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GNE6312

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20 Nov 2020, 6:28 am #21

(18 Nov 2020, 3:54 pm)V514DFT Coach was out on the 308 this morning,didnt get to I.D it

Was 7135. As said above this post it's an allocated scholars duplicate. Arriva don't have the supplies to operate dupes on all major school services at Blyth (1, 2, 308, X7, X11) so arriva are doing the X7 & X11 at Blyth with the doing the 1, 2 & 308.

GNE6312

20 Nov 2020, 6:28 am #21

(18 Nov 2020, 3:54 pm)V514DFT Coach was out on the 308 this morning,didnt get to I.D it

Ryland

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20 Nov 2020, 5:46 pm #22

X3/4 streetlite on the 62

Ryland

20 Nov 2020, 5:46 pm #22

X3/4 streetlite on the 62

Andreos1

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22 Nov 2020, 3:41 pm #23

1439 appeared on the X4 yesterday.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

22 Nov 2020, 3:41 pm #23

1439 appeared on the X4 yesterday.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Ryland

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22 Nov 2020, 4:46 pm #24

(22 Nov 2020, 3:41 pm)Andreos1 4139 appeared on the X4 yesterday.

4139??

Ryland

22 Nov 2020, 4:46 pm #24

(22 Nov 2020, 3:41 pm)Andreos1 4139 appeared on the X4 yesterday.

4139??

Andreos1

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22 Nov 2020, 6:12 pm #25

(22 Nov 2020, 4:46 pm)Ryland 4139??

Fixed it

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Andreos1

22 Nov 2020, 6:12 pm #25

(22 Nov 2020, 4:46 pm)Ryland 4139??

Fixed it

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

GNE6312

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09 Dec 2020, 1:39 pm #26

7631 is on the 1 today. A quick look at bustimes.org tells me it replaced 2801 which lasted a round trip to Wansbeck Hospital on the 06:35 off Blyth and back on the return before braking on approach to or at Blyth Bus Station.

GNE6312

09 Dec 2020, 1:39 pm #26

Storx

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09 Dec 2020, 7:22 pm #27

(09 Dec 2020, 1:39 pm)GNE6312 7631 is on the 1 today. A quick look at bustimes.org tells me it replaced 2801 which lasted a round trip to Wansbeck Hospital on the 06:35 off Blyth and back on the return before braking on approach to or at Blyth Bus Station.

Looks like there's been similar problems on the 57/57A with 2813 but instead but that's decided it wasn't going into North Tyneside and broke down at Annitsford - https://bustimes.org/vehicles/191629#journeys/91921366, replaced by 7543 (bit of luxury on there tonight) from the same point but going the opposite way so guessing it never ran to Whitley and back. No doubt a full size bus for the next few days (again) since 2809 seems to be already off the road.

Storx

09 Dec 2020, 7:22 pm #27

(09 Dec 2020, 1:39 pm)GNE6312 7631 is on the 1 today. A quick look at bustimes.org tells me it replaced 2801 which lasted a round trip to Wansbeck Hospital on the 06:35 off Blyth and back on the return before braking on approach to or at Blyth Bus Station.

GNE6312

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09 Dec 2020, 9:03 pm #28

(09 Dec 2020, 7:22 pm)Storx Looks like there's been similar problems on the 57/57A with 2813 but instead but that's decided it wasn't going into North Tyneside and broke down at Annitsford - https://bustimes.org/vehicles/191629#journeys/91921366, replaced by 7543 (bit of luxury on there tonight) from the same point but going the opposite way so guessing it never ran to Whitley and back. No doubt a full size bus for the next few days (again) since 2809 seems to be already off the road.

Seems that reliability of the medibuses in Northumberland has down down recently as there's frequently full size buses on the 1, 2 & 57/57A and the occasional decker as I can say now this isn't the first time a decker hasn't been on the 1/2 in the last week as 7616 was on the 2 on Friday and there's been a lot of pulsars on since the end of lockdown 1.

