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Shouldn't this thread be closed now we're in December

(01 Dec 2015, 4:03 pm)Diamond One wrote Shouldn't this thread be closed now we're in December

There's no harm in carrying on using the previous month's threads until an admin is able to split and close the threads.

Is it just me who likes this blind https://flic.kr/p/Bh4SJd?

(01 Dec 2015, 5:49 pm)Davie wrote Is it just me who likes this blind https://flic.kr/p/Bh4SJd?

Well at least it won't end up on a TEN

(01 Dec 2015, 7:04 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Well at least it won't end up on a TEN

TEN reasons not to have them blinds on Ten

(01 Dec 2015, 7:04 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Well at least it won't end up on a TEN

Each depot has their own version of that display programmed. They've had this sort of stuff for months but it has been 'hidden' in the programme until recently. All of the various brand names and such are now at the start of the list under '0' - it's amazing how many drivers use them!

The depot ones are quite basic but good for the drivers who are more enthusiastic about having pride in their depot. I noticed it was used during the ITV News filming re Quality Contracts last month.

(02 Dec 2015, 5:27 am)Dan wrote Each depot has their own version of that display programmed. They've had this sort of stuff for months but it has been 'hidden' in the programme until recently. All of the various brand names and such are now at the start of the list under '0' - it's amazing how many drivers use them!

The depot ones are quite basic but good for the drivers who are more enthusiastic about having pride in their depot. I noticed it was used during the ITV News filming re Quality Contracts last month.

Shame that " Sorry bus is full " isn't on the 0 scroll. Rather usfull when newcastle are at home or events at chester riverside!!

With Stagecoach updating their site, when will we see Go North East update theirs as i thought it was this year?

There's currently a Wear Tees Xpress Citaro parked up in Park Lane where the X35 stops... not sure if it will replace a scania.

(02 Dec 2015, 8:02 am)wise owl wrote Shame that " Sorry bus is full " isn't on the 0 scroll. Rather usfull when newcastle are at home or events at chester riverside!!

The old "Bus Full" display was never intended to be used on normal service work: it was intended for Great North Run Baggage Buses. Because it was being mis-used, it was taken out of the programmes at the back end of 2013.

Looking at the image below - would you be in a position to confirm which service this bus was operating? Whilst the likelihood is that the bus would have been operating service 700, the service for which the vehicle is branded, there is a slight chance that the vehicle may have been allocated to the wrong service. A greater problem would arise if a corporate liveried vehicle used this display whilst operating a branded service - if it was on a shared corridor, how would customers know that bus not stopping due to being full is actually their service as opposed to another?

Go North East: 0630 NK61EGY Optare Solo SR by emdjt42, on Flickr


The alternative would of course be to set up a "Bus Full" display which includes the route number of each service. However; if the traffic commissioner is stood on the Tyne Bridge looking for vehicles operating service 21 to Newcastle, they will be looking for a bus with that on the destination, not "21 Bus Full". This is also the reason why drivers shouldn't change their destination before they have passed the final stop prior to the terminus (ie drivers on service 21 changing their destination to 'Durham' at Gateshead, heading into Newcastle). In the eyes of the traffic commissioner, that scheduled service to Newcastle wouldn't have operated.

(02 Dec 2015, 10:57 am)Dan wrote The old "Bus Full" display was never intended to be used on normal service work: it was intended for Great North Run Baggage Buses. Because it was being mis-used, it was taken out of the programmes at the back end of 2013.

Looking at the image below - would you be in a position to confirm which service this bus was operating? Whilst the likelihood is that the bus would have been operating service 700, the service for which the vehicle is branded, there is a slight chance that the vehicle may have been allocated to the wrong service. A greater problem would arise if a corporate liveried vehicle used this display whilst operating a branded service - if it was on a shared corridor, how would customers know that bus not stopping due to being full is actually their service as opposed to another?

Go North East: 0630 NK61EGY Optare Solo SR by emdjt42, on Flickr


The alternative would of course be to set up a "Bus Full" display which includes the route number of each service. However; if the traffic commissioner is stood on the Tyne Bridge looking for vehicles operating service 21 to Newcastle, they will be looking for a bus with that on the destination, not "21 Bus Full". This is also the reason why drivers shouldn't change their destination before they have passed the final stop prior to the terminus (ie drivers on service 21 changing their destination to 'Durham' at Gateshead, heading into Newcastle). In the eyes of the traffic commissioner, that scheduled service to Newcastle wouldn't have operated.

Could there not be a compromise of a display that alternates between say, 21 newcastle and sorry bus full. I'm sure trent barton have something in place for the red arrow coach service.

GNE have revealed the new brand for the 57: Citylink57 - http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/citylink-57

Because of the update, the FAB 57 tab has gone.

