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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2018

Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2018

 
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Dan

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14 Feb 2018, 6:05 am #101
(13 Feb 2018, 7:46 pm)Andreos1 Must admit to missing them on there. Saw a few and didn't notice them. Same colour and location?


The Castles Express StreetDecks only have the white 'contactless accepted' or 'free Wi-Fi' vinyls. This was done as part of the other amendments being made to the Castles Express buses; including fitting new rear vinyls externally, fitting vinyls to the rear upper and lower deck windows internally, fitting the 'table game' vinyls, as well as the blue sky vinyls on the top-deck.

They were fitted over Monday and Tuesday, one bus after the other, with Contactless StreetDeck 6332 filling the void at Crook.


Majority of the Angels had the 20th birthday / white vinyls near the destination added on Monday night, and the last few should have been caught last night.
Dan
14 Feb 2018, 6:05 am #101

(13 Feb 2018, 7:46 pm)Andreos1 Must admit to missing them on there. Saw a few and didn't notice them. Same colour and location?


The Castles Express StreetDecks only have the white 'contactless accepted' or 'free Wi-Fi' vinyls. This was done as part of the other amendments being made to the Castles Express buses; including fitting new rear vinyls externally, fitting vinyls to the rear upper and lower deck windows internally, fitting the 'table game' vinyls, as well as the blue sky vinyls on the top-deck.

They were fitted over Monday and Tuesday, one bus after the other, with Contactless StreetDeck 6332 filling the void at Crook.


Majority of the Angels had the 20th birthday / white vinyls near the destination added on Monday night, and the last few should have been caught last night.

LeeCalder



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14 Feb 2018, 8:47 am #102
It appears there’s more problems on the X9|X10 again this morning.

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LeeCalder
14 Feb 2018, 8:47 am #102

It appears there’s more problems on the X9|X10 again this morning.

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Andreos1



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14 Feb 2018, 10:17 am #103
(14 Feb 2018, 8:47 am)LeeCalder It appears there’s more problems on the X9|X10 again this morning.

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I saw a B9 crossing the Hylton Bridge this morning and the board it appeared to be on, didn't tally with the board mentioned in that post.
So as well as the vehicle having whatever issues it had first thing, there's at least one more branded vehicle not on route - mind it goes without saying that it could be for a number of reasons.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
14 Feb 2018, 10:17 am #103

(14 Feb 2018, 8:47 am)LeeCalder It appears there’s more problems on the X9|X10 again this morning.

[Image: a59d7c5ddad1cd1d2b25b4f544de70a1.jpg]


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I saw a B9 crossing the Hylton Bridge this morning and the board it appeared to be on, didn't tally with the board mentioned in that post.
So as well as the vehicle having whatever issues it had first thing, there's at least one more branded vehicle not on route - mind it goes without saying that it could be for a number of reasons.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

ne14ne1



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14 Feb 2018, 6:54 pm #104
Can't say I'm a fan of the new features wording on the front. The destination screens have been simplified to make them nice and clear, but now they're clagging text around them.
ne14ne1
14 Feb 2018, 6:54 pm #104

Can't say I'm a fan of the new features wording on the front. The destination screens have been simplified to make them nice and clear, but now they're clagging text around them.

V514DFT



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14 Feb 2018, 8:12 pm #105
(14 Feb 2018, 6:54 pm)ne14ne1 Can't say I'm a fan of the new features wording on the front. The destination screens have been simplified to make them nice and clear, but now they're clagging text around them.

I agree,i think its kinda ugly

Kind Regards
Tez
V514DFT
14 Feb 2018, 8:12 pm #105

(14 Feb 2018, 6:54 pm)ne14ne1 Can't say I'm a fan of the new features wording on the front. The destination screens have been simplified to make them nice and clear, but now they're clagging text around them.