7616 on Friday:

GNE6312

09 Dec 2020, 9:03 pm #28

(09 Dec 2020, 7:22 pm)Storx Looks like there's been similar problems on the 57/57A with 2813 but instead but that's decided it wasn't going into North Tyneside and broke down at Annitsford - https://bustimes.org/vehicles/191629#journeys/91921366, replaced by 7543 (bit of luxury on there tonight) from the same point but going the opposite way so guessing it never ran to Whitley and back. No doubt a full size bus for the next few days (again) since 2809 seems to be already off the road.

Kuyoyo

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13 Dec 2020, 5:30 pm #29

Of all the buses to be allocated out on a Sunday - Stockton have 623 out on 15s until Midnight

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Kuyoyo

13 Dec 2020, 5:30 pm #29

Of all the buses to be allocated out on a Sunday - Stockton have 623 out on 15s until Midnight

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Citaro5338

14 Dec 2020, 8:15 pm #30

Arriva Northumbria Routes 57/57A has received a lot of odd and very rare allocations over the last week covering various breakdowns
Tuesday 8th December: 7533 covering for 1800 which broke down while operating service 57
Wednesday 9th December: 7543 on evening 57A covering for 2813 which broke down while on 57A
Thursday 10th December: 1580 allocated all day on 57/57A in place of a solo
Friday 11th December : 1579 allocated all day on 57/57A in place of 2809 releasing 2813 to cover 1801. Later that day 2813 got replaced by 7553 for unknown reasons
Sunday 13th December: 1580 was allocated mid journey in place of 2813
Today 7510 was allocated in place of 2813 but 7510 had broke down meaning 7541 replaced it on 57/57A

Citaro5338

14 Dec 2020, 8:15 pm #30

mb134

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14 Dec 2020, 9:36 pm #31

(14 Dec 2020, 8:15 pm)Citaro5338 Arriva Northumbria Routes 57/57A has received a lot of odd and very rare allocations over the last week covering various breakdowns
Tuesday 8th December: 7533 covering for 1800 which broke down while operating service 57
Wednesday 9th December: 7543 on evening 57A covering for 2813 which broke down while on 57A
Thursday 10th December: 1580 allocated all day on 57/57A in place of a solo
Friday 11th December : 1579 allocated all day on 57/57A in place of 2809 releasing 2813 to cover 1801. Later that day 2813 got replaced by 7553 for unknown reasons
Sunday 13th December: 1580 was allocated mid journey in place of 2813
Today 7510 was allocated in place of 2813 but 7510 had broke down meaning 7541 replaced it on 57/57A

As far as I know at least one of the Solos is having recurring issues, and the MPDs are starting to show their age (and their hammerings on the 518 shorts early in their lives). Doesn't help that 2 out of 3 Solos at the depot have to be out all day every day, as the MPDs don't meet evening 57A contract spec.

While of course ANE need new minibuses, I think the issue is more apparent at Ashington because they only have 5 for a minibus PVR of 4, so unlike Blyth/Jesmond if they have more than one off the road the only option is a big bus.

There are obviously reasons other than issues with the minibuses though. At the moment, looking at the Ashington fleet you 6 buses which are primarily allocated to the 35 (1407, 7445/6/84/86 and 7510). If the Sapphire/MAX allocation goes to plan then in theory you have at least one Streetlite spare and it's better to put one of those out on the 57 cycle than a minibus to aid with social distancing etc.

mb134

14 Dec 2020, 9:36 pm #31

(14 Dec 2020, 8:15 pm)Citaro5338 Arriva Northumbria Routes 57/57A has received a lot of odd and very rare allocations over the last week covering various breakdowns
Tuesday 8th December: 7533 covering for 1800 which broke down while operating service 57
Wednesday 9th December: 7543 on evening 57A covering for 2813 which broke down while on 57A
Thursday 10th December: 1580 allocated all day on 57/57A in place of a solo
Friday 11th December : 1579 allocated all day on 57/57A in place of 2809 releasing 2813 to cover 1801. Later that day 2813 got replaced by 7553 for unknown reasons
Sunday 13th December: 1580 was allocated mid journey in place of 2813
Today 7510 was allocated in place of 2813 but 7510 had broke down meaning 7541 replaced it on 57/57A

GNE6312

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16 Dec 2020, 11:23 am #32

7411-2 seemed to have replaced a late running 1503 which replaced 2821 after that broke down at Blyth bus station whilst waiting time to depart on the 07:48 to Morpeth.

