(29 Jan 2016, 10:34 pm)Adrian wrote [ -> ]I'd say that was a bit speculative. I can't recall any links to Sunderland AFC when the brand was promoted, so it could mean absolutely anything. There's certainly nothing fast about Sunderland AFC, and nor did it provide any links when first launched.
Cue someone digging out timetable literature from 2009... :s
I'd have thought the reference to Sunderland AFC through the black livery and ''cats'' in the name would have seemed pretty self-explanatory to users of the route, never been a big user of the service myself and that's the link I'd almost subconsciously make.
BIB:
I would speculate that if GNE are keeping the X35 long term, high-spec vehicles may be preferred as they're competing directly with Arriva sapphire 23 between Hartlepool and Peterlee, and Sunderland to a lessor extent
(29 Jan 2016, 10:18 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]How do you know it might not be on loan for a few more days, if it is?
I don't know but heavily doubt its on loan, Percy Main have a good enough amount of vehicles on the road at the minuete.
Well according to 'that' facebook group, 3941 has transferred to Percy Main to replace 3859 on the 434.
(29 Jan 2016, 11:44 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]Well according to 'that' facebook group, 3941 has transferred to Percy Main to replace 3859 on the 434.
Not too sure how much of a 'permanent' solution this is, but that is correct, in a bid to provide a younger vehicle and improve reliability on the 434/448 services (also why the two red Volvo B9s, 6116 and 6117, have been regularly allocated on weekdays since the contract started).
3859 has transferred to Riverside in exchange - likely to be used on scholars only, so I'm guessing a few more dual-door Volvo B7s will crop up on the TEN.
6100's ticket machine isn't working.
(30 Jan 2016, 8:42 am)Davie wrote [ -> ]6100's ticket machine isn't working.
Its a nightmare when the driver is on Emergency Tickets
Try being on emergency tickets in a betting shop
(30 Jan 2016, 11:04 am)GMitchelhill wrote [ -> ]Try being on emergency tickets in a betting shop
I can well imagine...not a pretty sight!
Any word on the x1s for today?
(30 Jan 2016, 11:34 am)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Any word on the x1s for today?
6007 departs from Newcastle at 10:45, 13:05, 15:25, 17:45, 20:00 and 22:00 towards Easington Lane.
6050 departs from Newcastle at 09:20, 11:45, 14:05 and 16:25 towards Easington Lane.
(30 Jan 2016, 12:01 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]6007 departs from Newcastle at 10:45, 13:05, 15:25, 17:45, 20:00 and 22:00 towards Easington Lane.
6050 departs from Newcastle at 09:20, 11:45, 14:05 and 16:25 towards Easington Lane.
Cheers.
Of course, he's changed his mind about catching one, now
(30 Jan 2016, 2:30 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]Not too sure how much of a 'permanent' solution this is, but that is correct, in a bid to provide a younger vehicle and improve reliability on the 434/448 services (also why the two red Volvo B9s, 6116 and 6117, have been regularly allocated on weekdays since the contract started).
3859 has transferred to Riverside in exchange - likely to be used on scholars only, so I'm guessing a few more dual-door Volvo B7s will crop up on the TEN.
I think personally, the following should happen rather than taking straight of Riverside who already need more B9s as it is:
- 6100 transfers from Deptford to Riverside in exchange for a Vyking owing to the improved reliability of the Fab 56 where despite still running late sometimes, can easily recover time at either end due to the PVR being reduced to 14 vehicles last year increasing layover time on a 12 minute frequency. 6100 then becomes part of the TEN PVR and branded accordingly allowing 6084 (which is fitted with a Tachograph) to become a spare for the TEN / TTX alongside 3963 / 3964 as well as 3942 at Hexham.
- 3941 then could transfer to Percy Main on a more long term basis to help with the 434/448 services.
(30 Jan 2016, 12:43 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Cheers.
Of course, he's changed his mind about catching one, now
Very disappointed in Big'un!
(30 Jan 2016, 1:30 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote [ -> ]I think personally, the following should happen rather than taking straight of Riverside who already need more B9s as it is:
- 6100 transfers from Deptford to Riverside in exchange for a Vyking owing to the improved reliability of the Fab 56 where despite still running late sometimes, can easily recover time at either end due to the PVR being reduced to 14 vehicles last year increasing layover time on a 12 minute frequency. 6100 then becomes part of the TEN PVR and branded accordingly allowing 6084 (which is fitted with a Tachograph) to become a spare for the TEN / TTX alongside 3963 / 3964 as well as 3942 at Hexham.
- 3941 then could transfer to Percy Main on a more long term basis to help with the 434/448 services.
No thanks, Percy Main are welcome to one of Deptfords Vykings though.....
(30 Jan 2016, 1:31 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Very disappointed in Big'un!
Typically, he's decided on an x1, anyhow. Just neither of those!
Bloody demand avoidance.
Some of the signs in the simplicity versas are a bit out of date. One here showing the route of simplicity 36!
5166 destination on front is cutting some of the top line text off. Also seen it not in service before and it doesnt fill the whole front
