(23 Jan 2014, 5:33 pm)Dan wrote I think they are going to be? Was no room at Saltmeadows to hold 34 B9TLs though, so made sense to just put them out into service straight away.

(23 Jan 2014, 5:33 pm)Dan wrote I think they are going to be? Was no room at Saltmeadows to hold 34 B9TLs though, so made sense to just put them out into service straight away.

(23 Jan 2014, 6:03 pm)speedwheels22 wrote Think gne doesn't care about the 5 rubbish route some times late rubbish buses think they need to look into this route also the buses they r ready for scap

(23 Jan 2014, 5:54 pm)citaro5284 wrote Just to confirm, the Fab56 destinations will be changed also. It made sense to do the Cobalt Clippers first before they entered service.

(23 Jan 2014, 6:03 pm)speedwheels22 wrote Think gne doesn't care about the 5 rubbish route some times late rubbish buses think they need to look into this route also the buses they r ready for scap

(23 Jan 2014, 6:21 pm)Michael wrote Could say that for most of the routes with rubbish buses... few examples - X7,17/17A/57/69/69A

(23 Jan 2014, 6:03 pm)speedwheels22 wrote Think gne doesn't care about the 5 rubbish route some times late rubbish buses think they need to look into this route also the buses they r ready for scap

(23 Jan 2014, 6:31 pm)aureolin wrote If they didn't care about it they wouldn't run it. If it was hugely popular and made a ton of cash, then it would receive investment to improve it. They've bought over 100 buses, and also started 2014 off with investment. As a result buses are continuously being cascaded throughout the company.

It may be helpful, instead of just saying "it's crap", if you provided some constructive criticism.

(23 Jan 2014, 6:31 pm)aureolin wrote If they didn't care about it they wouldn't run it. If it was hugely popular and made a ton of cash, then it would receive investment to improve it. They've bought over 100 buses, and also started 2014 off with investment. As a result buses are continuously being cascaded throughout the company.

It may be helpful, instead of just saying "it's crap", if you provided some constructive criticism.

(23 Jan 2014, 6:41 pm)Dan wrote And let's not forget one of our Go North East insiders has already alluded that the early Cadets in the fleet are in line to be withdrawn at the end of this year when this year's arrivals enter service..!

8242-46 are amongst the eldest of Cadets in the fleet.

(23 Jan 2014, 6:41 pm)Dan wrote And let's not forget one of our Go North East insiders has already alluded that the early Cadets in the fleet are in line to be withdrawn at the end of this year when this year's arrivals enter service..!

8242-46 are amongst the eldest of Cadets in the fleet.

(23 Jan 2014, 6:41 pm)Dan wrote And let's not forget one of our Go North East insiders has already alluded that the early Cadets in the fleet are in line to be withdrawn at the end of this year when this year's arrivals enter service..!

8242-46 are amongst the eldest of Cadets in the fleet.

(23 Jan 2014, 6:34 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Indeed, some people only seem to come out with 'it's crap' and don't expand the argument. We have to also take into account the 5 is operated as part of the low-cost unit at Saltmeadows so that might also explain the older vehicles used on there.

(23 Jan 2014, 6:57 pm)BJ10VUS wrote I think with regards the 5, while the Cadets are hardly brand new, they aren't that bad compared to the SPDs (I think) previously used on the 5. Despite Saltmeadows being a low cost unit, vehicle quality isn't actually that bad considering most of the vehicles (Solo SRs and Versas) are under 4 years old.

(23 Jan 2014, 7:33 pm)CatsFast101 wrote I agree some people may be over exaggerating the cadets, I've always liked the cadets tbh, I think it was time for the 61 to be upgraded (they've had the cadets for years) and it's probably the time for the 5 to be upgraded too (cadets haven't been on there that long have they?). However as spares I'd love to see them stay a little longer really.
The old style interior I don't like very much and I didn't realise that 4922 still has old style interior.

(23 Jan 2014, 6:21 pm)Michael wrote Could say that for most of the routes with rubbish buses... few examples - X7,17/17A/57/69/69A

(23 Jan 2014, 8:41 pm)pdiddy wrote And the X21... which is desperate.
loads of breakdowns again in last 10 days

(23 Jan 2014, 8:35 pm)GMitchelhill wrote I wouldn't say the 19 has suffered much to be honest. Considering it has had its route extended twice. Firstly to Cramlington, then onwards to Ashington.

And to add, the Cobalt Clipper would have taken some passengers away from the 19 as passengers who might have previously gone to Cobalt on the Metro to Northumberland Park, then the 19 from there to Cobalt may now catch the 309 from Newcastle to Cobalt instead.

(23 Jan 2014, 9:14 pm)Tom wrote Anyone know where the X3 will turn around in Monkwearmouth and Fulwell, don't know the area well, but have no idea of possible places that the X3 could turn around in, possibly the new retail park in Monkwearmouth (were Tesco Extra is)?

(23 Jan 2014, 9:26 pm)Dan wrote At Fulwell, I think the bus will commence and terminate from the same bus stop nearby The Millers Inn (you'll know the relatively big roundabout if you've been on the X3 before).

(23 Jan 2014, 9:14 pm)Tom wrote Anyone know where the X3 will turn around in Monkwearmouth and Fulwell, don't know the area well, but have no idea of possible places that the X3 could turn around in, possibly the new retail park in Monkwearmouth (were Tesco Extra is)?

(23 Jan 2014, 9:28 pm)Michael wrote Only place i can think of is the roundabout at St Marys, if the X3 uses bigger buses the turning circle in tescos might not be big enough.

(23 Jan 2014, 9:28 pm)Michael wrote Only place i can think of is the roundabout at St Marys, if the X3 uses bigger buses the turning circle in tescos might not be big enough.