North East Buses

673 has a problem with destination. It is flickering the display as its driving amd on the road maki g it hard to see
675 also has a problem. You cant see it as its really dull.

I have told GNE twice and told drivers but nothing is getting done.

(06 Aug 2017, 12:20 am)Jordan2104 wrote [ -> ]673 has a problem with destination. It is flickering the display as its driving amd on the road maki g it hard to see
675 also has a problem. You cant see it as its really dull.

I have told GNE twice and told drivers but nothing is getting done.

First I've heard of it.

673 - this one has previously been repaired for having a dull destination. It was repaired a few months ago, but no harm in checking this one again for other faults.

675 - how long has it been like that? I saw it not so long ago and it was fine.

(06 Aug 2017, 7:21 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]First I've heard of it.

673 - this one has previously been repaired for having a dull destination. It was repaired a few months ago, but no harm in checking this one again for other faults.

675 - how long has it been like that? I saw it not so long ago and it was fine.

Few weeks now. Just keep seeing it when spotting around north tyneside

Morning all , could someone answer this queston for me that the Q1/Q2 has a pvr of 5 today and they have put 8335 on when 13 are branded so could they be something wrong with a few

(06 Aug 2017, 10:32 am)Citaro5326 wrote [ -> ]Morning all , could someone answer this queston for me that the Q1/Q2 has a pvr of 5 today and they have put 8335 on when 13 are branded so could they be something wrong with a few

Maybe deep internal clean, fixing of minor mechanical issues, replacing light bulbs, external wash, tightening a few screws.....

(06 Aug 2017, 10:32 am)Citaro5326 wrote [ -> ]Morning all , could someone answer this queston for me that the Q1/Q2 has a pvr of 5 today and they have put 8335 on when 13 are branded so could they be something wrong with a few

(06 Aug 2017, 10:49 am)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]Maybe deep internal clean, fixing of minor mechanical issues, replacing light bulbs, external wash, tightening a few screws.....

We're probably reading too much into it... It's a Quaylink branded bus - rainbow or not - so they'll put it on any Quaylink service regardless of whether it should be a purple or a green one.

No harm in it, really. Promoting pride, diversity, etc, all week long.

(06 Aug 2017, 11:42 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]We're probably reading too much into it... It's a Quaylink branded bus - rainbow or not - so they'll put it on any Quaylink service regardless of whether it should be a purple or a green one.

No harm in it, really. Promoting pride, diversity, etc, all week long.

*Like*

(06 Aug 2017, 12:20 am)Jordan2104 wrote [ -> ]673 has a problem with destination. It is flickering the display as its driving amd on the road maki g it hard to see
675 also has a problem. You cant see it as its really dull.

I have told GNE twice and told drivers but nothing is getting done.

Ive noticed this too,also 678's fan sounds like its overheating,it will drive quietly for a short while then start making a loud noise

(06 Aug 2017, 11:42 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]We're probably reading too much into it... It's a Quaylink branded bus - rainbow or not - so they'll put it on any Quaylink service regardless of whether it should be a purple or a green one.

No harm in it, really. Promoting pride, diversity, etc, all week long.

Lets have a look at 8335... (https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...mG-aiAEFd/)

Is it the same base colour as all the Quaylink buses... check
Does it have the Quaylink name written on the side... check
Is it operational and able to move on its own... check

I cannot see an issue with the pride bus being out on a Sunday, it's a operational vehicle, and pride doesn't need to take a day off unless needed too. In fact Go North East probably has this Quaylink vehicle out more than any other due to what it stands for and for the fact it's quite eyecatch. I've often hear kids say to their parents that the rainbow bus is going past when they see it, so not only it's showing GNE's contribution towards Pride, it's brightening up the day for little children everywhere.

Think it's possible where 8335 was parked in the depot could have possibly been down to it being allocated to the Q1/Q2 today? Perhaps 8335 was easier to get out of the depot this morning than one of the specifically Q1/Q2 branded examples, especially with it being Sunday with less of the buses being out on the road in service today. Not really a problem given 8335 is not specific Quaylink route branded and it's normally on the Q1/Q2 anyway.

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(06 Aug 2017, 12:57 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Think it's possible where 8335 was parked in the depot could have possibly been down to it being allocated to the Q1/Q2 today? Perhaps 8335 was easier to get out of the depot this morning than one of the specifically Q1/Q2 branded examples, especially with it being Sunday with less of the buses being out on the road in service today. Not really a problem given 8335 is not specific Quaylink route branded and it's normally on the Q1/Q2 anyway.

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Tbh im not a big fan of versas but 09,10,11 plates are the worst and the 63 plates are spot on imo , i had 8327 on the 12A the other week and it was 5mph up the bank !

(06 Aug 2017, 1:31 pm)Citaro5326 wrote [ -> ]Tbh im not a big fan of versas but 09,10,11 plates are the worst and the 63 plates are spot on imo , i had 8327 on the 12A the other week and it was 5mph up the bank !

I'm not either, so glad Deptford got rid of them haha

Is it true X1 all single deckers tomorrow and Tuesday as vant use the highway.

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(06 Aug 2017, 7:01 pm)Swiny1 wrote [ -> ]Is it true X1 all single deckers tomorrow and Tuesday as vant use the highway.

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Yes

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What will BT15KLZ Mercedes Sprinter be used on?

(07 Aug 2017, 8:22 am)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]What will BT15KLZ Mercedes Sprinter be used on?

