Wherever the displaced Solar's go (assuming
the M1 and 93/94 are getting new vehicles),
because of their age, they are likely to only get
another 3-4 years service at another depot by
the time they move at the end of the year (to fit
in with the supposed 15 year life expectancy). The loop vehicles have just had their re-brand,
but not sure about the internal refurb.
The M1s have had their mid-life refurb and will
be due an external refresh soon.
If Washington do get the Citaros, then the
majority of the single deck fleet there would be standard, although being brutally honest after
the proposed changes to the M1 last summer, I
don't see GNE viewing the route as a money-
making priority. Not enough to invest in a load
of brand new vehicles anyway. If the Citaros
are coming, then I cant envisage the M1 staying the way it is. Speaking of new vehicles - the Solars on the 50
will be on their way in a year or two (possibly sooner they way they seem to be playing up).
Whilst the Highwayman, 56, x35 and 20
vehicles are all of a similar age.
Not forgetting the Tridents, Loynes, Plaxtons, Renowns etc (R, S, T, V, W, Y, 51, 52 reg) which are all getting on as it is.

With regard to the 238 route in Seaham, does
anyone know how it will get from Ryhope to Seaham and on towards Houghton? Unless it goes along the coast, it will be using the same stretch of road between Lord Byrons way and Seaham Red Star twice on each leg of the journey i.e Sunderland - Seaham; Seaham -
Houghton and when it returns, Houghton -
Seaham, Seaham - Sunderland.