I agree,i think its kinda ugly


Kind Regards
Tez

14 Feb 2018, 8:39 pm #106
I wonder why  there are issues on this service.are they the new vehicles that have problems, or is it replacement vehicles that are the problem
Northern4555
14 Feb 2018, 8:39 pm #106

I wonder why  there are issues on this service.are they the new vehicles that have problems, or is it replacement vehicles that are the problem

mb134



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14 Feb 2018, 8:59 pm #107
(14 Feb 2018, 8:39 pm)Northern4555 I wonder why  there are issues on this service.are they the new vehicles that have problems, or is it replacement vehicles that are the problem

If replacement vehicles were having problems that would surely also point to there being an issue with one of the new vehicles? (Obviously excluding instances of routine service etc.)
mb134
14 Feb 2018, 8:59 pm #107

(14 Feb 2018, 8:39 pm)Northern4555 I wonder why  there are issues on this service.are they the new vehicles that have problems, or is it replacement vehicles that are the problem

If replacement vehicles were having problems that would surely also point to there being an issue with one of the new vehicles? (Obviously excluding instances of routine service etc.)

busmanT



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14 Feb 2018, 9:14 pm #108
(14 Feb 2018, 1:39 am)Northern4555 Just wondering if GNE will be ordering any more single deck Merck’s,or are we destined to have more streetlites only,

Go North East has a set process for evaluating vehicle purchases, taking into account a whole range of factors so it’s not impossible that further Citaro might be ordered.

(09 Feb 2018, 11:41 pm)G-CPTN I don't believe that the 74 has any Nexus involvement.
It might be Northumberland County Council, although I believe some support contribution came from Stamfordham, Matfen and Ponteland Parish Councils at one stage.
I happened to be in Newcastle Eldon Square bus station today when the 74 was leaving at 17:35 and there were several passengers waiting who boarded - looking as if they were regulars.

74 is a Northumberland secured service, and the Council sets the timetable.
Edited 14 Feb 2018, 9:19 pm by busmanT.
busmanT
14 Feb 2018, 9:14 pm #108

(14 Feb 2018, 1:39 am)Northern4555 Just wondering if GNE will be ordering any more single deck Merck’s,or are we destined to have more streetlites only,

Go North East has a set process for evaluating vehicle purchases, taking into account a whole range of factors so it’s not impossible that further Citaro might be ordered.

(09 Feb 2018, 11:41 pm)G-CPTN I don't believe that the 74 has any Nexus involvement.
It might be Northumberland County Council, although I believe some support contribution came from Stamfordham, Matfen and Ponteland Parish Councils at one stage.
I happened to be in Newcastle Eldon Square bus station today when the 74 was leaving at 17:35 and there were several passengers waiting who boarded - looking as if they were regulars.

74 is a Northumberland secured service, and the Council sets the timetable.

L469 YVK



3,544
15 Feb 2018, 1:30 pm #109
For the Night Buses N21/N56, how many staff are required when these services are running? From drivers to shunters, engineers etc.
L469 YVK
15 Feb 2018, 1:30 pm #109

For the Night Buses N21/N56, how many staff are required when these services are running? From drivers to shunters, engineers etc.

Dan

Site Administrator

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15 Feb 2018, 4:39 pm #110
The first ex-London Volvo B9TL was delivered today.

[Image: 40284110441_3cf4821005.jpg]Go North East: 6161 / LJ62KZP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
Dan
15 Feb 2018, 4:39 pm #110

The first ex-London Volvo B9TL was delivered today.

[Image: 40284110441_3cf4821005.jpg]Go North East: 6161 / LJ62KZP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

JP6004



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15 Feb 2018, 5:05 pm #111
(15 Feb 2018, 4:39 pm)Dan The first ex-London Volvo B9TL was delivered today.

[Image: 40284110441_3cf4821005.jpg]Go North East: 6161 / LJ62KZP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Looks smart although suprised fabric seating has been used...
JP6004
15 Feb 2018, 5:05 pm #111

(15 Feb 2018, 4:39 pm)Dan The first ex-London Volvo B9TL was delivered today.

[Image: 40284110441_3cf4821005.jpg]Go North East: 6161 / LJ62KZP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Looks smart although suprised fabric seating has been used...

15 Feb 2018, 6:14 pm #112
I’m sure I saw a Silver Optare Metrodecker at Riverside this afternoon, is this an additional one or has the orange one been painted?
thetravelman
15 Feb 2018, 6:14 pm #112

I’m sure I saw a Silver Optare Metrodecker at Riverside this afternoon, is this an additional one or has the orange one been painted?

citaro5284



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15 Feb 2018, 6:19 pm #113
(15 Feb 2018, 6:14 pm)thetravelman I’m sure I saw a Silver Optare Metrodecker at Riverside this afternoon, is this an additional one or has the orange one been painted?

