(07 Jan 2016, 8:13 pm)peter wrote The new timetables for the 28/28A and 29/29A have been released:
https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/GetTimetable...221-160405
https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/GetTimetable...221-160405

These links aren't working. I had tried to use these as I gave up trying to get anywhere on the Arriva website, and they're not up on Connect Tees Valley yet!

(22 Jan 2016, 10:48 am)Jimmi wrote

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PB0002032/153 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Newcastle and Forest Hall given service number 55 effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


PB0002032/168 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Morpeth and Newbiggin given service number 35/35A effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


PB0002032/266 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Ashington and North Shields given service number 57/57A effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


PB0002032/405 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Morpeth and Lancaster Park given service number 33 effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


PB0002032/457 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Whitley Bay and Newcastle given service number 54 effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


PB0002032/485 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Alnwick and Morpeth given service number X15 effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


PB0002032/497 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Morpeth and Newcastle given service number X15 effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable. 


So what can they do to the 55?, or the X15 between Morpeth and Newcastle, or the 54?

(25 Jan 2016, 5:59 pm)Cock Robin wrote These links aren't working. I had tried to use these as I gave up trying to get anywhere on the Arriva website, and they're not up on Connect Tees Valley yet!

The links time out...they're really easy to find on the Arriva website!!! You just search for the service, click the scroll button which just shows the website times, then click on 'full details' in the top right and look below the timetable where it says a future timetable is available from Sun Feb 21 2016.

Try these:

28/28a
29/29a

(25 Jan 2016, 6:13 pm)NK53 TKT wrote So what can they do to the 55?, or the X15 between Morpeth and Newcastle, or the 54?

Change the timings???

(23 Jan 2016, 9:36 pm)GX03 SVC wrote I think most 57 passengers have had enough of the "old twat"... How you can leave Ashington on time, and arrive at Cramlington 17L is beyond me...then go SNIS along the same route to pick up time...

So just to clarify; enthusiasts aren't allowed to comment on depot operation, because they "don't know what goes on behind the scenes", yet someone not old enough to even hold a provisional licence is more than qualified to 'assess' the standards of a professional driver?

Just remember that we're all entitled to an opinion, without fear of being shot down.

(25 Jan 2016, 4:10 pm)mb134 wrote Very easily, especially on a route where you are constantly turning out onto pretty busy main roads. Traffic, high passenger numbers, and other unpreventable events could have all contributed.

If the driver was that much of an issue, I'm sure management would have stepped in by now.

Then thats a good type of driver who is trying to keep the service to time safely and legally despite the unfavourable conditions. It's only a VERY small minority who take the p**s.

(25 Jan 2016, 10:16 pm)Adrian wrote So just to clarify; enthusiasts aren't allowed to comment on depot operation, because they "don't know what goes on behind the scenes", yet someone not old enough to even hold a provisional licence is more than qualified to 'assess' the standards of a professional driver?

Just remember that we're all entitled to an opinion, without fear of being shot down.

PB0002717/387 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Middlesbrough and Guisborough given service number X93 effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


PB0002717/388 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Guisborough and Whitby given service number X93 effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


PB0002717/389 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Variation Accepted: Operating between Whitby and Scarborough given service number X93 effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


PB0002717/409 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Whitby Park & Ride
Finish Point: Whitby Park & Ride
Via:
Service Number: P2
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 20-MAR-2016
Other Details: Seasonal Park & Ride service

Metro replacement this weekend.

PB0002032/518 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: St James
Finish Point: Wallsend
Via:
Service Number: 900
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 13-FEB-2016
Other Details: Metro replacement service

(12 Feb 2016, 6:17 pm)Jimmi wrote Metro replacement this weekend.

PB0002032/518 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: St James
Finish Point: Wallsend
Via:
Service Number: 900
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 13-FEB-2016
Other Details: Metro replacement service

Phew.............. At least VOSA's website is working again!!

(12 Feb 2016, 6:21 pm)Dan wrote Phew.............. At least VOSA's website is working again!!

Aye, that was posted on Tuesday!

How come arriva are getting all the metro replacements this side??

PB0002032/325 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Newcastle and Freeman Hospital given service number 32/32A effective from 20-Mar-2016. To amend Route.

