Another Bus Outing today for the trip up to Whitley Bay.
0847 7 Newton Aycliffe - Durham (ANE 1513)
Starting off on the 7 with 1513 being my ride to Durham this morning. As this run starts at Aycliffe Town Centre it started off pretty quiet but got pretty busy as the journey went on which made me rather happy especially as this early Aycliffe - Durham morning journey was introduced last year and I hope it continues to operate as it comes in really handy if I want to head towards Durham and beyond on a Sunday especially for rallies like today and before this journey was introduced the first 7 to Durham was at 0937 which wasn't ideal so I hope this journey continues to operate.
0944 X22 Durham - MetroCentre (GNE 4929)
As the thought of spending an hour on the 21 sent shivers down my spine I decided to get this to the MetroCentre then catch another bus to Newcastle from there to add some more variety. This was actually one of the better Solars I have been on recently didn't rattle as much as some do and was a fairly comfortable journey.
1035 43 MetroCentre - Eldon Square (GNE 5293)
Waited for the first bus heading to Newcastle which ended up being this which made me rather happy as I haven't been on Citaro's much recently and made me even happier as many of the passengers jumped off at the MetroCentre so there was plenty of seats to choose from meaning I could sit where I want meaning I could sit somewhere where the heater doesn't take up all the leg room. Quite a nice journey and another thing I liked on this journey was the driver went round by the car garages near the Metro Radio Arena and the Centre 4 Life which made a nice change to the usual way to reach Central Station. Taking this detour via the MetroCentre got me into Newcastle just over 5 minutes later than the 21 would have.
1107 308 Newcastle - Whitley Bay (ANE 1583)
I would end up getting a StreetLite, oh well! I actually don't mind StreetLite's although I don't love them it has to be said. This was a failry smooth journey although I found going down the Coast Road rather boring especially coming off it every 2 minutes to serve bus stops unlike the last time I came down there on the 58X which doesn't stop until it reaches Newcastle. Eventually got to Whitley Bay and was rather pleased to be there as this is not the most interesting route in my opinion.
1310 309 Whitley Bay - Newcastle (GNE 6114)
After spending just over an hour at the rally I decided to head home, I let the 308 go past as I got the 308 there so I thought I'd get a 309 back with Adrian joining me on this journey. Was a bit bouncy as it went round Whitley Bay Town Centre. The next stop announcements on this service were alright non of this remain seated garbage. Was pretty quick down the Coast Road DaveyBowyer will be pleased to hear, although going along the Coast Road is rather boring especially with coming on/off all the time.
1400 X10 Newcastle - Peterlee (GNE 6044)
Every time! 6046 on this service again, get this every time without fail on the TTX although there is only 6 branded buses so it's bound to happen. This is probably where my headache came from as the wind striking against the bus was defining and the windows suddenly closing gave me a heart attack. Never enjoy the X10 that much as there isn't much scenery on this route. Didn't enjoy this journey much at all and was pleased to be off in Peterlee.
1501 21 Peterlee - Newton Aycliffe (ANE 4813)
Was pleased to get an ex demonstrator on this service as the seats are more comfortable and then I tried to connect to the non existent WiFi. I quite the 21 route but I didn't enjoy this journey much because I developed a headache and I just wanted to be home at this point.
Well that is what I had today, hope you enjoyed reading.
I will be going into hiding this week as I have a few things on so there may not be much in the way of photos or anything bus repeated in the next week or so but I am thinking of heading to the MetroCentre on Tuesday.
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