(31 Jan 2013, 9:53 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ] (31 Jan 2013, 9:41 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote [ -> ]weren't they supposed to start like 7 months ago, but due to adverse weather conditions they didn't
No
Work was meant to start a while back, looking at original articles from the time planning permission was granted:
http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-new...-31070465/
They suggest the depot would be open by late Summer 2013. Considering that land works have just begun, it is unlikely to be complete until Winter 2013/2014 at the earliest.
Taking ages =(
More VOSA changes..
PB0002400/288 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange and Hartlepool, Marina Way given service number X35/835 effective from 24-Mar-2013. To amend Timetable.
PB0003954/222 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Newcastle and Blackhall Mill given service number 47 effective from 24-Mar-2013. To amend Timetable.
PB0003954/296 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Winlation Bus Station and Gateshead Interchange given service number 49/49A/49B/49C effective from 24-Mar-2013. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0003954/357 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Wallsend, Metro and Wallsend, Metro given service number 40/41 effective from 24-Mar-2013. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0003954/380 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Blackhall Mill, Chopwell Road and Newcastle, Eldon Square Bus Station given service number 31/32 effective from 24-Mar-2013. To amend Timetable.
PB0003954/436 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between HEXHAM BUS STATION and NEWCASTLE ELDON SQUARE BS given service number 602, 604, X12 effective from 24-Mar-2013.
PB0003954/559 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Hexham Bus Station
Finish Point: Newcastle, Eldon Square Bus Station
Via:
Service Number: 10
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Limited Stop
Effective Date: 24-MAR-2013
Other Details: Daily.
PB0003954/560 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Blackhall Mill, River View
Finish Point: Newcastle, Eldon Square Bus Station
Via:
Service Number: 11
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 24-MAR-2013
Other Details: Mondays to Saturdays except public holidays.
X35/835 sounds interesting!
Hoping that the X35 will be limited stop, while the 835 will cover the current route.
I think the 835 is a school bus, not sure.
Looks like the plans for the TEN etc have being sorted
(01 Feb 2013, 6:07 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]I think the 835 is a school bus, not sure.
Looks like the plans for the TEN etc have being sorted
Yeah I would think so, they're introducing a school bus in Peterlee too, 807 which I presume covers part of the 207
(01 Feb 2013, 6:09 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 6:07 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]I think the 835 is a school bus, not sure.
Looks like the plans for the TEN etc have being sorted
Yeah I would think so, they're introducing a school bus in Peterlee too, 807 which I presume covers part of the 207
yes, the 835 is a scholars service from Easington (usually operated by red northern double decker), the 807 (ex 207 journey) is a scholars service one journey at 3pm from the top of Shotton Hall school at Passfield Way. I wouldnt be surprised if the X35 will be terminating at Peterlee bus station and the new X7 be going from Peterlee to Hartlepool (instead of the X35) and then through and out of the other side of Hartlepool and then onto the A19.
(01 Feb 2013, 6:29 pm)cbma06 wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 6:09 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 6:07 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]I think the 835 is a school bus, not sure.
Looks like the plans for the TEN etc have being sorted
Yeah I would think so, they're introducing a school bus in Peterlee too, 807 which I presume covers part of the 207
yes, the 835 is a scholars service from Easington (usually operated by red northern double decker), the 807 (ex 207 journey) is a scholars service one journey at 3pm from the top of Shotton Hall school at Passfield Way. I wouldnt be surprised if the X35 will be terminating at Peterlee bus station and the new X7 be going from Peterlee to Hartlepool (instead of the X35) and then through and out of the other side of Hartlepool and then onto the A19.
Dont get your hopes on about that X7 route. You will be disappointed.
(01 Feb 2013, 8:13 pm)VolvoMarkII wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 6:29 pm)cbma06 wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 6:09 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 6:07 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]I think the 835 is a school bus, not sure.
Looks like the plans for the TEN etc have being sorted
Yeah I would think so, they're introducing a school bus in Peterlee too, 807 which I presume covers part of the 207
yes, the 835 is a scholars service from Easington (usually operated by red northern double decker), the 807 (ex 207 journey) is a scholars service one journey at 3pm from the top of Shotton Hall school at Passfield Way. I wouldnt be surprised if the X35 will be terminating at Peterlee bus station and the new X7 be going from Peterlee to Hartlepool (instead of the X35) and then through and out of the other side of Hartlepool and then onto the A19.
Dont get your hopes on about that X7 route. You will be disappointed.
I'm happy with it going to Middlesbrough. I'm not fussed about it going to Hartlepool!
I guess we'll be left in the dark for at least another two months yet though...
