List of bus service cuts following Covid-19
List of bus service cuts following Covid-19
I don't think its fair to include some of the services on the list without stating whether improvements have been introduced to replace it.
For example, while the V9 has been withdrawn, it was replaced by the 47/47a. The extension and introduction of an additional service means that the frequency of buses between Chopwell and Consett has actually increased from hourly to half-hourly: a definite improvement over the previous offering.
Arguably this might represent a rare example of how a service has improved in recent times, however in the interests of balance and objectivity, it should really be noted on your spreadsheet.
(22 Feb 2022, 4:40 pm)MurdnunoC I don't think its fair to include some of the services on the list without stating whether improvements have been introduced to replace it.
For example, while the V9 has been withdrawn, it was replaced by the 47/47a. The extension and introduction of an additional service means that the frequency of buses between Chopwell and Consett has actually increased from hourly to half-hourly: a definite improvement over the previous offering.
Arguably this might represent a rare example of how a service has improved in recent times, however in the interests of balance and objectivity, it should really be noted on your spreadsheet.
(22 Feb 2022, 4:40 pm)MurdnunoC I don't think its fair to include some of the services on the list without stating whether improvements have been introduced to replace it.
For example, while the V9 has been withdrawn, it was replaced by the 47/47a. The extension and introduction of an additional service means that the frequency of buses between Chopwell and Consett has actually increased from hourly to half-hourly: a definite improvement over the previous offering.
Arguably this might represent a rare example of how a service has improved in recent times, however in the interests of balance and objectivity, it should really be noted on your spreadsheet.
(22 Feb 2022, 4:24 pm)omnicity4659 I'm currently compiling a list of north east bus services that have been reduced or lost following Covid-19. It's still a work in progress with a lot missing, especially Stagecoach, Durham, Teesside etc, so I would appreciate your help in getting a full and accurate list!
(22 Feb 2022, 4:24 pm)omnicity4659 I'm currently compiling a list of north east bus services that have been reduced or lost following Covid-19. It's still a work in progress with a lot missing, especially Stagecoach, Durham, Teesside etc, so I would appreciate your help in getting a full and accurate list!
(22 Feb 2022, 5:22 pm)Storx South of the Tyne (not all but ones I'm aware of)
6 - Reduced frequency*
7 - Reduced frequency*
49/49A (ANE) - Reduced frequency*
34 (GNE) - Reduced from every 15 minutes to 20 minutes
64 (ANE Durham) - Reduced frequency*
3/3A (ANE Darlington) - Reduced frequency from 10 minutes / 30 minutes to allover the place
9 (ANE Darlington) - Reduced frequency from 12 minutes to 20 minutes.
10 (ANE Darlington) - Same as above
13A/13B (ANE Darlington) - Reduced from every 5 minutes combined to 10 minutes combined.
* I don't know what they were.
(22 Feb 2022, 5:22 pm)Storx South of the Tyne (not all but ones I'm aware of)
6 - Reduced frequency*
7 - Reduced frequency*
49/49A (ANE) - Reduced frequency*
34 (GNE) - Reduced from every 15 minutes to 20 minutes
64 (ANE Durham) - Reduced frequency*
3/3A (ANE Darlington) - Reduced frequency from 10 minutes / 30 minutes to allover the place
9 (ANE Darlington) - Reduced frequency from 12 minutes to 20 minutes.
10 (ANE Darlington) - Same as above
13A/13B (ANE Darlington) - Reduced from every 5 minutes combined to 10 minutes combined.
* I don't know what they were.
(22 Feb 2022, 4:24 pm)omnicity4659 I'm currently compiling a list of north east bus services that have been reduced or lost following Covid-19. It's still a work in progress with a lot missing, especially Stagecoach, Durham, Teesside etc, so I would appreciate your help in getting a full and accurate list!
(22 Feb 2022, 4:24 pm)omnicity4659 I'm currently compiling a list of north east bus services that have been reduced or lost following Covid-19. It's still a work in progress with a lot missing, especially Stagecoach, Durham, Teesside etc, so I would appreciate your help in getting a full and accurate list!
(22 Feb 2022, 5:22 pm)Storx *snipped*Thanks, I've added those.
(22 Feb 2022, 6:23 pm)Adrian A really good idea.That's also a good idea, I'll start adding those now.
Have you considered including commercial cuts, e.g. the GNE 71, even if the net result is that it becomes a fully secured service? Might be handy given what is going on in North Tyneside at the minute.
(22 Feb 2022, 5:22 pm)Storx *snipped*Thanks, I've added those.
