Volvo B10BLE 4845: R845 PRG has been transferred from Stanley to Riverside and Riverside has withdrawn Scania artic 4953: NK51 OLV.

(01 Dec 2014, 10:36 am)Racer_Experience wrote Volvo B10BLE 4845: R845 PRG has been transferred from Stanley to Riverside and Riverside has withdrawn Scania artic 4953: NK51 OLV.

Might indicate that they're getting replaced this year if 4953 has being withdraw 

(01 Dec 2014, 11:17 am)Michael wrote Might indicate that they're getting replaced this year if 4953 has being withdraw 

But then 4953 might be temporarily withdrawn for repairs, and could return to service. 

(30 Nov 2014, 6:07 pm)Dan wrote Interesting, though I think that it will remain as an 'investigation'...

I'd imagine that the cost of installing every face-to-face seat on a bus with footrests would outweigh the costs of replacing the seat moquette periodically. 

Most manufacturers don't offer seating layouts without some face to face seating, hence the difficulties with the seating layouts. Footrests will take up space, so may not be ideal.

(01 Dec 2014, 11:19 am)Scott wrote But then 4953 might be temporarily withdrawn for repairs, and could return to service. 

i heard from a fellow bus enthusiast of mine that 4953 is at Smiles Engineering so therefore it is a temp withdrawal no wonder i haven't seen it lately when am in town its either a Scania or something random on there that is not a bendy bus

5329  broke in Pelaw around 1700

Anyone know why the uber annoying radio chavs next stop announcement on Angel doesn't and never has had Hills St on them?

(01 Dec 2014, 6:48 pm)gtom wrote Anyone know why the uber annoying radio  chavs next stop announcement on Angel doesn't and never has had Hills St on them?

Only a guess but could it be due to the 21 being diverted away from Hills Street when the railtrack work was taking place at the time the hybrid B5's were brought into service.
In any event they have had enough time to update the announcments.

(01 Dec 2014, 6:48 pm)gtom wrote Anyone know why the uber annoying radio  chavs next stop announcement on Angel doesn't and never has had Hills St on them?

The last time I was on the 58, the screen didn't display Hills Street either. It went straight to 'Cale Cross House' after leaving Gateshead Interchange. I'm not sure if it's the same for the 56?

(01 Dec 2014, 8:18 pm)BJ10VUS wrote The last time I was on the 58, the screen didn't display Hills Street either. It went straight to 'Cale Cross House' after leaving Gateshead Interchange. I'm not sure if it's the same for the 56?

Neither does the X1. The screen/announcements go straight from "Gateshead" to "John Dobson Street", even though it does stop at Hills Street. The 56 however does feature Hills Street on the screens and announcements, but refers to the stop as "Bridge Street" instead.

Curious. Wonder if it's not on as default in case of diversion?

The next Volvo B7TL/Plaxton President in for repaint is in the form of Percy Main's 6033.

Services have been diverted this evening from the High Level Bridge this evening due to emergency services there (via friends Facebook status)

Not sure if it's been reported - but newly repainted President 6026 has returned to Chester and operated Scholars Service 887 this evening.

Percy Main's Volvo B10BLE 5166 and Deptford's Scania L94UB 5202 returned to their respective depots from loan to Riverside earlier tonight.

I think silver arrows should be renumbred toblike say 12 and 12A
And in sunderland changes which we dont know wts been planned extended to doxford park

(03 Dec 2014, 12:47 am)gneasy91 wrote I think silver arrows should be renumbred toblike  say 12 and 12A
And in sunderland changes which we dont know wts been planned extended to doxford park

Although i agree it would be good to have the Silver Arrows going to Doxford Park, i think we'll just see them to Silksworth. 

I think passengers may get mixed up with 12/12A (due to Stagecoach's service 12), so 2/2A is alright 

(03 Dec 2014, 9:17 am)Michael wrote Although i agree it would be good to have the Silver Arrows going to Doxford Park, i think we'll just see them to Silksworth. 

I think passengers may get mixed up with 12/12A (due to Stagecoach's service 12), so 2/2A is alright 

Correct me if I am wrong, but the silver arrows are currently 2A and 2C, so why not change them to 2A and 2B.

(03 Dec 2014, 9:30 am)Scott wrote Correct me if I am wrong, but the silver arrows are currently 2A and 2C, so why not change them to 2A and 2B.

I thought we could of seen a 42/42A, i think GNE will want it simple.

Oh aye yeah 42/42A silver arrows brand

(03 Dec 2014, 10:57 am)gneasy91 wrote Oh aye yeah 42/42A silver arrows brand

I wonder if this merge, of the 2A/2C and 42 means no more interworking on Sundays between the Silver Arrows and the 61? (think its them services)! 

Wonder which service the 61 will interwork off? 

(03 Dec 2014, 9:30 am)Scott wrote Correct me if I am wrong, but the silver arrows are currently 2A and 2C, so why not change them to 2A and 2B.

The A stands for Anti Clockwise and the C stands for Clockwise as both Services operate a Loop around the Washington Area, I cant really see any reason to change it unless you want to confuse Passengers.

(03 Dec 2014, 11:46 am)NEBCD Malarkey wrote The A stands for Anti Clockwise and the C stands for Clockwise as both Services operate a Loop around the Washington Area, I cant really see any reason to change it unless you want to confuse Passengers.

I think he means if changes go ahead. =)

(03 Dec 2014, 11:53 am)Michael wrote I think he means if changes go ahead. =)

Even so id keep it as it is.

(03 Dec 2014, 11:55 am)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Even so id keep it as it is.

Maybe but as i said in a previous post... i wonder how interworkings will work on the services which may be effected by changes

Go North East
2 mins ·
Service ‪#‎49B‬ is unable to access Hazel Road due to an unloading lorry. Buses diverting via Shibdon Bank for the next 30 minutes.

about the numbering of the 2A and 2C, it was mentioned that if the proposals go ahead then it would be numbered as 2 and 2A.

(02 Dec 2014, 4:10 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Not sure if it's been reported - but newly repainted President 6026 has returned to Chester and operated Scholars Service 887 this evening.

Chester-le-Street has now sent another Volvo B7TL to Saltmeadows for repaint: this time in the form of 6036.

(03 Dec 2014, 9:49 pm)Dan wrote Chester-le-Street has now sent another Volvo B7TL to Saltmeadows for repaint: this time in the form of 6036.

Why didn't they do them in order .

(03 Dec 2014, 9:49 pm)Dan wrote Chester-le-Street has now sent another Volvo B7TL to Saltmeadows for repaint: this time in the form of 6036.

So just to confirm, 6018 and 6026 have been repainted, and 6036 has just gone? Leaving 6016, 6019 and 6022? Yes? - I agree with Michael, why couldn't they do them in order, it's so bloody confusing!