(06 Feb 2021, 6:16 pm)omnicity4659 wrote https://twitter.com/CarouselBus/status/1...63110?s=09

That's what I seen kind of looks like the  GNE 2019 livery

(05 Feb 2021, 11:36 pm)Storx wrote Nothing mentioned about Riverside, just they're replacing Omnidekkas. Imagine them going to Chester Le Street for the 25, the Omni's have been in daily service on there the past few days and they were rumoured to be going there awhile back. Possibly some for Percy Main to see off the DFDS bunch aswell for when the LEZ comes in. Think they're the only frontline Omnidekka's left now.

Oh ok so like you say just to remove them from frontline work, thank you

(06 Feb 2021, 9:36 pm)Storx wrote I shouldn't find that funny but I did


Just tried to work it out there see what you mean now, seems to work on a 208 -> 204 -> 265 -> 202 circle by the looks of things with the reverse in the same skipping the 204 but the driver doing down to Station Town and back. Then again you could probably get arid of the 13 altogether and bar a few grumbles at first no-one would really care, the X20 does the same service even knowing it's a bit slow for Langley Park. Sacriston having the 16 and Witton Gilbert the X5/X15

Makes sense with the branding though tbf.

I've wondered for a while why the 13 still exists, as there aren't any links of any importance it covers that can't be done by another service ie 16 and x20. I don't think anybody would really lose out if it was withdrawn. Of course if it was there would be the usual twitter outrage from people, most of whom probably hardly ever use the service anyway.

If they did withdraw the 13 however then the x20 should use a full size single decker as it would be one less bus an hour between Durham and Langley Park.

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When are the Volvo B11RT Plaxton Elite i's expected to enter service?

An Interdeck at Hexham: https://flic.kr/p/2kAEGPT

(11 Feb 2021, 3:19 pm)ne14ne1 wrote An Interdeck at Hexham: https://flic.kr/p/2kAEGPT

Seems like a strange place to have it, maybe they ran out of space at Riverside?

(11 Feb 2021, 3:19 pm)ne14ne1 wrote An Interdeck at Hexham: https://flic.kr/p/2kAEGPT

Also seems to be a phoenix coach there too oddly

Sure there’s at least 4 interdecks in the Voltra area at Riverside

IN SERVICE FROM MONDAY 15TH

(12 Feb 2021, 11:59 am)ifm001 wrote IN SERVICE FROM MONDAY 15TH

I guess everybody is going to be making essential journeys to Middlesbrough on Monday!

Why would they be put into service on Monday 15th

Post on Twitter but no news article on the website?

(12 Feb 2021, 12:10 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I guess everybody is going to be making essential journeys to Middlesbrough on Monday!

Guess I'm lucky. I live Tyneside and work Teesside so normally pass 3 or 4 each day on my way back and forth in car.  But I wont be stopping on A19 to get a snap.

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(12 Feb 2021, 12:32 pm)MichealAaron wrote Why would they be put into service on Monday 15th

Why would they not be?

(12 Feb 2021, 12:10 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I guess everybody is going to be making essential journeys to Middlesbrough on Monday!

Guaranteed. Not much GNE can do, really, with websites such as Bustimes providing easy to see fleet tracking. I'd hope folk would remain sensible, but the NE veg will be NE veg.

(12 Feb 2021, 2:57 pm)mb134 wrote Guaranteed. Not much GNE can do, really, with websites such as Bustimes providing easy to see fleet tracking. I'd hope folk would remain sensible, but the NE veg will be NE veg.

GNE even have their own fleet tracker on the website now

(12 Feb 2021, 1:03 pm)ifm001 wrote Guess I'm lucky. I live Tyneside and work Teesside so normally pass 3 or 4 each day on my way back and forth in car.  But I wont be stopping on A19 to get a snap. 

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Why would they not be?

Have you given up on the using the bus?

I wont photo it till after lockdown. Im happy with the buses round Annitsford atm

(12 Feb 2021, 3:24 pm)Andreos1 wrote Have you given up on the using the bus?

The 50 minute walk from my house through the woods to Testos roundabout via the 'Nature Reserve' to catch the 0558 X9 to Boro on a morning did it for me.  I finally converted to a car driver.   But I did it for a long time and got my scouts badge for doing so.

(12 Feb 2021, 12:32 pm)MichealAaron wrote Why would they be put into service on Monday 15th

https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/1...48964?s=21


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First day in service: https://twitter.com/dyllanbaron/status/1...52419?s=21

Https://flic.kr/p/2kBV99z

Does anyone know why 7149 is tracking on the X10

I wonder how much use the on-board toilets are going to get. 

