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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2017

 
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Michael



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27 Oct 2017, 5:34 pm #301
(27 Oct 2017, 5:21 pm)S813 FVK I think that the 9 will get this lot of Mercs. The 35 is linked with the 36 through the advertising of a combined frequency so them sharing a brand should be guaranteed, even if the specification on both services is different.

The 35 needs 8 Citaro's, so i would of thought they would get 5325-32 to keep it as one batch... or they could have 5323/5324 join the 35 and have 5323-5330 in that batch.


5331-36 as a batch - 9 

5337/5338 as spares


5305-5309 as one batch - moving to another service at a different depot. 

Just a guess though, not confirmed.
Edited 27 Oct 2017, 5:37 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
27 Oct 2017, 5:34 pm #301

(27 Oct 2017, 5:21 pm)S813 FVK I think that the 9 will get this lot of Mercs. The 35 is linked with the 36 through the advertising of a combined frequency so them sharing a brand should be guaranteed, even if the specification on both services is different.

The 35 needs 8 Citaro's, so i would of thought they would get 5325-32 to keep it as one batch... or they could have 5323/5324 join the 35 and have 5323-5330 in that batch.


5331-36 as a batch - 9 

5337/5338 as spares


5305-5309 as one batch - moving to another service at a different depot. 

Just a guess though, not confirmed.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

27 Oct 2017, 6:00 pm #302
(27 Oct 2017, 5:34 pm)Michael The 35 needs 8 Citaro's, so i would of thought they would get 5325-32 to keep it as one batch... or they could have 5323/5324 join the 35 and have 5323-5330 in that batch.


5331-36 as a batch - 9 

5337/5338 as spares


5305-5309 as one batch - moving to another service at a different depot. 

Just a guess though, not confirmed.

As the versas on the 36 have been branded as 'up to every 15 minutes' id imagine they plan on retaining the see it do it Sunderland brand for the 35 but hopefully on the blue base on the current Mercs that are allocated to the 35. So id have thought 5328-33 would be for the 9 with 5334-6 being the spares.
Dans_bus_photos
27 Oct 2017, 6:00 pm #302

(27 Oct 2017, 5:34 pm)Michael The 35 needs 8 Citaro's, so i would of thought they would get 5325-32 to keep it as one batch... or they could have 5323/5324 join the 35 and have 5323-5330 in that batch.


5331-36 as a batch - 9 

5337/5338 as spares


5305-5309 as one batch - moving to another service at a different depot. 

Just a guess though, not confirmed.

As the versas on the 36 have been branded as 'up to every 15 minutes' id imagine they plan on retaining the see it do it Sunderland brand for the 35 but hopefully on the blue base on the current Mercs that are allocated to the 35. So id have thought 5328-33 would be for the 9 with 5334-6 being the spares.

Michael



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27 Oct 2017, 6:04 pm #303
(27 Oct 2017, 6:00 pm)Dans_bus_photos As the versas on the 36 have been branded as 'up to every 15 minutes' id imagine they plan on retaining the see it do it Sunderland brand for the 35 but hopefully on the blue base on the current Mercs that are allocated to the 35. So id have thought 5328-33 would be for the 9 with 5334-6 being the spares.

But didn't Go North East want brands/services under the same batch, that's why 5328-5330 was removed from the Crusader brand.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
27 Oct 2017, 6:04 pm #303

(27 Oct 2017, 6:00 pm)Dans_bus_photos As the versas on the 36 have been branded as 'up to every 15 minutes' id imagine they plan on retaining the see it do it Sunderland brand for the 35 but hopefully on the blue base on the current Mercs that are allocated to the 35. So id have thought 5328-33 would be for the 9 with 5334-6 being the spares.

But didn't Go North East want brands/services under the same batch, that's why 5328-5330 was removed from the Crusader brand.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

27 Oct 2017, 6:19 pm #304
(27 Oct 2017, 6:04 pm)Michael But didn't Go North East want brands/services under the same batch, that's why 5328-5330 was removed from the Crusader brand.

