(05 Aug 2020, 7:32 am)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]I don't know about anyone else, but if I'm waiting at a stop that's used by several services, and a vehicle is already at the stop, I always wait at the back of the vehicle so I can see when my bus is arriving.
Same, that would be the sensible thing to do. Not sure if its because the bus stop flag pole where people stand is weirdly located to the front of the lay-by, near the angled section of kerb, rather than alongside the lay-by. Hard to explain. Who knows.
(05 Aug 2020, 8:53 am)ne14ne1 wrote [ -> ]Same, that would be the sensible thing to do. Not sure if its because the bus stop flag pole where people stand is weirdly located to the front of the lay-by, near the angled section of kerb, rather than alongside the lay-by. Hard to explain. Who knows.
The worst one for me is Newgate Street (outside of Poundland) in Bishop. The bus stop is on a blind corner, so if there's a bus at the stop, you can't see them coming round the corner and they can't see you, so just drive straight past. I've lost count of the amount of times I've missed the X21 when there's an Arriva 6 parked up!
One upside of the stupid social distancing 'upgrades' is that the road is now blocked when a bus is stopped so it can't just go past!
(05 Aug 2020, 9:00 am)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]The worst one for me is Newgate Street (outside of Poundland) in Bishop. The bus stop is on a blind corner, so if there's a bus at the stop, you can't see them coming round the corner and they can't see you, so just drive straight past. I've lost count of the amount of times I've missed the X21 when there's an Arriva 6 parked up!
One upside of the stupid social distancing 'upgrades' is that the road is now blocked when a bus is stopped so it can't just go past!
Foxhunters, near Whitley / Shields, is one of the worst bus stops around imo as buses need to be in the right lane to continue straight ahead. The amount of times they're already in the right lane before they're anywhere near the bus stop is annoying. It's not fun stepping in front of traffic to tell them to get over or waiting for the next bus which is hourly if it's the 57.
Billy Mill is another stupid bus stop like that but they tend to know about that one.
(05 Aug 2020, 9:56 am)Storx wrote [ -> ]Foxhunters, near Whitley / Shields, is one of the worst bus stops around imo as buses need to be in the right lane to continue straight ahead. The amount of times they're already in the right lane before they're anywhere near the bus stop is annoying. It's not fun stepping in front of traffic to tell them to get over or waiting for the next bus which is hourly if it's the 57.
Billy Mill is another stupid bus stop like that but they tend to know about that one.
Milburngate in Durham can be a nuisance. It's all fine and well some suggesting it's worth standing towards the rear of the vehicle, so nowt passes - no good when they arrive together as is often the case at Milburngate.
The stop at the bottom of John Reid Road in Shields is a nuisance for the 26.
It needs to cut across three lanes of traffic (often stationery because of the lights), to double back on itself.
(05 Aug 2020, 9:56 am)Storx wrote [ -> ]Foxhunters, near Whitley / Shields, is one of the worst bus stops around imo as buses need to be in the right lane to continue straight ahead. The amount of times they're already in the right lane before they're anywhere near the bus stop is annoying. It's not fun stepping in front of traffic to tell them to get over or waiting for the next bus which is hourly if it's the 57.
Billy Mill is another stupid bus stop like that but they tend to know about that one.
I suppose it's not really an issue when drivers know about it.
I can't wait for the day when we have 'smart stops' with up digital displays that work and stop buttons so passengers don't have to stand with their arm out when it's pissing it down!
(05 Aug 2020, 7:32 am)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]I don't know about anyone else, but if I'm waiting at a stop that's used by several services, and a vehicle is already at the stop, I always wait at the back of the vehicle so I can see when my bus is arriving.
But the pavement isn't that wide next to the stop n Newgate Street for people to wait at the rear of the X9/X10 (or other bus).
We'll have to see how it goes no doubt.
(07 Aug 2020, 3:03 pm)busmanT wrote [ -> ]But the pavement isn't that wide next to the stop n Newgate Street for people to wait at the rear of the X9/X10 (or other bus).
We'll have to see how it goes no doubt.
I wonder if they'll just take the other services out of that stop if it becomes too much of an issue
(07 Aug 2020, 3:06 pm)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]I wonder if they'll just take the other services out of that stop if it becomes too much of an issue
The Q3 stops around the bend outside KFC and the 21 can use it's current stop outside wilcos, not an issue in my mind.
