Bad view of the C&C branding but the closest we have got so far:

Go North East 5397 NK15ENJ by northeastenglandbusphotos, on Flickr

(21 Apr 2015, 4:39 pm)Robert wrote Bad view of the C&C branding but the closest we have got so far:

Go North East 5397 NK15ENJ by northeastenglandbusphotos, on Flickr

Its a Green Variation of the Drifter Branding, Looks Nice.

(21 Apr 2015, 4:39 pm)Robert wrote Bad view of the C&C branding but the closest we have got so far:

Go North East 5397 NK15ENJ by northeastenglandbusphotos, on Flickr

From what i can see, it looks much better than the "Lime" brand, the front looks good.

Any idea when the last 2 for C&C will arrive?

(21 Apr 2015, 4:46 pm)Michael wrote From what i can see, it looks much better than the "Lime" brand, the front looks good.

Any idea when the last 2 for C&C will arrive?

I think I prefer the Lime.

Also, I've just seen 3971 on he 92 with a lot of smoke coming from the rear exhaust 

(21 Apr 2015, 4:50 pm)Davie wrote I think I prefer the Lime.

Also, I've just seen 3971 on he 92 with a lot of smoke coming from the rear exhaust 

I have to agree. I will always refer to the routes as 'Lime' whether this be discussions on here (including reporting rare/odd workings) - much more catchy than 'Coast & Country'

Will the AD122 be extended to Brampton again this year for the summer?

(21 Apr 2015, 5:25 pm)Tom wrote Will the AD122 be extended to Brampton again this year for the summer?

Very much doubt it! Seen various Brampton services with little/no passengers last year. Extra mileage and hours for very little.

(21 Apr 2015, 5:40 pm)northern156 wrote Very much doubt it! Seen various Brampton services with little/no passengers last year. Extra mileage and hours for very little.

Ah right that's a shame

(21 Apr 2015, 4:46 pm)Michael wrote From what i can see, it looks much better than the "Lime" brand, the front looks good.

Any idea when the last 2 for C&C will arrive?

Greg won't be happy about the multicoloured people on the windows.

On the GNE fb page:"Please be advised that due to a police incident, all services operating between Stanley bus station and Beamish are diverting via South Row, Grange Villa, Crag Head and Weir road in both directions." 


Craghead is all one word and if they are on about the road i think they're on about, i believe thats Wear rather than Weir.

(21 Apr 2015, 6:47 pm)Robert wrote On the GNE fb page:"Please be advised that due to a police incident, all services operating between Stanley bus station and Beamish are diverting via South Row, Grange Villa, Crag Head and Weir road in both directions." 


Craghead is all one word and if they are on about the road i think they're on about, i believe thats Wear rather than Weir.

Was on the X31 before and we got half way up the hill (next to the hill top bar) heading towards Stanley not sure what the road is called, and a Police officer was preventing traffic going any further up, bus turned round went back down and turned left up a different street joining back onto the road where Stanley Depot is. Asked the driver what happened and he wasn't told, couldn't see anything either. 

(21 Apr 2015, 6:51 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote Was on the X31 before and we got half way up the hill (next to the hill top bar) heading towards Stanley not sure what the road is called, and a Police officer was preventing traffic going any further up, bus turned round went back down and turned left up a different street joining back onto the road where Stanley Depot is. Asked the driver what happened and he wasn't told, couldn't see anything either. 

There has been an RTC involving a motorbike and a car. Second RTC in two days for Stanley.

Anyone know why a Quaylink versa was parked up at the X66 stand at Gateshead at 2am this evening?

(22 Apr 2015, 1:44 am)JP6004 wrote Anyone know why a Quaylink versa was parked up at the X66 stand at Gateshead at 2am this evening?

Probably the nightshift, before going to do staff pick ups. 

5409 is out and about in the Chester le Street area this morning.

(22 Apr 2015, 9:23 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote 5409 is out and about in the Chester le Street area this morning.

Thats our drivers getting their familiarisation done.

Go-Ahead is a top performing passenger transport operator in Corporate Responsibility Index

http://www.simplygo.com/news/go-ahead-is...ity-index/

I have seen the new streetlites for the lime service in Chester today

Red 'Lime' vehicles?

Temporary relocation of bus stop in Holmeside

Renewal of a manhole cover.

Last Updated: 22 April 2015 1:31 PM

Sunderland City Council have advised that works to renew a manhole cover will take place on Holmeside on Sunday morning, 26th April 2015.


The works will start at 08:00 and are expected to be finished by lunchtime and during this time, buses will be unable to access bus stop 24S24. This is the westbound stop near Mason Amusements (Services 2/2A, 5/5A, 16, 39, 136).

All displaced services will use the bus stop prior to this one (24S40) while the works are in progress.

(22 Apr 2015, 1:07 pm)leestransportphotos wrote Red 'Lime' vehicles?

That'll probably be the spare vehicle

Family fun days to celebrate Coast & Country

http://www.simplygo.com/news/family-fun-...nd-country

(22 Apr 2015, 2:29 pm)Michael wrote Family fun days to celebrate Coast & Country

http://www.simplygo.com/news/family-fun-...nd-country

Should of had one at Beamish on a Saturday when it is the Museum is bound to be Busy with the 8 running past the Entrance, thus promoting the Link of the Service, as I would think most would wait for the 28/28A to come instead.

(22 Apr 2015, 2:40 pm)Malarkey wrote Should of had one at Beamish on a Saturday when it is the Museum is bound to be Busy with the 8 running past the Entrance, thus promoting the Link of the Service, as I would think most would wait for the 28/28A to come instead.

I agree in principle, but the other venues will all be free.
Not sure if Beamish charge for things like that or even if they allow those sorts of events to take place.

(22 Apr 2015, 2:45 pm)Andreos1 wrote I agree in principle, but the other venues will all be free.
Not sure if Beamish charge for things like that or even if they allow those sorts of events to take place.

No idea but Go North East did celebrate 100 Years of Northern there in 2013, Anyone who went to that event would of had gotten 25% Discount if they traveled by Bus.

(22 Apr 2015, 2:40 pm)Malarkey wrote Should of had one at Beamish on a Saturday when it is the Museum is bound to be Busy with the 8 running past the Entrance, thus promoting the Link of the Service, as I would think most would wait for the 28/28A to come instead.

I imagine most people choose to wait around for the 28/28A is because they run past the entrance itself, whereas the 8 stops close, but people face a long walk downhill from there. Not hard to walk down, but, and I speak from experience here, is a horrible climb uphill!

I agree that the link ought to be promoted, I know myself that passengers know of the 8 running past Beamish Museum, but at the same time, quite a few were disappointed to be dropped off at the Shepherd and Shepherdess as apposed to the main entrance.

(22 Apr 2015, 1:07 pm)leestransportphotos wrote Red 'Lime' vehicles?

It is the corporate liveried spare for chester le street depot. 5401 likewise for stanley.

(22 Apr 2015, 2:29 pm)Michael wrote Family fun days to celebrate Coast & Country

http://www.simplygo.com/news/family-fun-...nd-country

How can kids have fun when they should be at school.

(22 Apr 2015, 4:47 pm)danpick wrote How can kids have fun when they should be at school.

It also sounds that one of the Coast & Country buses won't be attending... -.- 

(22 Apr 2015, 4:58 pm)Michael wrote It also sounds that one of the Coast & Country buses won't be attending... -.- 

Pop along, join in the fun and get your first look at the brand new buses!