(17 Jun 2014, 9:19 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote I've noticed that the congestion os getting quite bad from both bus stations. Quite often, it can take buses 5 minutes to get from Haymarket to St Mary's Place / Barras Bridge. It mustn't be any better at Eldon Square.

(17 Jun 2014, 9:33 pm)aureolin wrote Percy Street is the issue. why we pay planners so much to come up.with brilliant ideas like build two bus stations, two taxi ranks, and a multi story car park on one street is beyond me.

(18 Jun 2014, 7:36 am)GMitchelhill wrote Ironically I post on GNE facebook page, that if it like the one at Lothian it rattles and have uncomfy seats. Lo and behold the B5TL demo is the Lothian one.

(18 Jun 2014, 7:11 am)Dan wrote Former Lothian Buses Volvo B5TL demonstrator BF63HDC arrived at Riverside last night.

(18 Jun 2014, 9:16 am)G-CPTN wrote Re-issue of a fleet number formerly allocated to Volvo B7TL Plaxton President V331 LGC:-

https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/5520049062/

(18 Jun 2014, 11:14 am)Dan wrote Go North East: 9131 / BF63HDC by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Go North East: 9131 / BF63HDC by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

(18 Jun 2014, 9:19 am)Dan wrote On a different note, guess who won that competition for some band thing happening in Whickham that Andreos posted about?

(18 Jun 2014, 11:56 am)AdamY wrote Did you not win some other GNE competition at some point?

(18 Jun 2014, 11:59 am)Dan wrote Was ages ago that!
https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/319807822923718656

(18 Jun 2014, 12:02 pm)AdamY wrote I call shenanigans

(18 Jun 2014, 11:14 am)Dan wrote Go North East: 9131 / BF63HDC by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Go North East: 9131 / BF63HDC by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

(18 Jun 2014, 9:19 am)Dan wrote Yes, was quite surprised about the fleet number being re-used myself!


On a different note, guess who won that competition for some band thing happening in Whickham that Andreos posted about?

(18 Jun 2014, 3:19 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote What colour did you decide on in the end? :p

(18 Jun 2014, 9:02 am)Dan wrote It has now been allocated fleet number 9131, and, as suggested previously, it is to be trialled on Toon Link services 11/31/32/47 followed by Pronto service X21.

(18 Jun 2014, 2:40 pm)Panasonic44 wrote Shame it's not being trialled on 27 very disappointed with GoNE. .

(18 Jun 2014, 2:40 pm)Panasonic44 wrote Shame it's not being trialled on 27 very disappointed with GoNE. .

(18 Jun 2014, 3:48 pm)Racer_Experience wrote wonder when this will enter service on Toon Link 11/31/32/47 and Pronto X21 somebody was saying a while back Pronto could do with new deckers as the ones they have now are 2nd hand too old and could make do with Scholars routes i would have had this on 27 too but the mercedez benz citaros they currently have do there job and there fast plus there is a possibility they may order some new deckers not 100% confirmed yet for that route but if its true i can take photos on my own stomping ground

(18 Jun 2014, 3:42 pm)Dan wrote After much contemplation...

'Green base colour livery with orange, yellow and black vinyls added.'

(18 Jun 2014, 3:52 pm)Michael wrote Quote from Dan's pic.

"The vehicle is expected to serve with Go North East for a number of weeks - it is currently expected that it will be allocated to Riverside depot on "Toon Link" services 11, 31/32 and 47 until June 25th, and it is expected that its remaining time serving with Go North East will be spent at Crook depot on "Pronto" service X21"


I hope i get some merit critera with that quote!

(18 Jun 2014, 3:57 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Whey man, that isn't very detailed.
Your forgot to mention the black rubber wheels and details of the interior

(18 Jun 2014, 4:27 pm)GMitchelhill wrote I for one is glad it isn't on the 27. One it doesn't need new buses and also we end up with countless photos of it a bloody Hebburn shopping centre.

I'm glad it's on the Toon Link and hopefully get some photos of it on the more scenic parts of the 47.

Honestly I don't understand what the obsession is with the 27. It's nearly as bad as that kid in Sheffield who declares his love to any bus photo of his beloved First Mainline 53.

(18 Jun 2014, 4:27 pm)GMitchelhill wrote I for one is glad it isn't on the 27. One it doesn't need new buses and also we end up with countless photos of it a bloody Hebburn shopping centre.

I'm glad it's on the Toon Link and hopefully get some photos of it on the more scenic parts of the 47.

Honestly I don't understand what the obsession is with the 27. It's nearly as bad as that kid in Sheffield who declares his love to any bus photo of his beloved First Mainline 53.

(18 Jun 2014, 5:07 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote Anybody know if they will remove the 'northern' off the red spares buses anytime soon, to match up with the rest of the unbranded/spare fleet.

Personally I liked the livery on the Versa they had on loan not so long ago with the giant 'Go North East' on either side opposed to the northern, it looked smart.

(18 Jun 2014, 5:12 pm)Dan wrote I'd imagine the new corporate livery will be rolled out this summer, although this is mere speculation and not something I actually know...