Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - June 2015
Does anyone know the departure time from connsett on the 689 to hexham ?
(12 Jun 2015, 9:35 pm)South Tyne Lad Does anyone know the departure time from connsett on the 689 to hexham ?
(12 Jun 2015, 9:35 pm)South Tyne Lad Does anyone know the departure time from connsett on the 689 to hexham ?
(12 Jun 2015, 9:35 pm)South Tyne Lad Does anyone know the departure time from consett on the 689 to hexham ?
(12 Jun 2015, 9:35 pm)South Tyne Lad Does anyone know the departure time from consett on the 689 to hexham ?
(11 Jun 2015, 11:06 pm)LeeCalder I was on one of Washington's Merit's (8262) about 2pm on the 82A between Washington and Barley Mow and I was disgraced that Go North East would actually let a bus on the road in the state that that was in!
I was actually appalled by the state of the bus. Seats were falling apart, there were about 20 different designed seats, there were stains all over the seats, massive marks all over the windows, sticky marks on the floor and the list goes on and on.
Obviously I couldn't go up and down the bus taking photos but there were two more seats which were in half, there were partially blue moquetted seats and partially graffiti moquetted seats. There were things scribed into the window.
Go North East should be ashamed that they have put a bus like this out in service. I have never ever had a go at GNE like this before but today it just sums up exactly why I am always moaning about the 82/82A. Disgrace.
Unfortunately I forgot the fleet number of the bus but I made sure the driver fully understood the situation.
I now know that the fleet number is 8262
(11 Jun 2015, 11:06 pm)LeeCalder I was on one of Washington's Merit's (8262) about 2pm on the 82A between Washington and Barley Mow and I was disgraced that Go North East would actually let a bus on the road in the state that that was in!
I was actually appalled by the state of the bus. Seats were falling apart, there were about 20 different designed seats, there were stains all over the seats, massive marks all over the windows, sticky marks on the floor and the list goes on and on.
Obviously I couldn't go up and down the bus taking photos but there were two more seats which were in half, there were partially blue moquetted seats and partially graffiti moquetted seats. There were things scribed into the window.
Go North East should be ashamed that they have put a bus like this out in service. I have never ever had a go at GNE like this before but today it just sums up exactly why I am always moaning about the 82/82A. Disgrace.
Unfortunately I forgot the fleet number of the bus but I made sure the driver fully understood the situation.
I now know that the fleet number is 8262
(12 Jun 2015, 10:57 pm)Wellsey18 At least the bus turned up though
(12 Jun 2015, 10:57 pm)Wellsey18 At least the bus turned up though
(13 Jun 2015, 5:40 am)S813 FVK And as 8262 is ex-Dealer Stock, it would be quite hard to source seats with the same moquette. I dont think anybody will sit there and purposely check to see how many seats come off the frame though so wouldnt say that matters either tbh. If they could fix the seats coming off the frame issue, it would be better.
(13 Jun 2015, 5:40 am)S813 FVK And as 8262 is ex-Dealer Stock, it would be quite hard to source seats with the same moquette. I dont think anybody will sit there and purposely check to see how many seats come off the frame though so wouldnt say that matters either tbh. If they could fix the seats coming off the frame issue, it would be better.
(13 Jun 2015, 5:40 am)S813 FVK And as 8262 is ex-Dealer Stock, it would be quite hard to source seats with the same moquette. I dont think anybody will sit there and purposely check to see how many seats come off the frame though so wouldnt say that matters either tbh. If they could fix the seats coming off the frame issue, it would be better.
(13 Jun 2015, 5:40 am)S813 FVK And as 8262 is ex-Dealer Stock, it would be quite hard to source seats with the same moquette. I dont think anybody will sit there and purposely check to see how many seats come off the frame though so wouldnt say that matters either tbh. If they could fix the seats coming off the frame issue, it would be better.
(13 Jun 2015, 5:53 am)danpick It can't be that hard if the Red Kite Gemini's have the same moquette.
(13 Jun 2015, 5:53 am)danpick It can't be that hard if the Red Kite Gemini's have the same moquette.
(13 Jun 2015, 5:58 am)S813 FVK Because they're dealer stock too... I cant deny that it is a problem and id be wrong to do so but an placing a seat on a bus that doesnt match the rest of them isnt the end of the world? At the end of the day, a seat is a seat and probably has never been complained about until now.Didn't say it was a problem but if they are from the same dealer they could just ask for some - on the topic of moquettes not marching a lot of other buses are the same me and Lee were on 3861 and one of its seats were falling apart also how long will it be till we have multi moquette Omnidekkas.
(13 Jun 2015, 5:58 am)S813 FVK Because they're dealer stock too... I cant deny that it is a problem and id be wrong to do so but an placing a seat on a bus that doesnt match the rest of them isnt the end of the world? At the end of the day, a seat is a seat and probably has never been complained about until now.Didn't say it was a problem but if they are from the same dealer they could just ask for some - on the topic of moquettes not marching a lot of other buses are the same me and Lee were on 3861 and one of its seats were falling apart also how long will it be till we have multi moquette Omnidekkas.
(13 Jun 2015, 5:58 am)S813 FVK Because they're dealer stock too... I cant deny that it is a problem and id be wrong to do so but an placing a seat on a bus that doesnt match the rest of them isnt the end of the world? At the end of the day, a seat is a seat and probably has never been complained about until now.
(13 Jun 2015, 5:58 am)S813 FVK Because they're dealer stock too... I cant deny that it is a problem and id be wrong to do so but an placing a seat on a bus that doesnt match the rest of them isnt the end of the world? At the end of the day, a seat is a seat and probably has never been complained about until now.
(13 Jun 2015, 7:25 am)LeeCalder Who said it was the end of the world? I was just pointing out that it looks an absolute mess and I could tell that many of the passengers were not happy with it judging by their comments.
(13 Jun 2015, 7:25 am)LeeCalder Who said it was the end of the world? I was just pointing out that it looks an absolute mess and I could tell that many of the passengers were not happy with it judging by their comments.
Is there ever a delay on the X84 as I a m trying to catch the 11:43 688 from Hexham Bus Station today and I'm wondering if it is an unreliable route or not. I think the X84 arrives at Hexham at 11:40.
Does anyone know if Hexham depot operates the 74A on Sundays please? If so I'm guessing a vehicle goes light from Hexham to Newcastle to form the 0830 Eldon Square to Matfen?
(13 Jun 2015, 8:10 am)S813 FVK Yes they do. It interworks with the X84.Interesting! Which vehicles does it typically use? Tynedalexpress Scanias?
(13 Jun 2015, 8:01 am)Jackamcardle Is there ever a delay on the X84 as I a m trying to catch the 11:43 688 from Hexham Bus Station today and I'm wondering if it is an unreliable route or not. I think the X84 arrives at Hexham at 11:40.
(13 Jun 2015, 8:01 am)Jackamcardle Is there ever a delay on the X84 as I a m trying to catch the 11:43 688 from Hexham Bus Station today and I'm wondering if it is an unreliable route or not. I think the X84 arrives at Hexham at 11:40.
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