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Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015

Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015

RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(29 Jun 2015, 9:33 am)aureolin wrote I don't think it's rare, but the X82 is officially allocated 3x ALX300s.

Ahh right thank you anyway
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(01 Jun 2015, 9:27 am)Diamond One wrote The services which I think should be Stagecoach Gold should be 1, 10/11 (Newcastle), 12, X20, X34, 63/X63, 38, 39/40 I was gonna say 100 but it's pointless as it only goes to 2 stops

1: Definitley
10/11: Tend to have ALX300s allocated so probably not worth while upgrading Gold, but could do with newer buses
39/40: Use hybrids, so probabley good earners, so would benfit with Gold specification hybrids
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
I'm sure Stagecoach will want to keep the system on a lead rather than let it go all over the place like Arriva have with Sapphire
Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
I think the ''Gold'' specification is generally given to those routes that are not only high earners, but are long-distance and in need of an upgrade to make them stand out more in the market.

With the 39/40, for example, they're not exactly comparable to the 300 service in Cumbria, which is Carlisle to Maryport, a very lengthy journey. Whereas the 39/40 are cross-city routes. Even though, in my view, the Hybrids seem fine on the routes, if they were to receive an upgrade, it could just be the addition of a few more facilities that can be found on Go North East and Arriva's most prominent routes; not sure they would be upgraded to the ''Gold'' standard.
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(29 Jun 2015, 9:33 am)aureolin wrote I don't think it's rare, but the X82 is officially allocated 3x ALX300s.
That particular bus is always an E400. Comes off an X79 from Kirkley Hall.
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(29 Jun 2015, 5:36 pm)Michael wrote Heard a 3rd E200 has arrived at shields.

37303/4 have apparently arrived. There is an image on Facebook of 37304 over the pits at South Shields depot alongside a few other vehicles. It appears to have had logos applied but still needs it displays programming.
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(29 Jun 2015, 5:47 pm)AIG20 wrote 37303/4 have apparently arrived. There is an image on Facebook of 37304 over the pits at South Shields depot alongside a few other vehicles. It appears to have had logos applied but still needs it displays programming.

Ah cool =D, lets hope so.
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RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(29 Jun 2015, 5:47 pm)AIG20 wrote 37303/4 have apparently arrived. There is an image on Facebook of 37304 over the pits at South Shields depot alongside a few other vehicles. It appears to have had logos applied but still needs it displays programming.

ADL E200s 37303 (SK15 HDJ) and 37304 (SK15 HDL) were photographed in South Shields depot yesterday, as well as "SK15 HDN".
Image owned by Flickr user "Regional Bus Photos".
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(29 Jun 2015, 8:23 pm)AIG20 wrote ADL E200s 37303 (SK15 HDJ) and 37304 (SK15 HDL) were photographed in South Shields depot yesterday, as well as "SK15 HDN".
Image owned by Flickr user "Regional Bus Photos".

so with the influx of new buses does that mean that some buses might be transferring to walkergate or slatyford depot
hope there is because it may be nice to have some different buses around
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(29 Jun 2015, 8:38 pm)buss14 wrote so with the influx of new buses does that mean that some buses might be transferring to walkergate or slatyford depot
hope there is because it may be nice to have some different buses around

Or the other depots in the NE region.........  Angel
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RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(14 Jun 2015, 6:39 am)Dan wrote The loan of the two Volvo Olympians to Walkergate was not noted on Stagecoach North East's official Fleet Allocation documents either, though photos on Flickr and sightings noted on this forum certainly suggest it did happen last month, unless we are suggesting that all of the photos were digitally edited on Photoshop and those who sighted the Volvo Olympians in Newcastle are deluded?

[Image: 17645137981_666afeca90.jpg]Stagecoach Newcastle R833OVN by Sean  Blair, on Flickr

As the temporary loan was not noted within the Fleet Cards, the return was not noted either. However, as I live near the Stagecoach Sunderland depot, I am able to confirm that at least one Volvo Olympian is back at Sunderland, as I saw it last Sunday when heading to the rally at South Shields...
if Slatyford were to get new buses in i can easily get them dead quick now thanks to my little sister she lives near the depot yes she did used to live with a cat which has been living with us since March 2013 which is my cat since March 2013
(29 Jun 2015, 12:19 pm)Scott wrote 1: Definitley
10/11: Tend to have ALX300s allocated so probably not worth while upgrading Gold, but could do with newer buses
39/40: Use hybrids, so probabley good earners, so would benfit with Gold specification hybrids

they could refurbish some of them but X34 could be Gold Spec. my old school mate will be happy he lives on that route
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RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
When Newcastle's service 1 drops to every 10 minutes on the full route for during summer, where are the Enviro's off the service allocated, as the PVR drops?
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RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
They just become float vehicles, I believe. The drop is only for 2 months, so they can't be usefully utilised elsewhere, I'd reckon.
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(30 Jun 2015, 5:19 pm)JakeSavage wrote They just become float vehicles, I believe. The drop is only for 2 months, so they can't be usefully utilised elsewhere, I'd reckon.


They should be loaned to South Shields for a few runs on the E's during the summer.
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RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(30 Jun 2015, 5:25 pm)Michael wrote They should be loaned to South Shields for a few runs on the E's during the summer.

I'm sure some are loaned to Sunderland during the Airshow weekend for the 510 shuttle service.
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(30 Jun 2015, 5:26 pm)AIG20 wrote I'm sure some are loaned to Sunderland during the Airshow weekend for the 510 shuttle service.

They will be but for other times they should go to Shields on the weekend if it continues to be nice.
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RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
New South Shields e200 37303 was out in service today on service 12, strangely with the rear stagecoach logo applied below the destination blind. Compared to previous batches which have been below black engine grill.
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
Forgot to mention it also appeared to be having trouble with front destination screen as it was blank with only side and rear display working
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(30 Jun 2015, 9:02 pm)Malarkey wrote Surely they are not all for the X34, As there is 10 in Total

Doubt it. Maybe some will go to Teesside to replace the ALX400s as i am certain they aren't DDA compliant?
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(30 Jun 2015, 9:03 pm)S813 FVK wrote Doubt it. Maybe some will go to Teesside to replace the ALX400s as i am certain they aren't DDA compliant?
That would be a good idea.
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RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(30 Jun 2015, 9:02 pm)Malarkey wrote Surely they are not all for the X34, As there is 10 in Total

Only 6 are coming - 19642-7 as Sean clearly states in his caption on the photo.
RE: Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
(30 Jun 2015, 9:20 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Only 6 are coming - 19642-7 as Sean clearly states in his caption on the photo.

Apologies misread the caption.