(16 Dec 2020, 11:23 am)GNE6312 7411-2 seemed to have replaced a late running 1503 which replaced 2821 after that broke down at Blyth bus station whilst waiting time to depart on the 07:48 to Morpeth.

Edited 16 Dec 2020, 11:23 am by GNE6312.

GNE6312

16 Dec 2020, 11:23 am #32

7411-2 seemed to have replaced a late running 1503 which replaced 2821 after that broke down at Blyth bus station whilst waiting time to depart on the 07:48 to Morpeth.

(16 Dec 2020, 11:23 am)GNE6312 7411-2 seemed to have replaced a late running 1503 which replaced 2821 after that broke down at Blyth bus station whilst waiting time to depart on the 07:48 to Morpeth.

Ryland

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16 Dec 2020, 7:46 pm #33

4810 on the x66/7 cycle

Ryland

16 Dec 2020, 7:46 pm #33

4810 on the x66/7 cycle

Citaro5338

22 Dec 2020, 3:39 pm #34

4659 on the 57/57A which replaced 7515 which was required by engineers I believe

Citaro5338

22 Dec 2020, 3:39 pm #34

4659 on the 57/57A which replaced 7515 which was required by engineers I believe

Stuartphin1639

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24 Dec 2020, 8:45 am #35

For all those that’s interested The X21/X22 Darlington/Middlesbrough - Peterlee is all pulsar operated today:

Darlington. x21: 1511/1416/1473
Stockton. X22: 1417/1470/1421

Don’t think this has ever been done before

Also this morning MAX Scania Omnicity 4645 has re-entered service after its accident on the 5th December

Stuartphin1639

24 Dec 2020, 8:45 am #35

Ryland

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24 Dec 2020, 8:59 am #36

1561 was on the x93 yesterday evening
Temsa was on the x4 last night

Ryland

24 Dec 2020, 8:59 am #36

1561 was on the x93 yesterday evening
Temsa was on the x4 last night

GNE6312

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24 Dec 2020, 7:23 pm #37

(24 Dec 2020, 8:45 am)Stuartphin1639 For all those that’s interested The X21/X22 Darlington/Middlesbrough - Peterlee is all pulsar operated today:

Darlington. x21: 1511/1416/1473
Stockton. X22: 1417/1470/1421

Don’t think this has ever been done before

Also this morning MAX Scania Omnicity 4645 has re-entered service after its accident on the 5th December

What happened to 4645 on the 5th?

GNE6312

24 Dec 2020, 7:23 pm #37

(24 Dec 2020, 8:45 am)Stuartphin1639 For all those that’s interested The X21/X22 Darlington/Middlesbrough - Peterlee is all pulsar operated today:

Darlington. x21: 1511/1416/1473
Stockton. X22: 1417/1470/1421

Don’t think this has ever been done before

Also this morning MAX Scania Omnicity 4645 has re-entered service after its accident on the 5th December

What happened to 4645 on the 5th?

Jimmi

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24 Dec 2020, 10:04 pm #38

(24 Dec 2020, 7:23 pm)GNE6312 What happened to 4645 on the 5th?

Was in an RTC with a car on Victoria Road, Darlington

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Jimmi

24 Dec 2020, 10:04 pm #38

(24 Dec 2020, 7:23 pm)GNE6312 What happened to 4645 on the 5th?

Was in an RTC with a car on Victoria Road, Darlington

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Stuartphin1639

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27 Dec 2020, 3:51 pm #39

Scania Omnicity 4645 is currently on the 15:30 service X21 to Peterlee from Darlington

Scania Omnicity 4657 is current on a 2/2A diagram (which includes short 2A journeys from Amazon to Town)

Stuartphin1639

27 Dec 2020, 3:51 pm #39

Scania Omnicity 4645 is currently on the 15:30 service X21 to Peterlee from Darlington

Scania Omnicity 4657 is current on a 2/2A diagram (which includes short 2A journeys from Amazon to Town)

Ryland

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29 Dec 2020, 4:02 pm #40

1566 on the 62
Street lite on x93

Ryland

29 Dec 2020, 4:02 pm #40

1566 on the 62
Street lite on x93

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