(05 Jan 2014, 4:22 pm)Tom wrote Just had a thought, what's the point of 4910 being branded ''Soccerbus'', when lots more vehicles are required?

Also, what's usually used on the X50 on Saturday's?

4910 & another 4 or 5 buses are used on X50/Soccerbus - usually DD's

(05 Jan 2014, 6:33 pm)busman101 wrote 4910 & another 4 or 5 buses are used on X50/Soccerbus - usually DD's

Ta.

(05 Jan 2014, 6:31 pm)tyresmoke wrote Haha unfortunately it didn't focus at all!

Whereas mind did :p

That's unlucky Tyresmoke, always the same when you want a pic

Nice shot Kuyoyo =)

Their was some people behind you and gave you some odd looks haha

(05 Jan 2014, 6:38 pm)Michael wrote That's unlucky Tyresmoke, always the same when you want a pic

Nice shot Kuyoyo =)

Their was some people behind you and gave you some odd looks haha

Got a week off week after next, will try and photograph some then! Should all be on the road then too lol... Try and get some shots enroute like I did with the Sapphire launch.

(05 Jan 2014, 6:45 pm)tyresmoke wrote Got a week off week after next, will try and photograph some then! Should all be on the road then too lol... Try and get some shots enroute like I did with the Sapphire launch.

Hopefully if nothing goes wrong they should all be out by Wednesday, Cobalt's are due out next Sunday... if nothing goes wrong.

(05 Jan 2014, 7:41 pm)ADLEnviro wrote Its 49p per use in this financial year, so not a great saving.

Jesus Christ, way off with my figure then.

Still, 49p per use of the station at multiple stations... Adds up, especially for a service which may just be scraping profits.

(05 Jan 2014, 7:41 pm)ADLEnviro wrote Its 49p per use in this financial year, so not a great saving.

50p. Nexus never have change

Am I right in hearing Riverside's opening date has been put back slightly due to a tiny detail oversight?

(05 Jan 2014, 10:12 pm)tyresmoke wrote Am I right in hearing Riverside's opening date has been put back slightly due to a tiny detail oversight?

No, Riverside will open on time and there is drainage in the bus wash if this is what you are referring to.

(05 Jan 2014, 10:54 pm)citaro5284 wrote No, Riverside will open on time and there is drainage in the bus wash if this is what you are referring to.

Ah right haha Yes it was that.

Of the five or so early morning runs I've seen of the 56 today, no B9s... Sorry, Michael!

(06 Jan 2014, 6:39 am)Dan wrote Of the five or so early morning runs I've seen of the 56 today, no B9s... Sorry, Michael!

6098 is out. Left Concord heading to Newcastle about five minutes ago.
5210 is still out in service at Deptford depot.

(06 Jan 2014, 6:57 am)Dan wrote 6098 is out. Left Concord heading to Newcastle about five minutes ago.
5210 is still out in service at Deptford depot.

So is 6093 - leaving Concord now heading for Newcastle.

Thanks Dan,

Reminder to everyone the 701 changes today, with the 701 running half hourly between 8:45am and 2:38pm.. Between -

St Peters, Chester road Travel Hub and Royal Hospital - Chester road Travel Hub and St Peters - only

Then back to its normal service at 19:17pm

(06 Jan 2014, 7:04 am)Michael wrote Thanks Dan,

Reminder to everyone the 701 changes today, with the 701 running half hourly between 8:45am and 2:38pm.. Between -

St Peters, Chester road Travel Hub and Royal Hospital - Chester road Travel Hub and St Peters - only

Then back to its normal service at 19:17pm

8233 is allocated to the 701 today.

What is the reason for Connect change? Or I am been stupid?!

(06 Jan 2014, 10:00 am)idiot wrote What is the reason for Connect change? Or I am been stupid?!

busmanT (one of our GNE insiders) said that the change was to introduce more journeys to the "Sunderland Connect" 701 service (which previously only operated on nights only, from about 7pm). This was required to combat high loadings on "Sunderland Connect" service 700, and is to be operated by a SPD which works a scholar beforehand.

Thanks Dan.

So both the 700 and 701 are operating during the day I take it...

I most admit when ever I've seen the 700 it's often full or standng room only.

So will the 29a run the full route on evenings and Sundays

(06 Jan 2014, 7:04 am)Michael wrote Thanks Dan,

Reminder to everyone the 701 changes today, with the 701 running half hourly between 8:45am and 2:38pm.. Between -

St Peters, Chester road Travel Hub and Royal Hospital - Chester road Travel Hub and St Peters - only

Then back to its normal service at 19:17pm

5337 has gone to Saltmeadows to be painted this morning

(06 Jan 2014, 9:00 am)Dan wrote 8233 is allocated to the 701 today.

little fleet news this week,

6093 6094 6096 6098 new vehicles in service at Deptford
8234 withdrawn from Deptford
4862 4864 sold

anyone ventured down to deptford to see if any more B9's are there?

6086 and 6087 are now at deptford depot...

(06 Jan 2014, 5:00 pm)andymac wrote 6086 and 6087 are now at deptford depot...

Thanks.

(06 Jan 2014, 3:08 pm)Dan wrote

Why isn't 628 used on this? I also assume Nexus isn't paying for this as doesn't it need to be euro 5 in that case as the 700 is? 628 still makes more sense to keep the right branded bus on. I know it interworks with a scholar which will require something bigger I assume, but could that not work off something else? What did it work off previously?

(06 Jan 2014, 5:08 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Why isn't 628 used on this? I also assume Nexus isn't paying for this as doesn't it need to be euro 5 in that case as the 700 is? 628 still makes more sense to keep the right branded bus on. I know it interworks with a scholar which will require something bigger I assume, but could that not work off something else? What did it work off previously?

The 701 worked off the 700 previously, as it only operated on evenings when the 700's PVR decreased.

I assume the evening runs will still be operated by the usual Hybrid.

(06 Jan 2014, 5:10 pm)Dan wrote The 701 worked off the 700 previously, as it only operated on evenings when the 700's PVR decreased.

I assume the evening runs will still be operated by the usual Hybrid.

Sorry dan, I meant the scholar. What was the scholar worked off before.

(06 Jan 2014, 5:15 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Sorry dan, I meant the scholar. What was the scholar worked off before.

Oh right, no idea on that one - a question busmanT will hopefully answer when he comes back online.

Does anyone know what the mid-day 921's run off or how they interwork with the x1?

Looked at timetable and can't see a gap in the x1 running...