(20 Sep 2019, 12:55 pm)JP6004 wrote

Wouldn't make sense just to have the X30 green then X31/70/71 black then X45/46/47 red. Least this way you'll have a similar corridor with same xlines version complimenting the colours of the new 97.

It would, but like you brought up earlier, what about the Red Arrows when it becomes Xlines?

Also, the fact that red kites aren't actually red does bother me somewhat

(18 Sep 2019, 7:35 am)streetdeckfan wrote Is 6305 away getting repainted?
It doesn't look like it's been out since Saturday

6305 was collected from repaint at 13:00 this afternoon.

Go North East 6305 / NK16 BXE (off side). by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

Will 6304 getting it's internal vinyls done any time soon or are they waiting for the rest to be done before it goes back for them?

(20 Sep 2019, 12:55 pm)JP6004 wrote

Wouldn't make sense just to have the X30 green then X31/70/71 black then X45/46/47 red. Least this way you'll have a similar corridor with same xlines version complimenting the colours of the new 97.

Worth mentioning at this point that the new interworking cycle is X31/45/46 and X47/70/71?

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(20 Sep 2019, 3:20 pm)Dan wrote Worth mentioning at this point that the new interworking cycle is X31/45/46 and X47/70/71?

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I mean, that small, inconsequential fact could make a slight difference to our speculation...

In other news, apparently 6303 had issues starting at Eldon Square, causing it to run late and get swapped for 3941 at Chester Le Street

(20 Sep 2019, 3:20 pm)Dan wrote Worth mentioning at this point that the new interworking cycle is X31/45/46 and X47/70/71?

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So X47/70/71 black with X31/45/46 green?

(20 Sep 2019, 4:20 pm)JP6004 wrote

So X47/70/71 black with X31/45/46 green?

That would make sense, but then the numbering wouldn't be consistent with the branding

I'd hope the whole lot were the same colour, though that might be looking bleak.

(20 Sep 2019, 4:30 pm)S813 FVK wrote

I'd hope the whole lot were the same colour, though that might be looking bleak.

Same, it would make sense for them all to be black.

Add in the 3 for the X5/X15.

On a separate note, if by the current workings the 826 am and 823 pm will work on to and off the X30. Upgrade on the current East Yorkshire DD that’s on those at the moment

I've just noticed that the white stripe on the X30 is cut off by the wheel arch, is that the final design because now that I've noticed it, it looks awful

(20 Sep 2019, 8:18 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I've just noticed that the white stripe on the X30 is cut off by the wheel arch, is that the final design because now that I've noticed it, it looks awful

Doesn't look that bad. On another note 6115 has returned, presumably with 6100 going other way

(20 Sep 2019, 9:37 pm)JP6004 wrote

Doesn't look that bad. On another note 6115 has returned, presumably with 6100 going other way

It looks like they've just copied and pasted the design from another bus, without taking into account the different height so the white line gets pushed down, it also makes the length of the green at the top disproportionately long IMO, so what I would have done is push the lines further back which I think balances it out a bit more

Another thing, can we please have some clarification on the official branding for X-lines

Is it 'X-lines' or 'X lines' because the website has it hyphenated, but all the timetables have it without the hyphen, plus the logo makes it look like it's all one word!

(20 Sep 2019, 10:20 pm)streetdeckfan wrote

It looks like they've just copied and pasted the design from another bus, without taking into account the different height so the white line gets pushed down, it also makes the length of the green at the top disproportionately long IMO, so what I would have done is push the lines further back which I think balances it out a bit more

Another thing, can we please have some clarification on the official branding for X-lines

Is it 'X-lines' or 'X lines' because the website has it hyphenated, but all the timetables have it without the hyphen, plus the logo makes it look like it's all one word!

How many of those who will be travelling on the X30/X31 will really be worried about the white stripe running into the wheel arch, or the fact it’s X-lines or X lines?

Apologies for going off topic here but 4947 has now been withdrawn, if not reported already.

(21 Sep 2019, 7:03 am)EL1TE wrote Apologies for going off topic here but 4947 has now been withdrawn, if not reported already.

Leaving 4944 as the last 2001 Euro 4 Scania on the 97...

(21 Sep 2019, 8:51 am)S830OFT wrote

Leaving 4944 as the last 2001 Euro 4 Scania on the 97...

I think 4941 is still in service too? Not seen anything on that being withdrawn yet..

