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(09 Mar 2013, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 wrote Not the answer you want to hear.....but all depots
(09 Mar 2013, 5:38 pm)gtomlinson wrote(09 Mar 2013, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 wrote Not the answer you want to hear.....but all depots
Oh dear. Is it Fri/Sat/Sun?
Thinking I'll book the time off work as my new car isn't being delivered to the dealer for another 2 weeks.
Solidarity and all that, can't remember the last major strike. Would it have been when OK stepped in?
Any idea of contingency plans etc?
(09 Mar 2013, 5:44 pm)citaro5284 wrote(09 Mar 2013, 5:38 pm)gtomlinson wrote(09 Mar 2013, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 wrote Not the answer you want to hear.....but all depots
Oh dear. Is it Fri/Sat/Sun?
Thinking I'll book the time off work as my new car isn't being delivered to the dealer for another 2 weeks.
Solidarity and all that, can't remember the last major strike. Would it have been when OK stepped in?
Any idea of contingency plans etc?
Currently it is suppose to be Friday 15, Monday 18 and Saturday 23, but with all things like this, it can be called off if needed to be.
Sorry, got no idea about any plans yet as to what will be running - if anything!!
(09 Mar 2013, 5:50 pm)gtomlinson wrote(09 Mar 2013, 5:48 pm)Daniel wrote As long as Stagecoach are unaffected, I'm fine to get to my exam...
May your Enviro explode (well, its wheels)
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(09 Mar 2013, 9:42 pm)gtomlinson wrote Odd day allround for allocations.
Traffic seemed to be playing hell with things too, I passed 3 X21's through Birtley Durham Rd, assumingly on diversion due to severe traffic on the bypass, Birtley was just as bad until you got past the traffic lights at the library.
At around 11 this morning at one point Birtley Station Lane stop had FOUR 21's, a Nexus 23, a Pronto, an X22, a very late X24 and an X2 all within a cars reach of each other. I thought I'd stumbled upon a rally!
Excuse the awfulness of this spot but one of the South Tyne buses was on the W(something) yesterday too. I only know this because it pulled out infront of me at the entrance to the B&Q roundabout!
This strike could throw up some interesting workings/pics. Join the pickets and sneak a look in the depot
(09 Mar 2013, 10:32 pm)W179SCU wrote I know this is unrelated to Gne, but is anyone else having problems viewing my photostream?
(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I understand.
Note there was a South Tyne Cadet on the X88 but I missed getting a photo by mere seconds of getting into The Galleries, god knows what was on the 88/88A then
(09 Mar 2013, 10:32 pm)W179SCU wrote I know this is unrelated to Gne, but is anyone else having problems viewing my photostream?
Yeah I think you've deleted your account, because I can see your comment on the South Tyne W6 photo, but I can't click on your name and when I typed it in the search bar it didn't show up Tom
(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I
(10 Mar 2013, 12:50 am)gtomlinson wrote(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I
A strike means no buses for most and a skeleton for the others with non union staff or managers driving.
There'll be no replacement. Mass disruption is the aim.
Someone with better knowledge may know but the last full depot strike involved OK running routes y o gain business
(10 Mar 2013, 9:27 am)Daniel wrote(10 Mar 2013, 12:50 am)gtomlinson wrote(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I
A strike means no buses for most and a skeleton for the others with non union staff or managers driving.
There'll be no replacement. Mass disruption is the aim.
Someone with better knowledge may know but the last full depot strike involved OK running routes y o gain business
Should be fun for those who rely on the buses, eh? ;-)
You know where I can see any photos of that strike?
(10 Mar 2013, 10:26 am)cbma06 wrote Wasnt it Gardiners/Scarlet band/Bell Bros did the 220 via Hall Lane in Houghton while Go Ahead was on strike, and when northern came back off strike the operators stayed on and eventually turned the service into a 222, i remember ok travel doing the 194, and Busways did the 126, 136 and 535.
(10 Mar 2013, 10:35 am)gtomlinson wrote(10 Mar 2013, 10:26 am)cbma06 wrote Wasnt it Gardiners/Scarlet band/Bell Bros did the 220 via Hall Lane in Houghton while Go Ahead was on strike, and when northern came back off strike the operators stayed on and eventually turned the service into a 222, i remember ok travel doing the 194, and Busways did the 126, 136 and 535.
I can remember OK doing stuff.
Didn't OK buses carry Northern logo's during the strike? Sure GNE hired them in. Honestly can't remember though.
It's tough on passengers but if there's a ballot and the majority back a strike I have to support that, it's tough out there. It's just a shame that you can predict the backlash from fairly ignorant Facebook and other punters
(10 Mar 2013, 2:42 pm)tom.robinson206 wrote(10 Mar 2013, 1:39 pm)Daniel wrote Not the answer you want to hear but.....all depots
Probably a stupid question, but will this include things like scholars buses and the 'Nexus' services?
(10 Mar 2013, 2:54 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote More than likely get called off anyway I think, look at it this way would GNE really want to lose out on 3 days travel takings, which I assume would be quite a substantial amount of money for that small period.
As for who will operate the services if does go ahead I haven't a clue, I can see Nexus although some may say it nothing to do with them, stepping in and sorting it all out.
I would think Independent companies like Weardale would operate a few services if need be like what they do for Arriva on Boxing Day. I can also see Arriva operating some services as GNE operates some of there services on boxing day also, so they could return the favour so to speak.
Just going to have to wait and see what happens.
(10 Mar 2013, 2:49 pm)idiot wrote anyone else think it should be 36x?! x36 hasn't not long being in use!
(10 Mar 2013, 2:58 pm)tom.robinson206 wrote(10 Mar 2013, 2:54 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote More than likely get called off anyway I think, look at it this way would GNE really want to lose out on 3 days travel takings, which I assume would be quite a substantial amount of money for that small period.
As for who will operate the services if does go ahead I haven't a clue, I can see Nexus although some may say it nothing to do with them, stepping in and sorting it all out.
I would think Independent companies like Weardale would operate a few services if need be like what they do for Arriva on Boxing Day. I can also see Arriva operating some services as GNE operates some of there services on boxing day also, so they could return the favour so to speak.
Just going to have to wait and see what happens.
I really hope it doesn't - or if it does, just having everything on a reduced Sunday service or something like that.
(10 Mar 2013, 2:54 pm)Daniel wrote Always disliked having the 'X' at the end of the service number. Something about it really bugs me - doesn't quite have the same ring as the 'X' in front and then the number! Doubt it'll be confusing though - they barely follow the same route, do they?
