Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2016

[citaro5284]

But to withdraw them vehicles, could 4978 - 4982 not have been used as the additional vehicles instead?

I'm not saying that they're a bad choice for the 19. Just a bit strange going from 51 plate SPDs to 56 reg Omnicites then back to 54 reg Volvo Eclipses. Does the 19 no longer justify any premium vehicles being used on the service compared to when it was upgraded to Omnicities?

Not really, as there is other things in the pipeline.

[Michael]

Not really, as there is other things in the pipeline.

As in the rumoured changes in North Tyneside

[citaro5284]

As in the rumoured changes in North Tyneside

Come on Michael, thought you had more idea than that.  Riverside buses and you mentioning North Tyneside, surely that would be Percy Main Depot.

[Michael]

Come on Michael, thought you had more idea than that.  Riverside buses and you mentioning North Tyneside, surely that would be Percy Main Depot.

Well what ever is in the pipeline it could effect other area's to, just like these Sunderland changes (with cascades) sooo i was just guessing haha


Where will the now spare Solo SR go?, since GNE won't be operating the 68 now.

[L469 YVK]

As in the rumoured changes in North Tyneside

Whats the alleged craic there then? Don't see how they can really change the North Tyneside network at the moment unless it's to increase or decrease frequency.

[S813 FVK]

Whats the alleged craic there then? Don't see how they can really change the North Tyneside network at the moment unless it's to increase or decrease frequency.

Its just speculation based on discussion with a driver but the discussion starts here. Looks interesting, nevertheless.

[dannygee]

Quick question

Are go north east going to be attending the whitley bay bus rally in july?

[biglugs@yahoo.com]

As there is a picture of 6090 in another thread displaying 39A does this suggest fab b9s will be on this route tommorow?

[Dan]

As there is a picture of 6090 in another thread displaying 39A does this suggest fab b9s will be on this route tommorow?

Nope.

Washington will be doing one with a B7 though.

[biglugs@yahoo.com]

Nope.

Washington will be doing one with a B7 though.

Ok i hope its the 08 :00 one

[Wybus]

Is the allocation on the 960/968 works services changing with the Sunderland network changes?

[EL1TE]

Are 5167-5171 now withdrawn? If they are, why?

[Rapidsnap]

Are 5167-5171 now withdrawn? If they are, why?

Because of their age, and dual door.

[Acky81]

The service changes at Deptford Depot effective today have resulted in a number of vehicle movements, which are summarised below.

- DAF SB120/Wright Cadet 8258 (NK04 FPC) has been withdrawn from service at Deptford.
- Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaros 5320 (NK58 DVW), 5321 (NK58 DVX), 5322 (NK58 DVY), 5323 (NK58 DVZ) and 5324 (NK58 DWA) have transferred from Deptford to Riverside.
- Optare Versa V1110/Optare 8328 (NK11 HBC) has transferred from Riverside to Deptford.

Further vehicle movements and withdrawals will take place over the coming days.

Allocation Changes

• Service 33 at Deptford is now allocated corporate liveried MPD vehicles. The Wright Streetlite WF demonstrator, fleet number 9101, should transfer to Deptford tomorrow for a demonstration trial on this service.
  
• Service 39 at Deptford is now allocated light red Scania L94UB/Wright Solar vehicles. Until the entire allocation are repainted red, "Prince Bishops" branded Scania L94UB/Wright Solar vehicles will be allocated to service 39 alongside the red examples.
  
• Service 61 at Deptford is now allocated "SimpliCity" branded Optare Versa vehicles again. As only four examples were cascaded from "SimpliCity" service 2, the fifth bus in the allocation will be red Optare Versa 8328, which has transferred from Riverside as mentioned above.
  
• Service N56 at Deptford is now allocated red Wright Streetlite Micro-Hybrid vehicles. As the two red examples have not yet been delivered, this service will be allocated "Prince Bishops" branded examples for now.
  

The five silver Mercedes Citaros which have transferred from Deptford to Riverside will not be allocated to a specific service at the latter (for now). They should be allocated to services 27, 49 and 57 as preference when branded vehicles are unavailable, but can also be allocated to the Quaylink and Citylink 58 services if both red Optare Versas at Riverside have already been allocated. The PVR of the Quaylink Q3 increases from tomorrow, with more running and recovery time added into the timetable in the afternoon peak to improve the reliability of this service, due to ongoing issues at Gosforth. It is quite likely that one of these silver Mercedes Citaros will be allocated to this running board.

As mentioned elsewhere on the forum, the Next Stop Announcements have also been updated on service 56, in line with the service changes at Deptford. As per the recent updates at Washington, the slides are now in 'line plan' format including information such as BuzzFare boundary zones, and Emma Hignett has voiced the audio. If you're out and about on the 56, feel free  to drop me a note with any feedback!

But the simplicity buses have route destinations on for the 2 so this may cause confusion for 61 passengers.
61 should of just kept the original drifter brand or a name  such as the 
dalton drifter

[dannygee]

Are 5167-5171 now withdrawn? If they are, why?

How come hey have but percy mains still got older ones. 5152,5153,5154,5155,5157. Are gne keeping the 49** renowns or are they going too

[biglugs@yahoo.com]

How come hey have but percy mains still got older ones. 5152,5153,5154,5155,5157. Are gne keeping the 49** renowns or are they going too

5166 aswell

[Rapidsnap]

IIRC the W regs weren't refurbished when they came from Oxford

[Dan]

IIRC the W regs weren't refurbished when they came from Oxford

Just 5160 - 5165 weren't. 5151 - 5159 and 5166 - 5171 all were.

That is why 5160 - 5165 were amongst some of the first to be withdrawn.

[Michael]

Just 5160 - 5165 weren't. 5151 - 5159 and 5166 - 5171 all were.

That is why 5160 - 5165 were amongst some of the first to be withdrawn.

Has any more buses been withdrawn?

[Dan]

Has any more buses been withdrawn?

Yeah. Will update the fleet lists and news when I get home.

I'm just having a cultural visit to The Docks at the moment!