(12 May 2014, 5:56 pm)AIG20 wrote The above post from a few weeks ago gives an approximate idea of when the next batch of Gas Buses should start being delivered - and hopefully they should start being delivered this week or next week if they are still 2 - 3 weeks ahead. Fingers Crossed!!!

(12 May 2014, 5:04 pm)Roland Pratt wrote Yes, that's a very good price. Are you sure that's right?! Sure we could raise that?

(08 May 2014, 11:39 am)Michael wrote Couple more changes on VOSA today

PB0002404/57 - BUSWAYS TRAVEL SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH NORTHEAST, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SUNDERLAND, SR5 1AQ
Variation Accepted: Operating between South Shields and Sunderland given service number E1/E2 effective from 26-Jul-2014. To amend Timetable.

PB0002404/74 - BUSWAYS TRAVEL SERVICES LTD T/A STAGECOACH NORTHEAST, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SUNDERLAND, SR5 1AQ
Variation Accepted: Operating between South Shields and Sunderland given service number E6 effective from 26-Jul-2014. To amend Timetable.

(13 May 2014, 6:18 pm)mrnut85 wrote Anyone else notice that the date is a Saturday and also airshow weekend

(13 May 2014, 6:20 pm)Michael wrote Nice spot, i didn't even notice that.

Extra buses now seems more likely for the change.

(13 May 2014, 6:24 pm)Dan wrote Think they usually terminate them at Seaburn Morrisons (on the roundabout just before the stop when Sunderland-bound) on Airshow days?

(13 May 2014, 6:18 pm)mrnut85 wrote Anyone else notice that the date is a Saturday and also airshow weekend

(13 May 2014, 6:37 pm)AIG20 wrote I'm sure they used to terminate in the now disused turning circle that is next to the Paradise Garden Restaurant. That turning circle is now up for redevelopment or removal.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/3755406820/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/3754603597/in/photostream/

In addition, last year they could have done with more double decker buses as nearly every E300 had reached its full capacity of passengers, and extra buses would be the only alternative to using double decker's.

(13 May 2014, 6:37 pm)AIG20 wrote I'm sure they used to terminate in the now disused turning circle that is next to the Paradise Garden Restaurant. That turning circle is now up for redevelopment or removal.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/3755406820/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/3754603597/in/photostream/

In addition, last year they could have done with more double decker buses as nearly every E300 had reached its full capacity of passengers, and extra buses would be the only alternative to using double decker's.

(13 May 2014, 7:02 pm)AIG20 wrote I think its about time all of the destination displays need to be reprogrammed, since routes such as the "18A" are still programmed into the displays which is now a non existent service. An example is seen below:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/matt56120/11357071013/in/set-72157632647306871
Copyrighted to Matt Edwards

(13 May 2014, 7:11 pm)AIG20 wrote I know, LOL
I have seen a driver use the "E6 to South Shields" display instead of the "E6 to Sunderland" before whilst heading to Sunderland. I have also seen a driver use the "23 to Seaburn" instead of the "23 to Dene Estate" on a week day as well. But, I guess there has been many more worse cases!

(13 May 2014, 9:12 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Couple of weeks ago one of the Sunderland MAN/ALX300 on the 12 came into town displaying the blinds for Service 2 in South Shields - presumably someone pointed this out as it was swiftly changed at Fawcett Street!

(13 May 2014, 9:16 pm)Simmy wrote Guessing that it was 22021 .

(12 May 2014, 6:22 am)mrnut85 wrote Stagecoach want over £1000 for the bus

(13 May 2014, 9:35 pm)AIG20 wrote I guess this is so Sunderland can lend a bus to South Shields if an "E" working breaks down whilst heading towards Sunderland. I think a "T-reg" man has worked an "E" service to South Shields before, until being removed from service at the Town Centre.

In addition, I have seen photos of some of the 22072-22082 batch working on the "E" services during the Volvo B10BLE era.

(14 May 2014, 7:28 am)AIG20 wrote Three of the 369xx E200s are sat at the rear of Sunderland Depot this morning, alongside Driver Trainer 20551. I guess they are due a chassis wash or mechanical check.

(13 May 2014, 9:24 pm)alanf wrote How much over £1000 Does anyone have an idea?

