 quite a bit when I was living in Whitburn, but does anyone know how the X24 is doing?

23 Jul 2017, 1:04 pm #37
(23 Jul 2017, 12:57 pm)Simmy I used the X34 quite a bit when I was living in Whitburn, but does anyone know how the X24 is doing?

I don't think it'll get new stock very soon the X24... it's no where's near breaking even on route costing yet. Sunderland have always been keen to sample the double deck gas, even when it was just a drawing on paper.


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23 Jul 2017, 1:04 pm #37

(23 Jul 2017, 12:57 pm)Simmy I used the X34 quite a bit when I was living in Whitburn, but does anyone know how the X24 is doing?

I don't think it'll get new stock very soon the X24... it's no where's near breaking even on route costing yet. Sunderland have always been keen to sample the double deck gas, even when it was just a drawing on paper.



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Simmy



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23 Jul 2017, 1:07 pm #38
(23 Jul 2017, 1:04 pm)RBZ 5459 I don't think it'll get new stock very soon the X24... it's no where's near breaking even on route costing yet. Sunderland have always been keen to sample the double deck gas, even when it was just a drawing on paper.
Thanks for that. Interesting to hear Smile .
Simmy
23 Jul 2017, 1:07 pm #38

(23 Jul 2017, 1:04 pm)RBZ 5459 I don't think it'll get new stock very soon the X24... it's no where's near breaking even on route costing yet. Sunderland have always been keen to sample the double deck gas, even when it was just a drawing on paper.
Thanks for that. Interesting to hear Smile .

Michael



19,168
23 Jul 2017, 1:12 pm #39
(23 Jul 2017, 1:04 pm)RBZ 5459 I don't think it'll get new stock very soon the X24... it's no where's near breaking even on route costing yet. Sunderland have always been keen to sample the double deck gas, even when it was just a drawing on paper.

Is it well used though?, like from paying passengers, or is it all OAP's?

Sunderland could use deckers, if the most used routes are decreased in Frequancy, like the 16, least then the single decker gas buses could move to all the other routes, making it fully gas.
Edited 23 Jul 2017, 1:15 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
23 Jul 2017, 1:12 pm #39

(23 Jul 2017, 1:04 pm)RBZ 5459 I don't think it'll get new stock very soon the X24... it's no where's near breaking even on route costing yet. Sunderland have always been keen to sample the double deck gas, even when it was just a drawing on paper.

Is it well used though?, like from paying passengers, or is it all OAP's?

Sunderland could use deckers, if the most used routes are decreased in Frequancy, like the 16, least then the single decker gas buses could move to all the other routes, making it fully gas.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

23 Jul 2017, 1:33 pm #40
(23 Jul 2017, 1:12 pm)Michael Is it well used though?, like from paying passengers, or is it all OAP's?

Sunderland could use deckers, if the most used routes are decreased in Frequancy, like the 16, least then the single decker gas buses could move to all the other routes, making it fully gas.

No idea on actually loadings, but that's the overall picture. Always seems to have a fair few people using it peak when I see it back and forward to work. During the day I imagine low loadings still.


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RBZ 5459
23 Jul 2017, 1:33 pm #40

(23 Jul 2017, 1:12 pm)Michael Is it well used though?, like from paying passengers, or is it all OAP's?

Sunderland could use deckers, if the most used routes are decreased in Frequancy, like the 16, least then the single decker gas buses could move to all the other routes, making it fully gas.

No idea on actually loadings, but that's the overall picture. Always seems to have a fair few people using it peak when I see it back and forward to work. During the day I imagine low loadings still.



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