Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion

Dan 02 Oct 2013, 7:21 am

Sunderland 35163 having gear box issues this morning. Still out on 8s mind.
Meanwhile, 34609 is on 20s.

Michael 02 Oct 2013, 10:47 am

From the GNE FB page:

Go North East
Due to an incident at Blackett Street in Newcastle, services are diverting via St Mary's Place.

Not sure if stagecoach run that way but a heads up!

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Tom 02 Oct 2013, 3:10 pm

(02 Oct 2013, 10:47 am)Michael wrote From the GNE FB page:

Go North East
Due to an incident at Blackett Street in Newcastle, services are diverting via St Mary's Place.

Not sure if stagecoach run that way but a heads up!

It's full of Stagecoach buses Blackett Street Wink

Malarkey 02 Oct 2013, 8:57 pm

my brother just told me on the phone someone got hit by a bus on blackett street which caused him to be late for work

mattdw92 02 Oct 2013, 10:13 pm

(29 Sep 2013, 4:01 pm)Daniel wrote Does anyone know what has happened to the rear of 22453?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10001670443/

I'm sure the rear of ALX300s don't usually have that little vent/grille thing (forgive me, I haven't got a clue what the name is), so can't just put it down to it being a replacement part.

A large number of Slatyfords 03/53s have extra grills now too. Although in the style of the ones on the back of the Tridents.

(02 Oct 2013, 8:57 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote my brother just told me on the phone someone got hit by a bus on blackett street which caused him to be late for work

Man in his 40s hit by a decker, injuries not life threatening, road was closed for an hour.

idiot 03 Oct 2013, 3:01 pm

I've seen the posters today.

Wonder if the North vs Tyne poster is up in Newcastle buses?!

... 03 Oct 2013, 4:41 pm

2 new Enviro 200s have arrived at Sunderland they are:
SN63VUT:http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnortheastbusphotos/10071780223/
SN63VUU: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthea...071780803/

Appologies for the poor quality of the photos my camera doesnt like dull days!

Michael 03 Oct 2013, 4:44 pm

(03 Oct 2013, 4:41 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote 2 new Enviro 200s have arrived at Sunderland they are:
SN63VUT:http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnortheastbusphotos/10071780223/
SN63VUU: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthea...071780803/

Appologies for the poor quality of the photos my camera doesnt like dull days!

=D, thanks, when will they be out in Service

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

... 03 Oct 2013, 5:05 pm

Not sure, soon though once there all stickered up! Stagecoach dont wait till they have all arrived before entering service

tyresmoke 03 Oct 2013, 5:27 pm

#10

This batch should be (unless its changed) numbered 36960-36980... getting towards the end of the current batch of E200 numbers!

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Michael 03 Oct 2013, 5:29 pm

#11

Thanks =D, Wonder which service will get the honour the first run with the new E200's

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mattdw92 03 Oct 2013, 5:32 pm

#12

(03 Oct 2013, 5:27 pm)tyresmoke wrote This batch should be (unless its changed) numbered 36960-36980... getting towards the end of the current batch of E200 numbers!

Latest orders I've seen that's right. No confirmed regs though (except VUT and VUU of course), so that will be a nice surprise for now! In true ADL fashion a week ahead of schedule too.

Michael 03 Oct 2013, 5:35 pm

#13

(03 Oct 2013, 5:32 pm)mattdw92 wrote Latest orders I've seen that's right. No confirmed regs though (except VUT and VUU of course), so that will be a nice surprise for now! Week ahead of schedule too.

That's good, they always seem to be ahead on order's.. do you know if their arriving in 2's etc or just when they are?

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Dan 03 Oct 2013, 5:35 pm

#14

(03 Oct 2013, 5:32 pm)mattdw92 wrote Latest orders I've seen that's right. No confirmed regs though (except VUT and VUU of course), so that will be a nice surprise for now! In true ADL fashion a week ahead of schedule too.

I was just saying to Scott earlier tonight that they're a week ahead of schedule... Better for Stagecoach though, get them out ASAP! :p

Michael 03 Oct 2013, 5:45 pm

#15

(03 Oct 2013, 5:35 pm)Daniel wrote I was just saying to Scott earlier tonight that they're a week ahead of schedule... Better for Stagecoach though, get them out ASAP! :p

The smell of a new bus... =)

Hopefully their out by Monday!

bet bazza isn't gonna take pictures of them haha

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

mattdw92 03 Oct 2013, 5:45 pm

#16

(03 Oct 2013, 5:35 pm)Daniel wrote I was just saying to Scott earlier tonight that they're a week ahead of schedule... Better for Stagecoach though, get them out ASAP! :p

The fact that they look like they have been built by ADL and not Plaxton is probably a contributing factor.

