(16 Nov 2019, 2:28 pm)L469 YVK wrote Despite being non stop services, are drivers on the TVT and X-Lines (X45/46/47) instructed to operate via the Teams even non stop (rather than via Pitz Soccer & Lookers Ford) in case the 97 needs to be regulated?

Buses generally go via teams because it’s quicker than via pitz soccer and they can drop down the centre link if needed.

(16 Nov 2019, 2:28 pm)L469 YVK wrote Despite being non stop services, are drivers on the TVT and X-Lines (X45/46/47) instructed to operate via the Teams even non stop (rather than via Pitz Soccer & Lookers Ford) in case the 97 needs to be regulated?

Although it’s non stop, it still has to be registered a certain route to take.


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From the couple of onboard videos I've just watched on YouTube of the new x30s, neither had their NSAs working.
Have the x30s, x21s and all 309s/310s got their NSAs working yet?

309 has them because few weeks back i had 6106 with them on

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Go North East X-lines 6336 / YX64 VOO by kieron mathews, on Flickr

6336 parked at the front of Hownsgill Depot

(17 Nov 2019, 11:05 am)ne14ne1 wrote From the couple of onboard videos I've just watched on YouTube of the new x30s, neither had their NSAs working.
Have the x30s, x21s and all 309s/310s got their NSAs working yet?

The X30 I was on last night had the NSA for every stop from Stanley to Newcastle. The do stop on the long journeys to Consett and 6340 never had them on the times I've been on it

(17 Nov 2019, 11:05 am)ne14ne1 wrote From the couple of onboard videos I've just watched on YouTube of the new x30s, neither had their NSAs working.
Have the x30s, x21s and all 309s/310s got their NSAs working yet?

Rode on 6338 on Thursday and didn’t announce every stop but they appeared on the LED screen.


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(17 Nov 2019, 12:51 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Go North East X-lines 6336 / YX64 VOO by kieron mathews, on Flickr

6336 parked at the front of Hownsgill Depot

The B5s also look smart after their repaint

6099 was sitting at the back of Deptford yesterday, in the new fleet livery and freshly refurbished.

Is the PVR of the X30, 4 ?

If so does this mean the allocation consists of the 3 Green X Lines Enviro's, and 1 black spare. 

As for the other spare, when all buses are on the road, is this likely to be allocated to the Red kite services with that bus brand being the future intended cover bus for all Xlines services at Hownsgill?

(17 Nov 2019, 8:49 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote Is the PVR of the X30, 4 ?

If so does this mean the allocation consists of the 3 Green X Lines Enviro's, and 1 black spare. 

As for the other spare, when all buses are on the road, is this likely to be allocated to the Red kite services with that bus brand being the future intended cover bus for all Xlines services at Hownsgill?

6336 is due to be tomorrow’s black allocation 

(17 Nov 2019, 1:17 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Rode on 6338 on Thursday and didn’t announce every stop but they appeared on the LED screen.


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I was on 6338 on Wednesday and it didn't start announcing properly until Sunniside, it would just say "Next Stop" but never announce the stop, was still displaying on the screens though.

6336 debut day temporarily halted. About to run 0949 x30 however has gone to hownsgill NIS all destination screens off.

(18 Nov 2019, 9:55 am)3785 wrote 6336 debut day temporarily halted. About to run 0949 x30 however has gone to hownsgill NIS all destination screens off.

Go North East X-lines 6336 / YX64 VOO by kieron mathews, on Flickr

Just re entered service now


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Former saltwell park branded 8345 now in corporate

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Does 6336 have tables? Seems like with the V3 seats it could be the second best of the E400s

(18 Nov 2019, 4:15 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Does 6336 have tables? Seems like with the V3 seats it could be the second best of the E400s

YX64VOO (YY14WHR) 794 East Yorkshire Motor Services AlexanderDennis Enviro400MMC 400 MMC by MTBP (Chris Nelson) - York Bus Photos, on Flickr

 from this photo i found on Flickr looks like it doesn't

(18 Nov 2019, 4:22 pm)TEN 6083 wrote YX64VOO (YY14WHR) 794 East Yorkshire Motor Services AlexanderDennis Enviro400MMC 400 MMC by MTBP (Chris Nelson) - York Bus Photos, on Flickr

 from this photo i found on Flickr looks like it doesn't

Shame, as I've said before I find the V3s are far more comfortable than the SmartSeats they decided to spec. Although if it has enough leg room, I might still prefer it over the brand new ones!

