(29 Aug 2013, 1:42 pm)Adam wrote Spotted in service yesterday was Optare Spectra 7482 (V640 KVH), transferred from Arriva Yorkshire. Photo courtesy of North East & Regional Bus Photos.

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7483 is also at Ashington, this is similar V641KVH. Both have been to Gardiners for attention prior to entering service.
These have released ADL Enviro 400s 7512/3 to transfer to Redcar/Whitby for use on Sightseeker service X93 to try and alleviate overcrowding issues.

The offerings for the X19 on its final day of service were:
1625 Doxford Park to Newcastle - Pulsar 1481
1725 Doxford Park to Newcastle - Pulsar 1417

Darlington based Pulsar 1493 has received a nearside wrap for the current X1 marketing drive along the lines of "Passengers disappearing every 15 mins"