(10 Jul 2015, 4:56 pm)Dan wrote The PVR at Hexham is increasing by one vehicle.

So I'm guessing the 74/687 could interwork, and some journeys on the 74 have been retimed by 5 minutes so that the driver can stick with the same bus all day and have a 45 minutes break - for example:

74 - 0658 Hexham to Newcastle 0819
74 - 0835 Newcastle to Hexham 0958
687 - 1002 Hexham Bus Station to Corbridge Hill Street 1016
687 - 1017 Corbridge Hill Street to Hexham Bus Station 1031
74 - 1113 Hexham Bus Station to Newcastle 1434
74 - 1440 Newcastle to Hexham Bus Station 1603

Is Hexham in italics because it's not the only depot who will be operating the services?

(10 Jul 2015, 5:00 pm)Michael wrote Probables gain 619 then, as this is the oldest MPD from Peterlee.

You mean youngest?

536 is the oldest (along with the other 52 reg examples)

(10 Jul 2015, 5:16 pm)S813 FVK wrote You mean youngest?

536 is the oldest (along with the other 52 reg examples)

Ye haha, its being a long day! 

(10 Jul 2015, 5:18 pm)Michael wrote Ye haha, its being a long day! 

And a long week! Thank god there is only 1 left.

(10 Jul 2015, 5:00 pm)Michael wrote Was going to edit my post to say that, i thought i read they were withdrawing the Tynedale Links 687 fully....

Probables gain 619 then, as this is the oldest MPD from Peterlee.

Will be 618 which transfers to Hexham once the Solo SRs arrive for Peterlee, as it had Seatbelts fitted at Thorntons a few weeks back.

I am rather curious as to what will happen with the 53reg MPDs at Peterlee once the Solos arrive, as I doubt these examples will be Withdrawn just yet, although saying that there no where else for them to go in the fleet to replace other Vehicles, unless GNE fancy replacing the 04reg Cadets at Washington.

(10 Jul 2015, 5:41 pm)Malarkey wrote Will be 618 which transfers to Hexham once the Solo SRs arrive for Peterlee, as it had Seatbelts fitted at Thorntons a few weeks back.

I am rather curious as to what will happen with the 53reg MPDs at Peterlee once the Solos arrive, as I doubt these examples will be Withdrawn just yet, although saying that there no where else for them to go in the fleet to replace other Vehicles, unless GNE fancy replacing the 04reg Cadets at Washington.

Care to place a wager on that statement?

(10 Jul 2015, 5:43 pm)R852 PRG wrote Care to place a wager on that statement?

I 2 Caramel Freddos and 2 Packets of Beef Space Raiders.

http://www.simplygo.com/news/welcoming-t...ugust-2015

Date: 10 Jul 2015

From Monday 3 August we'll be welcoming the North Tyne Valley to the Tynedale Links bus network. So, hello to our new customers in Acomb, Chollerford, Humshaugh, Wark, Bellingham, Barrasford, Gunnerton and Colwell.

Tynedale Link 680

The 680 route links Bellingham, Wark, Humshaugh, Chollerford and Acomb to Hexham with buses running around every 2 hours, plus we’ll have a peak time service that continues to Newcastle with a return journey in the afternoon peak.

Tynedale Links 682

The 682 route links Colwell, Barrasford Park, Gunnerton, Barrasford and Acomb to Hexham and then continuing to Priestlands, Beaumont Park & Highford Park. Buses will run hourly from Acomb Village to Highford Park throughout the day.

(10 Jul 2015, 5:41 pm)Malarkey wrote Will be 618 which transfers to Hexham once the Solo SRs arrive for Peterlee, as it had Seatbelts fitted at Thorntons a few weeks back.

I am rather curious as to what will happen with the 53reg MPDs at Peterlee once the Solos arrive, as I doubt these examples will be Withdrawn just yet, although saying that there no where else for them to go in the fleet to replace other Vehicles, unless GNE fancy replacing the 04reg Cadets at Washington.

680 will be a full size bus operation, more than likely 5210.

The newer MPD at Peterlee will replace the oldest ones at Deptford (plus several MPD have already been withdrawn in advance of the Solo arriving = 524 540 543).

The new timetables for the Tynedale link changes have appeared online:

http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/tynedale-links

and for the X85 to - http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/tynedalexpress

(13 Jul 2015, 3:19 pm)Michael wrote The new timetables for the Tynedale link changes have appeared online:

http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/tynedale-links

and for the X85 to - http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/tynedalexpress

That as good as kills the 687 service, as, having reduced frequency and uneven timings throughout the day pax will be uncertain about whether to wait for the 687 or get the TEN, X84, X85 or 685.

