(08 Dec 2021, 11:30 pm)Adrian wrote So how's it congestion busting, if it relies on infrastructure that doesn't exist?

Surely that's like me saying Sunderland are a Premiership team, only they're in League 1.

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(08 Dec 2021, 11:16 pm)Adrian wrote There's no consistency in the messaging here. If buses are proving to be congestion busting, why does he spend so much time talking about congestion? Unless the product isn't delivering results.

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I think you'll find in the coming months that all three of the region's operators will be looking to scale back their networks, concentrate on the core and see how they can develop that, rather than focusing on weak points or taking back work that is, and will never be, profitable. Whilst there are many benefits to come from the BSIP (should the region be successful in its bid), it also looks at rationalisation of the network too.

(09 Dec 2021, 2:02 pm)54APhotography wrote New Sunderland District Silver Solo 662 heading for Deptford from Saltmeadows today 662 NK15GFO | Optare Solo SR M925 662 travels 'not in servic… | Flickr

New Cherry on the block, Mercedes Citaro 5304 on the 35 circuit today 5304 NK08CHL | Mercedes 0530N Citaro 5304 travels along Sout… | Flickr

(08 Dec 2021, 5:57 pm)Michael wrote First Solo is now in "Sunderland District Silver" - actually looks good.

Tweet by Dan: https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1468637812132089858

Martijn also did a Tweet to say he was also at Saltmeadows, and in the background - it looks like 5292 is getting a repaint - https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1468637123842658322/photo/3

(09 Dec 2021, 2:45 pm)Chris 1 wrote Agreed, I think the colour combo suites the Solo well.  Though I did have to twice as to weather the service bears any resemblance to the Crusader.

(09 Dec 2021, 2:53 pm)Train8261 wrote Only difference is the little colour. On the solo it looks black and on Crusader it yellow. Apart from that no difference

(09 Dec 2021, 2:23 pm)Train8261 wrote Find it extremely hilarious that whenever I'm in the house. All Cherry are out. Yet when I'm out. I'm luck to get one of them. Even then it's ethier 5294 or 5295. Same with a Connections4 on the 26/50. It happens once in a blue moon I'm out to see it on the 26 yet what happens. Taken of at Washington Galleries on the 50

(09 Dec 2021, 2:53 pm)Train8261 wrote Only difference is the little colour. On the solo it looks black and on Crusader it yellow. Apart from that no difference

(09 Dec 2021, 3:05 pm)54APhotography wrote I've gone after a Citaro on the 50 before and the only one that got past Washington was 5486!

If it's any consolation, 5293 and 5295 were absent today

(08 Dec 2021, 5:57 pm)Michael wrote First Solo is now in "Sunderland District Silver" - actually looks good.

Tweet by Dan: https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1468637812132089858

Martijn also did a Tweet to say he was also at Saltmeadows, and in the background - it looks like 5292 is getting a repaint - https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1468637123842658322/photo/3

(02 Jan 2022, 7:54 pm)54APhotography wrote The second Solo SR M925 663 'Silver' dedicated for the 6 day a week service 33 dropped onto the supported Sunderland circular service 135/136 today. Caught in a quiet spell of the junction of the A183 and A1231 on the 1125 135 service.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/184063238@N07/51794482574/in/datetaken-public/

(02 Jan 2022, 8:00 pm)Dan wrote The 33 interworks with the 135/136 on evenings, so the pair of Silver Solos should be on the 135/136 on Sundays too when the 33 doesn’t run.


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(02 Jan 2022, 8:03 pm)54APhotography wrote Always found this an interesting working, I assume it is supported on an evening. Noted the interworking on weekdays when the odd Purple was dropping on the 33.

(02 Jan 2022, 8:06 pm)Dan wrote Indeed - secured by Nexus on Mon to Sat evenings and all day Sunday.

Bizarre services really, and odd to still exist given that the Mon to Sat daytime services no longer exist.

Contracts up for renewal in May.


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(02 Jan 2022, 8:19 pm)54APhotography wrote Exactly why I find it interesting, a route that takes in slices of others, but as you remark, no comparable daytime service. very unusual.

(02 Jan 2022, 9:41 pm)Andreos1 wrote Followed 8830 the other day and it's rear promo caused no end of discussion. 
Instigated by youngest constantopolous who was sitting alongside me in the front of the car, he picked apart the images used and highlighted the issues with currents/currants and berries.
If a child younger than 10 can see the difference, it makes me wonder why the designers couldn't. 
Needless to say, he wasn't impressed and offered a range of alternative ideas and suggestions. 
Couldn't be more prouder.

(02 Jan 2022, 9:44 pm)Dan wrote Excellent news that a child younger than ten has noticed the rear advert and it’s caused a lot of discussion in your car!

It’s achieving its purpose. I’m sure those responsible at GNE will be delighted to hear this news, and, like you, couldn’t be prouder.


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(02 Jan 2022, 9:46 pm)Andreos1 wrote I assume you want those responsible at GNE Towers, to have created a positive impression with youngest constantopolous? 
Not one that provoked ridicule and laughter.
(cos it was the latter).

(02 Jan 2022, 9:49 pm)Dan wrote Delightful that it brought some joy and happiness to eldest constantopolous’ day. 

Let’s all have bacon sandwiches to celebrate.

I know a cracking butchers - it’s called Kyle’s - the new Sunderland District Boldon Bananas service goes there. Suppose there’s a Greengrocer nearby.


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(02 Jan 2022, 9:55 pm)Andreos1 wrote Youngest. Not the eldest.