(26 Apr 2016, 6:07 pm)Crusader I haven't had the chance to see the Red Kite since it changed...does anyone have any views on how it is coping for capacity with the mixed single/double deck allocation? Does reliability seem to have improved?
(26 Apr 2016, 6:07 pm)Crusader I haven't had the chance to see the Red Kite since it changed...does anyone have any views on how it is coping for capacity with the mixed single/double deck allocation? Does reliability seem to have improved?
Although the 47 might still get busy during the peak times, are the off peak journeys affected in any given way?
Also, if GNE considered to fully convert the Red Kite to double decks, would the 45 / 46 justify the extra capacity?
I don't think the Red Kite will ever go fully double deck. I'd have to look at the times again but I wonder if 6 vehicles would be enough to make sure that the majority if not, all 47 peak time runs in the according direction are double deck. The best option (and no order predictions please, will happily discuss on appropriate thread) if 6 was enough would be to use the current TTX B9s if they got replaced (and aren't in a worse state than the B7s that they replaced). Bearing in mind that due to the nature of the Red Kite, they'd need tip up seats added for pushchairs and bar the lack of NSAs (could be easily ammended), should need no other work done in terms of interiors or comfort.
(26 Apr 2016, 9:45 pm)DaveyBowyer Although the 47 might still get busy during the peak times, are the off peak journeys affected in any given way?
Also, if GNE considered to fully convert the Red Kite to double decks, would the 45 / 46 justify the extra capacity?
I don't think the Red Kite will ever go fully double deck. I'd have to look at the times again but I wonder if 6 vehicles would be enough to make sure that the majority if not, all 47 peak time runs in the according direction are double deck. The best option (and no order predictions please, will happily discuss on appropriate thread) if 6 was enough would be to use the current TTX B9s if they got replaced (and aren't in a worse state than the B7s that they replaced). Bearing in mind that due to the nature of the Red Kite, they'd need tip up seats added for pushchairs and bar the lack of NSAs (could be easily ammended), should need no other work done in terms of interiors or comfort.
(26 Apr 2016, 9:45 pm)DaveyBowyer Although the 47 might still get busy during the peak times, are the off peak journeys affected in any given way?
Also, if GNE considered to fully convert the Red Kite to double decks, would the 45 / 46 justify the extra capacity?
I don't think the Red Kite will ever go fully double deck. I'd have to look at the times again but I wonder if 6 vehicles would be enough to make sure that the majority if not, all 47 peak time runs in the according direction are double deck. The best option (and no order predictions please, will happily discuss on appropriate thread) if 6 was enough would be to use the current TTX B9s if they got replaced (and aren't in a worse state than the B7s that they replaced). Bearing in mind that due to the nature of the Red Kite, they'd need tip up seats added for pushchairs and bar the lack of NSAs (could be easily ammended), should need no other work done in terms of interiors or comfort.
(26 Apr 2016, 6:50 pm)Andreos1 Just random figures like.
Then: 20 people travel to Gateshead on the 51.
5 people get on the Q1 at Gateshead.
Now: 25 people on one service
Then there may be that additional growth you mention.
(26 Apr 2016, 6:50 pm)Andreos1 Just random figures like.
Then: 20 people travel to Gateshead on the 51.
5 people get on the Q1 at Gateshead.
Now: 25 people on one service
Then there may be that additional growth you mention.
(26 Apr 2016, 10:09 pm)BusLoverMum I've caught the 45/46 in both directions at various points on a Saturday and it's always a well filled Streetdeck, sometimes with standees. No idea about term time weekdays, though.
(26 Apr 2016, 10:09 pm)BusLoverMum I've caught the 45/46 in both directions at various points on a Saturday and it's always a well filled Streetdeck, sometimes with standees. No idea about term time weekdays, though.
(27 Apr 2016, 10:52 am)Ryan99 Is that the ex prince bishop or do you mean 4954
(27 Apr 2016, 10:52 am)Ryan99 Is that the ex prince bishop or do you mean 4954
Saw a couple of Streetlites on the way to Newcastle this morning on the 47 going both ways near the MetroCentre and they both looked quite busy this was at about half 9
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(27 Apr 2016, 12:35 am)GMitchelhill You mean Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2
(27 Apr 2016, 12:35 am)GMitchelhill You mean Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2
(28 Apr 2016, 12:24 pm)JP6004 May aswell ask before Michael does
(28 Apr 2016, 3:47 pm)Michael Cheeky!
(28 Apr 2016, 12:24 pm)JP6004 May aswell ask before Michael does
(28 Apr 2016, 3:47 pm)Michael Cheeky!
(28 Apr 2016, 6:09 pm)JP6004 RUMOUR ALERT: Apparently the 11 is being withdrawn from June???
(28 Apr 2016, 6:09 pm)JP6004 RUMOUR ALERT: Apparently the 11 is being withdrawn from June???