(13 Jul 2015, 3:39 pm)G-CPTN wrote That as good as kills the 687 service, as, having reduced frequency and uneven timings throughout the day pax will be uncertain about whether to wait for the 687 or get the TEN, X84, X85 or 685.

The 687 won't last long, its now a pointless service!

(13 Jul 2015, 5:41 pm)Michael wrote The 687 won't last long, its now a pointless service!

I use the current 687 service to travel to Hexham from Corbridge when I go shopping in ALDI.
There is just enough time for me to walk from the railway station to ALDI and then back to the station to catch the next bus back to Corbridge.
There is now just one possibility - the first journey of the day, but even that has been 'shortened' by five minutes thus making it unlikely that I could catch the 11:37 from the station as I only just manage it.
The remaining journeys do not offer any sort of connectivity for my purpose.

What will be missed most is the facility for the elderly residents of Corbridge to travel from the St Helen's Lane area into central Corbridge and back 'on the hour' without having to work out whether there will be a bus an hour later - but, no doubt analysis of passenger journeys will have been taken into consideration. 

The service to Kielder is awful.

No point in it really.

(13 Jul 2015, 7:08 pm)Tom wrote The service to Kielder is awful.

No point in it really.

The service to Kielder is in effect a franchise. Route, Timetable and vehicle type set by Northumberland County Council.

(13 Jul 2015, 7:27 pm)busmanT wrote The service to Kielder is in effect a franchise. Route, Timetable and vehicle type set by Northumberland County Council.

Might be worth seeing if GNE can operate the service during the summer season.

Can see it carrying some decent loads.

PB0002400/442 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Sunderland Park Lane Interchange and Newcastle Eldon Square Bus Station given service number X36 effective from 30-Aug-2015. To amend Timetable.
PB0003954/364 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Consett Bus Station and Consett Bus Station given service number X70/X71 effective from 30-Aug-2015. To amend Timetable.
PB0003954/367 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Consett Bus Station and Newcastle Eldon Sqaure given service number 45/46, 46a effective from 30-Aug-2015. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0003954/495 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Castleside, Church Street and Stanley Bus Station given service number V8/808 effective from 30-Aug-2015. To amend Route and Timetable.
PB0003954/505 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between North Shields Rudyard Street and Sunderland Park Lane interchange given service number 9 effective from 30-Aug-2015. To amend Timetable.

Wonder what the 9 and X36 changes are...

(14 Jul 2015, 1:04 pm)Michael wrote Wonder what the 9 and X36 changes are...

The 9 is because it won't interwork some scholars including mine.

The rest of the registrations on VOSA are for scholar services, which loads have being canceled and the Tynedale Links ones have appeared... to many to post here.

Wonder if the 9 will go all single decker then...

(14 Jul 2015, 3:51 pm)Michael wrote The rest of the registrations on VOSA are for scholar services, which loads have being canceled and the Tynedale Links ones have appeared... to many to post here

Michael, Michael, Michael.....disappointed in you!

Has your paste and copy brush disappeared Michael lol

(14 Jul 2015, 3:53 pm)cbma06 wrote Has your paste and copy brush disappeared Michael lol

Yup, its on holiday, i would post them but i'm not sure of the code to put it in to that small box?

Here they are: (ones in bold are scholar service)

PB0002400/243 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Springwell and St Robert's RC Comp School given service number 460 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0002400/360 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between BOLDON COTSWOLDS ESTATE and WHITBURN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL given service number 801/803/804 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0002400/369 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between EAST RAINTON CORRIGHAN TERRACE and WASHINGTON ST ROBERT OF NEWMINSTER RC SCHOOL given service number 453 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0002400/470 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Hebburn St. Joseph Cathlic School and Fellgate Estate, Duham drive given service number 822 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0002400/475 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Washington Biddick School and Rickleton Picktree Lane given service number 462 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0002400/508 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between WASHINGTON BIDDICK COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL and HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING THE BROADWAY given service number 461 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0002400/509 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between WEST HARTON, ST WILFREDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL and JARROW BUS STATION given service number 816 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0002400/534 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Team Valley South Bus Station and Newcastle Newgate Street given service number 941 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0002400/537 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Birtley, Lord Lawson School and St Robert of Newmister R C High School given service number 444 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0002400/538 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Hebburn St Josephs RC High School and Wardley Lingley Lane given service number 819 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/153 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Sacred Heart School and Kingston Park Road given service number 134 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/246 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Kenton Bar and Walbottle Campus given service number 145/146/147 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/261 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Chowdene and St Thomas RC School given service number 844 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/413 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Blaydon, St Thomas Moore RC School and Whickham Broadway given service number 839 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/428 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Scotswood Excelsior Academy and Newcastle Stanhope Street given service number 103/104 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/462 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Winlaton Mill and Winlaton West lane School given service number 899 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/466 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Hexham Bus Station and newcastle Eldon Square Bus Station given service number 74 effective from 03-Aug-2015. To amend Timetable.

