(10 Apr 2015, 5:13 pm)citaro5284 wrote We never say it is perfect and every operator has its faults, but when you work for a company and you know things posted on here are not quite right, we will defend the Company to the hilt.  I know I do, and Scott does the same with Arriva.

(10 Apr 2015, 6:09 pm)citaro5284 wrote I think I will use a hastag here...

#bullshit

(10 Apr 2015, 5:57 pm)cbma06 wrote I was told by a GNE employee, that new buses for the East Durham Network, no new buses for Deptford, and also the GNE MD has been called for from Management down south at least 3 times within the past year, and a few days ago GNE have been given 2 weeks to sort out their route allocations.

(10 Apr 2015, 6:09 pm)citaro5284 wrote I think I will use a hastag here...

#bullshit

(10 Apr 2015, 6:15 pm)citaro5284 wrote That would be telling....and I aint....

(10 Apr 2015, 6:24 pm)citaro5284 wrote There is 2 spare Venture Solo's, so when they are not required on Venture work, they go wandering!!

(10 Apr 2015, 6:15 pm)citaro5284 wrote That would be telling....and I aint....

(10 Apr 2015, 1:10 pm)Jimmi wrote Before my walk to Gateshead at  Saltmore's (think I've spelt that wrong) it looked like one of the Coast and Country StreetLite's was getting branding applied (may be wrong).

Before anyone asks I don't have any photos as I couldn't really get in a good  position to take photos from outside and there was a lot of engineers inside so I don't think I really could have taken a photo through the fence or even anywhere outside the depot without anything being said.

(10 Apr 2015, 8:38 pm)aureolin wrote Nowt they can do about it. They'll have to board the gaps up in the fence, if they don't want people taking photos through it. As long as you're standing on the public footpath outside, then you're not doing anything wrong. Careful with the boundaries though, as just because the gates are fitted at an angle, doesn't necessarily mean that you're not on their land. Stick to the footpaths. 

(10 Apr 2015, 5:57 pm)cbma06 wrote I was told by a GNE employee, that new buses for the East Durham Network, no new buses for Deptford, and also the GNE MD has been called for from Management down south at least 3 times within the past year, and a few days ago GNE have been given 2 weeks to sort out their route allocations.

(10 Apr 2015, 3:25 pm)Dan wrote I'd imagine that BJ10VUS is referring to the via points which tally up with the main calling points on the timetable?

(10 Apr 2015, 5:57 pm)cbma06 wrote I was told by a GNE employee, that new buses for the East Durham Network, no new buses for Deptford, and also the GNE MD has been called for from Management down south at least 3 times within the past year, and a few days ago GNE have been given 2 weeks to sort out their route allocations.

(10 Apr 2015, 9:14 pm)Drifter60 wrote If a GNE employee is a driver? I doubt this kind of information would be shared with the whole company's staff. I don't think there's much problems with route allocations like, and that's depot level issues- I'm sure that if there's a problem allocation wise management for GNE would be telling of the depots. 
However, I do think new buses for East Durham could be likely. Although, I'm basis that on no real information but it would make sense- 13 MPD's new in 2002 should be withdrawn soon I should think, most work on the East Durham network so it could be upgrading the fleet. With solos already on the 238, they'd only need them for Peterlee, so 14 buses. 
Also, wonder why the two nexus solos from Deptford haven't been unbranded? 

(10 Apr 2015, 5:13 pm)citaro5284 wrote We never say it is perfect and every operator has its faults, but when you work for a company and you know things posted on here are not quite right, we will defend the Company to the hilt.  I know I do, and Scott does the same with Arriva.

(10 Apr 2015, 2:37 pm)Malarkey wrote I can vouch for the 4/X1 and 50 all running late this afternoon, in the short period I waited for 4855 on the 50 at The Galleries probs around 10-15 Minutes I seen 3 X1s in the space of 4 Minutes heading Towards Easington Lane, along with the X1 running in Twos in the opposite direction, the 4 likewise was running in Twos, and the 50 was either operating on time or anywhere between 5 and 20 Minutes Late.

(11 Apr 2015, 4:45 pm)RM2186 wrote But we live in a blame culture these days. In my very long experience involved in the commercial world and with the public more so, there is a tendency not to listen to reason or the truth. This is less so with those people intelligent enough to take on board the information provided. People like to pick a fight and argue just because they want to.

(11 Apr 2015, 5:35 pm)citaro5284 wrote Quite like it how you are calling 'these companies' liars....think that is below the belt to be honest.

(11 Apr 2015, 6:32 pm)Robert wrote Now Citaro, i hope im not seeing things this time  

https://www.flickr.com/photos/16042610@N07/16861900147/

Im sure that says 'express to' rather than 'express intu...' for the Metrocentre destination.

(10 Apr 2015, 9:33 pm)Malarkey wrote Probably because they will remain on the 238 after the Service Changes occur under Nexus Subsidy.

(11 Apr 2015, 6:56 pm)Drifter60 wrote Well it's only going to be nexus funded evening and sundays from Houghton to Barnwell. Sunderland-Seaham-Houghton isn't funded by nexus. In fact doesn't DCC part fund some of the trips on the current 238? 

(11 Apr 2015, 6:56 pm)Drifter60 wrote Well it's only going to be nexus funded evening and sundays from Houghton to Barnwell. Sunderland-Seaham-Houghton isn't funded by nexus. In fact doesn't DCC part fund some of the trips on the current 238? 

(11 Apr 2015, 7:00 pm)Dan wrote Yes, some of the first and last trips of the day on the 238 are partially secured.

(11 Apr 2015, 7:04 pm)Malarkey wrote Yes but it will still use the Solos during the day as it does now, sure Dan will confirm this.

(11 Apr 2015, 7:07 pm)Drifter60 wrote Obviously it's going to need more solos though with the extension, 1 more? Deptford don't have that. 

(11 Apr 2015, 7:32 pm)Malarkey wrote Stanley have two Solos spare for the Venture Network, could one of them not be repainted and transferred over to Deptford maybe, could one be on order for the 238 alongside a potential order for the East Durham Network possibly, wonder who might know the answer to this conundrum hmmm.

(11 Apr 2015, 7:47 pm)citaro5284 wrote I will NOT doubt you anymore Robert  

(11 Apr 2015, 7:45 pm)Robert wrote Does it necessarily need to use a Nexus branded vehicle? When not required on the 700 and 701, could 628 be used instead? I don't know how the timings work but i thought id throw the suggestion out there anyway.