(21 Sep 2019, 9:02 am)EL1TE wrote

I think 4941 is still in service too? Not seen anything on that being withdrawn yet..

Was withdrawn start of September

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(21 Sep 2019, 7:03 am)EL1TE wrote Apologies for going off topic here but 4947 has now been withdrawn, if not reported already.

Sure saw it yesterday and didn't sound healthy

636 is now in Little Coaster livery

(21 Sep 2019, 10:29 am)Rapidsnap wrote 636 is now in Little Coaster livery

Hope not - should still be branded for Hadrians Wall!

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i noticed last night that GNE social media was advising customers for the 56 to head to gateshead to start their journey due to traffic problems. My question is if i'm in Newcastle and was planning on buying a single to say Washington would i be expected to pay £1.60 to gateshead then the full fare to Washington or would the drivers let me on in Newcastle and drop me off at gateshead?

(21 Sep 2019, 10:34 am)Dan wrote Hope not - should still be branded for Hadrians Wall!

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Possibly a mixup for 626? Think 626, 628 and 632 haven't been seen in a while from me yet apparently 636 been out everyday this week

(21 Sep 2019, 6:25 am)Stanleyone wrote

How many of those who will be travelling on the X30/X31 will really be worried about the white stripe running into the wheel arch, or the fact it’s X-lines or X lines?

I'm not saying they would be, all I'm saying is the design would look infinitely better if they moved the stripes back just a bit

And as for it being X-lines or X lines, that was more for me because they're not very consistent with how they brand it

I wonder how much GNE's profits will go up with the introduction of the ID policy, so far the journey I'm on has made at least £20 more from people not having ID and being forced to pay the adult fare

(21 Sep 2019, 12:50 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I wonder how much GNE's profits will go up with the introduction of the ID policy, so far the journey I'm on has made at least £20 more from people not having ID and being forced to pay the adult fare

A lot more than it should tbh, it is stupid the way I see it as being a 16 year old myself why a 16 year old needs ID, 95% of people will not have it. Think the ID rule should only count if people look 18+

Got a quary regarding the X21 route, I'm in Bishop now and had the intention of catching it towards Durham/Newcastle from where Morrisons is but been left confused as looked on Google Maps suggests the route (Newcastle bound) stops at the Rail Station bus stop (as does BusTimes and timetables on bus stop) but GNE app and the reality is that it still goes up Newgate Street, so which is it?!

(21 Sep 2019, 2:36 pm)Jimmi wrote Got a quary regarding the X21 route, I'm in Bishop now and had the intention of catching it towards Durham/Newcastle from where Morrisons is but been left confused as looked on Google Maps suggests the route (Newcastle bound) stops at the Rail Station bus stop (as does BusTimes and timetables on bus stop) but GNE app and the reality is that it still goes up Newgate Street, so which is it?!

It stops at both the stop where the steps down to the train station are , and the stop outside the medical centre, or at least it lets people off at both. I've always just walked to to the stop at the Medical centre to be on the safe side.

You might as well completely disgregard the GNE app in Bishop, half the stops are missing or say the bus doesn't stop there when it actually does. I've been reporting that issue since May

(21 Sep 2019, 2:40 pm)streetdeckfan wrote It stops at both the stop where the steps down to the train station are , and the stop outside the medical centre

I Should have been more clear, I meant the Rail Station stop on Bob Hardlsty Drive, attached is the route Google, Traveline etc suggests the route is whilst I have marked in green the route GNE actually observe

(21 Sep 2019, 2:48 pm)Jimmi wrote I Should have been more clear, I meant the Rail Station stop on Bob Hardlsty Drive, attached is the route Google, Traveline etc suggests the route is whilst I have marked in green the route GNE actually observe

Well, that green route is and always has been actual route, and Google Maps used to show that as the route, I wonder if they're changing it, or whether it's just is mistake
I honestly would prefer it to go the way Google maps says, it takes ages to get through the lights when it's busy

(21 Sep 2019, 2:53 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Well, that green route is the actual route, and Google Maps used to show that as the route, I wonder if they're changing it, or whether it's just is mistake

Likely an error has been made somewhere when the timetable changed the other week

To confuse me even more just seen 6333 pass Howlands Park & Ride (so doing the evening route) towards Bishop, no clue if this was done in error or if it was to avoid Nevilles Cross due to a police incident earlier, GNE posted the service was delayed by up to 30 minutes and terminating at Gateshead in some cases but said nothing about diverting away from there...