(02 Dec 2015, 6:12 pm)citaro5284 wrote Dont think that is the idea....they more or less follow the same route from Heworth to Newcastle (ie round the Leam)

Heworth isn't a city though 

Na i understand where you're coming from but it sounds better for the 56.

(02 Dec 2015, 6:22 pm)Michael wrote Heworth isn't a city though 

Na i understand where you're coming from but it sounds better for the 56.

I think citaro5284 was explaining the link between the two services having the same brand, rather than why 'Citylink' is used.

I understand how the brand name could be misinterpreted as a link between two cities, but these brands advertise the links from the 'city' (Newcastle) to various places such as Gateshead, QEH, Leam Lane, Heworth, etc.

(02 Dec 2015, 6:25 pm)Dan wrote I think citaro5284 was explaining the link between the two services having the same brand, rather than why 'Citylink' is used.

I understand how the brand name could be misinterpreted as a link between two cities, but these brands advertise the links from the 'city' (Newcastle) to various places such as Gateshead, QEH, Leam Lane, Heworth, etc.

Ye, it can be, but i was joking when i was said about Heworth lol. 

Its a good brand but i still think the 56 can be used for it to but then again, most of the other routes can be branded as Citylink.

(02 Dec 2015, 6:22 pm)Michael wrote Heworth isn't a city though 

Na i understand where you're coming from but it sounds better for the 56.

Don't think the link of two cities has ever been the intention. Link to the City perhaps?

(02 Dec 2015, 6:17 pm)Dan wrote The new website is almost ready.

One new function to the current website is the development of a 'News Room'.
http://www.simplygo.com/newsroom/

What does everyone think of the new 'News Room'?

I quite like it. It looks a lot easier to navigate than the current news section.

(02 Dec 2015, 6:17 pm)Dan wrote The new website is almost ready.

One new function to the current website is the development of a 'News Room'.
http://www.simplygo.com/newsroom/

What does everyone think of the new 'News Room'?

It quite like it. I think it looks smarter.

(02 Dec 2015, 12:40 pm)Michael wrote GNE have revealed the new brand for the 57: Citylink57 - http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/citylink-57

Because of the update, the FAB 57 tab has gone.

Those circles seem to be becoming a common motif.

(30 Nov 2015, 4:15 pm)GX03 SVC wrote 5246 still has old timetables in the holders on the wheelchair side of the bus, newer timetables are on the pushchair side.

Cheers.

Current timetables now in both holders.

(30 Nov 2015, 5:30 pm)Michael wrote Wonder if the Vyking's will be done...?

Yes, they will.

Gateshead's 3972 is the first to go for repaint.

What is the difference between the Northern and Go North East liveries? I've never understood.

(03 Dec 2015, 4:43 pm)Dan wrote Yes, they will.

Gateshead's 3972 is the first to go for repaint.

Thanks Dan, the Vykings are in need of a repaint.

(03 Dec 2015, 4:54 pm)Jamie M wrote What is the difference between the Northern and Go North East liveries? I've never understood.

The old red blue and yellow corporate livery was phased out towards the company's centenary year and replaced by a plain red livery. For the company's centenary year in 2013, Northern fleet names were added.

For the best part of a year or so, the company has been repainting their vehicles into fleet red again, this time without the 'Northern' logos. This is what we refer to as 'Go North East' on our fleet list.

There's now a Northern brand for services 6 and X70/X71, which looks a lot more modern. So as to avoid confusion with the new brand, all corporate liveried vehicles with 'Northern' fleet names will undergo repaint, especially double decks.

(03 Dec 2015, 4:54 pm)Jamie M wrote What is the difference between the Northern and Go North East liveries? I've never understood.

The Go North East livery is the same priciple as the Northern livery - a red background only without the Northern logos used to commemorate the companys 100th anniversary.

(03 Dec 2015, 5:02 pm)S813 FVK wrote The Go North East livery is the same priciple as the Northern livery - a red background only without the Northern logos used to commemorate the companys 100th anniversary.

Got it, I couldn't visualise the difference in my head.

Double deckers are first priority cannot see many been done over Xmas Probs be phased out by the summer or so unless there is a delay eg new brands need to be applied

Question is when are the Citylink Citaros gonna get branded?

