Just had a thought, what's the point of 4910 being branded ''Soccerbus'', when lots more vehicles are required?

Also, what's usually used on the X50 on Saturday's?

4910 & another 4 or 5 buses are used on X50/Soccerbus - usually DD's

4910 & another 4 or 5 buses are used on X50/Soccerbus - usually DD's

Ta.

Haha unfortunately it didn't focus at all!

Whereas mind did :p

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That's unlucky Tyresmoke, always the same when you want a pic

Nice shot Kuyoyo =)

Their was some people behind you and gave you some odd looks haha

That's unlucky Tyresmoke, always the same when you want a pic

Nice shot Kuyoyo =)

Their was some people behind you and gave you some odd looks haha

Got a week off week after next, will try and photograph some then! Should all be on the road then too lol... Try and get some shots enroute like I did with the Sapphire launch.

Got a week off week after next, will try and photograph some then! Should all be on the road then too lol... Try and get some shots enroute like I did with the Sapphire launch.

Hopefully if nothing goes wrong they should all be out by Wednesday, Cobalt's are due out next Sunday... if nothing goes wrong.

Its 49p per use in this financial year, so not a great saving.

Jesus Christ, way off with my figure then.

Still, 49p per use of the station at multiple stations... Adds up, especially for a service which may just be scraping profits.

Its 49p per use in this financial year, so not a great saving.

50p. Nexus never have change

Am I right in hearing Riverside's opening date has been put back slightly due to a tiny detail oversight?

Am I right in hearing Riverside's opening date has been put back slightly due to a tiny detail oversight?

No, Riverside will open on time and there is drainage in the bus wash if this is what you are referring to.

No, Riverside will open on time and there is drainage in the bus wash if this is what you are referring to.

Ah right haha Yes it was that.

Of the five or so early morning runs I've seen of the 56 today, no B9s... Sorry, Michael!

Of the five or so early morning runs I've seen of the 56 today, no B9s... Sorry, Michael!

6098 is out. Left Concord heading to Newcastle about five minutes ago.
5210 is still out in service at Deptford depot.

6098 is out. Left Concord heading to Newcastle about five minutes ago.
5210 is still out in service at Deptford depot.

So is 6093 - leaving Concord now heading for Newcastle.

Thanks Dan,

Reminder to everyone the 701 changes today, with the 701 running half hourly between 8:45am and 2:38pm.. Between -

St Peters, Chester road Travel Hub and Royal Hospital - Chester road Travel Hub and St Peters - only

Then back to its normal service at 19:17pm

Thanks Dan,

Reminder to everyone the 701 changes today, with the 701 running half hourly between 8:45am and 2:38pm.. Between -

St Peters, Chester road Travel Hub and Royal Hospital - Chester road Travel Hub and St Peters - only

Then back to its normal service at 19:17pm

8233 is allocated to the 701 today.

What is the reason for Connect change? Or I am been stupid?!

What is the reason for Connect change? Or I am been stupid?!

busmanT (one of our GNE insiders) said that the change was to introduce more journeys to the "Sunderland Connect" 701 service (which previously only operated on nights only, from about 7pm). This was required to combat high loadings on "Sunderland Connect" service 700, and is to be operated by a SPD which works a scholar beforehand.

Thanks Dan.

So both the 700 and 701 are operating during the day I take it...

I most admit when ever I've seen the 700 it's often full or standng room only.

So will the 29a run the full route on evenings and Sundays

Thanks Dan,

Reminder to everyone the 701 changes today, with the 701 running half hourly between 8:45am and 2:38pm.. Between -

St Peters, Chester road Travel Hub and Royal Hospital - Chester road Travel Hub and St Peters - only

Then back to its normal service at 19:17pm

5337 has gone to Saltmeadows to be painted this morning

8233 is allocated to the 701 today.

little fleet news this week,

6093 6094 6096 6098 new vehicles in service at Deptford
8234 withdrawn from Deptford
4862 4864 sold

anyone ventured down to deptford to see if any more B9's are there?

6086 and 6087 are now at deptford depot...

6086 and 6087 are now at deptford depot...

Thanks.

Why isn't 628 used on this? I also assume Nexus isn't paying for this as doesn't it need to be euro 5 in that case as the 700 is? 628 still makes more sense to keep the right branded bus on. I know it interworks with a scholar which will require something bigger I assume, but could that not work off something else? What did it work off previously?

Why isn't 628 used on this? I also assume Nexus isn't paying for this as doesn't it need to be euro 5 in that case as the 700 is? 628 still makes more sense to keep the right branded bus on. I know it interworks with a scholar which will require something bigger I assume, but could that not work off something else? What did it work off previously?

The 701 worked off the 700 previously, as it only operated on evenings when the 700's PVR decreased.

I assume the evening runs will still be operated by the usual Hybrid.

The 701 worked off the 700 previously, as it only operated on evenings when the 700's PVR decreased.

I assume the evening runs will still be operated by the usual Hybrid.

Sorry dan, I meant the scholar. What was the scholar worked off before.

Sorry dan, I meant the scholar. What was the scholar worked off before.

Oh right, no idea on that one - a question busmanT will hopefully answer when he comes back online.

Does anyone know what the mid-day 921's run off or how they interwork with the x1?

Looked at timetable and can't see a gap in the x1 running...