(11 Apr 2015, 8:10 pm)Dan wrote The 700 is allocated 3x Hybrid Solo, the 701 is allocated 1x Solo SR. If a Hybrid is unavailable, 628 is allocated to the 700 instead and an MPD is allocated to the 701 in its place. Otherwise, there's no spare Sunderland Connects.

in the past on 700 i have seen a yellow MPD on there and a rare oddity a Washington Street Shuttle https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/82.../photolist- it was taken outside my beautiful ground Stadium Of Light 

Might want to put a Diversion on the X10 Tomorrow, 60mph Gusts of Wind expected along with Rain.

(11 Apr 2015, 9:30 pm)Malarkey wrote Might want to put a Diversion on the X10 Tomorrow, 60mph Gusts of Wind expected along with Rain.

Never believe the weatherman I never believed that Michael Fish person a few years back p.s I bet he loves fish could do with some of that right now mmm fish

(11 Apr 2015, 9:30 pm)Malarkey wrote Might want to put a Diversion on the X10 Tomorrow, 60mph Gusts of Wind expected along with Rain.

They will probz use single deckers 

(11 Apr 2015, 9:30 pm)Malarkey wrote Might want to put a Diversion on the X10 Tomorrow, 60mph Gusts of Wind expected along with Rain.

Just the X10? What about the poor people on deckers from Metrocentre to Newcastle? 

Have they seriously let these out in this state?

Sunderland by Andrew Stopford, on Flickr

(12 Apr 2015, 8:46 am)Tommy_1581 wrote Just the X10? What about the poor people on deckers from Metrocentre to Newcastle? 

But those deckers don't have to go up and down the A19 at 60mph do they?

(12 Apr 2015, 8:50 am)Tommy_1581 wrote Have they seriously let these out in this state?

It's the residue left behind after the Christmas vinyl-wrap advertisement was applied.

(12 Apr 2015, 9:13 am)Dan wrote It's the residue left behind after the Christmas vinyl-wrap advertisement was applied.

Due for repaint this year aren't they? 

Any news if GNE will continue to run it?

(12 Apr 2015, 9:26 am)Michael wrote Due for repaint this year aren't they? 

Any news if GNE will continue to run it?

Nexus will decide when these vehicles are due for repaint, as I don't think they are fully owned by Go North East (similar to the electric Solos on the 40 service in Durham). It would make sense for the vehicles to be repainted upon renewal of the contract.

(12 Apr 2015, 9:38 am)Dan wrote Nexus will decide when these vehicles are due for repaint, as I don't think they are fully owned by Go North East (similar to the electric Solos on the 40 service in Durham). It would make sense for the vehicles to be repainted upon renewal of the contract.

I would of thought they would want a fresh up, knowing NEXUS though, they'll want new buses on them, didn't Sunderland uni fund them to?

(12 Apr 2015, 8:50 am)Tommy_1581 wrote Have they seriously let these out in this state?

Sunderland by Andrew Stopford, on Flickr

looks more dirty than that Christina Aguilera song that was released in the 2000s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rg3sAb8Id8

(12 Apr 2015, 9:38 am)Dan wrote Nexus will decide when these vehicles are due for repaint, as I don't think they are fully owned by Go North East (similar to the electric Solos on the 40 service in Durham). It would make sense for the vehicles to be repainted upon renewal of the contract.

they need to be repainted or cleaned a little but i agree would be a good idea to give it a fresh coat of green

today am hoping for NEB News Starring Dan and his crew

Rumours saying that Percy Main Renowns 5153 and 5155 are also on loan to Stanley. Can anybody confirm if this is true or false?

Hopefully they have transferred over there...

(12 Apr 2015, 2:59 pm)Racer_Experience wrote today am hoping for NEB News Starring Dan and his crew

No news today. Will be posted next Sunday instead, as there'll be more information confirmed by Go North East on their website by then.

(12 Apr 2015, 3:07 pm)citaro5284 wrote The vehicles are currently at Stanley Depot.

