Have we heard anything about the NCC contracts yet?
(08 Aug 2014, 2:25 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]Have we heard anything about the NCC contracts yet?
I've recently requested similar info from NCC (and other councils), as I've provided for Nexus. I'll hopefully have that in a few weeks time, which will let us look ahead at what's coming up.
(08 Aug 2014, 7:35 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]I've recently requested similar info from NCC (and other councils), as I've provided for Nexus. I'll hopefully have that in a few weeks time, which will let us look ahead at what's coming up.
They start 1st September if nothing has changed.
I'd like to see GNE take on the 880 - a new ticket similar to the AD122/X85 ticket could be introduced, for example X85 + 880 ticket £7.20 - Should also boost passenger numbers on the X85 too.
If I remember correctly, service 74 (Newcastle-Matfen-Hexham), 79 (Ponteland-Morpeth), 683 (Hexham-Newbrough), 688 (Hexham-Allendale), 689 (Hexham-Consett), 880 (Hexham-Bellingham-Kielder Castle), 882 (Colwell-Hexham) and other various stuff.
I'd like to see GNE retain the 688 and 689, and possibly the 74 as all seem to get decent passenger numbers at times (even the 689, yes!).
(08 Aug 2014, 7:46 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]They start 1st September if nothing has changed.
I'd like to see GNE take on the 880 - a new ticket similar to the AD122/X85 ticket could be introduced, for example X85 + 880 ticket £7.20 - Should also boost passenger numbers on the X85 too.
If I remember correctly, service 74 (Newcastle-Matfen-Hexham), 79 (Ponteland-Morpeth), 683 (Hexham-Newbrough), 688 (Hexham-Allendale), 689 (Hexham-Consett), 880 (Hexham-Bellingham-Kielder Castle), 882 (Colwell-Hexham) and other various stuff.
I'd like to see GNE retain the 688 and 689, and possibly the 74 as all seem to get decent passenger numbers at times (even the 689, yes!).
Interesting, well ish, that the 689 is a Northumberland Contract but operated by Consett under the Venture name.
(14 Aug 2014, 12:25 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Bit late,the changes were ages ago
They were.
Presumably someone has been sitting on the press release and it hasn't been published.
Checked the date and it only appeared yesterday.
(14 Aug 2014, 12:27 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote [ -> ]They were.
Presumably someone has been sitting on the press release and it hasn't been published.
Checked the date and it only appeared yesterday.
Typical Sunderland echo... haha
Nice one sided story there. Councillors say it's good, so we'll take that opinion...
The Northumberland Contracts were due to start on 1st September, but nothing has been released about them?
Has it been extended once again?
(30 Aug 2014, 9:14 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]NCC list attached.
A lot of the Hexham contracts are due to end tomorrow!
(30 Aug 2014, 9:17 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]A lot of the Hexham contracts are due to end tomorrow!
I would assume that they have been extended again...
(30 Aug 2014, 10:01 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]I would assume that they have been extended again...
That list only arrived in my mailbox on Friday from NCC. I'll enquire on Monday for a definite answer.
Upcoming Durham County Council tenders. Current contracts all due to expire on the 25th October 2014.
Contract
ref |
service |
days |
time of day |
Start -
Finish |
start |
end |
operator |
Complete/
part of service |
| 3438 |
21A |
M-S |
daytime |
Peterlee -
Middlesbrough |
07/04/2013 |
25/10/2014 |
Arriva County
Durham |
Part |
| 3439 |
57A |
M-S |
daytime |
Durham -
Hartlepool |
07/04/2013 |
25/10/2014 |
Arriva County
Durham |
Part |
| 3203 |
P and R |
M-S |
daytime |
Durham park and
ride |
25/10/2009 |
25/10/2014 |
Arriva County
Durham |
Complete |
| 3206 |
LVL |
M-F |
daytime |
Lanchester
village link |
19/01/2009 |
25/10/2014 |
Cooper |
Part |
| 2976 |
Taxibus |
M-F |
works |
South
Derwentside - Taxi Bus |
24/02/2008 |
25/10/2014 |
Cooper |
Part |
| 2982 |
TB 202/3/
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M-S |
works |
Brackenhill -
Taxis Bus |
24/02/2008 |
25/10/2014 |
Crake |
complete |
| 3450 |
20 |
M-S |
evening |
Houghton le
Spring - Durham |
29/07/2013 |
25/10/2014 |
Go North East |
Part |
| 3369 |
59 |
Sun |
daytime |
Wheatley Hill -
Durham, Arnison Centre |
02/12/2012 |
25/10/2014 |
Go North East |
complete |
| 3258 |
259 |
M-S |
evening |
Durham -
Sherburn |
17/04/2011 |
25/10/2014 |
Go North East |
Part |
| 3259 |
259 |
M-S |
daytime |
Durham Bus
Station - Hi Pittington/Whitesmocks |
30/10/2011 |
25/10/2014 |
Go North East |
Part |
| 3556 |
116 |
M-F |
daytime |
Newton Aycliffe
- Town Service |
03/01/2014 |
25/10/2014 |
JSB Travel |
complete |
| 3112 |
EDHL |
M-Su |
daytime |
East Durham -
S'land/Teeside Hospitals |
01/09/2008 |
25/10/2014 |
Scarlet
Band |
complete |
|
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Gateshead Council's latest budget proposal plans for the withdrawal of funding to Quaylink from the next tender (though it would need to reach agreement with Newcastle over this)
It states Gateshead College is well served and services could be extended to the Baltic (I assume the 93/94)
The impact statement notes the main concern is late night provision to the Quayside and the effect on hotels and potential development
(08 Nov 2014, 10:50 am)gtom wrote [ -> ]Gateshead Council's latest budget proposal plans for the withdrawal of funding to Quaylink from the next tender (though it would need to reach agreement with Newcastle over this)
It states Gateshead College is well served and services could be extended to the Baltic (I assume the 93/94)
The impact statement notes the main concern is late night provision to the Quayside and the effect on hotels and potential development
Isn't it 2015 for the new tender?
I wonder if GNE will keep it on but change the frequency, i think a few people on here said that would be the best option.
Nexus have very recently put a tender out for the Quaylink service so this is an interesting development
(08 Nov 2014, 3:28 pm)tyresmoke wrote [ -> ]Nexus have very recently put a tender out for the Quaylink service so this is an interesting development
It can only be a short tender surely? Two year deal max I would have thought, since they'll be looking to tie it in with QCS after that...
Wasn't to sure where to put this.
Was at the MetroCentre rather briefly This Afternoon around 3ish, and Ray Parnaby and 2 other Enthusiasts were having a bit of a chit chat, so I went over and said hello, and according to one of those other 2 Enthusiasts (don't know his name) apparently Gateshead Central Taxis have put a Bid in for the Quaylink Contract.
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