(20 Apr 2015, 9:37 am)Jimmi wrote Sapphire liveried 7540 looks to be doing type training around Durham City Centre, currently sat in Durham Bus Station.

(20 Apr 2015, 1:22 pm)MrPottski wrote Are they all stickered up Jimmi?

(20 Apr 2015, 1:24 pm)Jimmi wrote Nope, no branding on this one yet.

(20 Apr 2015, 2:55 pm)MrPottski wrote The branding men are in at Faverdale....

(20 Apr 2015, 3:00 pm)Jimmi wrote Hope they enter service soon.

(20 Apr 2015, 4:22 pm)MrPottski wrote So do I. Looking good mind!

https://flic.kr/p/se3Twi

https://flic.kr/p/rh6CJE

(20 Apr 2015, 4:32 pm)tyresmoke wrote They're looking great, can't wait til they go out into service!
Shame about the "every 20 mins" on the back! Must get that fixed...

(20 Apr 2015, 4:40 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote Third variation of the "every xx minutes", you know. 

(20 Apr 2015, 5:23 pm)MrPottski wrote Does this not refer to the frequency of a twin deck vehicle?

(20 Apr 2015, 5:54 pm)Tom wrote Thinking about getting a Teen Card, but can I use it on any service in the North East if I send the application form to the Northumberland Teen Card Section?

(20 Apr 2015, 5:55 pm)mb134 wrote Yeah, apart from the X93 I think  

(20 Apr 2015, 5:54 pm)Tom wrote Thinking about getting a Teen Card, but can I use it on any service in the North East if I send the application form to the Northumberland Teen Card Section?

(20 Apr 2015, 6:19 pm)Jimmi wrote Noticed a comment on Arriva's Facebook relating to MAX specification buses and it says something about the X1 going MAX on 23rd April and X12 on 29th April - not sure what exactly this means and Arriva still seem to think the X1 runs Darlington - Middlesbrough.

This is the post on their Facebook replying to someone's comment
"there are few planned including the X1 Darlington ti Middlesbrough on the 23rd April and the X12 Middlesbrough - Newcastle on the 29th April. Make sure you keep an eye out for them"

(20 Apr 2015, 7:12 pm)tyresmoke wrote Yes I understand the launch for MAX X1 will be on Thursday in Bishop Auckland... Not sure on time yet but likely to be later in the evening

(20 Apr 2015, 6:25 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote Any services in the North East except services X93 and Moorsbus or whatever it's called these days. Now valid on X24. Valid after 6pm Monday to Friday schooldays, anytime Sat and Sun, after 9am Monday to Friday school holidays (check with driver for details of term times.). Not valid on jointly run services (Stagecoach 685 etc.).

(20 Apr 2015, 7:12 pm)tyresmoke wrote Yes I understand the launch for MAX X1 will be on Thursday in Bishop Auckland... Not sure on time yet but likely to be later in the evening

(20 Apr 2015, 8:11 pm)northern156 wrote I thought it was 1830 it was valid after Mon-Fri and after 0915 School Holidays?

I'd really recommend one, I mean my stop to Newcastle and back is only £2!

(20 Apr 2015, 8:19 pm)mb134 wrote The exact wording on the back of mine is:

"may be used after 1800 on Mondays to Fridays, any time on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays and after 0900 during most school holidays "

(20 Apr 2015, 8:16 pm)aureolin wrote 4pm. Arriva announced it via Facebook. Seems a bit pointless putting what is essentially a light show on at 4pm mind.

(20 Apr 2015, 8:16 pm)aureolin wrote 4pm. Arriva announced it via Facebook. Seems a bit pointless putting what is essentially a light show on at 4pm mind.

(20 Apr 2015, 8:24 pm)Dan wrote Bit of a shame. I would have brought the DSLR to work and headed to Bishop Auckland on the X21 from Gateshead straight away - but looks like I won't be able to attend...

(20 Apr 2015, 8:24 pm)Dan wrote Bit of a shame. I would have brought the DSLR to work and headed to Bishop Auckland on the X21 from Gateshead straight away - but looks like I won't be able to attend...