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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016

Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016

RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 3:51 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Why has 3979 not been updated alike 3967/71 there screens are yellow and 3979 is green alike stagecoach alx400
All the Vykings had LED screens but I think some were taken out and replaced with flipdots with the Presidents that were branded for 'The Angel' 21 (at the time) and the Pronto's gaining the front LED from some of the Vykings.

The flipdots will possibly get replaced eventually I'd imagine.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(23 Feb 2016, 5:57 pm)citaro5284 wrote Yes, all the audio has been re-recorded by

http://www.emmahignett.com/

As I've already mentioned, I'm really pleased about this. But I've only just now learnt that Emma Hignett is actually from County Durham!
All those times I've listened to iBus announcements in London, I'd never have guessed she was from the North East.   Smile

Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:05 pm)ne14ne1 wrote As I've already mentioned, I'm really pleased about this. But I've only just now learnt that Emma Hignett is actually from County Durham!
All those times I've listened to iBus announcements in London, I'd never have guessed she was from the North East.   Smile


They do sound really professional....you will need to travel on AD122 that is for sure  Smile
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:38 pm)citaro5284 wrote They do sound really professional....you will need to travel on AD122 that is for sure  Smile

They do!, shes does a great job.


Is it in the contract that GNE aren't allowed to accept Buzzfare tickets or has GNE just done it on their own accord. (accord the right word?)
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:41 pm)Michael wrote They do!, shes does a great job.


Is it in the contract that GNE aren't allowed to accept Buzzfare tickets or has GNE just done it on their own accord. (accord the right word?)

I can't see why they aren't, are EXplorer's valid?
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 1:38 pm)Michael wrote From the GNE Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/photo...10/?type=3&theater

New AD122 Brand revealed

Seems i guessed right, as its yellow and blue.

http://www.simplygo.com/all-services/ad122

The timetable style and map for the AD122, look quite good, much better than last years.

Timetable: http://www.simplygo.com/download/publication/76065.6
Map: http://www.simplygo.com/download/publication/76106.94
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:44 pm)DanPicken wrote I can't see why they aren't, are EXplorer's valid?
Maybe because Go North East don't fund it?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:44 pm)DanPicken wrote I can't see why they aren't, are EXplorer's valid?

Can't see anything on explorers 

On the AD122 page its got:

AD122 Rover Tickets
Hadrian's Frontier Tickets (both with a price table)

Concessionary Bus Pass holders travel free on all journeys after 9.30am on weekdays and all day at weekends or Bank Holidays (holders of orthumberland Concessionary Bus Passes may board after 9am on weekdays).


If you’re travelling by bus from Newcastle, you can buy our Hadrian’s Frontier Ticket on the Go North East X84, X85 or Ten services as well as any Tynedale Links bus in the Hexham & Corbridge areas. Any of our tickets are available from your driver, when you board the bus.


Then at the bottom its got: 

Child tickets are available for all Under 16’s. Student tickets are available on production of a valid NUS or International Student ID card. Family tickets are available for up to 2 adults & 3  children travelling together & must include at least 1 adult & 1 child. Please note that Go North East Buzzfare and Get Around tickets are not valid on AD122.
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:48 pm)Michael wrote Can't see anything on explorers 

On the AD122 page its got:

AD122 Rover Tickets
Hadrian's Frontier Tickets (both with a price table)

Concessionary Bus Pass holders travel free on all journeys after 9.30am on weekdays and all day at weekends or Bank Holidays (holders of orthumberland Concessionary Bus Passes may board after 9am on weekdays).


If you’re travelling by bus from Newcastle, you can buy our Hadrian’s Frontier Ticket on the Go North East X84, X85 or Ten services as well as any Tynedale Links bus in the Hexham & Corbridge areas. Any of our tickets are available from your driver, when you board the bus.


Then at the bottom its got: 

Child tickets are available for all Under 16’s. Student tickets are available on production of a valid NUS or International Student ID card. Family tickets are available for up to 2 adults & 3  children travelling together & must include at least 1 adult & 1 child. Please note that Go North East Buzzfare and Get Around tickets are not valid on AD122.

Thanks Michael, is there a chance of 9106 not doing the X81/185/681 tomorrow as they seem to be the only way ro get it, do any other buses go where the 185 goes?
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:38 pm)citaro5284 wrote They do sound really professional....you will need to travel on AD122 that is for sure  Smile

Which will be the first routes to feature her?
And while I'm firing NSA questions, do you know roughly when Cobalt Clipper, Citylink 58 and Quaylinks will be changed to Emma's voice? 