I think within reason yes, but to be fair the Citylink Mercs are still not all grouped together. Only time will tell but I still think the current mercs will stay on the 35 with the 10 plates going on the 9
Dans_bus_photos
27 Oct 2017, 6:19 pm #304

(27 Oct 2017, 6:04 pm)Michael But didn't Go North East want brands/services under the same batch, that's why 5328-5330 was removed from the Crusader brand.

I think within reason yes, but to be fair the Citylink Mercs are still not all grouped together. Only time will tell but I still think the current mercs will stay on the 35 with the 10 plates going on the 9

S813 FVK



6,030
27 Oct 2017, 7:17 pm #305
(27 Oct 2017, 6:19 pm)Dans_bus_photos I think within reason yes, but to be fair the Citylink Mercs are still not all grouped together. Only time will tell but I still think the current mercs will stay on the 35 with the 10 plates going on the 9

Agreed.

Either way, it would have been impossible to have the consecutive fleet numbers for both the 9 and 35 allocation. 

In the same way as fleet standardization company ideals can only go so far.
S813 FVK
27 Oct 2017, 7:17 pm #305

(27 Oct 2017, 6:19 pm)Dans_bus_photos I think within reason yes, but to be fair the Citylink Mercs are still not all grouped together. Only time will tell but I still think the current mercs will stay on the 35 with the 10 plates going on the 9

Agreed.

Either way, it would have been impossible to have the consecutive fleet numbers for both the 9 and 35 allocation. 

In the same way as fleet standardization company ideals can only go so far.

Acky81



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28 Oct 2017, 12:01 am #306
How the 39 has changed over the years with some terrible vehicles to the best
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28 Oct 2017, 12:01 am #306

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Dan

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28 Oct 2017, 5:16 am #307
Following the recent reduction in price of the Family Day Ticket to £10 (from £13), Go North East is now simplifying (and reducing) its fares on the Night Bus services too, for customers buying via the mobile app. This complements a wider marketing campaign for the Night Bus services, which has recently seen two buses branded up to promote the services.

As can be seen in the attached image below, they are also running targeted Facebook adverts to promote this to younger people.

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Dan
28 Oct 2017, 5:16 am #307

Following the recent reduction in price of the Family Day Ticket to £10 (from £13), Go North East is now simplifying (and reducing) its fares on the Night Bus services too, for customers buying via the mobile app. This complements a wider marketing campaign for the Night Bus services, which has recently seen two buses branded up to promote the services.

As can be seen in the attached image below, they are also running targeted Facebook adverts to promote this to younger people.

[Image: c2572ab5953689cecaa9e37cb01c290b.jpg]

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cbma06



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28 Oct 2017, 7:20 am #308
(28 Oct 2017, 12:01 am)Acky81 How the 39 has changed over the years with some terrible vehicles to the best


I think you mean the best vehicles to the worst ha ha ha, at least back then buses were made to last rather than the cheap plastic that gets built under EU law.


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cbma06
28 Oct 2017, 7:20 am #308

(28 Oct 2017, 12:01 am)Acky81 How the 39 has changed over the years with some terrible vehicles to the best


I think you mean the best vehicles to the worst ha ha ha, at least back then buses were made to last rather than the cheap plastic that gets built under EU law.


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28 Oct 2017, 11:24 am #309
Were is 5328 anyone ? My mate who works for deptford says its not there or on the pits
Citaro5326
28 Oct 2017, 11:24 am #309

Were is 5328 anyone ? My mate who works for deptford says its not there or on the pits

Michael



19,140
28 Oct 2017, 11:24 am #310
(27 Oct 2017, 7:17 pm)S813 FVK Agreed.

Either way, it would have been impossible to have the consecutive fleet numbers for both the 9 and 35 allocation. 

In the same way as fleet standardization company ideals can only go so far.

True.