PB0003954/515 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Holystone and George Stephenson HS given service number 652/653 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/521 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Prudhoe Castle Road and Ovington Village Green given service number 686 effective from 03-Aug-2015. To amend Route and Timetable.

PB0003954/548 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wickham School and Byermoor Lobley Hill Road given service number 896 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/573 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between DUNSTON HILL, KINGSMEADOW SCHOOL and BENSHAM given service number 848 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/576 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Walbottle Campus and Fenham, Sacred Heart School given service number 139 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/581 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between HEXHAM, HIGHFORD PARK and CORBRIDGE ,HILL STREET given service number 687 effective from 03-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/582 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between HEXHAM, HIGHFORD PARK and NEWCASTLE, ELDON SQUARE BUS STATION given service number X84/X85 effective from 03-Aug-2015. To amend Timetable.

PB0003954/609 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between South Shields, Mile End Road and Harton Comprehensive School given service number 827 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/619 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between WIDE OPEN, TRAVELLER'S REST and GOSFORTH EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL given service number 116 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/620 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between WIDE OPEN, TRAVELLER'S REST and SEATON BURN COLLEGE given service number 693 effective from 30-Aug-2015.

PB0003954/631 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Hexham Bus Station
Finish Point: Bellingham Heritage Centre
Via:
Service Number: 680
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 03-AUG-2015
Other Details: Monday to Sunday (except public holidays)

PB0003954/632 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Hexham Highford Park
Finish Point: Colwell
Via:
Service Number: 682
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 03-AUG-2015
Other Details: Monday to Saturday (except public holidays)

PB0003954/633 - GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Hexham Bus Station
Finish Point: Corbridge Hill Street
Via:
Service Number: 687
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 03-AUG-2015
Other Details: Monday to Saturday (except public holidays)

(13 Jul 2015, 7:31 pm)Tom wrote Might be worth seeing if GNE can operate the service during the summer season.

Can see it carrying some decent loads.

PCL Travel are operating the Bellingham - Kielder section. Details are included in Go Ahead's timetable for the new routes available to download on GNE's website.

Quite a surprised to see PCL operating this service. Their depot is in Ryton, so there will be a great deal of dead mileage. Unless of course they are going to outstation a vehicle in the Bellingham area. I'm unable to trace this service on VOSA.

Charles

http://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/op...perator=90

(13 Jul 2015, 6:06 pm)G-CPTN wrote I use the current 687 service to travel to Hexham from Corbridge when I go shopping in ALDI.
There is just enough time for me to walk from the railway station to ALDI and then back to the station to catch the next bus back to Corbridge.
There is now just one possibility - the first journey of the day, but even that has been 'shortened' by five minutes thus making it unlikely that I could catch the 11:37 from the station as I only just manage it.
The remaining journeys do not offer any sort of connectivity for my purpose.

What will be missed most is the facility for the elderly residents of Corbridge to travel from the St Helen's Lane area into central Corbridge and back 'on the hour' without having to work out whether there will be a bus an hour later - but, no doubt analysis of passenger journeys will have been taken into consideration. 

The portion of the 687 that will remain is in effect the part that is supported by Northumberland C.C;  The vast majority were commercially run by GNE. It will be recalled the 687 ran to Horsley until the introduction of Tynedale Express X84/5

Chester-le-Street causing more disruption. Gosh, what are they like?

http://www.simplygo.com/news/chester-le-...-july-20th

(15 Jul 2015, 8:05 pm)S813 FVK wrote Chester-le-Street causing more disruption. Gosh, what are they like?

http://www.simplygo.com/news/chester-le-...-july-20th

Can't believe that avatar... Get a grip on yourself, Robert!

(15 Jul 2015, 8:06 pm)R852 PRG wrote Can't believe that avatar... Get a grip on yourself, Robert!

Haha! Theoretically, 3813 hasn't officially died yet - it is just in its retired stage unlike 4852 which is in a scrap yard after been broken up into many pieces