(03 Jan 2014, 9:48 am)Michael wrote Hope the B9's are out this week, back to college on Monday.. if they are i'll have to take the 56 route to college their and back.

Anyone have any idea where the 29 will stop in Park lane, will it still stop at Stand T or will it move over to A-G stands?, of course if it stops in Park lane.. wise move - it should

9 will stop at stand R, like now
29 - Stand ?
X36 - Stand V - along with the 700
99A - (Peaktimes) - Stand T
135/136 - Stand T?

I assume it'll be something like this;

Stand E:
29 to Doxford

Stand R:
9 to North Shields/Jarrow

Stand T:
29 to Boldon Asda

Stand V:
X36 to Newcastle

(03 Jan 2014, 10:21 am)CatsFast101 wrote I assume it'll be something like this;

Stand E:
29 to Doxford

Stand R:
9 to North Shields/Jarrow

Stand T:
29 to Boldon Asda

Stand V:
X36 to Newcastle

Didn't think about the 29 having 2 stands... wonder how it would operate to and from park lane though and which route they will both take., how ever with the 38/238 and the 39 already operating from stand E, it might be cramped maybe move the 38/238 to stand C or D.

700 will stop at the same stands as now - by its new timetable.

135/136 will probleys remain as Stand T along with the 99A

(03 Jan 2014, 12:40 pm)Michael wrote Didn't think about the 29 having 2 stands... wonder how it would operate to and from park lane though and which route they will both take., how ever with the 38/238 and the 39 already operating from stand E, it might be cramped maybe move the 38/238 to stand C or D.

700 will stop at the same stands as now - by its new timetable.

135/136 will probleys remain as Stand T along with the 99A

Well like the 35, with the service continuing after park Lane it requires two stands. Stand E's the only option round that side of the interchange, stands B/C/D/F are full to start with and with the 700 there's no room for anything else at G. I assume it will operate over the Wearmouth Bridge, John Street, Holmeside and round to Stand E (following the 38 route from Holmeside) and then from Park Lane, it will operate as the short 39's do now up to Doxford. However, the map would appear to indicate it will serve Toward road in both directions however it then means the service would be doubling back after calling at park Lane.
99A appears to a morning only service which I assume will be Witherwack-City Centre via Town End Farm, Castletown, Pallion & Chester Road. These are the journey which were 99 journeys before the June 2013 changes so they're basically renumbered them back as 99A as the 36/36A is now withdrawn. It will operate from stand T I should imagine. These 99A journeys are probably some of those that work onto 60's so will possibly be worked by Drifter Streetlites although we'll have to wait for the timetables to confirm those.

More changes from 2nd February:

http://www.simplygo.com/news/bus-service...rce=social&utm_medium=hootsuite&utm_campaign=2_february

Bus Service Changes from 2 February 2014

Tenervice 10
From Sunday 2nd February 2014, there will be minor changes to the times of most journeys to improve reliability.

Toon Link service 32
The Monday-Friday journey on ToonLink service 32 which departs Newcastle at 0808 will now terminate at Blaydon Bus Station at 0827,
due to the small number of passengers travelling to Winlaton at this time. Passengers travelling between Blaydon and Winlaton can use the improved Blaydon Racer service 49/49B to continue their journey.

Blaydon Racers
Service 49B will be revised to operate via Parkhead Estate in Winlaton, to replace service 49A, and will increase to operate every 20 minutes.
Service 49 will also increase to operate every 20 minutes, improving the frequency of the service in Winlaton.
49/49B will continue to provide a bus every 10 minutes between Blaydon, Metrocentre and Gateshead on Monday-Saturday daytimes.

Fab Fifty Six
We’ve got brand new double decker buses heading your way with some fab extra touches such as free onboard Wi-Fi for your surfing!
To improve reliability, from 2nd February 2014 the journeys which depart Sunderland at 0605 and 0620 on Monday-Friday will operate up to five minutes earlier. No other journeys will be changing.

Citylink
Minor changes to the times of most journeys to improve reliability.

Service 90
From Monday 3 February 2014, there will changes to the times of some morning journeys on service 90 to improve reliability.
Updated timetables will be online and on buses soon.

(03 Jan 2014, 1:35 pm)Michael wrote More changes from 2nd February:

http://www.simplygo.com/news/bus-service...rce=social&utm_medium=hootsuite&utm_campaign=2_february

Judging by the regular comments on their fb page, it is more than timing that needs to be sorted out to improve reliability on the 90.

No idea which vehicle they use, but it is apparently always breaking down and missing out huge chunks of the route.

One of the new 56 deckers is actually in service today didn't catch the number though

(03 Jan 2014, 1:40 pm)andymac wrote One of the new 56 deckers is actually in service today didn't catch the number though

By comments theirs a few out... typical i popped to the town to and missed them all... typical!

Good see at least one fab 56 B9 out in service. Hopefully someone has photo of it.
Also, where are the whey aye five-0 Solars heading? Are we expecting them to remain at Chester to allow the SPD's to go? With one maybe heading to Stanley?

(03 Jan 2014, 2:52 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Good see at least one fab 56 B9 out in service. Hopefully someone has photo of it.
Also, where are the whey aye five-0 Solars heading? Are we expecting them to remain at Chester to allow the SPD's to go? With one maybe heading to Stanley?

I would say 4 stopping at Chester with 2 heading to Percy main.

Stanley will end up with a B10 to add to their collection.

