Now in service at Sunderland, former Stagecoach South Wales E300, 27699 (CN60CVT) - on 16s today, but wasn't tracking on Bustimes.
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(28 Nov 2023, 3:23 pm)glen wrote The last 3 stagecoach Stockton buses i have seen going to teesside Park have been full I think they need double deckers on 36,37,38 I think ?

What's it with people constantly wanting deckers on that route. The amount of people I've seen saying it needs deckers then saying they need Newcastle MMC is annoying

I think when stagecoach Stockton getting new buses one day they should get double dockers like 400 mmc?

(28 Nov 2023, 8:28 pm)glen wrote I think when stagecoach Stockton getting new buses one day they should get double dockers like 400 mmc?

I think ATM with how tight things in Newcastle are, if Stockton were to get some of the displaced ALX400s from within the group and prove that it is worth doing then maybe in a few years, Stockton could be considered for newer deckers, however saying as there is a shortfall of at least ten double decks in slatyford alone I wouldnt hold your breath

(29 Nov 2023, 7:28 am)toward6931 wrote I think ATM with how tight things in Newcastle are, if Stockton were to get some of the displaced ALX400s from within the group and prove that it is worth doing then maybe in a few years, Stockton could be considered for newer deckers, however saying as there is a shortfall of at least ten double decks in slatyford alone I wouldnt hold your breath

The 36/37/38 are flagship Stagecoach routes, they should not be ran by battered old minging ALX400's. They'll be going to the scrap yard where they deserve to be.

I seen a lot new buses for stagecoach UK with new E400 mmc so alot of old of E400 could be with withdrawn from stagecoach UK some could to Stockton I think?

From what I can see, Stockton already have two deckers anyway (19680 and 19681).

(29 Nov 2023, 8:33 am)Storx wrote The 36/37/38 are flagship Stagecoach routes, they should not be ran by battered old minging ALX400's. They'll be going to the scrap yard where they deserve to be.

I certainly can't see them getting new buses or with the amount of ALX400s still in service elsewhere older E400s for a few years

(29 Nov 2023, 2:41 pm)toward6931 wrote I certainly can't see them getting new buses or with the amount of ALX400s still in service elsewhere older E400s for a few years

I'm not sure they need bigger buses tbh. The fact they've just had a frequency reduction (8 buses combined to 6 buses combined) probably says that they're not exactly as busy as some people make out. Seems rather counter productive to do that otherwise imo.

11772/773 have delivery to Newcastle depot by Steve Knight you know what depot?

(01 Dec 2023, 4:36 pm)glen wrote 11772/773 have delivery to Newcastle depot by Steve Knight you know what depot?

Walkergate

Thanks for info mate

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-up...:03:35:141#

308 will run every 30 minute. With some journeys running to Blyth and some finishing at Whitley Bay

27698 is now in service at Sunderland out on the 10/11s today
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688 is also here. Dunno if it's in service.

Is 27688 at Stockton then

It's at Sunderland. Or at least it was last night.

Edit: It's on the 16.

(29 Nov 2023, 9:18 am)wibblejunior wrote From what I can see, Stockton already have two deckers anyway (19680 and 19681).

been here about a year now both swapped with 27157/27158

Customers are advised that the acceptance of Stagecoach products (such as DayRider and MegaRider) on Go North East services between Newcastle City Centre and Metrocentre Bus Station will come to an end after 1 January 2024.


https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-up...:18:46:380

(05 Dec 2023, 8:48 am)Michael wrote Customers are advised that the acceptance of Stagecoach products (such as DayRider and MegaRider) on Go North East services between Newcastle City Centre and Metrocentre Bus Station will come to an end after 1 January 2024.


https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-up...:18:46:380

I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did. It’s a shame for passengers though as they’re going to have to spend more money on tickets that are valid on both GNE and stagecoach. Can’t ever see the 100 coming back either.

(05 Dec 2023, 9:28 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did. It’s a shame for passengers though as they’re going to have to spend more money on tickets that are valid on both GNE and stagecoach. Can’t ever see the 100 coming back either.

In fairness, the Metrocentre has gone down hill so much in recent years, I can't imagine there's exactly much demand for it compared to the past. The X66 has had massive reductions in recent years aswell (used to be 8 BPH with bendy buses down to 6 BPH with half the time midibuses). That's a canny reduction aswell.

I have just spotted 11776 on the 22 and looks basically the same as the *116* batch

Is 27688 at Sunderland not Stockton depot?

Yeah. Whether or not the plan is to send it Tees way I don't know but by the sounds of it another couple gasbuses are going by the end of the year.

(06 Dec 2023, 5:28 pm)F114TML wrote Yeah. Whether or not the plan is to send it Tees way I don't know but by the sounds of it another couple gasbuses are going by the end of the year.

Getting ready for the electric buses.

I think the plan is to have diesel, gas and electric, at least for a while, which will be... i n t e r e s t i n g... but i can only really report on what the rumour mill says.

The rumour mill also said the 4 was going into Gilley Law from November.

(06 Dec 2023, 5:33 pm)F114TML wrote I think the plan is to have diesel, gas and electric, at least for a while, which will be... i n t e r e s t i n g... but i can only really report on what the rumour mill says.

The rumour mill also said the 4 was going into Gilley Law from November.

Ah, will there be space for electric chargers and the gas filling station?, unless they buy extra land?

(06 Dec 2023, 5:41 pm)Michael wrote Ah, will there be space for electric chargers and the gas filling station?, unless they buy extra land?

I think the electric chargers are going in the shed.

(06 Dec 2023, 5:42 pm)F114TML wrote I think the electric chargers are going in the shed.

Wonder when we'll find out what they've ordered, they seem to going for Volvo when buying for elsewhere in UK.

(06 Dec 2023, 5:45 pm)Michael wrote Wonder when we'll find out what they've ordered, they seem to going for Volvo when buying for elsewhere in UK.

Probably when they get delivered