If the Citaro's go on the 9... do you think they'll go the same style as the 49?........ they should bring back "The Nine", i think it suits that route. -

https://www.flickr.com/photos/27204054@N...4xE-pqcktJ - Photo by Peter Barclay



(28 Oct 2017, 11:24 am)Citaro5326 Were is 5328 anyone ? My mate who works for deptford says its not there or on the pits

Looks like its still at SM with 5329, according to the fleet news, these are due to enter service on Monday... although, 5328's has changed a few times.
Edited 28 Oct 2017, 11:28 am by Michael.

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Michael
28 Oct 2017, 11:24 am #310

(27 Oct 2017, 7:17 pm)S813 FVK Agreed.

Either way, it would have been impossible to have the consecutive fleet numbers for both the 9 and 35 allocation. 

In the same way as fleet standardization company ideals can only go so far.

True.


If the Citaro's go on the 9... do you think they'll go the same style as the 49?........ they should bring back "The Nine", i think it suits that route. -

https://www.flickr.com/photos/27204054@N...4xE-pqcktJ - Photo by Peter Barclay



(28 Oct 2017, 11:24 am)Citaro5326 Were is 5328 anyone ? My mate who works for deptford says its not there or on the pits

Looks like its still at SM with 5329, according to the fleet news, these are due to enter service on Monday... although, 5328's has changed a few times.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

BFK



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28 Oct 2017, 2:39 pm #311
(28 Oct 2017, 11:24 am)Citaro5326 Were is 5328 anyone ? My mate who works for deptford says its not there or on the pits

5328 is at Deptford but VOR with defects pre PSV.  Was due to go to Saltmeadows Road for some defects.
Edited 28 Oct 2017, 2:39 pm by BFK.
BFK
28 Oct 2017, 2:39 pm #311

(28 Oct 2017, 11:24 am)Citaro5326 Were is 5328 anyone ? My mate who works for deptford says its not there or on the pits

5328 is at Deptford but VOR with defects pre PSV.  Was due to go to Saltmeadows Road for some defects.

28 Oct 2017, 10:13 pm #312
(27 Oct 2017, 11:03 am)JP6004 Seems like the 35 or 9 going to be branded in fleet livery like the 49

I really hope not. A major route like the 35 needs a brand. Although I've never rated See it Do it highly as a brand.
Greg in Weardale
28 Oct 2017, 10:13 pm #312

(27 Oct 2017, 11:03 am)JP6004 Seems like the 35 or 9 going to be branded in fleet livery like the 49

I really hope not. A major route like the 35 needs a brand. Although I've never rated See it Do it highly as a brand.

Ambassador



1,820
29 Oct 2017, 5:34 pm #313
A big keeeerchiiing for Go North East profits today

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
Ambassador
29 Oct 2017, 5:34 pm #313

A big keeeerchiiing for Go North East profits today


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

BusLoverMum



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29 Oct 2017, 7:28 pm #314
(29 Oct 2017, 5:34 pm)Ambassador A big keeeerchiiing for Go North East profits today

The metro?

That bit of news made it onto. 6 music bulletin.
BusLoverMum
29 Oct 2017, 7:28 pm #314

(29 Oct 2017, 5:34 pm)Ambassador A big keeeerchiiing for Go North East profits today

The metro?

That bit of news made it onto. 6 music bulletin.

Jamie M

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29 Oct 2017, 9:41 pm #315
The deckers were kept out quite late tonight on 27s. Was there any reason why they weren't swapped off?

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Jamie M
29 Oct 2017, 9:41 pm #315

The deckers were kept out quite late tonight on 27s. Was there any reason why they weren't swapped off?

[Flickr Plug incoming....]

6043 on 27

[Image: 38022832861_c1763488a3_k.jpg]NK12GCO/6043 - Volvo B9TL by Jamie MP, on Flickr

6081 on 27

[Image: 37313547524_9775f463f4_k.jpg]NK62FKG / 6081 - Volvo B9TL by Jamie MP, on Flickr

Ds1197



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29 Oct 2017, 9:53 pm #316
(29 Oct 2017, 9:41 pm)Jamie M The deckers were kept out quite late tonight on 27s. Was there any reason why they weren't swapped off?