Haha, the poor people of Stanley! 

(12 Apr 2015, 3:07 pm)citaro5284 wrote The vehicles are currently at Stanley Depot.

What are they there for?

(12 Apr 2015, 3:15 pm)Tom wrote What are they there for?

To assist in the prevention of the Olympians from going out onto public services..?

(12 Apr 2015, 3:16 pm)Dan wrote To assist in the prevention of the Olympians from going out onto public services..?

Ah right, thought they might have transferred there. 

(12 Apr 2015, 3:17 pm)citaro5284 wrote I reckon a bus route running out of Stanley Depot 

Cheeky

Although the initial speculation regarding some of Brighton & Hove's double deckers joining Go North East's fleet was relevant to this thread, it ultimately resulted in more discussion of new vehicles which have potentially been ordered as part of Go North East's 2014/15 financial year, so all of this discussion is now available in this thread.

Aren't we in 2015/16 financial year now?

(12 Apr 2015, 6:18 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Aren't we in 2015/16 financial year now?

No - I think you're getting your financial years and tax years mixed up!

Go-Ahead's 2014/15 financial year ends on 27 June 2015.

(12 Apr 2015, 3:16 pm)Dan wrote To assist in the prevention of the Olympians from going out onto public services..?

The Last X70 last night from Newcastle was an Olympian, didn't get the fleet number but it really struggled on any sort of incline. 

(12 Apr 2015, 7:05 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote The Last X70 last night from Newcastle was an Olympian, didn't get the fleet number but it really struggled on any sort of incline. 

3814. I didn't see it myself but judging your comments on struggling up inclines makes it pretty obvious (to me) as to which olympian it is. 

Is it me or does this look more modern than the current GNE timetables, despite being 9 years old?

X2: Sunderland and Newcastle (July 2006)

(12 Apr 2015, 7:45 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote Is it me or does this look more modern than the current GNE timetables, despite being 9 years old?

X2: Sunderland and Newcastle (July 2006)

That was a one off from that era. Most timetables, including branded routes, would be the same standard format.

iirc the reason why it was different, is that it was from when the service was marketed as a commuter style coach service. 

Chester-le-Street's Volvo B7TL 6022 has joined Riverside's Volvo B7TLs 3969, 3971 and 3977 as well as Percy Main's 5153 and 5155 on loan at Stanley.

(13 Apr 2015, 11:24 am)Dan wrote Chester-le-Street's Volvo B7TL 6022 has joined Riverside's Volvo B7TLs 3969, 3971 and 3977 as well as Percy Main's 5153 and 5155 on loan at Stanley.

Least Stanley is tackling the issue of not trying to use the Yellow buses on main routes....... although i bet 5153 and 5155 is fun for the long routes........

This weeks fleet update just confirms which Streetlites have arrived, and the spec's which we knew....  46 seat's with 28 standing, along with the mentioning which routes and the re-branding of the Lime to Coast and Country.

The following new Wright Streetlites have been delivered - 5395: NK15 ENF 5397: NK15 ENJ 5398: NK15 ENL 5399: NK15 ENM 5400: NK15 ENN 5401: NK15 ENO 5403: NK15 ENR 5406: NK15 ENR 5407: NK15 ENW 5408: NK15 ENX 5409: NK15 ENY 5411: NK15 EOB 5413: NK15 EOD all are 46 seaters with 28 standing. 5401 & 5409 are in red fleet livery, 5411 & 5413 are in red for Red Kite, the remainder are green for the former Lime services which are to be re-branded Coast & Country.

(13 Apr 2015, 11:24 am)Dan wrote Chester-le-Street's Volvo B7TL 6022 has joined Riverside's Volvo B7TLs 3969, 3971 and 3977 as well as Percy Main's 5153 and 5155 on loan at Stanley.

It still hasn't prevented 3832 creeping onto the X30/X31. On the 13:15 X31 from Newcastle