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(05 Sep 2014, 6:54 pm)Michael wrote If the 8 is only peak times then it should be the 8A... that's daft.
Any idea when the changes will be posted at the depot?
(05 Sep 2014, 6:58 pm)Michael wrote and the stagecoach 5/5A/16
The 35/35B/35C and 136 and the 700/701 XD
99A - early morning
X36 peak times
(05 Sep 2014, 7:01 pm)nk55 wrote We usually get the new duties 14 days prior to them going live.
I thought initially each 1 would operate hourly providing a combined 30 mins service but who knows.
(05 Sep 2014, 7:12 pm)Michael wrote Does seem the best idea to have each one hourly though, i was hoping this means they will be able to add a extra bus in just to help with timings... plus its getting new buses... so we might get a extra one on the order..
(05 Sep 2014, 6:57 pm)nk55 wrote Not forgetting the 39 also operates down chester road.
(05 Sep 2014, 7:26 pm)nk55 wrote I wonder if 5389 or 5390 get a trial on the limes before an order is finalised.
(05 Sep 2014, 7:21 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote It does indeed.
But like the other ones Michael mentioned, it diverges before reaching the faster, dualled section of the A183, coming away from Sunderland.
Granted the stops between the Grindon Mill and Hastings Hill are used, but not enough to justify the frequency it gets.
They probably have the frequency, by virtue of living on a main route into/out of Sunderland.
(05 Sep 2014, 7:30 pm)Dan wrote 5389 is needed for Nexus work at the moment (service 29), due to the recent RTA near Saltwell Park.
I'd be incredibly surprised if 5390 was sent to (what would presumably be) Stanley, given that the Citylink would then be left without a spare Versa, and the X66 wouldn't have its fifth vehicle as per the Saturday PVR.
(05 Sep 2014, 7:30 pm)Dan wrote 5389 is needed for Nexus work at the moment (service 29), due to the recent RTA near Saltwell Park.
I'd be incredibly surprised if 5390 was sent to (what would presumably be) Stanley, given that the Citylink would then be left without a spare Versa, and the X66 wouldn't have its fifth vehicle as per the Saturday PVR.
(05 Sep 2014, 7:31 pm)nk55 wrote If you look at the timetables for the 2s and 8/78 they both operate every 15mins which, yes might seem a bus every 7/8 mins the reality is there's about a 4min gap, the first bus through gets the passengers.
Last time i done the 8 i picked up at hastings hill then the wavendon then the hospital.
(05 Sep 2014, 7:33 pm)Michael wrote They could always have a plain purple one... haha
(05 Sep 2014, 7:34 pm)nk55 wrote Deptfords versas aren't the same length are they?, chesters versas wont go on.
(05 Sep 2014, 7:34 pm)Dan wrote That's the typical pick-up or drop-off points regardless of whether you're in front or behind another bus. The stops in between are very rarely used.
Deptford's Versas are in the same batch as the "Lambton Worm" branded ones (midi-sized vehicles opposed to full size 11.7m, like the ones on the Citylink).
(05 Sep 2014, 6:51 pm)nk55 wrote Yes, we have a map in depot. Route training will commence next week, every day for 3 weeks. No idea of times if the 8 will be peak journeys or all day and also if it'll interwork with the 78.
(06 Sep 2014, 7:24 pm)Dan wrote With thanks to Scott (tyresmoke) for collating the information on the upcoming National Express changes.
I've put together a document detailing all of these changes, and have uploaded it for use in the news update tomorrow.
(09 Sep 2014, 4:00 pm)Michael wrote Does anyone know any of the changes to the 8 route from 2nd November?
(09 Sep 2014, 4:46 pm)Robert wrote Think it'd be best if we just wait until Go North East post the changes? I am sure an employee may give details out on this beforehand.
(09 Sep 2014, 10:17 pm)nk55 wrote Still nothing on the frequency side, possible the 8 & 8A may interwork and the 78 stand alone, but nothing official from management.
