Speaking on Berries, can I just say how much I prefer the 2A over the 2. I don't know what it is, I just much prefer it

(26 Nov 2021, 3:06 pm)deanmachine wrote I like how you picked that up and not the fact that it announces Silksworth incorrectly. "This is the Berries 2A service to silk worth"

This might sound petty but when going between The galleries and Sunderland, I purposely wait for the 8 as I really can't take how it says silk worth. 
Like it is highly annoying. 

(28 Nov 2021, 11:16 pm)logidoodah wrote This might sound petty but when going between The galleries and Sunderland, I purposely wait for the 8 as I really can't take how it says silk worth. 
Like it is highly annoying. 

If you think about how many individual stops they had to record for the NSA system, it's no surprise that there are a few pronunciation errors!

As someone who was brought up to pronounce things 'properly', I personally can't stand the fact the X21 says 'Tudda' instead of 'Tudhoe'. I'm guessing they similarly pronounce Prudhoe 'wrong' on the 10s.

(28 Nov 2021, 11:42 pm)streetdeckfan wrote If you think about how many individual stops they had to record for the NSA system, it's no surprise that there are a few pronunciation errors!

As someone who was brought up to pronounce things 'properly', I personally can't stand the fact the X21 says 'Tudda' instead of 'Tudhoe'. I'm guessing they similarly pronounce Prudhoe 'wrong' on the 10s.

The difference is that people actually say Prudhoe as "prudha"
Is it the same Tudhoe?

(29 Nov 2021, 12:02 am)logidoodah wrote The difference is that people actually say Prudhoe as "prudha"
Is it the same Tudhoe?

And people also say 'Prudhoe'!
It seems to be 50/50 with people I speak to whether they say 'Tudda' or 'Tudhoe'.

To me, if they're using a fairly well spoken voice for the NSA, then they should go with a more 'formal' pronunciation.
It just sounds odd to me having a 'posh' woman saying the more colloquial pronunciation

(29 Nov 2021, 12:11 am)streetdeckfan wrote And people also say 'Prudhoe'!
It seems to be 50/50 with people I speak to whether they say 'Tudda' or 'Tudhoe'.

To me, if they're using a fairly well spoken voice for the NSA, then they should go with a more 'formal' pronunciation.
It just sounds odd to me having a 'posh' woman saying the more colloquial pronunciation

Enough about NSA's. keep it to the appropriate field.

Put 5304 in Xlines Charcoal Livery. As dedicated spare for X20. Not only would it be cool to see it needs a spare. And it was planned to get repainted so why not.

(05 Dec 2021, 5:36 pm)Keeiajs wrote Put 5304 in Xlines Charcoal Livery. As dedicated spare for X20. Not only would it be cool to see it needs a spare. And it was planned to get repainted so why not.

5304 is now a Cherry and back at Deptford.


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(05 Dec 2021, 5:38 pm)Dan wrote 5304 is now a Cherry and back at Deptford.


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Well I hope one can be put in Charcoal colours, as There is a need and a vechile for it.

(05 Dec 2021, 6:20 pm)Keeiajs wrote Well I hope one can be put in Charcoal colours, as There is a need and a vechile for it.

I'm sure one in fleet livery would suffice.

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(05 Dec 2021, 6:22 pm)S813 FVK wrote I'm sure one in fleet livery would suffice.

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Well...they did introduce the Charcoal as the dedicated spare colour, so why not.

(05 Dec 2021, 6:24 pm)Keeiajs wrote Well...they did introduce the Charcoal as the dedicated spare colour, so why not.

The charcoal spare decker's work well because there is numerous X Lines routes operated by decker's, the X20 on the other hand is the only singled decked X Lines route so re painting a merc in charcoal as a spare is pointless, might as well just paint a spare in the X20 colours or just use a corporate liveried merc as they do now

(05 Dec 2021, 5:36 pm)Keeiajs wrote Put 5304 in Xlines Charcoal Livery. As dedicated spare for X20. Not only would it be cool to see it needs a spare. And it was planned to get repainted so why not.

Had the same idea ages ago so made it on OMSI 2 (Bus simulator) 

https://www.facebook.com/104080413934345...11806/?d=n

I think it looks great and suits it very well ?

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First Solo is now in "Sunderland District Silver" - actually looks good.

Tweet by Dan: https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1468637812132089858

Martijn also did a Tweet to say he was also at Saltmeadows, and in the background - it looks like 5292 is getting a repaint - https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/14...22/photo/3

(08 Dec 2021, 5:57 pm)Michael wrote First Solo is now in "Sunderland District Silver" - actually looks good.

Tweet by Dan: https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1468637812132089858

Martijn also did a Tweet to say he was also at Saltmeadows, and in the background - it looks like 5292 is getting a repaint - https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/14...22/photo/3

I hope its nor debrand and they just give it a fresh look

5292 is being repainted into Sunderland District Cherry


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(08 Dec 2021, 6:13 pm)TEN 6083 wrote 5292 is being repainted into Sunderland District Cherry


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Great. Could have done another Citaro like

(08 Dec 2021, 6:24 pm)Train8261 wrote Great. Could have done another Citaro like

They might and I hope they do, but I think getting all the re-brands done first, should be the priority - least then there won't be buses on wrong routes.



What's left to repaint now?

(08 Dec 2021, 6:35 pm)Michael wrote They might and I hope they do, but I think getting all the re-brands done first, should be the priority - least then there won't be buses on wrong routes.



What's left to repaint now?

