(14 Nov 2014, 5:16 pm)Michael wrote http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-6952918I think it's disgraceful. At a time of falling standards, and when other fares (Gold Card) have had a 50% reduction.
(15 Nov 2014, 4:27 pm)Tom wrote There are no trains running between South Gosforth and Monkseaton in both directions until further notice. This is due to signalling problems.
(15 Nov 2014, 4:33 pm)Dan wrote Overheard whilst at Central Station (circa 1550) that it had been like that for just under an hour...
Go North East are also operating a Metro Replacement service between South Gosforth and Monkseaton.
(15 Nov 2014, 4:34 pm)Tom wrote Before they were operating the replacement, they were accepting tickets on the 54, 55 (?) and 57 (?) which apparently operate in between South Gosforth and Monkseaton.
EDIT: What are the using?
(15 Nov 2014, 4:39 pm)Dan wrote Not sure what they're using - probably just whichever double deckers Percy Main had in the depot.
Nexus/DB must fork out a canny bit of dosh to the bus operators when they bail the Metro out!
(15 Nov 2014, 6:55 pm)Tom wrote Is Metrocar 4002 still in service - was on 4001 today, but never seen 4002 for ages.
(15 Nov 2014, 7:19 pm)Dan wrote Positive I saw it on the green line during the early hours of this morning, but could be wrong given that it was so dark... That said, it's the first time I've seen it in ages if I did see 4002.
(05 Nov 2014, 7:24 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I'll do it for you aureolin although I am against the idea of the Metro coming to Washington.
(20 Nov 2014, 4:35 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote After a 15 Day wait, This Morning I received a Response from Sharon Hogdson MP via Post regarding the Petition for the Metro to come to Washington, I then went to the Library at Washington Galleries and got the Letter Scanned for everybody to have a look at.
(20 Nov 2014, 4:35 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote After a 15 Day wait, This Morning I received a Response from Sharon Hogdson MP via Post regarding the Petition for the Metro to come to Washington, I then went to the Library at Washington Galleries and got the Letter Scanned for everybody to have a look at.Thanks for sharing, and an interesting response!
(15 Nov 2014, 6:55 pm)Tom wrote Is Metrocar 4002 still in service - was on 4001 today, but never seen 4002 for ages.
(20 Nov 2014, 7:48 pm)AdamY wrote Do you still have a copy of the email you sent to Sharon Hodgson?
The reply seems to be quite defensive so I'd love to know what you sent her.
(25 Nov 2014, 7:47 am)Michael wrote Tyne and Wear Metro
5 mins ·
There are delays systemwide due to signalling problems. Delays of up to 20 mins between Airport and South Hylton Delays of up to 20 mins between St James and South Shields Delays of up to 15 mins between South Gosforth and Pelaw