On a slightly different topic, does anyone know if Go North East are having a Quayside event for the 10 yet? (Like the one they had for the X9/X10).
And on yet another different topic:
"Highwayman" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar (4947) pictured on "The Loop" service 94 on 27th January:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgraha...otostream/
(01 Feb 2013, 8:25 pm)Daniel wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 8:13 pm)VolvoMarkII wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 6:29 pm)cbma06 wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 6:09 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ] (01 Feb 2013, 6:07 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]I think the 835 is a school bus, not sure.
Looks like the plans for the TEN etc have being sorted
Yeah I would think so, they're introducing a school bus in Peterlee too, 807 which I presume covers part of the 207
yes, the 835 is a scholars service from Easington (usually operated by red northern double decker), the 807 (ex 207 journey) is a scholars service one journey at 3pm from the top of Shotton Hall school at Passfield Way. I wouldnt be surprised if the X35 will be terminating at Peterlee bus station and the new X7 be going from Peterlee to Hartlepool (instead of the X35) and then through and out of the other side of Hartlepool and then onto the A19.
Dont get your hopes on about that X7 route. You will be disappointed.
I'm happy with it going to Middlesbrough. I'm not fussed about it going to Hartlepool!
I guess we'll be left in the dark for at least another two months yet though...
Apparently, Sunderland to Peterlee Bus Station via Ryhope and A19. Then pretty much an X10 to Middlesbrough, but via Wingate in a small diversion off the A19. Hourly.
How many is that now?
Wonder if the branding will change because it seems now by VOSA, that the changes will happen
11 so far.
Is that out of 13?
Just noticed these have red head rests like the Angel Hybrids and one the Tyne Tees Xpress Geminis do.
Can't wait to see these in service next month.
(03 Feb 2013, 3:55 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Just noticed these have red head rests like the Angel Hybrids and one the Tyne Tees Xpress Geminis do.
Can't wait to see these in service next month.
I personally think the red headrests look horrid, but without them, Go North East can't claim they have 'luxury seating'.
http://d.pr/i/Oz4n
What's funny about the above though, is that the photo they have on their website for the brand to accompany the marvellous claims about their prestigious "Tyne Tees eXpress" service, does not in fact have the ever so luxurious headrests - it has the normal headrests which were later changed.
Update for new service X7:
A change has been registered for the X35, but it only affects a few journeys which do not come in to Hartlepool. X7 is basically an hourly daytime Monday to Saturday service from Middlesbrough to Sunderland via Teesdale, Stockton, Norton, Station Town, Wingate, Peterlee, Seaham & Grangetown.
Apparantly, 6078 (NK62FHE) is branded in the new Ten livery. I actually cannot wait to see it. It should be fantastic, considering the Ten is one of GNE's most popular routes.
(04 Feb 2013, 12:30 pm)cbma06 wrote [ -> ]Update for new service X7:
A change has been registered for the X35, but it only affects a few journeys which do not come in to Hartlepool. X7 is basically an hourly daytime Monday to Saturday service from Middlesbrough to Sunderland via Teesdale, Stockton, Norton, Station Town, Wingate, Peterlee, Seaham & Grangetown.
Looks like the journey time of the new X7 will be within 1 hour and 30 minutes from Sunderland to Middlesbrough and the proposed new 259 Peterlee to Durham will be an hourly daytime service
Looks as if two more Gemini 2's for the Ten have arrived. NK62FHY and NK62FJE were both spotted at Heysham Docks on Sunday. I believe that brings the total up to 10 of 13 (please correct me if I'm wrong).
http://61reg.blogspot.co.uk/
(06 Feb 2013, 5:31 pm)Adam wrote [ -> ]Looks as if two more Gemini 2's for the Ten have arrived. NK62FHY and NK62FJE were both spotted at Heysham Docks on Sunday. I believe that brings the total up to 10 of 13 (please correct me if I'm wrong).
http://61reg.blogspot.co.uk/
When I was at Saltmeadows on Friday, 8 had been delivered, so with these 2 that would make 10.
An unidentified "SimpliCity" Versa was on the X20 today: 16:05 departure.
Sad to see that the X7 will indeed fall under the "East Durham" brand. It was obvious, but hope still remained.
They really can't be expecting a high demand for the service if it's only going to use MPDs (or the dual door Renowns in fact, if they're to be transferred over).
Could this be why Peterlee are having a lot of "East Durham" MPDs out on Deptford services, do you think? Rather than them actually being there for maintenance/repair-work? Testing out how well they cope on a variety of routes - both short and long distance - for the entirety of the day?