(03 Dec 2015, 5:02 pm)Dan wrote The old red blue and yellow corporate livery was phased out towards the company's centenary year and replaced by a plain red livery. For the company's centenary year in 2013, Northern fleet names were added.

For the best part of a year or so, the company has been repainting their vehicles into fleet red again, this time without the 'Northern' logos. This is what we refer to as 'Go North East' on our fleet list.

There's now a Northern brand for services 6 and X70/X71, which looks a lot more modern. So as to avoid confusion with the new brand, all corporate liveried vehicles with 'Northern' fleet names will undergo repaint, especially double decks.

If it hadn't of been the Centenary Year would the various RYB liveries still exist.

(03 Dec 2015, 5:31 pm)Diamond One wrote Question is when are the Citylink Citaros gonna get branded?

I bet you are on tender hooks waiting Bazza 

(03 Dec 2015, 5:45 pm)DanPicken wrote If it hadn't of been the Centenary Year would the various RYB liveries still exist.

Probably not - it is more expensive and takes more time to paint a bus in multiple colours opposed to a single base coat.

The main focus is of course the branded vehicles which is, at least to my knowledge, why there isn't a proper 'corporate livery', so to speak.

(03 Dec 2015, 5:45 pm)DanPicken wrote If it hadn't of been the Centenary Year would the various RYB liveries still exist.

Noticed some of the Washington Gemini's still displaying the 100 years window stickers.

5293 has been branded for Citylink 57.

Source - GNE Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/photo...10/?type=3&theater

(04 Dec 2015, 1:28 pm)Michael wrote 5293 has been branded for Citylink 58.

Source - GNE Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/photo...10/?type=3&theater

Wrong service Michael!

Anyway, looks quite good.

(04 Dec 2015, 1:47 pm)Jimmi wrote Wrong service Michael!

Anyway, looks quite good.

Changed it!, i did that yesterday too haha

(04 Dec 2015, 1:28 pm)Michael wrote 5293 has been branded for Citylink 57.

Source - GNE Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/photo...10/?type=3&theater

Looks a lot more impressive on the bus itself than on the drawing - it's definitely a grower!

4905 needs its rear blind looking at.
Ditto the red Solar covering for a purple one on the 20a.

(04 Dec 2015, 2:51 pm)Dan wrote Looks a lot more impressive on the bus itself than on the drawing - it's definitely a grower!

It does, will the Citaro's be allocated soon or are they still waiting for the B10's to be done?

(04 Dec 2015, 2:59 pm)Michael wrote It does, will the Citaro's be allocated soon or are they still waiting for the B10's to be done?

The Mercs have been replacing the Volvo B10s on the 57 one by one, so to speak.

Has primarily been Mercs for the past week or two with the B10s going away for repaint and DDA mods.

(04 Dec 2015, 3:03 pm)Dan wrote The Mercs have been replacing the Volvo B10s on the 57 one by one, so to speak.

Has primarily been Mercs for the past week or two with the B10s going away for repaint and DDA mods.

Ah right, i wasn't sure if they were allocated yet, i haven't took notice when I've been in Newcastle. 

Thanks

The attitude of the driver on the 825 this morning was disgusting.

The bus didn't come at 8:09, as scheduled and it is quite common for it to be slightly late to which I don't have a problem with. However, as it got later and later, I started to question what had happened to it (ie. had it broken down or gone down early) as it was very unusual for it to be 15 minutes late. When it did finally come down the bank, I recognised the driver instantly - one that I had a previous encounter with in the past. Rather than asking us where we are going - he just stared at us and it eventually came clear that it had incurred this 15 minute delay because nobody had a clue what he was staring at us for (bearing in mind that we all had our school uniforms on and it was a school bus) as he wasn't asking us where we are going. Its fine if he wants to know where we were going but for him to stare at us and make the service late is, in my opinion, pretty disgusting.

I am not going to complain to Go North East - mainly because we did the last time and, regardless of whether the depot spoke to him or not, he hasn't changed his ways. On the other hand though, if i dont report it, they wont know anything to be able to do anything about it.

(04 Dec 2015, 1:28 pm)Michael wrote 5293 has been branded for Citylink 57.

Source - GNE Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/photo...10/?type=3&theater

Looks rather smart
Go North East have updated their website:   https://www.simplygo.com/our-services/