(03 Jan 2014, 2:52 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Good see at least one fab 56 B9 out in service. Hopefully someone has photo of it.
Also, where are the whey aye five-0 Solars heading? Are we expecting them to remain at Chester to allow the SPD's to go? With one maybe heading to Stanley?

6098.
I have a photo.

(03 Jan 2014, 3:08 pm)Dan wrote 6098.
I have a photo.

Was their only one out, just someone said elsewhere their was a few out?


Wonder if anymore has transferred over yet from Saltmeadows to Deptford.

(03 Jan 2014, 3:11 pm)Michael wrote Was their only one out, just someone said elsewhere their was a few out?


Wonder if anymore has transferred over yet from Saltmeadows to Deptford.

Two.

Eight at Dford iirc.

(03 Jan 2014, 3:16 pm)Dan wrote Two.

Eight at Dford iirc.

Wonder if them 8 will be out tomorrow then, least then the first of the SPD's will be withdrawn, hopefully all out by Sunday.

Ah so two out. Glad to hear you got a photo Dan.
Another question, wonder where the WTX Renowns will go, think we may see them withdrawn? I'd like to hope the two problem ones 4907 and 4908, particularly the former, are to go. 4906/4909 aren't too bad, but Renowns generally are starting to suffer.

(03 Jan 2014, 3:20 pm)Michael wrote Wonder if them 8 will be out tomorrow then, least then the first of the SPD's will be withdrawn, hopefully all out by Sunday.

I don't think all SPD's across fleet will go by Sunday. The first ones from Deptford will go starting Sunday. But there's still some solar repaints to do too, January 26th will hopefully see the majority of SPD's gone.

(03 Jan 2014, 3:23 pm)CatsFast101 wrote I don't think all SPD's across fleet will go by Sunday. The first ones from Deptford will go starting Sunday. But there's still some solar repaints to do too, January 26th will hopefully see the majority of SPD's gone.

I know that lol, that's why i said "least then the first of the SPD's will be withdrawn"

Hopefully the 26th Jan is the last time we ever see them in service.


Then its roll on the next lot of new buses... haha

(03 Jan 2014, 3:23 pm)CatsFast101 wrote I don't think all SPD's across fleet will go by Sunday. The first ones from Deptford will go starting Sunday. But there's still some solar repaints to do too, January 26th will hopefully see the majority of SPD's gone.

They will be gone when all Cobalts enter service.. All being well, next Sunday.

(03 Jan 2014, 3:26 pm)Dan wrote They will be gone when all Cobalts enter service.. All being well, next Sunday.

Have they all arrived yet or we waiting for the remaining 2 silver and 2 red?

Do you know how many are now branded?


GNE have took the Washington Street Shuttle Logo off their site.

More Fab56s being rolled out now... 6094 has just been put out.

(03 Jan 2014, 3:35 pm)Dan wrote More Fab56s being rolled out now... 6094 has just been put out.

FFS!, why do they always appear after iv'e gone home, i wasn't taking photo's as i never do but would of liked to of seen one of them!

Is the announcements working yet or have u not being for a ride yet?

So which ones are out?

6094
6098

(03 Jan 2014, 3:39 pm)Michael wrote Is the announcements working yet or have u not being for a ride yet?

Na, just walked from the green bridge to Hylton Castle, taking photos en-route.
Wi-Fi ain't working (there's a surprise).

(03 Jan 2014, 3:39 pm)Michael wrote So which ones are out?

6094
6098

6094 - Photo here, somewhat blurry due to fading light but it's one the SAFC fans will like!

6098 - Photo here, which allows a clearer view of the entire branding.

(03 Jan 2014, 4:09 pm)Dan wrote 6094 - Photo here, somewhat blurry due to fading light but it's one the SAFC fans will like!

6098 - Photo here, which allows a clearer view of the entire branding.

They really suit the brand, can't wait to ride them, hopefully half of them are out by the time i start college again on Monday...

Reading the description on the bottom, least all will be out before 8.1.14

(03 Jan 2014, 3:25 pm)Michael wrote I know that lol, that's why i said "least then the first of the SPD's will be withdrawn"

Hopefully the 26th Jan is the last time we ever see them in service.


Then its roll on the next lot of new buses... haha

Whens the next new buses due, and what and where!

(03 Jan 2014, 4:59 pm)pdiddy wrote Whens the next new buses due, and what and where!

No idea, should be this year though.

(03 Jan 2014, 4:59 pm)pdiddy wrote Whens the next new buses due, and what and where!

Do you mean the next batch of 80 vehicles coming as part of 2014's investment? If so, read through this thread.

(03 Jan 2014, 5:09 pm)Dan wrote Do you mean the next batch of 80 vehicles coming as part of 2014's investment? If so, read through this thread.

Read all that but not one person has mentioned anytging for the X21 Pronto.... which is surely getting different buses in 2014 , maybe not new ones

(03 Jan 2014, 6:50 pm)pdiddy wrote Read all that but not one person has mentioned anytging for the X21 Pronto.... which is surely getting different buses in 2014 , maybe not new ones

Orders haven't being made yet, no one is quite sure what will be ordered... seems plans are changing all the time.

How many Solars are still in Fab56 branding now, or have they all been painted ?

(03 Jan 2014, 7:10 pm)Ely1992 wrote How many Solars are still in Fab56 branding now, or have they all been painted ?

5208/9 is, saw them today.