I'm surprised that GNE didn't send a bus from Riverside to cover the 309 the other night after the huge backlog at Cobalt which meant that all 309 services between 1726 and 1835 didn't show up at Haymarket particularly considering that not all afternoon journeys interwork with the 310 anymore.  

What the hell has been going on with the Cobalt Clipper today? Both the 309 and 310 didn't turn up, so had to wait 25 minutes for the 58. 

(21 Sep 2014, 3:07 pm)Tom wrote What the hell has been going on with the Cobalt Clipper today? Both the 309 and 310 didn't turn up, so had to wait 25 minutes for the 58. 

What time?

(21 Sep 2014, 3:12 pm)Dan wrote What time?

About 2 o'clock. The 58 was on time though. 

Apparently roadworks at Benton House. I know the Sunday timings haven't changed so reliability shouldn't be an issue. I hope that the Monday to Friday reliability doesn't go down the pan otherwise that's the last reliable service gone!

(21 Sep 2014, 3:19 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote Apparently roadworks at Benton House. I know the Sunday timings haven't changed so reliability shouldn't be an issue. I hope that the Monday to Friday reliability doesn't go down the pan otherwise that's the last reliable service gone!

Oh right - I didn't see them as I only went to Corner House. 

Yeah, GNE tweeted an update earlier mentioning the delays.

Volvo B7TLs 6039/42 have transferred to Deptford from Riverside for two new contracts that have been gained.

(21 Sep 2014, 5:06 pm)Dan wrote Volvo B7TLs 6039/42 have transferred to Deptford from Riverside for two new contracts that have been gained.

Shame they're not to replace any vykings......

Are they scholar contracts?

(21 Sep 2014, 5:06 pm)Dan wrote Volvo B7TLs 6039/42 have transferred to Deptford from Riverside for two new contracts that have been gained.

RM1/RM2 or Scholars i'm guessing.

(21 Sep 2014, 5:16 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote RM1/RM2 or Scholars i'm guessing.

Bit too early for RM1/RM2?

(21 Sep 2014, 5:18 pm)Robert wrote Bit too early for RM1/RM2?

Indeed, and Deptford wouldn't gain any additional buses as it doesn't add to their PVR.

(21 Sep 2014, 5:21 pm)Dan wrote Indeed, and Deptford wouldn't gain any additional buses as it doesn't add to their PVR.

Which scholars have Deptford gained, if they are for scholars?

Or which work routes?

Volvo B7/Plaxtons 6039: V302 LGC and 6042: V306 LGC have been transferred from Riverside depot to Deptford. MPD 535: NA52 AWX has been withdrawn from service at Hexham and Volvo B10BLE 4852: R852 PRG has been withdrawn from Chester le Street. Volvo Olympians 3815: S815 FVK and 3817: S817 FVK have been sold to Ensign Bus Co., Purfleet, although both were passed on immediately to North East Bus & Coach, Stockton.

DAF SB120 8270 is currently at Saltmeadows for repaint into corporate livery.

On BBC NE news at 13.30 this afternoon there was an article with Kirk Trewin of Go North East showing an Angel hybrid at Riverside.
I assume the article will be repeated at 18.30 for anyone that missed it failing that it should be on BBC player.

(22 Sep 2014, 3:15 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote On BBC NE news at 13.30 this afternoon there was an article with Kirk Trewin of Go North East showing an Angel hybrid at Riverside.
I assume the article will be repeated at 18.30 for anyone that missed it failing that it should be on BBC player.

Was that about the hybrid thing? If it was it was on Sunday Politics yesterday.

(21 Sep 2014, 5:28 pm)Michael wrote Which scholars have Deptford gained, if they are for scholars?

Or which work routes?

These services aren't scholar services. Both are nPower Park & Ride services, one of which is in operation from today, and the other from next Monday.

The Park & Ride services demonstrate an ongoing partnership between Go North East and nPower, following on from the already established relationship the companies have with each other. The services are not accessible by the public and only nPower employees can use them.

Today, as planned, started off with the allocation of Volvo B7TL 6042, which had transferred from Riverside to Deptford yesterday morning, though ended up being replaced by Volvo B9TL 6100, as depicted below:
Go North East: 6100 / NL63YJD by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

(22 Sep 2014, 3:37 pm)Robert wrote Was that about the hybrid thing? If it was it was on Sunday Politics yesterday.

Just watched it, Go North East were featured for all of about 15-20 Seconds, yet I bet they were talking about how the Vehicle Works and the Benefits for quite a while, For those Interested skip to the 53 Minute mark.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04...a-21092014

(22 Sep 2014, 3:42 pm)Dan wrote These services aren't scholar services. Both are nPower Park & Ride services, one of which is in operation from today, and the other from next Monday.

The Park & Ride services demonstrate an ongoing partnership between Go North East and nPower, following on from the already established relationship the companies have with each other. The services are not accessible by the public and only nPower employees can use them.

Today, as planned, started off with the allocation of Volvo B7TL 6042, which had transferred from Riverside to Deptford yesterday morning, though ended up being replaced by Volvo B9TL 6100, as depicted below:
Go North East: 6100 / NL63YJD by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

Where does it run from? or is it just around the site for the workers instead of them walking everywhere!

(22 Sep 2014, 3:52 pm)Michael wrote Where does it run from? or is it just around the site for the workers instead of them walking everywhere!

The one in operation from today runs a route which is no more than five minutes in length - from the road just outside of the nPower site to Chilton Car Park, which is located just off Black Boy Road in Houghton-le-Spring.

(22 Sep 2014, 3:51 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Just watched it, Go North East were featured for all of about 15-20 Seconds, yet I bet they were talking about how the Vehicle Works and the Benefits for quite a while, For those Interested skip to the 53 Minute mark.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04...a-21092014

Looks like either 6057 or 6067.

(22 Sep 2014, 4:10 pm)Marcus wrote Looks like either 6057 or 6067.

It's was 6067, caught a glimpse of the Reg Plate as they went around to the back of the Vehicle.

Isn't the bridge on Blackie Boy Road weight limited?

(22 Sep 2014, 3:58 pm)Dan wrote The one in operation from today runs a route which is no more than five minutes in length - from the road just outside of the nPower site to Chilton Car Park, which is located just off Black Boy Road in Houghton-le-Spring.

Cheer's Dan

Any idea what the other one will be?

(22 Sep 2014, 6:41 pm)Michael wrote Cheer's Dan

Any idea what the other one will be?

Probably very similar - just operating at another car park!  
Each one will have a PVR of 1, and the one today was operating at a 15 minute frequency, so I suspect the other one will be the same.

(22 Sep 2014, 6:43 pm)Dan wrote Probably very similar - just operating at another car park!  
Each one will have a PVR of 1, and the one today was operating at a 15 minute frequency, so I suspect the other one will be the same.

, best to make sure! 

(22 Sep 2014, 4:20 pm)Andreos1 wrote Isn't the bridge on Blackie Boy Road weight limited?

I don't think it is, if it's the bridge over the railway line you're referring to?

(22 Sep 2014, 4:20 pm)Andreos1 wrote Isn't the bridge on Blackie Boy Road weight limited?

I don't think it is, if it's the bridge over the railway line you're referring to?

Do you mean this one?

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.837359...oB7raw!2e0

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@54.837442...hGNdsg!2e0

Olympian 3825 has had its silver border things around its rear lights (top and bottom) removed.