Because the metro is still off Pelaw-South Shields
Ds1197
29 Oct 2017, 9:53 pm #316

(29 Oct 2017, 9:41 pm)Jamie M The deckers were kept out quite late tonight on 27s. Was there any reason why they weren't swapped off?

Because the metro is still off Pelaw-South Shields

Ambassador



1,820
29 Oct 2017, 9:55 pm #317
Normal service 'expected' tomorrow. Imagine GNE have contingency for deckers

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
Ambassador
29 Oct 2017, 9:55 pm #317

Normal service 'expected' tomorrow. Imagine GNE have contingency for deckers


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

Dan

Site Administrator

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30 Oct 2017, 6:23 am #318
(26 Oct 2017, 8:11 am)S813 FVK 635 and 636 will be free now - perhaps these will free two of 707-709 to Stanley?

Correct guess!

635 was used as the spare for Winlaton Shuttle Bus - this has now finished, and it has hence been released for cascade to Peterlee.
636 has been used on the 680S Brunton Crossroads shuttle bus - whilst this is still ongoing, it will be replaced in the fleet at Hexham temporarily by a demonstrator minibus, which should arrive early this week.

This releases 707 and 708 to join 706 at Stanley - as noted before, two of these to be allocated to Cathedral Bus, and the other to Tesco Free Bus. Doesn't really matter which one is allocated to which.
Dan
30 Oct 2017, 6:23 am #318

(26 Oct 2017, 8:11 am)S813 FVK 635 and 636 will be free now - perhaps these will free two of 707-709 to Stanley?

Correct guess!

635 was used as the spare for Winlaton Shuttle Bus - this has now finished, and it has hence been released for cascade to Peterlee.
636 has been used on the 680S Brunton Crossroads shuttle bus - whilst this is still ongoing, it will be replaced in the fleet at Hexham temporarily by a demonstrator minibus, which should arrive early this week.

This releases 707 and 708 to join 706 at Stanley - as noted before, two of these to be allocated to Cathedral Bus, and the other to Tesco Free Bus. Doesn't really matter which one is allocated to which.

Michael



19,140
30 Oct 2017, 7:30 am #319
All the Toonlink Omnicities now have WIFI, 5249 has also had WIFI as a dedicated spare.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
30 Oct 2017, 7:30 am #319

All the Toonlink Omnicities now have WIFI, 5249 has also had WIFI as a dedicated spare.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

30 Oct 2017, 8:43 am #320
(30 Oct 2017, 6:23 am)Dan Correct guess!

635 was used as the spare for Winlaton Shuttle Bus - this has now finished, and it has hence been released for cascade to Peterlee.
636 has been used on the 680S Brunton Crossroads shuttle bus - whilst this is still ongoing, it will be replaced in the fleet at Hexham temporarily by a demonstrator minibus, which should arrive early this week.

This releases 707 and 708 to join 706 at Stanley - as noted before, two of these to be allocated to Cathedral Bus, and the other to Tesco Free Bus. Doesn't really matter which one is allocated to which.

Presumably, as the reallocations of 635 and 636 are noted as "Temporary", there will need to be further Solos sourced for Peterlee ready for next summer and the return of 635/636 to AD122 .....?
Ianthegoon
30 Oct 2017, 8:43 am #320

(30 Oct 2017, 6:23 am)Dan Correct guess!

635 was used as the spare for Winlaton Shuttle Bus - this has now finished, and it has hence been released for cascade to Peterlee.
636 has been used on the 680S Brunton Crossroads shuttle bus - whilst this is still ongoing, it will be replaced in the fleet at Hexham temporarily by a demonstrator minibus, which should arrive early this week.

This releases 707 and 708 to join 706 at Stanley - as noted before, two of these to be allocated to Cathedral Bus, and the other to Tesco Free Bus. Doesn't really matter which one is allocated to which.

Presumably, as the reallocations of 635 and 636 are noted as "Temporary", there will need to be further Solos sourced for Peterlee ready for next summer and the return of 635/636 to AD122 .....?

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