(22 Feb 2022, 6:23 pm)Adrian A really good idea.That's also a good idea, I'll start adding those now.
Have you considered including commercial cuts, e.g. the GNE 71, even if the net result is that it becomes a fully secured service? Might be handy given what is going on in North Tyneside at the minute.
ARRIVA
6 Durham - Cockfield: dropped from every 12 mins to West Auckland (continuing to Cockfield twice an hour) > every 15 minutes to West Auckland (half hourly Cockfield) > every 20 minutes for full route [last change, October 31 2021]
7 Durham - Darlington: dropped from 15 minute frequency to 20 minute frequency [October 31 2021]
43 Durham - Esh Winning: dropped from 15 minute frequency to 20 minute frequency [November 29 2020]
49/49A Durham - Brandon Circular: dropped from a combined frequency of every 10 minutes to a combined 15 minute frequency
64 Durham: cut to 15 min combined frequency (half hourly each route), currently full route on a 20 minute frequency [October 31 2021]
X26/X27: previously combined 20 min frequency (2 × X26 - 1 × X27), now combined half hourly
SCARLET BAND
20 Neasham - Bishopton: suspended at start of lockdown but never returned, now withdrawn
35A Bishop Auckland - Ferryhill: dropped from hourly to 2-hourly (evening service) [August 3 2020]
57X Hutton Henry - Durham: withdrawn [June 21 2021] (this was one journey on weekday mornings in this direction only)
108/109 Bishop Auckland - Willington/Oakenshaw: dropped from combined 30 minute frequency on weekdays to an hourly service to Bishop Auckland, seemingly combined 2-hourly (conflicting and confusing timetables are confusing me however) [January 13 2021]
113 Sedgefield - Ferryhill - Bishop Auckland: cut to only run Sedgefield to Ferryhill [July 12 2021]
PR1/PR2: cut from every 10 minutes to a 15 minute frequency [January 13 2021]
S1 Mount Oswald - Gilesgate: withdrawn, replaced by service 42 [October 4 2021]
WEARDALE
X6/X6a Stanhope to Newcastle/MetroCentre: currently suspended [December 18 2021]
SERVICE 239: as already mentioned the GNE ran 239 is now only running between Peterlee Bus Station and Station Town, however a separate 239 now runs from Wingate to Sedgefield operated by John Crake. [November 1 2021]
(22 Feb 2022, 8:12 pm)Jimmi ARRIVA
6 Durham - Cockfield: dropped from every 12 mins to West Auckland (continuing to Cockfield twice an hour) > every 15 minutes to West Auckland (half hourly Cockfield) > every 20 minutes for full route [last change, October 31 2021]
7 Durham - Darlington: dropped from 15 minute frequency to 20 minute frequency [October 31 2021]
43 Durham - Esh Winning: dropped from 15 minute frequency to 20 minute frequency [November 29 2020]
49/49A Durham - Brandon Circular: dropped from a combined frequency of every 10 minutes to a combined 15 minute frequency
64 Durham: cut to 15 min combined frequency (half hourly each route), currently full route on a 20 minute frequency [October 31 2021]
X26/X27: previously combined 20 min frequency (2 × X26 - 1 × X27), now combined half hourly
SCARLET BAND
20 Neasham - Bishopton: suspended at start of lockdown but never returned, now withdrawn
35A Bishop Auckland - Ferryhill: dropped from hourly to 2-hourly (evening service) [August 3 2020]
57X Hutton Henry - Durham: withdrawn [June 21 2021] (this was one journey on weekday mornings in this direction only)
108/109 Bishop Auckland - Willington/Oakenshaw: dropped from combined 30 minute frequency on weekdays to an hourly service to Bishop Auckland, seemingly combined 2-hourly (conflicting and confusing timetables are confusing me however) [January 13 2021]
113 Sedgefield - Ferryhill - Bishop Auckland: cut to only run Sedgefield to Ferryhill [July 12 2021]
PR1/PR2: cut from every 10 minutes to a 15 minute frequency [January 13 2021]
S1 Mount Oswald - Gilesgate: withdrawn, replaced by service 42 [October 4 2021]
WEARDALE
X6/X6a Stanhope to Newcastle/MetroCentre: currently suspended [December 18 2021]
SERVICE 239: as already mentioned the GNE ran 239 is now only running between Peterlee Bus Station and Station Town, however a separate 239 now runs from Wingate to Sedgefield operated by John Crake. [November 1 2021]
(22 Feb 2022, 8:12 pm)Jimmi ARRIVA
6 Durham - Cockfield: dropped from every 12 mins to West Auckland (continuing to Cockfield twice an hour) > every 15 minutes to West Auckland (half hourly Cockfield) > every 20 minutes for full route [last change, October 31 2021]
7 Durham - Darlington: dropped from 15 minute frequency to 20 minute frequency [October 31 2021]