Orange one painted
citaro5284
15 Feb 2018, 6:19 pm #113

(15 Feb 2018, 6:14 pm)thetravelman I’m sure I saw a Silver Optare Metrodecker at Riverside this afternoon, is this an additional one or has the orange one been painted?

Orange one painted

15 Feb 2018, 6:22 pm #114
(15 Feb 2018, 6:19 pm)citaro5284 Orange one painted


Ah right Cheers.
thetravelman
15 Feb 2018, 6:22 pm #114

(15 Feb 2018, 6:19 pm)citaro5284 Orange one painted


Ah right Cheers.

15 Feb 2018, 6:36 pm #115
(15 Feb 2018, 1:30 pm)L469 YVK For the Night Buses N21/N56, how many staff are required when these services are running? From drivers to shunters, engineers etc.

the N56 is 2 drivers that's it , unsure of N21
Citaro5326
15 Feb 2018, 6:36 pm #115

(15 Feb 2018, 1:30 pm)L469 YVK For the Night Buses N21/N56, how many staff are required when these services are running? From drivers to shunters, engineers etc.

the N56 is 2 drivers that's it , unsure of N21

15 Feb 2018, 6:52 pm #116
I know the Tyne Valley Ten is a shared brand between Riverside and Hexham.

Which Depot runs the 10, or is it split between depots and how is it split?

I think Riverside do most of the 10A and 10b
thetravelman
15 Feb 2018, 6:52 pm #116

I know the Tyne Valley Ten is a shared brand between Riverside and Hexham.

Which Depot runs the 10, or is it split between depots and how is it split?

I think Riverside do most of the 10A and 10b

Wybus



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15 Feb 2018, 7:06 pm #117
The full length 10 is run by Hexham, although I think during evenings Riverside do some trips?
Wybus
15 Feb 2018, 7:06 pm #117

The full length 10 is run by Hexham, although I think during evenings Riverside do some trips?

Michael



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15 Feb 2018, 7:12 pm #118
(15 Feb 2018, 4:39 pm)Dan The first ex-London Volvo B9TL was delivered today.

[Image: 40284110441_3cf4821005.jpg]Go North East: 6161 / LJ62KZP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

6157 also spotted in "Go North East" livery... 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/128789124@...240815602/



Photo by Yorkshire Paper Buses & Bus Photos
Edited 15 Feb 2018, 7:13 pm by Michael.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
15 Feb 2018, 7:12 pm #118

(15 Feb 2018, 4:39 pm)Dan The first ex-London Volvo B9TL was delivered today.

[Image: 40284110441_3cf4821005.jpg]Go North East: 6161 / LJ62KZP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

6157 also spotted in "Go North East" livery... 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/128789124@...240815602/



Photo by Yorkshire Paper Buses & Bus Photos


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

15 Feb 2018, 8:21 pm #119
(15 Feb 2018, 7:06 pm)Wybus The full length 10 is run by Hexham, although I think during evenings Riverside do some trips?


Thanks, that’s what I thought but wasn’t sure. What made me doubt this is the first couple of early Morning Newcastle / Blaydon departures, obviously leave heading for Hexham before a Newcastle bound service arrives, so I guess in this instance these buses run light first from Hexham to take up their position on the route heading back to Hexham.
thetravelman
15 Feb 2018, 8:21 pm #119

(15 Feb 2018, 7:06 pm)Wybus The full length 10 is run by Hexham, although I think during evenings Riverside do some trips?


Thanks, that’s what I thought but wasn’t sure. What made me doubt this is the first couple of early Morning Newcastle / Blaydon departures, obviously leave heading for Hexham before a Newcastle bound service arrives, so I guess in this instance these buses run light first from Hexham to take up their position on the route heading back to Hexham.

S813 FVK



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15 Feb 2018, 8:22 pm #120
6149 in Black:

[Image: 25416290027_87eaba5938.jpg]Go North East LJ62 KBY by Yorkshire Paper Buses & Bus Photos, on Flickr
S813 FVK
15 Feb 2018, 8:22 pm #120

6149 in Black:

[Image: 25416290027_87eaba5938.jpg]Go North East LJ62 KBY by Yorkshire Paper Buses & Bus Photos, on Flickr

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