(03 Oct 2013, 5:45 pm)Michael wrote bet bazza isn't gonna take pictures of them haha

He may, he does take some photos of other operators but keeps them separate to his main account.

Michael 03 Oct 2013, 7:54 pm

#17

(03 Oct 2013, 5:45 pm)mattdw92 wrote The fact that they look like they have been built by ADL and not Plaxton is probably a contributing factor.

He may, he does take some photos of other operators but keeps them separate to his main account.

Didn't know i thought he just liked GNE since that's the only pic's on hes flickr

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markydh 03 Oct 2013, 9:19 pm

#18

(03 Oct 2013, 3:01 pm)idiot wrote I've seen the posters today.

Wonder if the North vs Tyne poster is up in Newcastle buses?!

No, but there are some ridiculous adverts claiming that NEXUS plans will lead to council tax increase and another one suggesting it will harm investment, which is utterly hilarious since there has been zero investment in Newcastle since 2011.

Dan 04 Oct 2013, 7:00 am

#19

Sunderland 22673 has just been taken out of service by an engineer and 22494 is its replacement. Reason unknown.

Dan 04 Oct 2013, 7:11 am

#20

SN63VUW is the latest arrival at Sunderland depot.

EDIT:22487 is looking rather shiny today. May have been repainted if we haven't already noted it.

BJ10VUS 04 Oct 2013, 9:33 am

#21

(03 Oct 2013, 9:19 pm)markydh wrote No, but there are some ridiculous adverts claiming that NEXUS plans will lead to council tax increase and another one suggesting it will harm investment, which is utterly hilarious since there has been zero investment in Newcastle since 2011.

Yes, but look at the Newcastle fleet - the oldest of the Enviro 400s are 5 years old, the Enviro 400Hs are 2 years old, the oldest Enviro 200s are 4 years old and the Enviro 300s are 8 years old. Yes, some of the MAN 18.220s are older, but they are still in fit shape to be used.

Michael 04 Oct 2013, 11:23 am

#22

The last set of new buses Sunderland had before these new 38 buses was 2009.

Stockton is getting 5 new buses to (is it 5 can't remember)
Bet Newcastle get a new delivery later in the year or early next year

Posted by Daniel - Today 08:11 AM
SN63VUW is the latest arrival at Sunderland depot.

=D, seem to coming in quick, hopefully a few more today and out next week =D

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Chris 04 Oct 2013, 11:24 am

#23

In fairness to Stagecoach, I think the Tyne & Wear Depots do very well investment-wise.

Michael 04 Oct 2013, 11:26 am

#24

(04 Oct 2013, 11:24 am)Chris wrote In fairness to Stagecoach, I think the Tyne & Wear Depots do very well investment-wise.

Defiantly - In the next year or so i bet all their fleet will be at least Enviro (exclude the Gas buses), think all the MAN's and Darts will be soon

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Kuyoyo 04 Oct 2013, 11:39 am

#25

Stockton aren't getting 5 new buses (sadly, given the depot is in desperate need of investment), those 5 'newer' buses are the remaining Tridents.

As for Newcastle, people needs to remember that those depots were heavily invested in between 2003 and 2011, compared to other depots (Stockton received just 22 buses in the same period, the least of any depot).

Michael 04 Oct 2013, 11:41 am

#26

(04 Oct 2013, 11:39 am)Kuyoyo wrote Stockton aren't getting 5 new buses (sadly, given the depot is in desperate need of investment), those 5 'newer' buses are the remaining Tridents.

As for Newcastle, people needs to remember that those depots were heavily invested in between 2003 and 2011, compared to other depots (Stockton received just 22 buses in the same period, the least of any depot).

Ah right, Yeh Newcastle received alot of new buses between then, its time for new buses else where.... Like Sunderland =D

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glen 04 Oct 2013, 11:46 am

#27

Does anyone know want the 5 new buses that Stockton are getting are they getting more of enviro 300.

LVK 404L 04 Oct 2013, 11:47 am

#28

Stagecoach in 'ewcastle MAN 22028 has just arrived at Chichester.

Could just be a fleeting visit?

Michael 04 Oct 2013, 11:53 am

#29

(04 Oct 2013, 11:46 am)glen wrote Does anyone know want the 5 new buses that Stockton are getting are they getting more of enviro 300.

Just the remaining 5 tridents for Stockton

Only Sunderland are getting new buses this year which are

21 E200s - Which have started to arrive a week early

17 Scania/ADL Enviro 300 single-decker - Gas buses - due to arrive in November i think (Can't remember) - which will be used on the 16 and 20 routes

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Dan 04 Oct 2013, 4:10 pm

#30

(04 Oct 2013, 7:11 am)Daniel wrote SN63VUW is the latest arrival at Sunderland depot.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrahamm/10086477825/

A photo can be seen on the above link.