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(14 May 2014, 11:06 am)Half Pint wrote Me and mrnut85 know how much. There's been talks regards 33101s future but none I'm allowed to say. Just watch this space as it were because if it is to be saved the only way to come north is via the Coast Road and not A19 as it was going flat out for an hour which got rid of the oil and high temped the engine in the first place.

33101 has a heavy breathing engine so not fit for high speeds.

(11 May 2014, 6:45 pm)Marcus wrote Cheers, Tom . I'm planning on having a day where a fit in a few Stagecoach journeys as opposed to the regular all-GNE days out I have, so I'm just working out a few times and prices.

(16 May 2014, 8:37 am)AIG20 wrote In Sunderland Depot Today - from looking through the fence:
- E200 36088 is getting repainted,
- 22666 is getting a chassis wash,
- 22196 and Driver Trainer 20551 are at the rear of Sunderland Depot.
- 22736 is still in storage - presumably awaiting the scrap man to take it away.
- 28014 and a few "63 plate" E200s are over at the pits.

Elsewhere, 22468 is resting in a layby next to the Marriot Hotel in Seaburn with an engineer at the wheel.

(16 May 2014, 2:40 pm)AIG20 wrote It was hectic this morning. There were engineers here, there and everywhere!

In addition, as I walked passed the rear of the depot on my way to the bus stop late this-morning, 22078 was being reversed into the workshop that looks like a rolling road platform. There is usually a vehicle being revved and checked in that workshop every day.

(16 May 2014, 3:10 pm)mrnut85 wrote Keep your eyes peeled for gas buses arriving soon

(16 May 2014, 4:50 pm)Michael wrote Changes being posted for Sunderland

Changes to Services 3, 5/5A, 10, 11, 13, 16 and 20 from Sunday 22 June 2014

Following customer feedback, and we’re making some minor changes to services to further improve reliability and improve links in the City Centre.

Last Updated: 16 May 2014 5:43 PM

To view the new timetable for your service, please click on the appropriate blue service number below:

Service 3: To further assist operational reliability, there is a minor change to the Monday to Saturday afternoon timetable around 1600. However, buses during the main Monday to Saturday daytime period will continue to run up to every 10 minutes.

Services 5 and 5A: To assist reliability, there are minor changes to afternoon timetables around 1600 - 1800. This timetable change is intended to better reflect the ongoing issues we’re experiencing along Chester Road due to congestion at the Springwell Road roundabout. With the introduction of the new one-way system on Green Terrace, all evening trips towards Gilley Law are diverted to serve it. As a result of the new highways layout, buses towards the Docks will no longer operate via Green Terrace. The nearest alternative stop is around the corner on Vine Place.

Services 10 and 11: With the introduction of the new one-way system on Green Terrace, all evening trips towards Pennywell are diverted to serve it. Buses towards Grangetown will no longer be able to operate via Green Terrace - The nearest alternative stop is around the corner on Vine Place. There are no changes to frequencies, with both services running up to every 15 minutes.

Service 13: The Monday to Friday 0619 journey from John Street towards Doxford Park is revised to depart at 0617, and operate up to 2 minutes earlier. All other journeys continue unchanged, with buses operating up to every 10 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytimes, every 20 minutes during Sunday daytimes, and every 30 minutes during each evening.

Service 16: To further assist operational reliability, there is a minor change to the Monday to Saturday afternoon timetable around 1600 - 1700. This timetable change is intended to better reflect the problems we’re experiencing on Chester Road due to congestion tailing back from the Springwell Road roundabout, resulting in delays to services. With the introduction of the new one-way system on Green Terrace by Sunderland City Council, all evening trips towards Hastings Hill are diverted to serve it. Buses towards Red House will no longer be able to operate via Green Terrace. The nearest alternative stop is around the corner on Vine Place.

Service 20: With the introduction of the new one-way system on Green Terrace, all evening trips towards Pennywell are diverted to serve it. Timetables continue unchanged.

Services Affected: 3, 5, 5A, 10, 11, 13, 16, 20

Originally Posted: 16 May 2014 5:40 PM


And it's being confirmed that Green Terrace will be-come a one way system... finally!

Wonder if we get to see NEXUS's new style of timetable on the bus stops for these changes!

(16 May 2014, 5:28 pm)citaro5284 wrote by mind Michael you were quick there, only posted at 1740