(20 Dec 2019, 1:06 am)peter The overall PVR at Durham looks as though it will be going up by 3 due to the extension of the 57, rerouting of the 57A and the 56/86 no longer interworking with them. If my calculations are correct, from January there'll be 6 buses on the 56/86 and 6 buses on the 57/57a circuits compared to 9 across them all currently. However, from the same date the PVR at Blyth looks to be going down by 1 thanks to the X7/8 starting to interwork with the X9, so an overall increase of 2.
(20 Dec 2019, 1:06 am)peter The overall PVR at Durham looks as though it will be going up by 3 due to the extension of the 57, rerouting of the 57A and the 56/86 no longer interworking with them. If my calculations are correct, from January there'll be 6 buses on the 56/86 and 6 buses on the 57/57a circuits compared to 9 across them all currently. However, from the same date the PVR at Blyth looks to be going down by 1 thanks to the X7/8 starting to interwork with the X9, so an overall increase of 2.
It's already been mentioned that it's got 7513's seats. Fleet number is 7510.
As it's just a spare bus and given its reason for arrival, I think that the interior can be forgiven.
(23 Dec 2019, 8:05 pm)Jimbo I've just been told that 2828 went up in flames is this true hope no one got hurt
(23 Dec 2019, 8:05 pm)Jimbo I've just been told that 2828 went up in flames is this true hope no one got hurt
Don't trust everything you read on BusTimes - remember, they track a ticket machine that happens to be linked to a particular vehicle, so if the machine is swapped but the identity of the new vehicle it's linked to isn't then the tracking will appear to follow the original - and in some cases already-withdrawn - vehicle.
(24 Dec 2019, 12:11 pm)Cock Robin Its for disposal. What's left of it!A challenging restoration project for a really keen enthusiast?
(24 Dec 2019, 12:11 pm)Cock Robin Its for disposal. What's left of it!A challenging restoration project for a really keen enthusiast?
Did I see a de-branded one of these heading into Jesmond Depot a few days back? https://www.flickr.com/photos/61188429@N06/49259161568/
For Arriva's Boxing Day services in the future, would it not be cheaper to open Blyth depot in terms of mileage?
- X10/X11 (renumbered 10 / 11) would run serving all stops via Wideopen and interwork with the 52/X16. This would reduce the PVR from 8x to 6x due to the 43 not needing to run.
- 308 would remain unchanged.
- 52 and X16 would interwork with 10 / 11
- X21 / X22 driver changeovers would take place on Bedlington Front Street with some early morning and early-mid evening journeys either starting or terminating in Bedlington.
(27 Dec 2019, 1:23 pm)L469 YVK For Arriva's Boxing Day services in the future, would it not be cheaper to open Blyth depot in terms of mileage?
- X10/X11 (renumbered 10 / 11) would run serving all stops via Wideopen and interwork with the 52/X16. This would reduce the PVR from 8x to 6x due to the 43 not needing to run.
- 308 would remain unchanged.
- 52 and X16 would interwork with 10 / 11
- X21 / X22 driver changeovers would take place on Bedlington Front Street with some early morning and early-mid evening journeys either starting or terminating in Bedlington.
(27 Dec 2019, 1:23 pm)L469 YVK For Arriva's Boxing Day services in the future, would it not be cheaper to open Blyth depot in terms of mileage?
- X10/X11 (renumbered 10 / 11) would run serving all stops via Wideopen and interwork with the 52/X16. This would reduce the PVR from 8x to 6x due to the 43 not needing to run.
- 308 would remain unchanged.
- 52 and X16 would interwork with 10 / 11
- X21 / X22 driver changeovers would take place on Bedlington Front Street with some early morning and early-mid evening journeys either starting or terminating in Bedlington.
(27 Dec 2019, 1:31 pm)Kuyoyo Why? Easier to operate everything from Jesmond depot. Then driver changeovers are taking place at an official break location rather than requiring paid travelling time from Bedlington to Blyth to have their break.
(27 Dec 2019, 1:31 pm)Kuyoyo Why? Easier to operate everything from Jesmond depot. Then driver changeovers are taking place at an official break location rather than requiring paid travelling time from Bedlington to Blyth to have their break.
(30 Dec 2019, 10:14 am)tyresmoke Not sure if it has been mentioned previously but 7424, 7609 and 7610 are all back at Redcar/Whitby. 2828 last I knew was at Redcar
Only a skeleton remains of the rear of 2828 following it's engine fire. Parked up waiting for scrap I believe...
(30 Dec 2019, 10:14 am)tyresmoke Not sure if it has been mentioned previously but 7424, 7609 and 7610 are all back at Redcar/Whitby. 2828 last I knew was at Redcar7609 is currently on loan to Blyth depot
(30 Dec 2019, 10:14 am)tyresmoke Not sure if it has been mentioned previously but 7424, 7609 and 7610 are all back at Redcar/Whitby. 2828 last I knew was at Redcar7609 is currently on loan to Blyth depot
