(17 Oct 2018, 6:19 pm)missedbus Not a lot, many EU countries are still wedded to three-door heavyweights, as far removed from a Streetlite as one can get. I believe buses (as opposed to coaches) are subject to the UK's own Construction and Use rules, so nothing to do with the EU, other than the emissions legislation (Euro VI).Euro grading system is an improvement on standard -- to increase eco efficiency. This has nothing to do with cost cutting for manufactuerers, quite the opposite as it's new technology all of the time, pushing the limit of what can be done.
(17 Oct 2018, 6:19 pm)missedbus Not a lot, many EU countries are still wedded to three-door heavyweights, as far removed from a Streetlite as one can get. I believe buses (as opposed to coaches) are subject to the UK's own Construction and Use rules, so nothing to do with the EU, other than the emissions legislation (Euro VI).Euro grading system is an improvement on standard -- to increase eco efficiency. This has nothing to do with cost cutting for manufactuerers, quite the opposite as it's new technology all of the time, pushing the limit of what can be done.
(17 Oct 2018, 6:19 pm)missedbus Not a lot, many EU countries are still wedded to three-door heavyweights, as far removed from a Streetlite as one can get. I believe buses (as opposed to coaches) are subject to the UK's own Construction and Use rules, so nothing to do with the EU, other than the emissions legislation (Euro VI).
(17 Oct 2018, 6:19 pm)missedbus Not a lot, many EU countries are still wedded to three-door heavyweights, as far removed from a Streetlite as one can get. I believe buses (as opposed to coaches) are subject to the UK's own Construction and Use rules, so nothing to do with the EU, other than the emissions legislation (Euro VI).
(17 Oct 2018, 6:31 pm)cbma06 The EU has the final say on what the UK government can spend the money on and the rules, at present the UK government are just puppets with the EU holding the strings, buses would stay in commercial service a lot longer than presentWhat makes you think this?
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(17 Oct 2018, 6:31 pm)cbma06 The EU has the final say on what the UK government can spend the money on and the rules, at present the UK government are just puppets with the EU holding the strings, buses would stay in commercial service a lot longer than presentWhat makes you think this?
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(16 Oct 2018, 5:35 pm)xpm For all the talk of there's no suitable decker on the market for the X9/X10's I can't believe no one has mentioned this (the shorter version of the two):
http://www.route-one.net/articles/Ensign...the_market
Particularly as they will build to an operator's specification - although I suspect the price tag may be too rich for GNE.
How many different buses are going to be prematurely aged by this route before something gives? The figures can't be adding up as it stands surely?
(16 Oct 2018, 5:35 pm)xpm For all the talk of there's no suitable decker on the market for the X9/X10's I can't believe no one has mentioned this (the shorter version of the two):
http://www.route-one.net/articles/Ensign...the_market
Particularly as they will build to an operator's specification - although I suspect the price tag may be too rich for GNE.
How many different buses are going to be prematurely aged by this route before something gives? The figures can't be adding up as it stands surely?
https://flic.kr/p/Nr4ZyR
6115 has had its Big Days Out branding updated
(19 Oct 2018, 3:56 am)TEN 6083 https://flic.kr/p/Nr4ZyR
6115 has had its Big Days Out branding updated
(19 Oct 2018, 3:56 am)TEN 6083 https://flic.kr/p/Nr4ZyR
6115 has had its Big Days Out branding updated
(20 Oct 2018, 11:14 am)Michael When will these enter service and which depot will they go to?I'd imagine they'd displace 6124/6125/6131, I'd hope they just remain spares somewhere rather than spending 2 hours a day going in circles. I don't personally think there's any need to withdraw any of the scholars buses rn.
Will they replace two of 6010, 6017, 6023, 6030 and 6033?
(20 Oct 2018, 11:14 am)Michael When will these enter service and which depot will they go to?I'd imagine they'd displace 6124/6125/6131, I'd hope they just remain spares somewhere rather than spending 2 hours a day going in circles. I don't personally think there's any need to withdraw any of the scholars buses rn.
Will they replace two of 6010, 6017, 6023, 6030 and 6033?
(19 Oct 2018, 3:56 am)TEN 6083 https://flic.kr/p/Nr4ZyR
6115 has had its Big Days Out branding updated
(19 Oct 2018, 3:56 am)TEN 6083 https://flic.kr/p/Nr4ZyR
6115 has had its Big Days Out branding updated
Looked like the green Big Days Out hybrid Coaster had broke down in the entrance of the High Level Bridge this evening, meaning all Gateshead-bound services had to take a left onto Mosley St from Groat Market, use the Tyne Bridge, then right into Hills St before rejoining their usual route towards Gateshead Interchange.
Has to be the worst place to break down in the entire city. Firstly causing disruption to so many other bus services, and for the poor tow truck driver having to reverse from Gateshead through the High Level over to Newcastle.
Is 6160 on loan to riverside? Saw it parked up at Riverside this morning whilst setting up.
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Why does the 516 always use a black cats solo? Shouldn’t deptford be using a corporate vehicle. The bus used today was 700. Surely this should be on the 33 38 or 238. Also what is the point of the solar black cats branding surely this should now be removed as no longer used on 2/2a/39
(24 Oct 2018, 8:48 pm)Acky81 Why does the 516 always use a black cats solo? Shouldn’t deptford be using a corporate vehicle. The bus used today was 700. Surely this should be on the 33 38 or 238. Also what is the point of the solar black cats branding surely this should now be removed as no longer used on 2/2a/39
(24 Oct 2018, 8:48 pm)Acky81 Why does the 516 always use a black cats solo? Shouldn’t deptford be using a corporate vehicle. The bus used today was 700. Surely this should be on the 33 38 or 238. Also what is the point of the solar black cats branding surely this should now be removed as no longer used on 2/2a/39
(24 Oct 2018, 8:48 pm)Acky81 Why does the 516 always use a black cats solo? Shouldn’t deptford be using a corporate vehicle. The bus used today was 700. Surely this should be on the 33 38 or 238. Also what is the point of the solar black cats branding surely this should now be removed as no longer used on 2/2a/39
(24 Oct 2018, 8:48 pm)Acky81 Why does the 516 always use a black cats solo? Shouldn’t deptford be using a corporate vehicle. The bus used today was 700. Surely this should be on the 33 38 or 238. Also what is the point of the solar black cats branding surely this should now be removed as no longer used on 2/2a/39
(24 Oct 2018, 9:33 pm)Michael No point, they could be gone after June next year. It looks like they don't want to waste time ripping the branding off and repainting them in to the Go North East livery for 8 months or just a little longer.
(24 Oct 2018, 9:33 pm)Michael No point, they could be gone after June next year. It looks like they don't want to waste time ripping the branding off and repainting them in to the Go North East livery for 8 months or just a little longer.
