(14 Mar 2016, 7:00 pm)Michael wrote Looks smart, i'll have to try it when it enters service on the 20/20A.

The seating looks decent to

Id love a ride ill start to follow the 20 route.
Was this the one gateshead central taxis had but didnt use

(14 Mar 2016, 7:05 pm)Michael wrote Do you reckon they'll ever do demo buses with WIFI etc built in?, it would be a good idea.

I suppose all the bus operator wants to know is how well the bus performs on a service, or at least that style of route. Will put the operator in a difficult position when they have to trial a demonstration vehicle on a bus with Wi-Fi and power sockets, etc.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:10 pm)S813 FVK wrote NK16 BXL arrived today: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...otostream/

Better, less obscured shot of 635: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...otostream/

668 (NK16 BXJ) and 669 (NK16 BXL) both arrived today.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:17 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Id love a ride ill start to follow the 20 route.
Was this the one gateshead central taxis had but didnt use

That's correct:

YJ64DWK Gateshead Depot by Carlisle Bus Group, on Flickr

(14 Mar 2016, 7:10 pm)S813 FVK wrote NK16 BXL arrived today: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...otostream/

Better, less obscured shot of 635: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gpr_bus_ph...otostream/

Cheers for sharing. =)

635 looks smart with that branding.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:17 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Id love a ride ill start to follow the 20 route.
Was this the one gateshead central taxis had but didnt use

Yes.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:14 pm)citaro5284 wrote Probably not as it gets too messy with moving SIM cards around.

=(, that's a shame.

(14 Mar 2016, 6:53 pm)Dan wrote Optare have supplied Go North East with one of its Metrocity demonstration models to evaluate it against the forthcoming Wright Streetlite Micro-Hybrid vehicle type on "Prince Bishops" services 20/20A. It will be used at Go North East for a period of up to one month, and has been allocated fleet number 9102.

Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

It looks very compact but still spacious, I've noticed the extra row or two of seats on the right may have reduced the maximum Wheelchair/Pushchair capacity ot 1?
Also does this have a Cummins or Mercedes/Daimler engine? EDIT just looked at the photo and it tells me the engine type in the description.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:22 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote It looks very compact but still spacious, I've noticed the extra row or two of seats on the right may have reduced the maximum Wheelchair/Pushchair capacity ot 1?
Also does this have a Cummins or Mercedes/Daimler engine?

Would be nice for the 88 imo.

3981 has now been repainted. I don't recall this being reported in the news.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:26 pm)Davie wrote 3981 has now been repainted. I don't recall this being reported in the news.

It was:
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1326

3979 is the latest example to be repainted - came out of the paint shop this morning.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:26 pm)Davie wrote 3981 has now been repainted. I don't recall this being reported in the news.

It was, I told you.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:26 pm)Dan wrote It was:
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1326

3979 is the latest example to be repainted - came out of the paint shop this morning.

Sorry Dan!

(14 Mar 2016, 7:27 pm)DanPicken wrote It was, I told you.

Divvent start Yee.

Any idea when the Metrocity will enter service?

(14 Mar 2016, 7:32 pm)Michael wrote Any idea when the Metrocity will enter service?

Probably Wednesday, or even tomorrow.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:35 pm)DanPicken wrote Probably Wednesday, or even tomorrow.

I doubt tomorrow.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:37 pm)Davie wrote I doubt tomorrow.

It won't need familiarization I would think.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:37 pm)Davie wrote I doubt tomorrow.

Thats what happened with 9108 but drivers may need fammilstration

(14 Mar 2016, 7:38 pm)DanPicken wrote It won't need familiarization I would think.

I think it will, its a completely new bus for the company.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:40 pm)Michael wrote I think it will, its a completely new bus for the company.

But it has the same Optare " EcoDrive " Dashboard, Displays and Buttons as in the Euro 5 Versas.

(14 Mar 2016, 4:39 pm)S813 FVK wrote Indeed. Completely different but Heathrow Express have recently had to withdraw all 332s from service temporarily for checks because some have been found to have structural issues.

Completely different, but Hotpoint, Indesit & Creda are recalling Tumble Dryers due to them catching fire.

Perhaps the East Lancs Lolynes should be checked over, as anything could of caused those fires, could even be linked.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:40 pm)Michael wrote I think it will, its a completely new bus for the company.

The cab of the new Metrocity and the current Solos and 11-plate Versas in Deptford's fleet are almost identical, so minimal driver familiarisation will be required.

I would imagine that it will be on the road within a few days - it needs the destinations programming and ticket machine fitting first.

Metrocity

Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Solo

Go North East: 9104 / YJ65ELW by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

(14 Mar 2016, 7:43 pm)Malarkey wrote Completely different, but Hotpoint, Indesit & Creda are recalling Tumble Dryers due to them catching fire.

Perhaps the East Lancs Lolynes should be checked over, as anything could of caused those fires, could even be linked.

Citaro Artics were removed from service in London because of fires.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:42 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote But it has the same Optare " EcoDrive " Dashboard, Displays and Buttons as in the Euro 5 Versas.

Oh right, i didnt notice.

Cheers

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(14 Mar 2016, 7:44 pm)Dan wrote The cab of the new Metrocity and the current Solos and 11-plate Versas in Deptford's fleet are almost identical, so minimal driver familiarisation will be required.

I would imagine that it will be on the road within a few days - it needs the destinations programming and ticket machine fitting first.

Metrocity

Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Solo

Go North East: 9104 / YJ65ELW by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Thanks.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:46 pm)Michael wrote Oh right, i didnt notice.

Cheers

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Thanks.

No bother

(14 Mar 2016, 7:45 pm)DanPicken wrote Citaro Artics were removed from service in London because of fires.

The initial batches were temporarily withdrawn to allow them and modified due to a handful of similar fires.

They were removed from service because it was a mayoral pledge to do so, as they were deemed unsuitable for London.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:51 pm)Adrian wrote The initial batches were temporarily withdrawn to allow them and modified due to a handful of similar fires.

They were removed from service because it was a mayoral pledge to do so, as they were deemed unsuitable for London.

I was on about the top bit, I know that Boris wanted them out.

(14 Mar 2016, 7:53 pm)DanPicken wrote I was on about the top bit, I know that Boris wanted them out.

I was clarifying your comments, because it could have been taken as the fires being the sole reason for withdrawal, which as we know was not the case.

(14 Mar 2016, 6:53 pm)Dan wrote Optare have supplied Go North East with one of its Metrocity demonstration models to evaluate it against the forthcoming Wright Streetlite Micro-Hybrid vehicle type on "Prince Bishops" services 20/20A. It will be used at Go North East for a period of up to one month, and has been allocated fleet number 9102.

Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

Big'un's gone to bed already without reading this (knackered, I guess) but he'll definitely approve of the colour of this!

8336 has broke down in Wrekenton.

Go North East
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Due to roadworks on Heworth, service 27 is delayed by upto 30 minutes towards Newcastle. Some journeys diverted via Felling by pass