(21 Aug 2014, 4:43 pm)Marcus wrote I've seen a few 21s in CLS have 'Blackett Street' on the blind, not sure if that could have been due to a diversion or something?

The 21s go up Blackett Street when going into Newcastle.

(21 Aug 2014, 4:43 pm)Tom wrote One 21 does terminate at Blackett Street on a night.

There is a late Fri/Sat 21 that terminates at Pilgrim Street, before operating N21, but no trip terminates at Blackett Street, unless it is used if Eldon Square is closed for whatever reason.

(21 Aug 2014, 4:54 pm)minibus1474 wrote There is a late Fri/Sat 21 that terminates at Pilgrim Street, before operating N21, but no trip terminates at Blackett Street, unless it is used if Eldon Square is closed for whatever reason.

Ahh.. that's the one I meant! No good with road names

(21 Aug 2014, 4:49 pm)Robert wrote The 21s go up Blackett Street when going into Newcastle.

No good with road names, at one point I called Front Street 'Main Street' and everybody thought I was new to the area....

Anyone know what board 5375 is on today?

(22 Aug 2014, 7:12 am)Andy wrote Anyone know what board 5375 is on today?

The one currently at Gateshead (0754 from Metrocentre).

Is the X66 and X9 X10 a separate rota from rest similar to sapphire or can only one do them

(22 Aug 2014, 7:12 am)Andy wrote Anyone know what board 5375 is on today?

Saw it earlier. Doing the 15 and 45 mins departures from Gateshead and the 00s and 30s from the Metrocentre

(22 Aug 2014, 11:05 am)Adam wrote Saw it earlier. Doing the 15 and 45 mins departures from Gateshead and the 00s and 30s from the Metrocentre

Now replaced by 8246, assuming the same driver is still meant to be on it that was earlier.

(22 Aug 2014, 11:10 am)Dan wrote Now replaced by 8246, assuming the same driver is still meant to be on it that was earlier.

It replaced 5347.
5375 is still out.

14;57 M2 running 11 Mins Late from Lambton, 50 at 15:00 was 8 Minutes Late, complaint to written when I get home I think

(22 Aug 2014, 2:09 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 14;57 M2 running 11 Mins Late from Lambton, 50 at 15:00 was 8 Minutes Late, complaint to written when I get home I think

14:27 88 from Jarrow was 15 late 14:19 9 15 late.

(22 Aug 2014, 2:09 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 14;57 M2 running 11 Mins Late from Lambton, 50 at 15:00 was 8 Minutes Late, complaint to written when I get home I think

Currently roadworks on the road where the Wear Industrial Estate thing is causing massive tailbacks and affecting service M2. This however doesnt affect the 50.

(22 Aug 2014, 11:01 am)jaimz13 wrote Is the X66 and X9 X10 a separate rota from rest similar to sapphire or can only one do them

yeah X66 is a separate rota due to the bendy buses being on there thus when X66 pottentially gets new buses then the rota will be all in one as some drivers right now do not know how to drive a bendy
bus its a bit like when the 58 had bendy buses that was on same rota as X66 due to them both having bendy buses at the time but from November 2013 all of this changed to now

(22 Aug 2014, 11:01 am)jaimz13 wrote Is the X66 and X9 X10 a separate rota from rest similar to sapphire or can only one do them

The X66 is a stand alone rota as is the EU Rota.

(22 Aug 2014, 5:32 pm)citaro5284 wrote The X66 is a stand alone rota as is the EU Rota.

Quite surprised about that with it being such a short shuttle route. What benefits does it offer the company over what I see as the 'less favourable' GB regs?

(22 Aug 2014, 5:34 pm)aureolin wrote Quite surprised about that with it being such a short shuttle route. What benefits does it offer the company over what I see as the 'less favourable' GB regs?

An enhanced rate of pay, I believe, due to the service being operated by articulated vehicles...

Doubt anybody will want it now but 9120 has just pulled into Stanley for Consett.

