Dan has some pictures of the insides of the E400 on demo...have to say, it looks really nice.

"The "Red Arrows" X1 and 921 services currently operate with a batch of Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TLs new in 2011 and 2012, and are now beginning to evaluate suitability of different vehicle types on these routes." 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/

I must admit, the interior is pretty, especially with that colour scheme! Doubt we'd get those seats though if they did go through with ordering them.
I had a go on the Bluestar ones when I was down in Southampton and they were pretty nice to ride. If GNE were to get rid of the Streetdecks on the X21, I'd happily let them replace it with these 

Has the 680N AM service changed from following onto the 19 to the 11 now? Noticed a blue arrow on it 4 times on it this week and 1 corp omni (nothing new there tbh). If it has, whats the chances of clocking a decker in the morning too?

Has the 680N AM service changed from following onto the 19 to the 11 now? Noticed a blue arrow on it 4 times on it this week and 1 corp omni (nothing new there tbh). If it has, whats the chances of clocking a decker in the morning too?

Doesnt run onto anything now so probs getting buses that are in for service that day

Doesnt run onto anything now so probs getting buses that are in for service that day

So anything could be on this now?

So anything could be on this now?

By looks yes, wonder if it swapped with anything?

I must admit, the interior is pretty, especially with that colour scheme! Doubt we'd get those seats though if they did go through with ordering them.
I had a go on the Bluestar ones when I was down in Southampton and they were pretty nice to ride. If GNE were to get rid of the Streetdecks on the X21, I'd happily let them replace it with these 

I really like the seats and the flooring, i really hope it goes well, and they buy some, with all those specification haha (won't happen but you know!)

Is it the same length as the B9's?

I really like the seats and the flooring, i really hope it goes well, and they buy some, with all those specification haha (won't happen but you know!)

Is it the same length as the B9's?

No, a bit longer.

No, a bit longer.

Ah right, cool, when will it enter service?

Ah right, cool, when will it enter service?

Its on X1's today

Its on X1's today

Thanks Citaro, will have to try and have a ride before it leaves!

Thanks Citaro, will have to try and have a ride before it leaves!

Currently in Easington Lane

By looks yes, wonder if it swapped with anything?

The only other single deck boards is the 670 and 674. Maybe the earlier 19s to cobalt south, it’s usually a solar at 8:20 from n park

I know it is a while yet but when k3 gets withdrawn in march what will the 654AM run onto

Dan has some pictures of the insides of the E400 on demo...have to say, it looks really nice.

"The "Red Arrows" X1 and 921 services currently operate with a batch of Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TLs new in 2011 and 2012, and are now beginning to evaluate suitability of different vehicle types on these routes." 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/

Go North East should test a Scania E400MMC on the X1, would be better comparison to the B9's, personally would like to see Go North East switch to Alexander Dennis instead of buying Wrightat.

Go North East should test a Scania E400MMC on the X1, would be better comparison to the B9's, personally would like to see Go North East switch to Alexander Dennis instead of buying Wrightat.

Or E400 XLBs they look like they would be great for the X9/X10 then the B5s could go to the X1 along side afew other new b5s as copacity is an issue for the X9/X10 so here is the answer:
https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/n...o-chassis/

Or E400 XLBs they look like they would be great for the X9/X10 then the B5s could go to the X1 along side afew other new b5s as copacity is an issue for the X9/X10 so here is the answer:
https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/n...o-chassis/

That might have a problem getting round Dalton Park...

That might have a problem getting round Dalton Park...

Stagecoach had no problem with using a Tri-Axle Plaxton Panther of a similar length when they used to operate the X55, Eldon Square would be the main issue for the XLB's

I know it is a while yet but when k3 gets withdrawn in march what will the 654AM run onto

Probs just go back to depot

I'vr got a gut feeling with the new MD that GNE will move away from just buying Wright bodied vehicles and instead,also order from the likes of ADL too.

Stagecoach had no problem with using a Tri-Axle Plaxton Panther of a similar length when they used to operate the X55, Eldon Square would be the main issue for the XLB's

If eldon square would be an issue in the first few days change it so that the X9/10  to commence from market street.

If eldon square would be an issue in the first few days change it so that the X9/10  to commence from market street.

Market street has enough buses already..

Probs just go back to depot

My suggestion would for a board
Run the 654
Do an extra 42A from Killingworth to kingskingston park
Do a full 42A run to North Shields
Then back to depot

My suggestion would for a board
Run the 654
Do an extra 42A from Killingworth to kingskingston park
Do a full 42A run to North Shields
Then back to depot

That'd be a bit pointless, Killingworth to Kingston Park is hardly the busiest section of the route so an extra bus surely wouldn't be required.

I'vr got a gut feeling with the new MD that GNE will move away from just buying Wright bodied vehicles and instead,also order from the likes of  ADL too.

Sure it was said before, its the lead engineer who has the most say in what they buy but i do hope they go for something different.

Is 9081 allocated to a set board or is it just a run that finishes around 18:00?
Also is it possible it will make an appearance on the 921?

Is 9081 allocated to a set board or is it just a run that finishes around 18:00?
Also is it possible it will make an appearance on the 921?

Set board, yes, to finish by 19:00 (due to no vandal screen).

Won't be used on the 921 or X1A.

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Set board, yes, to finish by 19:00 (due to no vandal screen).

Won't be used on the 921 or X1A.

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Thanks for the response.

Is the E400MMC demo a ZF or Voith? Sounds more like a ZF to be but could be wrong.

What are we looking at allocation wise for Boxing Day this year. I want to see if it's worth leaving the house this year.

What are we looking at allocation wise for Boxing Day this year. I want to see if it's worth leaving the house this year.

Much the same as last year, not a great deal that's interesting.

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