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Quick question folks, how is the 20:15 X34 from Newcastle worked with no buses running towards Newcastle at that time?

(01 Nov 2015, 7:37 pm)DaveyBowyer wrote Quick question folks, how is the 20:15 X34 from Newcastle worked with no buses running towards Newcastle at that time?

Haven't the X34s always ran light from Horsley Hill to Newcastle to do evening runs?

(01 Nov 2015, 7:44 pm)Dan wrote Haven't the X34s always ran light from Horsley Hill to Newcastle to do evening runs?

The 1915 from Newcastle operates in service earlier from from Horsley Hill to Newcastle approx. 18:35 dep from the hill, always has done.  This same bus then, operates light from Harton Nook to Newcastle for the 2030 dep

Route Learning Volvo B10M 20121 has transferred from Walkergate to Stockton.

17025 has been repainted
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What News about 34401 Getting ready for service soon at South Shields. Regards Robin

Has 19683 had any Modifications, had it on the X63 this evening back into Newcastle from work and it sounded like an Enviro 200 which I thought was quite weird.

(03 Nov 2015, 9:22 pm)Malarkey wrote Has 19683 had any Modifications, had it on the X63 this evening back into Newcastle from work and it sounded like an Enviro 200 which I thought was quite weird.

Is it not the fan belt?

Any news about 34401.

(03 Nov 2015, 9:23 pm)Davie wrote Is it not the fan belt?

Not a clue mate, was a nice journey though for a change on one of SNEs E400s.

(03 Nov 2015, 8:57 pm)Robin Tait wrote What News about 34401 Getting ready for service soon at South Shields. Regards Robin

(03 Nov 2015, 9:30 pm)Robin Tait wrote Any news about 34401.

No?

(03 Nov 2015, 9:30 pm)Robin Tait wrote Any news about 34401.

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Someone just told you a couple of days ago!!

(04 Nov 2015, 9:03 am)GX03 SVC wrote No?

34401 has had a 21 day dock but was then returned back to its dry storage spot in the middle depot. It's is not currently taxed and has no ticket machine equipment fitted (not just the ticket machine but all the wiring that goes with it). If it is going to enter service I'm sure it will be reported here.

I Shall not ask any more about 34401 till it is Ready For Service.

Sunderlands 20551 is out and about today, just seen it head in to Sunderland City Centre.

(04 Nov 2015, 9:39 pm)Robin Tait wrote I Shall not ask any more about 34401 till it is Ready For Service.

That's my point, it's not going to be ready for service anytime soon. Just because it is parked at South Shields does not mean it will be used. All it means is it is parked at South Shields.....

28039 dashboard displaying Engine Malfunction.

Tonight is the first night of the 959, 27253 doing the honors

(07 Nov 2015, 9:40 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Tonight is the first night of the 959, 27253 doing the honors

Excuse my ignorance, but is there a timetable available for the 959? I can't seem to find one on the Stockton part of the Stagecoach website.

(08 Nov 2015, 5:32 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Excuse my ignorance, but is there a timetable available for the 959? I can't seem to find one on the Stockton part of the Stagecoach website.

Here
It's only a temporary (and apparently free) service.

(08 Nov 2015, 5:35 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Here
It's only a temporary (and apparently free) service.

Ah right, I thought it was a worker's service or something. Cheers!

(08 Nov 2015, 6:07 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Ah right, I thought it was a worker's service or something. Cheers!

It is rather odd number wise - the 9xx have always been supported worker services on Teesside. The Daylight Bakery has been closed for many years and is now flats.

Yes of course it's free as its unregistered - short notice shuttle bus to cover some stops unserved due to roadworks (well, rail works)

(04 Nov 2015, 9:39 pm)Robin Tait wrote I Shall not ask any more about 34401 till it is Ready For Service.

You were saying?....!

(09 Nov 2015, 11:20 am)Cock Robin wrote You were saying?....!

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/search...on=results&sid=b4bd77dfc81f4fba0990b03d12de5dbe&sortby=lastpost&order=desc

(09 Nov 2015, 11:26 am)GX03 SVC wrote http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/search...on=results&sid=b4bd77dfc81f4fba0990b03d12de5dbe&sortby=lastpost&order=desc

Quite a few confused looking passengers at harton nook in South Shields. Diversions in place on Sunderland road with services 3,4,30,x34 & gne services 20/20a all entering area from King George road roundabout before a quick circle on prince Edward road back out. Buses are diverting around sunderland road via King George road atm.

Kind regards

Chris

Been looking at the bygone era and was surprised to see thatTyne and Wear PTE ran services in South Shields on Christmas Day back in the 1970s with a timetable very similar to the current Sunday service.

Its hard enough trying to get something introduced for New Years Day now imagine if Stagecoach give us Christmas Day services now

(11 Nov 2015, 10:39 pm)ifm001 wrote Been looking at the bygone era and was surprised to see thatTyne and Wear PTE ran services in South Shields on Christmas Day back in the 1970s with a timetable very similar to the current Sunday service.

Its hard enough trying to get something introduced for New Years Day now imagine if Stagecoach give us Christmas Day services now

Not sure we will ever see a Christmas day service again up here, everywhere is closed so its pointless.