Cheers Smile
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:56 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Which will be the first routes to feature her?
And while I'm firing NSA questions, do you know roughly when Cobalt Clipper, Citylink 58 and Quaylinks will be changed to Emma's voice? 

Cheers Smile

Red Arrows and Connections4, from Sunday.

Castles Express from launch.

indiGo, from the middle of next month.

AD122, from the end of next month.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:05 pm)ne14ne1 wrote I've only just now learnt that Emma Hignett is actually from County Durham!
All those times I've listened to iBus announcements in London, I'd never have guessed she was from the North East.   Smile
One of those edificated Geordies!


Can I add to the recommendation to ride the AD122? - even if you just stay on for the round trip - though best to choose a day when it's not typical Steel Rigg weather (it usually manages to snow whenever we take visitors there).

It must have been a challenging life for the Centurions, dressed in short skirts and sandals.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
Has 6307 arrived yet?

Also when will 7124 enter service?

The news about 7124's arrival is on the GNE fleet PDF, it hasn't been put on the news yet, as no doubt Dan has been busy with work and having a social life! Tongue
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 6:07 pm)Michael wrote Has 6307 arrived yet?

Also when will 7124 enter service?

The news about 7124's arrival is on the GNE fleet PDF, it hasn't been put on the news yet, as no doubt Dan has been busy with work and having a social life!

No - 6307 still in Ireland. All other StreetDecks now branded.

7124 delivered last Friday and has already entered service, as has 9104.

I will get round to the news tomorrow when I go on the laptop.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 6:10 pm)Dan wrote No - 6307 still in Ireland. All other StreetDecks now branded.

7124 delivered last Friday and has already entered service, as has 9104.

I will get round to the news tomorrow when I go on the laptop.

Thanks Dan, no prob's was just asking, don't need to rush and do it! haha
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 6:13 pm)Michael wrote Thanks Dan, no prob's was just asking, don't need to rush and do it! haha

Well it will save a load of questions...
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 6:18 pm)S813 FVK wrote Well it will save a load of questions...

Not really............................................  Angel Angel Angel
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 6:21 pm)Michael wrote Not really............................................  Angel Angel Angel

Well, had the news been updated fully, I can assure that you wouldn't have asked at least 1 of those questions.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 6:10 pm)Dan wrote No - 6307 still in Ireland. All other StreetDecks now branded.

7124 delivered last Friday and has already entered service, as has 9104.

I will get round to the news tomorrow when I go on the laptop.

Was on the 332 yesterday.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 6:22 pm)S813 FVK wrote Well, had the news been updated fully, I can assure that you wouldn't have asked at least 1 of those questions.

I wouldn't of but it hasn't so that's why i asked.........
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(25 Feb 2016, 7:20 pm)Dan wrote This year, the AD122 will additionally feature Next Stop Announcements. The first bus - 636 - was fitted with TFT monitors and speakers earlier today.
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RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 5:48 pm)Michael wrote Can't see anything on explorers 

On the AD122 page its got:

AD122 Rover Tickets
Hadrian's Frontier Tickets (both with a price table)

Concessionary Bus Pass holders travel free on all journeys after 9.30am on weekdays and all day at weekends or Bank Holidays (holders of orthumberland Concessionary Bus Passes may board after 9am on weekdays).


If you’re travelling by bus from Newcastle, you can buy our Hadrian’s Frontier Ticket on the Go North East X84, X85 or Ten services as well as any Tynedale Links bus in the Hexham & Corbridge areas. Any of our tickets are available from your driver, when you board the bus.


Then at the bottom its got: 

Child tickets are available for all Under 16’s. Student tickets are available on production of a valid NUS or International Student ID card. Family tickets are available for up to 2 adults & 3  children travelling together & must include at least 1 adult & 1 child. Please note that Go North East Buzzfare and Get Around tickets are not valid on AD122.

I think they had the same rules, last year. It's largely out of area, isn't it?
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
(26 Feb 2016, 6:04 pm)G-CPTN wrote One of those edificated Geordies!


Can I add to the recommendation to ride the AD122? - even if you just stay on for the round trip - though best to choose a day when it's not typical Steel Rigg weather (it usually manages to snow whenever we take visitors there).

It must have been a challenging life for the Centurions, dressed in short skirts and sandals.

That's why they never got as far as Scotland. Not for the nesh.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2016
When will the livery for the Percy Main solos be released? And when are they expected to arrive and be in service?