(02 Dec 2015, 12:40 pm)Michael wrote GNE have reveled the new brand for the 57: Citylink57 - http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/citylink-57

Because of the update, the FAB 57 tab has gone.

I quite like that, although in my opinion they could have used shades of blue for the circles, instead of the orange.

(02 Dec 2015, 12:47 pm)BJ10VUS wrote I quite like that, although in my opinion they could have used shades of blue for the circles, instead of the orange.

Me too, i thought the 57 would become the FAB 57 again. 

I think they've used the blue so people don't get confused with the 58.

(02 Dec 2015, 12:50 pm)Michael wrote Me too, i thought the 57 would become the FAB 57 again. 

I think they've used the blue so people don't get confused with the 58.

It makes sense, with the 57 having been blue previously. However, the "Diamond" Citaros were orange to start with, but I reckon they'd have probably needed a repaint before going on the 57 anyway.

(02 Dec 2015, 12:55 pm)BJ10VUS wrote It makes sense, with the 57 having been blue previously. However, the "Diamond" Citaros were orange to start with, but I reckon they'd have probably needed a repaint before going on the 57 anyway.

I think the Diamond Citaro's were due a repaint a next year but were done early because of the route changes.

That CityLink 57 brand looks very smart.

In regards to the "Bus Full" blind being used, at least one of the 700s that I would see on a morning would have that displayed. That could have been the 35 or anything, so its good that the blind is no longer used.

(02 Dec 2015, 2:59 pm)GX03 SVC wrote That CityLink 57 brand looks very smart.

In regards to the "Bus Full" blind being used, at least one of the 700s that I would see on a morning would have that displayed. That could have been the 35 or anything, so its good that the blind is no longer used.

Looks ok my self better than I thought

I dont think the brand will look great on the lighter blue that the citaros are in mind!

(02 Dec 2015, 12:40 pm)Michael wrote GNE have revealed the new brand for the 57: Citylink57 - http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/citylink-57

Because of the update, the FAB 57 tab has gone.

Stole my thunder oh well i've analysed this and looks ok got a few spots lined up for shots of these now and all i can say is there canny locations and nowhere near the bus station

(02 Dec 2015, 5:47 pm)Diamond One wrote Stole my thunder oh well i've analysed this and looks ok got a few spots lined up for shots of these now and all i can say is there canny locations and nowhere near the bus station

How? lol

(02 Dec 2015, 5:53 pm)Michael wrote How? lol

was gonna post the net and then give my design review

(02 Dec 2015, 6:05 pm)Diamond One wrote was gonna post the net and then give my design review

Oh lol, you were too slow

The brand is a good idea however the 57 like the 58 doesn't connect two cities... it can debated whether its the right brand name for the routes. 

Citylink sounds better for the 56, as it links two cities.

(02 Dec 2015, 6:09 pm)Michael wrote Oh lol, you were too slow

The brand is a good idea however the 57 like the 58 doesn't connect two cities... it can debated whether its the right brand name for the routes. 

Citylink sounds better for the 56, as it links two cities.

Dont think that is the idea....they more or less follow the same route from Heworth to Newcastle (ie round the Leam)

While on about destination blinds how about same as arriva do. When the bus on put into reverse it comes up on the screens bus reversing. This could stop people trying to get on buses in haymarket/eldon square?

Also do percy main have the depot brands as never see them?

(02 Dec 2015, 8:10 am)Michael wrote With Stagecoach updating their site, when will we see Go North East update theirs as i thought it was this year?

The new website is almost ready.

One new function to the current website is the development of a 'News Room'.
http://www.simplygo.com/newsroom/

What does everyone think of the new 'News Room'?

(02 Dec 2015, 6:09 pm)Michael wrote Oh lol, you were to slow

Its a good idea however the 57 like the 58 doesn't connect two cities... it can debated whether its the right brand name for the routes. 

Citylink sounds better for the 56, as it links two cities.

Suppose there is always next time if you let me do it unless somebody posts it before i do

56 now i agree its almost the same shade of orange but if they consider rebranding it they may call it that can you name all the brands that are operated by 2 depots or more i can

1. Coast & Country (Stanley & Chester-le-Street)
2. Nexus Bus (Percy Main, Riverside & Deptford)
3. Ten (Riverside & Hexham)
4. Red Kite (Stanley & Riverside)
5. Toon Link (Riverside & Stanley)

will 56 eventually fall under Citylink?

(02 Dec 2015, 6:17 pm)Dan wrote The new website is almost ready.

One new function to the current website is the development of a 'News Room'.
http://www.simplygo.com/newsroom/

What does everyone think of the new 'News Room'?

I seen it the other day, its a good addition to the site.