BT15 KLZ will be used on a shuttle service while a road closure is in place.

(07 Aug 2017, 1:05 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote [ -> ]BT15 KLZ will be used on a shuttle service while a road closure is in place.

Wasn't this returned ages ago?

(07 Aug 2017, 1:34 pm)JP6004 wrote [ -> ]Wasn't this returned ages ago?

It's a different one - BT66 TZM is the one Go North East had earlier in the year.

(07 Aug 2017, 2:12 pm)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]It's a different one - BT66 TZM is the one Go North East had earlier in the year.

Ah I see

How come on the metro replacements the number going towards regent centre is 900A showing?

Just a rumour ive heard is a waggonway has been withdrawn and is been used as parts - dunno how true it is

(08 Aug 2017, 8:16 pm)Jordan2104 wrote [ -> ]How come on the metro replacements the number going towards regent centre is 900A showing?

Must be a blind error, I've only ever seen one with 900A on (though only on the rear display)

According to the Nexus folks, to account for Benton Park Rd peak workings when the closure extends to Shiremoor there'll still be short Regent Centre to 4LE runs to keep the flow going.

(08 Aug 2017, 8:16 pm)Jordan2104 wrote [ -> ]How come on the metro replacements the number going towards regent centre is 900A showing?

(08 Aug 2017, 9:17 pm)Ambassador wrote [ -> ]Must be a blind error, I've only ever seen one with 900A on (though only on the rear display)

According to the Nexus folks, to account for Benton Park Rd peak workings when the closure extends to Shiremoor there'll still be short Regent Centre to 4LE runs to keep the flow going.

Rear route number only displays on most fleet livery double-decks are set to switch 'F' which mimics the code which the driver types into his controller. This is why some of the buses operating shuttle services at the Airshow, Great North Run etc show 'AIR' or 'GNR'. If they were set to '2', it would show 900 or 901.

Metro Replacement bus services on the yellow line are usually numbered 900. Likewise the replacements on the green line are usually numbered 901. '900A' was added for a replacement bus service operating between Airport and Regent Centre which Nexus refused to number 901. The 'A' stood for airport.

Again, Regent Centre is technically on the green line, so the drivers are having to use the '900A' code as a workaround.

As destinations have been mentioned, is the new style destination layout seen on the X66 and X84/X85 just a trial run that would revert back to normal in the next destination update or is it a more permanent thing with the intention of all destinations being redesigned like that over time?

While I don't think this was a massive problem beforehand, I do like the greater emphasis on the main destination. Was strange seeing the X66 with that fancy 'X' though!

If you want standing space on a bus, get on an X1 from the wrekenton, not one of the past 4 has had room to spare.

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(08 Aug 2017, 8:57 pm)Citaro5326 wrote [ -> ]Just a rumour ive heard is a waggonway has been withdrawn and is been used as parts - dunno how true it is

Not true. I suspect that the rumour relates to 4957 - this is not being withdrawn, the chassis is being repaired at Saltmeadows Road.

4956 and 4958 are also VOR today - the former for PSV test, and the latter for defects.

(09 Aug 2017, 8:38 am)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]As destinations have been mentioned, is the new style destination layout seen on the X66 and X84/X85 just a trial run that would revert back to normal in the next destination update or is it a more permanent thing with the intention of all destinations being redesigned like that over time?

While I don't think this was a massive problem beforehand, I do like the greater emphasis on the main destination. Was strange seeing the X66 with that fancy 'X' though!

It's just a trial run.

A number of comments have been raised internally about the large number of via points and how nobody would be able to read them all as they scroll (so is there really any point having them), and whether it would be better to have a greater emphasis on the terminal point by having it in a larger font, and the via points smaller, on separate screens, not scrolling.

Chances are it'll be rolled out to a couple of other services to gather more opinions. It's more or less what Arriva have, really, just with a larger terminal point (which they, and other operators as a matter of fact, use in other parts of the country).


I gather a number of enthusiasts on Facebook groups weren't best pleased with the new style - but I suppose we're trying to best cater for the majority of passengers!

(09 Aug 2017, 10:52 am)I Dan wrote [ -> ]Not true. I suspect that the rumour relates to 4957 - this is not being withdrawn, the chassis is being repaired at Saltmeadows Road.

4956 and 4958 are also VOR today - the former for PSV test, and the latter for defects.


It's just a trial run.

A number of comments have been raised internally about the large number of via points and how nobody would be able to read them all as they scroll (so is there really any point having them), and whether it would be better to have a greater emphasis on the terminal point by having it in a larger font, and the via points smaller, on separate screens, not scrolling.

Chances are it'll be rolled out to a couple of other services to gather more opinions. It's more or less what Arriva have, really, just with a larger terminal point (which they, and other operators as a matter of fact, use in other parts of the country).


I gather a number of enthusiasts on Facebook groups weren't best pleased with the new style - but I suppose we're trying to best cater for the majority of passengers!

I think the destinations would look better if the text on the first line was smaller as its looks a bit big. Other than that they look decent

(09 Aug 2017, 10:52 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]I gather a number of enthusiasts on Facebook groups weren't best pleased with the new style - but I suppose we're trying to best cater for the majority of passengers!

Tbh are they pleased with anything these days? 

Do their iPads not catch the smaller via points? 

(09 Aug 2017, 12:21 pm)omnicity4659 wrote [ -> ]Tbh are they pleased with anything these days? 

No! - We hate change!