As of Monday the 0655 X12 from Middlesbrough may not be a Max bus as we are running an extra bus in the schedule to combat delays. Hopefully 1415 can be used most days but if not then it'll be a plain Pulsar.

Services 1 & X21:
https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/u...n-Closure/

Slight diversion in Bedlington Station, due to a bridge closure, it'll be in place from Monday 22nd February, until the 5th of April.

Service 33 is being reverted back to the seven journeys per day timetable.

PB0002032/501 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Seahouses given service number X18 effective from 07-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

PB0002032/503 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Seahouses given service number 418 effective from 07-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

PB0002717/382 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Durham and Sunderland given service number 22 effective from 28-Feb-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

(29 Feb 2016, 3:06 pm)Michael wrote PB0002032/501 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Seahouses given service number X18 effective from 07-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

PB0002032/503 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Seahouses given service number 418 effective from 07-Mar-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

Anyone know what these are for?

(29 Feb 2016, 5:36 pm)mb134 wrote Anyone know what these are for?

Something to do with the Craster roadworks, I believe. Although it's odd that they're changing the Seahouses-Berwick section.

Diversion - X9/X21/X22

For every night between 2000-0600 these services will be unable to serve Seaton Burn roundabout and Fisher Lane in both directions.

Buses divert via Snowy Owl, Stannington Village and A1 southbound and via A1, Stannington Village and Snowy Owl northbound.

PB0002717/414 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Ingleton
Finish Point: Settle
Via:
Service Number: 581
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-MAY-2016
Other Details: Seasonal Dalesbus service

(04 Mar 2016, 11:57 am)Michael wrote PB0002717/414 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Ingleton
Finish Point: Settle
Via:
Service Number: 581
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-MAY-2016
Other Details: Seasonal Dalesbus service

Wonder if the 2016 Dalesbus offering from Arriva North East is going to be more like the 2014 summer season was where it was 830 to Ingleton then onto Settle as the 581. Last year it was Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire doing all the 581's between Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle (continuing to Skipton as the 580), whereas Arriva did more of a tour service heading to Ribblehead Station.

May have to try and to do Dalesbus this year as I never got round to it last year, although I'm not sure that I fancy spending around 3 hours on a Solo from Darlington to Ingleton. It would also depend on how the other Dalesbus services work out.

PB0002717/410 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Middlesbrough
Finish Point: Darlington
Via:
Service Number: 830
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-MAY-2016
Other Details: Seasonal Dalesbus service

PB0002717/411 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Darlington
Finish Point: Richmond
Via:
Service Number: 830
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-MAY-2016
Other Details: Seasonal Dalesbus service

PB0002717/412 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Richmond
Finish Point: Hawes
Via:
Service Number: 830
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-MAY-2016
Other Details: Seasonal Dalesbus service

PB0002717/413 - ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Hawes
Finish Point: Ingleton
Via:
Service Number: 830
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-MAY-2016
Other Details: Seasonal Dalesbus service

PB0002032/521 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Longbenton
Finish Point: Manors
Via:
Service Number: 900
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 26-MAR-2016
Other Details: Metro Replacement Service

(07 Mar 2016, 11:22 pm)Jimmi wrote PB0002032/521 - ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD, 1 ADMIRAL WAY, DOXFORD INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3XP

Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Longbenton
Finish Point: Manors
Via:
Service Number: 900
Service Type: Limited Stop
Effective Date: 26-MAR-2016
Other Details: Metro Replacement Service

To start on 26th?
It starts on the 19th...

Bus Service Changes in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear from 20th March now on the Arriva website here.

(08 Mar 2016, 6:13 pm)peter wrote Bus Service Changes in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear from 20th March now on the Arriva website here.

X16:
'Bigger buses on this service... also planning to upgrade these vehicles to MAX'

7445/6?

(08 Mar 2016, 6:20 pm)mb134 wrote X16:
'Bigger buses on this service... also planning to upgrade these vehicles to MAX'

7445/6?

I would think it would be Pulsars, I believe it was mentioned 7445/6 are being refurbished to give Ashington more MAX spares

(08 Mar 2016, 6:21 pm)Kuyoyo wrote I would think it would be Pulsars, I believe it was mentioned 7445/6 are being refurbished to give Ashington more MAX spares

Ah okay, I'd heard about 7445/6 being refurbished, and just started to wonder when I read that