(29 Dec 2015, 3:10 pm)Jimmi wrote Wonder when (if ever) Arriva will sort these X12 line maps out for the interior branding, considering that the service no longer stops at Plawsworth.

(29 Dec 2015, 4:52 pm)Adrian wrote I wrote to them the week it changed, and I got a response saying they'll pass it on to the depot. So either the message hasn't been passed on, or the depots haven't bothered themselves to do it.

(29 Dec 2015, 4:52 pm)Adrian wrote I wrote to them the week it changed, and I got a response saying they'll pass it on to the depot. So either the message hasn't been passed on, or the depots haven't bothered themselves to do it.

(29 Dec 2015, 8:14 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I'll see if the person I know has anything to do with Durham County operations, things like this won't go unnoticed when brought up.

(29 Dec 2015, 8:16 pm)Adrian wrote Depends how much of a priority it is seen as. Destinations clearly aren't seen as a priority for example, given that the Sapphires are still running round not displaying the rear correctly.

(29 Dec 2015, 8:20 pm)Jimmi wrote I also wish that they'd remove these from the ex demonstrator EcoCitys, especially as they are starting to peel off now.

(29 Dec 2015, 8:22 pm)GX03 SVC wrote No mention of Arriva there, so Ill make them aware of that. 4812/3/4?

(30 Dec 2015, 1:26 pm)cbma06 wrote just got one of those sapphire leaflets through the post saying that Sapphire are coming to service 22 and 24 with a voucher for a free north east day ticket.

(30 Dec 2015, 4:55 pm)tyresmoke wrote 1758 and 1799 have left Blyth for a loan period with Yorkshire Tiger

(31 Dec 2015, 12:02 pm)Jimmi wrote Anyone seen any of the MAX standard Volvo B7TLs today? Would like a photo of one.

(31 Dec 2015, 12:12 pm)mb134 wrote Just drove through Ashington, wish I'd saw this beforehand and I would have checked the yard for you, unless you're up that way anyway?

(31 Dec 2015, 12:13 pm)Jimmi wrote In Newcastle at the moment.

(30 Dec 2015, 9:57 pm)Coppercap40 wrote Is anyone else irritated by the end of service announcements on Sapphire services, instead of pronouncing Sapphire as Safire it comes out as Saf i ya.

(31 Dec 2015, 12:02 pm)Jimmi wrote Anyone seen any of the MAX standard Volvo B7TLs today? Would like a photo of one.

(29 Dec 2015, 5:38 pm)peter wrote 4514 has failed while operating the X75/X76...luckily the bus was still within Darlington, it only managed to get about half mile from Feethams. 1426 was sent as the replacement. Well, at least it managed a week!

(31 Dec 2015, 2:03 pm)R852 PRG wrote 4514 has reportedly been withdrawn from service at Darlington. Apparently it is DDA-compliant so there is a chance that it could live on. Information from Neil Wise on the Arriva UK Enthusiasts Facebook page.

(31 Dec 2015, 3:07 pm)peter wrote I assume they just aren't going to bother repairing it, which is hardly surprising really given its' age!

(31 Dec 2015, 2:15 pm)Jimmi wrote Do all the Sapphire Enviro 400's at Ashington have these next stop announcement screens, or just 7501?


EDIT: WiFi doesn't work!

(31 Dec 2015, 2:03 pm)R852 PRG wrote 4514 has reportedly been withdrawn from service at Darlington. Apparently it is DDA-compliant so there is a chance that it could live on. Information from Neil Wise on the Arriva UK Enthusiasts Facebook page.

(31 Dec 2015, 3:13 pm)NK53 TKT wrote All 57-REG ones I believe

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What a great day for mankind!

(31 Dec 2015, 3:20 pm)Andreos1 wrote Not sure if this is the most relevant thread like...

Teesside and East Cleveland services - what is the history between depot allocations? Does anyone know if the current split is based on historic precedents or if the Loftus closure led to a whole load of changes, such as Stockton getting more work over that way?

I have been racking my brains to try and remember, with no joy.