(22 Aug 2014, 2:31 pm)Robert wrote Currently roadworks on the road where the Wear Industrial Estate thing is causing massive tailbacks and affecting service M2. This however doesnt affect the 50.

Service 50 has been affected by the traffic delays on Picktree Lane in Chester le Street....traffic is being diverted away from Blind Lane due to the works at Northlands Roundabout.

A diversion via Barley Mow and Vigo was abandoned due to more roadworks in that area.

Never have I seen so many roadworks in County Durham at one time.

(22 Aug 2014, 5:37 pm)Robert wrote Doubt anybody will want it now but 9120 has just pulled into Stanley for Consett.

If anyone spots it tomorrow, do tell please! Want to have a ride on it but haven't had the time with me working until the afternoon Mon-Fri!

(22 Aug 2014, 6:01 pm)Dan wrote If anyone spots it tomorrow, do tell please! Want to have a ride on it but haven't had the time with me working until the afternoon Mon-Fri!

I'm hoping GNE bring it along to Seaburn.

(22 Aug 2014, 6:05 pm)aureolin wrote I'm hoping GNE bring it along to Seaburn.

It was only meant to be on loan for three weeks, and it arrived on July 31st, so I'm doubtful..!

(22 Aug 2014, 6:05 pm)aureolin wrote I'm hoping GNE bring it along to Seaburn.

Are Go North East even attending This Year, it was quite disappointing when they didn't Last Year.

(22 Aug 2014, 6:18 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Are Go North East even attending This Year, it was quite disappointing when they didn't Last Year.

I hope so, or there'll be nowt else there judging by other turnouts.

(22 Aug 2014, 6:18 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Are Go North East even attending This Year, it was quite disappointing when they didn't Last Year.

(22 Aug 2014, 6:20 pm)aureolin wrote I hope so, or there'll be nowt else there judging by other turnouts.

I didn't even pay to go in last year as the turnout was ridiculous.

I remember discussing this with someone after last year's turnout and they told me that there was going to be a massive event at the Metrocentre for one last time, and their appearances at rallies were going to be limited after that (and that's been true up to now).

As they sent one to that one in Washington, I'd imagine they'll be present at Seaburn too - albeit just in a limited form.

(22 Aug 2014, 6:24 pm)Dan wrote I didn't even pay to go in last year as the turnout was ridiculous.

I remember discussing this with someone after last year's turnout and they told me that there was going to be a massive event at the Metrocentre for one last time, and their appearances at rallies were going to be limited after that (and that's been true up to now).

As they sent one to that one in Washington, I'd imagine they'll be present at Seaburn too - albeit just in a limited form.

I won't be paying either if there's nowt of interest. I stand by the points I made previously.

(22 Aug 2014, 2:09 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 14;57 M2 running 11 Mins Late from Lambton, 50 at 15:00 was 8 Minutes Late, complaint to written when I get home I think

Is writing a complaint the best thing you have to do with your time?

(22 Aug 2014, 6:33 pm)Wellsey18 wrote Is writing a complaint the best thing you have to do with your time?

Actually he has a valid reason for complaint. The M2/M3 especially is always late, sometimes by fifteen minutes. Obviously there is an excuse for the 50 due to the roadworks, but the M2/M3 is unnacceptable at the moment.

(22 Aug 2014, 6:35 pm)Tom wrote Actually he has a valid reason for complaint. The M2/M3 especially is always late, sometimes by fifteen minutes. Obviously there is an excuse for the 50 due to the roadworks, but the M2/M3 is unnacceptable at the moment.

The M2 have roadworks. Dont know about the 50. There does however seem to have roadworks popping up all over the place at the moment. As i said earlier, massive tailbacks are occurring because of the roadworks around Birtley affecting the M2 quite badly. Hence why its late.

(22 Aug 2014, 6:40 pm)Robert wrote The M2 have roadworks. Dont know about the 50. There does however seem to have roadworks popping up all over the place at the moment. As i said earlier, massive tailbacks are occurring because of the roadworks around Birtley affecting the M2 quite badly. Hence why its late.

This has been going on for the last few months though.