Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2018
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2018
Last Friday I travelled on two Arriva the Shires 17 reg Alexander Dennis Enviro 400MMC buses - which 'cut-out' immediately at every stop - restarting again to drive off of course - which seemed to be placing unnecessary additional stress on the starter motor - I wonder how long they will last?
Go North East have been providing a shuttle service at Port of Tyne for the Norwegian Jade a cruise ship with a capacity of 2402 passengers and 1037 crew. The morning peak move of people after breakfast was covered by 5335, 4969, 5329, 4981, 5251 & 5274.
(14 May 2018, 3:22 pm)GuyParkRoyal Go North East have been providing a shuttle service at Port of Tyne for the Norwegian Jade a cruise ship with a capacity of 2402 passengers and 1037 crew. The morning peak move of people after breakfast was covered by 5335, 4969, 5329, 4981, 5251 & 5274.
(14 May 2018, 3:22 pm)GuyParkRoyal Go North East have been providing a shuttle service at Port of Tyne for the Norwegian Jade a cruise ship with a capacity of 2402 passengers and 1037 crew. The morning peak move of people after breakfast was covered by 5335, 4969, 5329, 4981, 5251 & 5274.
(14 May 2018, 11:31 am)Dan Martijn Gilbert appointed as Go North East MD from August 2018
https://twitter.com/MartRDG/status/995987857385885697
(14 May 2018, 11:31 am)Dan Martijn Gilbert appointed as Go North East MD from August 2018
https://twitter.com/MartRDG/status/995987857385885697
(14 May 2018, 3:53 pm)S813 FVK Very good news, although I hope Reading manage to appoint somebody new just as good to replace him there.
I have no idea what Go-Ahead's social media policy is, but I would love to see a continuation of the current twitter activities. Some of the conversations carried out by himself (or other MDs on social media) are very engaging and demonstrates great customer relations, even if some people may feel the need to bypass customer services and go straight to him because their bus is running 30 seconds late.
(14 May 2018, 3:53 pm)S813 FVK Very good news, although I hope Reading manage to appoint somebody new just as good to replace him there.
I have no idea what Go-Ahead's social media policy is, but I would love to see a continuation of the current twitter activities. Some of the conversations carried out by himself (or other MDs on social media) are very engaging and demonstrates great customer relations, even if some people may feel the need to bypass customer services and go straight to him because their bus is running 30 seconds late.
(14 May 2018, 12:38 pm)Indigo701 I wonder what the new MD can do up here, reading buses is completely different to GNE, do you think the new MD will bring concepts like the flat fare areas and the more simplistic branding?
(14 May 2018, 12:38 pm)Indigo701 I wonder what the new MD can do up here, reading buses is completely different to GNE, do you think the new MD will bring concepts like the flat fare areas and the more simplistic branding?
I expect printed timetables will return, he’s been vocal on Twitter in the past saying that there is still a place for such things even in the digital age.
Of course it depends how much freedom Go Ahead PLC give him, as many good managers can get trodden down by corporate politics. You’d expect more freedom than say FirstGroup.
Expect lots of positive PR events. I remember he was in charge when Yorkshire Tiger was launched, which subsequently went wrong when he left and it became a revolving door of managers using it as a stepping stone.
(14 May 2018, 5:39 pm)Wybus I expect printed timetables will return, he’s been vocal on Twitter in the past saying that there is still a place for such things even in the digital age.
(14 May 2018, 5:39 pm)Wybus I expect printed timetables will return, he’s been vocal on Twitter in the past saying that there is still a place for such things even in the digital age.
(14 May 2018, 8:34 pm)S813 FVK The has been a Passenger Panel survey issued in the last week and the was a question on printed timetables. There were questions about the website and app too. In fact I forgot to include a suggestion for the website at the end of it now I look back.Not just devils advocating, I genuinely like the spreadsheet style where I can consume all relevant info in one quick sweep. One fix was needed - to alternate row colour, but since that was fixed - I can't fault them. I don't like the Arriva styled ones which are like books. Takes forever to locate information and not practical for quick access.
If printed timetables were to be reintroduced, I would like to see them redesigned. I have never been a fan of the massive open-out ones, even if they are cheaper for the company to have printed on a mass scale.
(14 May 2018, 8:34 pm)S813 FVK The has been a Passenger Panel survey issued in the last week and the was a question on printed timetables. There were questions about the website and app too. In fact I forgot to include a suggestion for the website at the end of it now I look back.Not just devils advocating, I genuinely like the spreadsheet style where I can consume all relevant info in one quick sweep. One fix was needed - to alternate row colour, but since that was fixed - I can't fault them. I don't like the Arriva styled ones which are like books. Takes forever to locate information and not practical for quick access.
If printed timetables were to be reintroduced, I would like to see them redesigned. I have never been a fan of the massive open-out ones, even if they are cheaper for the company to have printed on a mass scale.
(14 May 2018, 8:44 pm)Jamie M Not just devils advocating, I genuinely like the spreadsheet style where I can consume all relevant info in one quick sweep. One fix was needed - to alternate row colour, but since that was fixed - I can't fault them. I don't like the Arriva styled ones which are like books. Takes forever to locate information and not practical for quick access.
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(14 May 2018, 8:44 pm)Jamie M Not just devils advocating, I genuinely like the spreadsheet style where I can consume all relevant info in one quick sweep. One fix was needed - to alternate row colour, but since that was fixed - I can't fault them. I don't like the Arriva styled ones which are like books. Takes forever to locate information and not practical for quick access.
