Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2013

BJ10VUS · 04 Oct 2013, 9:33 am,

(03 Oct 2013, 9:19 pm)markydh wrote No, but there are some ridiculous adverts claiming that NEXUS plans will lead to council tax increase and another one suggesting it will harm investment, which is utterly hilarious since there has been zero investment in Newcastle since 2011.

Yes, but look at the Newcastle fleet - the oldest of the Enviro 400s are 5 years old, the Enviro 400Hs are 2 years old, the oldest Enviro 200s are 4 years old and the Enviro 300s are 8 years old. Yes, some of the MAN 18.220s are older, but they are still in fit shape to be used.

Michael · 04 Oct 2013, 11:23 am,

The last set of new buses Sunderland had before these new 38 buses was 2009.

Stockton is getting 5 new buses to (is it 5 can't remember)
Bet Newcastle get a new delivery later in the year or early next year

Posted by Daniel - Today 08:11 AM
SN63VUW is the latest arrival at Sunderland depot.

=D, seem to coming in quick, hopefully a few more today and out next week =D

Chris · 04 Oct 2013, 11:24 am,

In fairness to Stagecoach, I think the Tyne & Wear Depots do very well investment-wise.

Michael · 04 Oct 2013, 11:26 am,

(04 Oct 2013, 11:24 am)Chris wrote In fairness to Stagecoach, I think the Tyne & Wear Depots do very well investment-wise.

Defiantly - In the next year or so i bet all their fleet will be at least Enviro (exclude the Gas buses), think all the MAN's and Darts will be soon

Kuyoyo · 04 Oct 2013, 11:39 am,

Stockton aren't getting 5 new buses (sadly, given the depot is in desperate need of investment), those 5 'newer' buses are the remaining Tridents.

As for Newcastle, people needs to remember that those depots were heavily invested in between 2003 and 2011, compared to other depots (Stockton received just 22 buses in the same period, the least of any depot).

Michael · 04 Oct 2013, 11:41 am,

(04 Oct 2013, 11:39 am)Kuyoyo wrote Stockton aren't getting 5 new buses (sadly, given the depot is in desperate need of investment), those 5 'newer' buses are the remaining Tridents.

As for Newcastle, people needs to remember that those depots were heavily invested in between 2003 and 2011, compared to other depots (Stockton received just 22 buses in the same period, the least of any depot).

Ah right, Yeh Newcastle received alot of new buses between then, its time for new buses else where.... Like Sunderland =D

glen · 04 Oct 2013, 11:46 am,

Does anyone know want the 5 new buses that Stockton are getting are they getting more of enviro 300.

LVK 404L · 04 Oct 2013, 11:47 am,

Stagecoach in 'ewcastle MAN 22028 has just arrived at Chichester.

Could just be a fleeting visit?

Michael · 04 Oct 2013, 11:53 am,

(04 Oct 2013, 11:46 am)glen wrote Does anyone know want the 5 new buses that Stockton are getting are they getting more of enviro 300.

Just the remaining 5 tridents for Stockton

Only Sunderland are getting new buses this year which are

21 E200s - Which have started to arrive a week early

17 Scania/ADL Enviro 300 single-decker - Gas buses - due to arrive in November i think (Can't remember) - which will be used on the 16 and 20 routes

**Dan** · 04 Oct 2013, 4:10 pm,

(04 Oct 2013, 7:11 am)Daniel wrote SN63VUW is the latest arrival at Sunderland depot.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10086477825/

A photo can be seen on the above link.

stagecoachbusdepot · 04 Oct 2013, 7:18 pm,

(04 Oct 2013, 11:39 am)Kuyoyo wrote As for Newcastle, people needs to remember that those depots were heavily invested in between 2003 and 2011

It's also worth remembering that this investment followed a period of almost four years during which not a single new vehicle was delivered to any of the SNE depots. Stagecoach's track record on investing in the NE hasn't always been so rosy - and the surge in numbers during the mid 00's probably reflects the total lack of investment around the turn of the century.

Kuyoyo · 04 Oct 2013, 8:45 pm,

SN63 VUX on delivery - this is reported to be 36964
Photo @ Gregg Collins

**Adrian** · 04 Oct 2013, 10:00 pm,

(04 Oct 2013, 8:45 pm)Kuyoyo wrote SN63 VUX on delivery - this is reported to be 36964
Photo @ Gregg Collins

Seen this coming over the Wearmouth bridge at about 8pm.

Michael · 04 Oct 2013, 10:07 pm,

How many is that now?

mattdw92 · 04 Oct 2013, 10:19 pm,

(04 Oct 2013, 10:07 pm)Michael wrote How many is that now?

That one is number 5. Pictured prior to delivery.

**Dan** · 05 Oct 2013, 5:17 am,

(04 Oct 2013, 10:19 pm)mattdw92 wrote That one is number 5. Pictured prior to delivery.

Can anyone confirm VUV's arrival? I can't until Monday at the earliest...
We have noted VUT/U/W/X, but not VUV.

**Dan** · 06 Oct 2013, 6:42 am,

National Customer Services Week, from 7th October:
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/custserviceweek.aspx

Michael · 06 Oct 2013, 4:01 pm,

Have we got a date for when the new E200's will enter service or are they waiting till all arrive?

**Dan** · 07 Oct 2013, 6:41 am,

33484 is on xx30 8s from town today.

Michael · 07 Oct 2013, 6:47 am,

(07 Oct 2013, 6:41 am)Daniel wrote 33484 is on xx30 8s from town today.

Fun for a Monday morning

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