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(23 Jul 2022, 9:25 pm)Unber43 wrote The thing is about the X46 is that doesn't have enough customers, but we'll send the 47 down the same route at double the frequency (if I got the route right)X46 was still a good route, like the X70 they have been running for a long time and always been dedicated!
(23 Jul 2022, 9:27 pm)KingSlayerRBLX wrote X46 was still a good route, like the X70 they have been running for a long time and always been dedicated!Yep, X45 every 30 mins was only done (imo) to either allow the Streetdecks to go onto X1/X21. And to make sure there was enough E400 MMC for the rest of the services.
2 Buses to Metro from Consett with the latest bus every 30 minutes is gonna cause a little chaos.
Currently was 4 now down to 2
for Newcastle Buses was 6 now down to 3
(23 Jul 2022, 9:29 pm)Unber43 wrote Yep, X45 every 30 mins was only done (imo) to either allow the Streetdecks to go onto X1/X21. And to make sure there was enough E400 MMC for the rest of the services.Streetdecks on the X21 will never happen again as a full time allocation, they just came off. Also 1 of the 2020 Streetdecks will be heading off to Washington for the X1.
How many E400 MMC are free now? Really PVR X70 is 2.
(23 Jul 2022, 9:34 pm)KingSlayerRBLX wrote Streetdecks on the X21 will never happen again as a full time allocation, they just came off. Also 1 of the 2020 Streetdecks will be heading off to Washington for the X1.
I'm curious with the silly rumour of the Streetdecks and 400MMC's routes swapping at Consett
(23 Jul 2022, 9:34 pm)KingSlayerRBLX wrote Streetdecks on the X21 will never happen again as a full time allocation, they just came off. Also 1 of the 2020 Streetdecks will be heading off to Washington for the X1.There has just been one on the X21 for 2 days.
I'm curious with the silly rumour of the Streetdecks and 400MMC's routes swapping at Consett
(23 Jul 2022, 9:35 pm)Storx wrote The Streetdeck's are leaving the X-Lines network at Consett, that's not a rumour. Dan confirmed it when the usual suggestion by someone for the 15th time on what's going where at Consett.And that X72 dont forget so PVR might be 2 or 3 less.
The X30/31/70/45 PVR is 1 less of the total of the Enviro 400 MMC's.
(23 Jul 2022, 9:57 pm)KingSlayerRBLX wrote And that X72 dont forget so PVR might be 2 or 3 less.
The Streetdecks leaving is a silly choice. If i was to think where they would go i would say Washington since the 50 is going full Double Decker allocation (finally at the right time).
(23 Jul 2022, 9:57 pm)KingSlayerRBLX wrote And that X72 dont forget so PVR might be 2 or 3 less.
The Streetdecks leaving is a silly choice. If i was to think where they would go i would say Washington since the 50 is going full Double Decker allocation (finally at the right time).
(23 Jul 2022, 10:07 pm)Storx wrote I messed up the numbers there was meant to be X30/31/71/72/46 whoops.Is it not:
PVR's are off the top of my head
X30/X31 - 3
X45 - 5
X71/72 - 5
Washington have 6301 - 6307 for the 50 though. It's pretty much guesswork where the Streetdeck's are going though, either the 47/57/58/X21 are the only realistic options really but none of them really need them tbh.
(24 Jul 2022, 7:39 am)Jack Gill wrote X30 is Riverside operated on a Sunday now I think.That's correct as it interworks from and onto the 6 in Stanley which in turn interworks with the 12.
(24 Jul 2022, 5:18 am)Kuyoyo wrote Some interesting changes in terms of vehicle workings this morning from the tracking on Bus Times:If you look at Deptford.
The 0410 56 from Newcastle is worked by Riverside using a ‘Crusader’ B9 - which then works the 0559 27 from South Shields
The Sunday morning 47s from Blackhall Mill have reverted back to Riverside operation using ‘Tyne Valley Ten’ B9s working onto 10s in Newcastle.
(24 Jul 2022, 7:13 am)L469 YVK wrote Is it not:I don't get why people are saying Boost the Capacity of the 58 it doesn't need it. AT ALL. Tbf it would probs be more fuel efficent running Versa's on it, with it being every 12 mins in peak.
- X30/X31/X45 - 8x
- X71/X72 - 5x
Given the very high spec interior of the StreetDecks and that an ex dealer stock vehicle is still making up the PVR of the X21, it would make sense allocating 6356-63 on there then B5TLs either going on the 47 or 58.
In fact, B5TLs on the 58 would match exact PVR and provide a slight capacity boost. 6334/35 as spares would then allow 6336/37 to go back to Consett. Riverside could then use 6099 on the X10 if needed.
@Dan are you in position to be able to confirm allocations or still work in progress?
(24 Jul 2022, 9:20 am)Unber43 wrote If you look at Deptford.It will need the extra capacity for Follingsby Amazon.
You have one which do 5>24>61A, 60>35A.
It also appears that the 57&58 do interwork but with no particular pattern.
I don't get why people are saying Boost the Capacity of the 58 it doesn't need it. AT ALL. Tbf it would probs be more fuel efficent running Versa's on it, with it being every 12 mins in peak.
If the 58 gets a capacity upgrade, it only extra spare seats
(24 Jul 2022, 9:44 am)Michael wrote It looks like some of the Ex Saltwell Park Streetlites have gone back on the 34 and 8319-28 will be on the 25 and 28. - a post by Dan on the North East Bus Enthusiasts page.
What's allocated to the 29?
(24 Jul 2022, 9:46 am)gc802002 wrote 29 Interworks with the 28 , so will be the same allocation
(24 Jul 2022, 9:48 am)Storx wrote The 28/29 interwork so it'll be the same batch of Versa's.
Guessing that means all the 09 Versa's are withdrawn or should be on paper bar the few Euro 6 ones at Riverside.