(18 Nov 2019, 2:33 pm)ryan.c.lawrence.5 wrote Former saltwell park branded 8345 now in corporate

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Seems strange to repaint them when the Yutongs are still 8 month away.

(18 Nov 2019, 5:23 pm)JP6004 wrote Seems strange to repaint them when the Yutongs are still 8 month away.

It was in for accident damage repairs, requiring more or less a full repaint anyway. Pointless repainting green and replacing all of the vinyl, for the sake of around 6 months when they'd be repainted in fleet livery anyway (really they're likely to be painted before the new buses come, not after).

You can see some photos of the panels on front and nearside replaced following repair on the Tweet below:
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...9160182784

(18 Nov 2019, 6:08 pm)Dan wrote It was in for accident damage repairs, requiring more or less a full repaint anyway. Pointless repainting green and replacing all of the vinyl, for the sake of around 6 months when they'd be repainted in fleet livery anyway (really they're likely to be painted before the new buses come, not after).

You can see some photos of the panels on front and nearside replaced following repair on the Tweet below:
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...9160182784

Might as well get all the repaints done now, on the Saltwell Park buses and other routes, While Wrightbus is starting back up, as i would imagine, they won't start to deliver the new buses until the new year.

(18 Nov 2019, 6:29 pm)Michael wrote Might as well get all the repaints done now, on the Saltwell Park buses and other routes, While Wrightbus is starting back up, as i would imagine, they won't start to deliver the new buses until the new year.

Are all the WTX citarios been painted in co operate colours now?


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(18 Nov 2019, 6:57 pm)cbma06 wrote Are all the WTX citarios been painted in co operate colours now?


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Don't think so, they seem to of stopped.

May aswell finish doing 8339-8346 then start on 5369-5376 or all red kites ready for deptford

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(18 Nov 2019, 7:03 pm)ryan.c.lawrence.5 wrote May aswell finish doing 8339-8346 then start on 5369-5376 or all red kites ready for deptford

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I would think they'd want to finish removing obsolete brands such as Blue Arrow and Wear Xpress.

(18 Nov 2019, 7:45 pm)pbjd wrote I would think they'd want to finish removing obsolete brands such as Blue Arrow and Wear Xpress.

Indeed, that is the plan. The only reason why 8345 was done was because it was off service anyway.

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Anyone going to Wallsend Forum on Wednesday for the Little Coasters event? What are the giveaways likely to be? Anything good?

(18 Nov 2019, 6:08 pm)Dan wrote It was in for accident damage repairs, requiring more or less a full repaint anyway. Pointless repainting green and replacing all of the vinyl, for the sake of around 6 months when they'd be repainted in fleet livery anyway (really they're likely to be painted before the new buses come, not after).

You can see some photos of the panels on front and nearside replaced following repair on the Tweet below:
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...9160182784

Sorry didn't realise the extent of the accident damage. I take it Washington's citaros will get done to coincide with the delivery of new vehicles for the X1...

(18 Nov 2019, 8:17 pm)JP6004 wrote Sorry didn't realise the extent of the accident damage. I take it Washington's citaros will get done to coincide with the delivery of new vehicles for the X1...

The 4 won't get the B9 cascades due to the low bridge it crosses, so i think the Citaro's will hang on the Connections 4 branding for a couple of years yet.

(18 Nov 2019, 8:25 pm)Michael wrote The 4 won't get the B9 cascades due to the low bridge it crosses, so i think the Citaro's will hang on the Connections 4 branding for a couple of years yet.

Yes I know the B9s are cascading to the loop. I meant the 4s are 6yrs old so I imagine they will go for repaint to coincide with delivery of the new buses on the X1