(20 Mar 2018, 8:40 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote I took a short ride on the 74 to and from Newcastle Eldon Square today. Mercedes Citaro 5304 operated the route today in both directions. A comfortable and enjoyable ride. I was using a GNE Adult Return ticket, so I was limited to using the 74 in both directions. The bus was late in both directions, but departed Eldon Square almost on time after I boarded to come back.
Anyone know how long the 74 has operated?
Are the any plans for NSAs on Tynedale Links?
I would imagine it would be quite a challenge to drive a Citaro on the 74. The small bridge near Stamfordham springs to mind. Hexham depot have operated this service since Arriva days, except for a short while when it was operated by Go North East's Winlaton depot after GNE won the contract from Northumberland C.C. At the time Hexham was still with Arriva.