(05 Aug 2020, 10:23 am)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Milburngate in Durham can be a nuisance. It's all fine and well some suggesting it's worth standing towards the rear of the vehicle, so nowt passes - no good when they arrive together as is often the case at Milburngate.
The stop at the bottom of John Reid Road in Shields is a nuisance for the 26.
It needs to cut across three lanes of traffic (often stationery because of the lights), to double back on itself.
Leazes road stops are even worse. At the second stop, you can't even see the 22, 24 come under the road bridge in time for them to slow down for you, unless you stand outside of the shelter.
(07 Aug 2020, 11:43 pm)BusLoverMum wrote [ -> ]Leazes road stops are even worse. At the second stop, you can't even see the 22, 24 come under the road bridge in time for them to slow down for you, unless you stand outside of the shelter.
Aye, theyre not the best. Very rarely used them, but I know exactly what you mean.
Only used the stops once or twice since the works down there, but I know those older shelters were horrendous when busy. Trying to get out or signal the bus when you were towards the rear of the queue wasn't the easiest. Especially when it was hoying down with rain.
According to the Oxford-Chiltern-Bus-Page, Coaches 72-78 have now left for the NE after repaint:
As noted under the Airline heading below coaches 72-78 have now left Oxford for the North East after repainting at Hants & Dorset.
https://www.oxford-chiltern-bus-page.co....70820.html
(08 Aug 2020, 2:44 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]According to the Oxford-Chiltern-Bus-Page, Coaches 72-78 have now left for the NE after repaint:
As noted under the Airline heading below coaches 72-78 have now left Oxford for the North East after repainting at Hants & Dorset.
https://www.oxford-chiltern-bus-page.co....70820.html
Wonder what fleet numbers they'll be given once they arrive, which shouldn't be too long now
(08 Aug 2020, 2:44 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]According to the Oxford-Chiltern-Bus-Page, Coaches 72-78 have now left for the NE after repaint:
As noted under the Airline heading below coaches 72-78 have now left Oxford for the North East after repainting at Hants & Dorset.
https://www.oxford-chiltern-bus-page.co....70820.html
He also asks....Has anyone seen them in their new area??
I think he is a bit quick off the starting blocks, as none are up here yet.
(08 Aug 2020, 2:48 pm)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]Wonder what fleet numbers they'll be given once they arrive, which shouldn't be too long now
Could be 7201 - 07 - as the 7 series is coach only - can't see them going down as 63**.
(08 Aug 2020, 2:57 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Could be 7201 - 07 - as the 7 series is coach only - can't see them going down as 63**.
Since they are coaches, could they not just follow on from what the last coach is currently?
(08 Aug 2020, 2:57 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]He also asks....Has anyone seen them in their new area??
I think he is a bit quick off the starting blocks, as none are up here yet.
Bit premature on his behalf then
(08 Aug 2020, 3:00 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]Since they are coaches, could they not just follow on from what the last coach is currently?
Could be but i was thinking they decided to have the first of the Streetdecks as 63** instead of following on from 61** - so they might do that with the coaches.
And remember previously service coaches always had a different set of Fleet numbers to Nat Ex/Private Hire. Ie 5*** and 7*** series. Obviously can't use the 5 series any longer
(08 Aug 2020, 4:04 pm)ifm001 wrote [ -> ]And remember previously service coaches always had a different set of Fleet numbers to Nat Ex/Private Hire. Ie 5*** and 7*** series. Obviously can't use the 5 series any longer
To be fair with the introduction of the Northern Coaching unit (which is using ex-NatEx stock), it’s pretty difficult to keep the two in a separate series nowadays.
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(08 Aug 2020, 3:02 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Bit premature on his behalf then
Could be but i was thinking they decided to have the first of the Streetdecks as 63** instead of following on from 61** - so they might do that with the coaches.
could follow on from the ex Oxford B10BLE's 5161 - 5167.
When both E400MMCs (9077 - 2019 ZF) and (9098 - 2016 Voith) were trailled on the X9 & X10, how did they perform?
Will there be plans to move the 6 Cylinder StreetDeck around other depots with perhaps an E400MMC (most logical option would be a swap with Hexham) temporarily fulfilling the role of the X9 & X10 spare?