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(14 May 2018, 9:15 pm)L469 YVK I hope that Buzzfare is axed when the new MD comes and changes to the following:So basically everywhere?
- Tyne & Wear
- Blyth, Cramlington & Wansbeck
- Tyne Valley
- Central & West Durham
- East Durham
- Teesside
(14 May 2018, 9:15 pm)L469 YVK I hope that Buzzfare is axed when the new MD comes and changes to the following:So basically everywhere?
- Tyne & Wear
- Blyth, Cramlington & Wansbeck
- Tyne Valley
- Central & West Durham
- East Durham
- Teesside
(14 May 2018, 8:55 pm)S813 FVK Nothing wrong with that - each to their own I guess!Stagecoach are the worst offenders, look like flippin chip shop flyers!
I prefer the booklet type, but I am not a massive fan of the Arriva timetables. I picked up a timetable for Sapphire services X3/X4 at some point last year just out of curiosity, and noticed that they had gone downhill by a long way compared to the last time I picked up a timetable for the same services (which, at the time, included the 5/5A too). Did not suggest 'premium' at all.
(14 May 2018, 8:55 pm)S813 FVK Nothing wrong with that - each to their own I guess!Stagecoach are the worst offenders, look like flippin chip shop flyers!
I prefer the booklet type, but I am not a massive fan of the Arriva timetables. I picked up a timetable for Sapphire services X3/X4 at some point last year just out of curiosity, and noticed that they had gone downhill by a long way compared to the last time I picked up a timetable for the same services (which, at the time, included the 5/5A too). Did not suggest 'premium' at all.
Looks like the Omnidekka's might be joining the fleet permanently as they've been giving the fleet numbers 6162-6179
The ex London deckers will only be retained if Go North East is awarded Miscellaneous Works Nexus contracts from September 2018.
Source: the news
(15 May 2018, 5:32 pm)Michael Looks like the Omnidekka's might be joining the fleet permanently as they've been giving the fleet numbers 6162-6179Eeee man quoting untrustworthy news sources!
The ex London deckers will only be retained if Go North East is awarded Miscellaneous Works Nexus contracts from September 2018.
Source: the news
(15 May 2018, 5:32 pm)Michael Looks like the Omnidekka's might be joining the fleet permanently as they've been giving the fleet numbers 6162-6179Eeee man quoting untrustworthy news sources!
The ex London deckers will only be retained if Go North East is awarded Miscellaneous Works Nexus contracts from September 2018.
Source: the news
(15 May 2018, 5:50 pm)Jamie M Eeee man quoting unreliable sources!
I think GNE scholars are renowned for doing well and being a professional standard. I would like to see GNE take over more of those, help the bairns have a reliable trip to school in a good environment. Some of the current operations by smaller operators are an embarrassment and I think it sets a poor example of what the young'ns see of a bus operator. Would like to see that put right.
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, least it wasn't from the daily mail! (15 May 2018, 5:50 pm)Jamie M Eeee man quoting unreliable sources!
I think GNE scholars are renowned for doing well and being a professional standard. I would like to see GNE take over more of those, help the bairns have a reliable trip to school in a good environment. Some of the current operations by smaller operators are an embarrassment and I think it sets a poor example of what the young'ns see of a bus operator. Would like to see that put right.
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, least it wasn't from the daily mail!
(14 May 2018, 3:11 pm)G-CPTN Last Friday I travelled on two Arriva the Shires 17 reg Alexander Dennis Enviro 400MMC buses - which 'cut-out' immediately at every stop - restarting again to drive off of course - which seemed to be placing unnecessary additional stress on the starter motor - I wonder how long they will last?
(14 May 2018, 3:11 pm)G-CPTN Last Friday I travelled on two Arriva the Shires 17 reg Alexander Dennis Enviro 400MMC buses - which 'cut-out' immediately at every stop - restarting again to drive off of course - which seemed to be placing unnecessary additional stress on the starter motor - I wonder how long they will last?
(15 May 2018, 6:55 pm)Andreos1 I meant to reply to this when you posted.
The original hybrids on the 21 (now on the 1) are like this.
From a passenger perspective, I didnt enjoy riding them at all.
The replacements seem slightly different.
On my first ride, the engine didnt cut out at all.
On a subsequent one, the engine cut out on occassions.
Keeping an eagle eye and ear out since, I'm wondering if there is some sort of 'over-ride' function.
The ride is a lot more pleasant when it doesn't cut out.
(15 May 2018, 6:55 pm)Andreos1 I meant to reply to this when you posted.
The original hybrids on the 21 (now on the 1) are like this.
From a passenger perspective, I didnt enjoy riding them at all.
The replacements seem slightly different.
On my first ride, the engine didnt cut out at all.
On a subsequent one, the engine cut out on occassions.
Keeping an eagle eye and ear out since, I'm wondering if there is some sort of 'over-ride' function.
The ride is a lot more pleasant when it doesn't cut out.
I did find the abrupt stops and starts on the old angels disconcerting but they are the original hybrids with a motor that propelled the vehicle when no hard açceleration was required. They could coast for a while before needing the extra power.
Manual Rampscare faster than lowering a bus, IME. You can lower a bus and it might still not meet the curb. Fine for me with a shuffle foot and heavy bags (forgot to wave to the wild jimmi, earlier, while I think on) but useless on wheels. The driver of the castles express I caught from Newcastle, this morning, had the ramp down for a wheelchair and back up again in a matter of seconds each each.
He also had lead feet, but at least he had better people skills than the driver of the half eightish bus into Newcastle.