Coast & Country into Country Ranger

Indigo into Sunderland District Silver / Blonde / fleet livery

Tyne Valley Ten 6076-83 + 6084/85 into new Tyne Valley 10

6065-68 have been painted but not yet branded for X5/X15

Whatever is being painted into Sunderland District Blue (forgotten sorry but think it’s 5323-5326 if I’m not mistaken?)

Prince Bishops new livery

X5/X15 Streetdecks when the B5s enter service to replace them

Plus 6047 which is the last Red Kite Ranger


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(08 Dec 2021, 6:50 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Coast & Country into Country Ranger

Indigo into Sunderland District Silver / Blonde / fleet livery

Tyne Valley Ten 6076-83 + 6084/85 into new Tyne Valley 10

6065-68 have been painted but not yet branded for X5/X15

Whatever is being painted into Sunderland District Blue (forgotten sorry but think it’s 5323-5326 if I’m not mistaken?)

Prince Bishops new livery

X5/X15 Streetdecks when the B5s enter service to replace them

Plus 6047 which is the last Red Kite Ranger


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Service 60 streetlites should be getting a refresh sometime soon the same as the coaster refresh livery


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(08 Dec 2021, 7:12 pm)cbma06 wrote Service 60 streetlites should be getting a refresh sometime soon the same as the coaster refresh livery


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I hope the 60 is getting a better, more complex livery. Coaster livery is very boring. However I wonder if they will hold off on that and just buy new buses for the 60, as it has really been left out with the Ex Saltwell Parks.

(08 Dec 2021, 5:57 pm)Michael wrote First Solo is now in "Sunderland District Silver" - actually looks good.

Tweet by Dan: https://twitter.com/Dan3942/status/1468637812132089858

Martijn also did a Tweet to say he was also at Saltmeadows, and in the background - it looks like 5292 is getting a repaint - https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/14...22/photo/3 

'congestion busting'?!
Sounds like there's changes ahead, which will see services go to the places people are travelling to! 
https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status..._Ljv0SIxdw&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...JRyVbpV94g&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...2F-wcZhE3Q&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...MlU_XRIbXg&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...JIQxtmCvBw&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...W3Fk0a1zow&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...7vrxOq8g7w&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...FRMuCwDK4w&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...rc2E1O873Q&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...pa769EELoQ&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...YNkzSZOZEA&s=19

Can't wait to see these changes and see some congestion being busted!

(08 Dec 2021, 10:30 pm)Andreos1 wrote 'congestion busting'?!
Sounds like there's changes ahead, which will see services go to the places people are travelling to! 
https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status..._Ljv0SIxdw&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...JRyVbpV94g&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...2F-wcZhE3Q&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...MlU_XRIbXg&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...JIQxtmCvBw&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...W3Fk0a1zow&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...7vrxOq8g7w&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...FRMuCwDK4w&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...rc2E1O873Q&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...pa769EELoQ&s=19

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status...YNkzSZOZEA&s=19

Can't wait to see these changes and see some congestion being busted!

It all fairness the tyne tunnel doesn't have great connections especially from places like Doxford park and Silverlink.

(08 Dec 2021, 10:39 pm)Keeiajs wrote It all fairness the tyne tunnel doesn't have great connections especially from places like Doxford park and Silverlink.

Not one of those places highlighted as traffic hot-spots and huge sources of congestion, have a range of services operating to/from different places.
That's why I get all excited about these 'congestion busting' services that MG is on about.

The travel people know they're congestion hot spots (hence the cameras that have been installed for a number of years), so it is really pleasing to hear that GNE have congestion busting routes being launched after all these years of not having congestion busting routes.

(08 Dec 2021, 10:51 pm)Andreos1 wrote Not one of those places highlighted as traffic hot-spots and huge sources of congestion, have a range of services operating to/from different places.
That's why I get all excited about these 'congestion busting' services that MG is on about.

The travel people know they're congestion hot spots (hence the cameras that have been installed for a number of years), so it is really pleasing to hear that GNE have congestion busting routes being launched after all these years of not having congestion busting routes

https://twitter.com/NELiveTraffic/status..._Ljv0SIxdw It is literally the first link you posted. 

Also what are these Congestion Busting routes?

(08 Dec 2021, 10:30 pm)Andreos1 wrote 'congestion busting'?!
Sounds like there's changes ahead, which will see services go to the places people are travelling to! 

Can't wait to see these changes and see some congestion being busted!

There's no consistency in the messaging here. If buses are proving to be congestion busting, why does he spend so much time talking about congestion? Unless the product isn't delivering results.

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(08 Dec 2021, 11:16 pm)Adrian wrote There's no consistency in the messaging here. If buses are proving to be congestion busting, why does he spend so much time talking about congestion? Unless the product isn't delivering results.

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Haven't you heard, it's because there aren't enough bus lanes!

(08 Dec 2021, 11:16 pm)Adrian wrote There's no consistency in the messaging here. If buses are proving to be congestion busting, why does he spend so much time talking about congestion? Unless the product isn't delivering results.

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You can't expect bus lanes to appear and stuff to be done overnight. However I do agree he keeps going on about it, but nothing seems to change.

(08 Dec 2021, 11:26 pm)Keeiajs wrote You can't expect bus lanes to appear and stuff to be done overnight. However I do agree he keeps going on about it, but nothing seems to change.

So how's it congestion busting, if it relies on infrastructure that doesn't exist?

Surely that's like me saying Sunderland are a Premiership team, only they're in League 1.

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