43 Durham - Esh Winning: dropped from 15 minute frequency to 20 minute frequency [November 29 2020]
49/49A Durham - Brandon Circular: dropped from a combined frequency of every 10 minutes to a combined 15 minute frequency
64 Durham: cut to 15 min combined frequency (half hourly each route), currently full route on a 20 minute frequency [October 31 2021]
X26/X27: previously combined 20 min frequency (2 × X26 - 1 × X27), now combined half hourly
SCARLET BAND
20 Neasham - Bishopton: suspended at start of lockdown but never returned, now withdrawn
35A Bishop Auckland - Ferryhill: dropped from hourly to 2-hourly (evening service) [August 3 2020]
57X Hutton Henry - Durham: withdrawn [June 21 2021] (this was one journey on weekday mornings in this direction only)
108/109 Bishop Auckland - Willington/Oakenshaw: dropped from combined 30 minute frequency on weekdays to an hourly service to Bishop Auckland, seemingly combined 2-hourly (conflicting and confusing timetables are confusing me however) [January 13 2021]
113 Sedgefield - Ferryhill - Bishop Auckland: cut to only run Sedgefield to Ferryhill [July 12 2021]
PR1/PR2: cut from every 10 minutes to a 15 minute frequency [January 13 2021]
S1 Mount Oswald - Gilesgate: withdrawn, replaced by service 42 [October 4 2021]
WEARDALE
X6/X6a Stanhope to Newcastle/MetroCentre: currently suspended [December 18 2021]
SERVICE 239: as already mentioned the GNE ran 239 is now only running between Peterlee Bus Station and Station Town, however a separate 239 now runs from Wingate to Sedgefield operated by John Crake. [November 1 2021]
Nexus’ £4.5M support to maintain bus links for as many passengers as possible following proposed service cuts by Arriva, Go North East and Stagecoach…
Details of service changes:
https://www.nexus.org.uk/consultation/it...h-tyneside
This could become quite costly for the folks at Nexus House
(22 Feb 2022, 11:07 pm)Dan Presumably most of the Scarlet Band reductions, and the Go North East 239 for example, relate to Durham County Council contract changes?
I’m guessing some of the Scarlet Band ones may have been as a result of a driver shortage, forcing the council’s hand to revise the contract (either a reduction or a direct loss of the contract).
(22 Feb 2022, 11:07 pm)Dan Presumably most of the Scarlet Band reductions, and the Go North East 239 for example, relate to Durham County Council contract changes?
I’m guessing some of the Scarlet Band ones may have been as a result of a driver shortage, forcing the council’s hand to revise the contract (either a reduction or a direct loss of the contract).
Presumably most of the Scarlet Band reductions, and the Go North East 239 for example, relate to Durham County Council contract changes?
I’m guessing some of the Scarlet Band ones may have been as a result of a driver shortage, forcing the council’s hand to revise the contract (either a reduction or a direct loss of the contract).
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239 changes were forced due to local kids smashing the bus windows
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Probably worth adding Arriva’s 86 to this list now facing withdrawal between Bishop Auckland and Toft Hill - a replacement contracted service will be operated by Mollys Taxis - part of the L&B group with Rural Link i believe!?
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(09 Apr 2022, 12:23 pm)Unber43 GNE 61 - Cancelled, Replaced by 9 every 20 mins from 2018, 2020 that was cancelled between Sunderland & Murton increased Frequency to every 15 mins, now it is back to every 20The 61 was re-instated at every 20 minutes.
(09 Apr 2022, 12:23 pm)Unber43 GNE 61 - Cancelled, Replaced by 9 every 20 mins from 2018, 2020 that was cancelled between Sunderland & Murton increased Frequency to every 15 mins, now it is back to every 20The 61 was re-instated at every 20 minutes.
(09 Apr 2022, 1:19 pm)F114TML The 61 was re-instated at every 20 minutes.I could swear it was improved to every 15 mins at some point.
https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/service-ch...day-1-june
(09 Apr 2022, 1:19 pm)F114TML The 61 was re-instated at every 20 minutes.I could swear it was improved to every 15 mins at some point.
https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/service-ch...day-1-june
(09 Apr 2022, 1:25 pm)Unber43 I could swear it was improved to every 15 mins at some point.
(09 Apr 2022, 1:25 pm)Unber43 I could swear it was improved to every 15 mins at some point.