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(07 Mar 2022, 3:42 pm)ne14ne1 Doesn’t look like the rear doors were used at all throughout that video.
Surely a standard height curb is suitable? It is elsewhere in the country for buses with separate exit doors.
What does the old bus stop flag sticker say, just out of interest?
(07 Mar 2022, 3:42 pm)ne14ne1 Doesn’t look like the rear doors were used at all throughout that video.
Surely a standard height curb is suitable? It is elsewhere in the country for buses with separate exit doors.
What does the old bus stop flag sticker say, just out of interest?
KERB!
Sorry.
And yes, that step down can be brutal on knees that are less than young and spritely.
(07 Mar 2022, 3:58 pm)Adrian When the 21 was previously dual-door operation, several stops en-route had a pink 2X sticker added to the bus stop flag pole, to indicate that they weren't suitable for the rear doors to be used. Some are more obvious than others, e.g. the shelter or railings being in the way.
I suppose it depends what the risk assessment that GNE hold states, but I can't see any reason other than the mismatch in curb heights that would make it unsuitable... if you lowered the bus to the height of the curb for people boarding, its still enough for someone to lose their footing when alighting. Especially elderly passengers.
(07 Mar 2022, 3:58 pm)Adrian When the 21 was previously dual-door operation, several stops en-route had a pink 2X sticker added to the bus stop flag pole, to indicate that they weren't suitable for the rear doors to be used. Some are more obvious than others, e.g. the shelter or railings being in the way.
I suppose it depends what the risk assessment that GNE hold states, but I can't see any reason other than the mismatch in curb heights that would make it unsuitable... if you lowered the bus to the height of the curb for people boarding, its still enough for someone to lose their footing when alighting. Especially elderly passengers.
If anyone needs it the electric decker is out today. Just about to pass angel Newcastle bound. Same board as the other day when I happened upon it
I'm guessing that the charging infrastructure at CLS (or lack thereof) is the reason for the sporadic operation.
Looking at how long it seems to be between outings (a day and a half) and the fact it seems to be limited to around 100 miles of range, I'd hazard a guess and say the charging infrastructure is limited to a 7kw car charger.
(08 Mar 2022, 9:56 am)streetdeckfan I'm guessing that the charging infrastructure at CLS (or lack thereof) is the reason for the sporadic operation.
Looking at how long it seems to be between outings (a day and a half) and the fact it seems to be limited to around 100 miles of range, I'd hazard a guess and say the charging infrastructure is limited to a 7kw car charger.
(08 Mar 2022, 9:56 am)streetdeckfan I'm guessing that the charging infrastructure at CLS (or lack thereof) is the reason for the sporadic operation.
Looking at how long it seems to be between outings (a day and a half) and the fact it seems to be limited to around 100 miles of range, I'd hazard a guess and say the charging infrastructure is limited to a 7kw car charger.
(08 Mar 2022, 12:56 am)deanmachine I've been told in the past when using dual door deckers to not use the rear doors apart from with wheelchairs, I can't remember why or who asked for that, it may have been Nexus. Mind that never used to stop me on metro replacement at the likes of Gateshead when dumping my full bus load from using both doors to make the operation quicker.
(08 Mar 2022, 12:56 am)deanmachine I've been told in the past when using dual door deckers to not use the rear doors apart from with wheelchairs, I can't remember why or who asked for that, it may have been Nexus. Mind that never used to stop me on metro replacement at the likes of Gateshead when dumping my full bus load from using both doors to make the operation quicker.
The Angel Vykings retained the centre doors because not only the wheelchair ramp was there, but the throat from the front doors to the lower saloon was to narrow for the standard wheelchair.
Not sure if the throat was an issue on the 69xx ex Londoners and just more of the case of to save costs.
If I end up accidentally catching it again I’ll save a fortune on my chiropractor and never complain about lner ironing board seats ever again
Matches up with the City of Culture judges' visit to County Durham to assess the bid.
(09 May 2022, 10:48 am)Unber43 Anyone know why 8809 is tracking in Chester Le Street, Durham, Seaham area?https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/1...4339318784
(09 May 2022, 10:48 am)Unber43 Anyone know why 8809 is tracking in Chester Le Street, Durham, Seaham area?https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/1...4339318784
(09 May 2022, 11:27 am)Unber43 It’s been at the same place for about 15-20 mins
(09 May 2022, 11:27 am)Unber43 It’s been at the same place for about 15-20 mins
Hopefully there's more than a couple judges otherwise the whole 'green transport' thing goes out the window!
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(09 May 2022, 12:22 pm)streetdeckfan Hopefully there's more than a couple judges otherwise the whole 'green transport' thing goes out the window!
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In attendance at today’s Riverside Open Day is this. Does anyone know if this is staying on loan or just for today?
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(15 May 2022, 1:09 pm)TEN 6083It will be like the Fencer last year. Just there for the day for people to view it!
In attendance at today’s Riverside Open Day is this. Does anyone know if this is staying on loan or just for today?
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(15 May 2022, 1:09 pm)TEN 6083It will be like the Fencer last year. Just there for the day for people to view it!
In attendance at today’s Riverside Open Day is this. Does anyone know if this is staying on loan or just for today?
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