(25 Apr 2016, 10:18 am)Michael wrote New timetables are now going online for the Sunderland changes.
Currently in the black and white format.
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One surprise in the changes is the 38 dropping to hourly (combined between Park Lane and Hollycarrside Hewitt Avenue half hourly with the 238)
X36 dropping to hourly, no surprise tbh.
2/2A - now half hourly (every 15 minutes combined) - 39 is now part of the timetable.
33 - every 15 minutes between: Sunderland Fawcett Street - Vicarage Estate Church View - half hourly to the docks.
61 - back to half hourly on Sundays
(25 Apr 2016, 12:22 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote Looks like Deptford's PVR is going to reduce by 9 with the new changes. Have worked the new PVR's out:
2/2A- 10
33- 3
35- 8
36- 6
38- 1
39- 7
X36- 2
(25 Apr 2016, 5:51 pm)Dan wrote It will reduce by 10, not 9.
2: PVR -4
36: PVR -1
38: PVR -2
99: PVR -2
X36: PVR -1
An additional bus will be removed from Deptford's allocation, as the spare vehicle percentage would have shot up if the same amount of spares were retained. However, this bus will be temporarily retained until September, as an additional bus is being added into the PVR of the 20/20A services for the duration of the roadworks in Durham, to improve reliability.
(25 Apr 2016, 5:51 pm)Dan wrote It will reduce by 10, not 9.
2: PVR -4
36: PVR -1
38: PVR -2
99: PVR -2
X36: PVR -1
An additional bus will be removed from Deptford's allocation, as the spare vehicle percentage would have shot up if the same amount of spares were retained. However, this bus will be temporarily retained until September, as an additional bus is being added into the PVR of the 20/20A services for the duration of the roadworks in Durham, to improve reliability.
(25 Apr 2016, 6:47 pm)LeeCalder wrote [/b]
I thought they were all running 'on time', and only one of the 20 were not? Maybe there isn't enough recovery time in Go North East's timetables to accommodate minor delays like these?....
(25 Apr 2016, 6:47 pm)LeeCalder wrote [/b]
I thought they were all running 'on time', and only one of the 20 were not? Maybe there isn't enough recovery time in Go North East's timetables to accommodate minor delays like these?....
(25 Apr 2016, 6:47 pm)LeeCalder wrote [/b]
I thought they were all running 'on time', and only one of the 20 were not? Maybe there isn't enough recovery time in Go North East's timetables to accommodate minor delays like these?....
(25 Apr 2016, 7:40 pm)LeeCalder wrote It was a tongue in cheek comment, but, whatever.
Arriva have had massive problems due to these roadworks, but the lack of spare buses is probably more of a concern.
p.s. It wasn't a dig at you or the company Dan, it just so seems that there is a genuine lack of running time in GNE's timetables, such as the AD122 for example.
(25 Apr 2016, 7:40 pm)LeeCalder wrote It was a tongue in cheek comment, but, whatever.
Arriva have had massive problems due to these roadworks, but the lack of spare buses is probably more of a concern.
p.s. It wasn't a dig at you or the company Dan, it just so seems that there is a genuine lack of running time in GNE's timetables, such as the AD122 for example.
(25 Apr 2016, 7:51 pm)Dan wrote I don't know where you've got this from... The AD122 timetable is incredibly slack! They can usually wait 5-10 minutes for a connecting X85 if this is late into Hexham, and still get to Haltwhistle on time.
Have you ever used the service, or just photographed it by the side of the road? Due to the nature of the service, the bus can often be stood stationary for 5 minutes while the driver assists tourists/walkers. There's enough slack in the timetable to allow drivers to do that!
(25 Apr 2016, 5:51 pm)Dan wrote It will reduce by 10, not 9.
2: PVR -4
36: PVR -1
38: PVR -2
99: PVR -2
X36: PVR -1
An additional bus will be removed from Deptford's allocation, as the spare vehicle percentage would have shot up if the same amount of spares were retained. However, this bus will be temporarily retained until September, as an additional bus is being added into the PVR of the 20/20A services for the duration of the roadworks in Durham, to improve reliability.
(26 Apr 2016, 12:14 pm)Michael wrote Hopefully the spare Citaro will stay at Deptford for the 35/36/61 in a spare role........
Where will rest of the spare buses go?
(26 Apr 2016, 12:32 pm)JP6004 wrote I'd imagine the four 2009 reg Versas will go into corporate livery with 2 going to riverside to act as spares for 58, Quaylink and the 88 and 2 remaining at Deptford...or like has already been suggested, they go to Crook for the 18
Or 3 to riverside with one being branded for 88
(26 Apr 2016, 12:42 pm)Michael wrote With the Versa's:
1 stops at Deptford as a spare
2 to Crook
1 to Riverside.
Or
Put them on the 39 and take the ones from Lambton worm to make up the PVR of 7 - branding it Simplicity with 1 spare.
Versa's on the 34/34A will be replaced by Scania's.
(26 Apr 2016, 1:18 pm)JP6004 wrote Possibly. Would make sense to have the same brand for same corridor. Similar to what they have done for the 5 & 50
(26 Apr 2016, 1:28 pm)Michael wrote Would be a good idea, especially when they'll be a service every 7/8 minutes combined with the 2/2A, running between Chester Road, City Centre, Grangetown and Tunstall Village.
I'm sure the people of the 34/34A won't mind having Scania's....
(26 Apr 2016, 2:14 pm)Dan wrote I doubt the 34/34A services will be downgraded.
(26 Apr 2016, 2:17 pm)JP6004 wrote With that being said - 3 to riverside (1 for 88) and one to remain at Deptford...
(26 Apr 2016, 2:33 pm)cbma06 wrote Why don't you and Dan announce to other members on this forum what will be getting used on service 39 etc..., at least Michael is suggesting what could go on and he doesn't even work for GNE.