And what is GNE's stance on seatbelt usage? I know passengers are supposed to use seatbelts when provided, but there's been no mention of seatbelts on any of the marketing. And when I used the previous coaches on the X9/X10, I don't recall seeing anything saying I had to wear one

(15 Feb 2021, 2:25 pm)GNE6312 wrote Does anyone know why 7149 is tracking on the X10

Replaced 6377 looking at Bustimes, GNE tweeted that the 1300 from M'boro wouldn't operate so I assume 6377 failed at Billingham on its way south.

None of the Elite i's are tracking correctly, instead as 6150, 7121 and 7122.

(15 Feb 2021, 2:33 pm)mb134 wrote Replaced 6377 looking at Bustimes, GNE tweeted that the 1300 from M'boro wouldn't operate so I assume 6377 failed at Billingham on its way south.

None of the Elite i's are tracking correctly, instead as 6150, 7121 and 7122.

7111 replaced 6377.

7149 is actually 7150.
7121 is actually 7152.
7122 is actually 7154.

The machines were just quickly swapped from the old coaches onto the new this morning, hence why they're not showing the new fleet numbers. The machine on 7150 hadn't taken the update with the new numbers yet, so they've just chosen the closest number in the list for that one.

(15 Feb 2021, 10:44 am)ne14ne1 wrote First day in service: https://twitter.com/dyllanbaron/status/1...52419?s=21

Https://flic.kr/p/2kBV99z

Nice to see the lockdown only applies to certain people and taking photos of a bus miles away from your home is essential. Pathetic as fuck and frustrating at the same time. Then people are blaming what's happened at Jesmond on Arriva, nothing to do with bus spotters and everyone else using buses for no reason though.

The coaches look alright though.

(15 Feb 2021, 2:45 pm)Dan wrote 7111 replaced 6377.

7149 is actually 7150.
7121 is actually 7152.
7122 is actually 7154.

The machines were just quickly swapped from the old coaches onto the new this morning, hence why they're not showing the new fleet numbers. The machine on 7150 hadn't taken the update with the new numbers yet, so they've just chosen the closest number in the list for that one.

Serves me right for not double checking and assuming instead. Was 6150 tracking in error?

(15 Feb 2021, 2:56 pm)mb134 wrote Serves me right for not double checking and assuming instead. Was 6150 tracking in error?

Yep, that was one of the interdecks too. Was simultaneously tracking on X10 & 29 at one point this morning and for some reason also kept thinking it was on Tyneside when it was on Teesside

(15 Feb 2021, 2:45 pm)Dan wrote 7111 replaced 6377.

7149 is actually 7150.
7121 is actually 7152.
7122 is actually 7154.

The machines were just quickly swapped from the old coaches onto the new this morning, hence why they're not showing the new fleet numbers. The machine on 7150 hadn't taken the update with the new numbers yet, so they've just chosen the closest number in the list for that one.

Out of curiosity, how hard is it to change the fleet numbers on the machines when they're swapped between vehicles. Is it just a case of going into settings and changing the number, or is there more to it than that?

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(15 Feb 2021, 2:55 pm)Storx wrote Nice to see the lockdown only applies to certain people and taking photos of a bus miles away from your home is essential. Pathetic as fuck and frustrating at the same time. Then people are blaming what's happened at Jesmond on Arriva, nothing to do with bus spotters and everyone else using buses for no reason though.

The coaches look alright though.

To be fair, I was expecting to see way more photos by now!

(15 Feb 2021, 3:08 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Out of curiosity, how hard is it to change the fleet numbers on the machines when they're swapped between vehicles. Is it just a case of going into settings and changing the number, or is there more to it than that?

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To be fair, I was expecting to see way more photos by now!

Can change it in 4 seconds if the machine is ready to go and not currently logged on. This can only be done by yard staff or LD material though. Occasionally in a big violation (i.e omnidekka tracking as solo on scholars), they will issue instructions for the driver to do this, but this is not common.

I do wonder if one day ticketer will allow fleet numbers to be assigned via their portal remotely. It would be a lot more efficient than sending joe bloggs a copy-paste instruction list.

(15 Feb 2021, 10:44 am)ne14ne1 wrote First day in service: https://twitter.com/dyllanbaron/status/1...52419?s=21

Https://flic.kr/p/2kBV99z

Impressive! Seems that purple stripe across the front has been replaced by that "clean & safe to ride" banner. Looks much better imo