(08 Jun 2016, 3:37 pm)Dan Optare MetroCity 9102 has returned to Go North East for further trials - but it's now got a new look... It's blue!
(08 Jun 2016, 3:37 pm)Dan Optare MetroCity 9102 has returned to Go North East for further trials - but it's now got a new look... It's blue!
The Metrocity was photoed at some technology development place in Leyland a few days ago - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gcbp/27231...2tm-F9EJt2
(08 Jun 2016, 5:21 pm)thetravelman Is it Blue because Optare have decided to change its colour or another operator have requested it....... Or will it now be Blue because GNE would of requested it that way, ready for trials?
(08 Jun 2016, 6:49 pm)GMitchelhill The Metrocity was photoed at some technology development place in Leyland a few days ago - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gcbp/27231...2tm-F9EJt2
(08 Jun 2016, 5:21 pm)thetravelman Is it Blue because Optare have decided to change its colour or another operator have requested it....... Or will it now be Blue because GNE would of requested it that way, ready for trials?
(08 Jun 2016, 6:49 pm)GMitchelhill The Metrocity was photoed at some technology development place in Leyland a few days ago - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gcbp/27231...2tm-F9EJt2
(08 Jun 2016, 6:51 pm)Dan It is blue to match the MetroDecker demonstrator.
I believe the vehicle has recently been fitted with an AVID e-fan - it is possible that it was fitted and/or tested at the location of this photograph.
(08 Jun 2016, 6:51 pm)Dan It is blue to match the MetroDecker demonstrator.
I believe the vehicle has recently been fitted with an AVID e-fan - it is possible that it was fitted and/or tested at the location of this photograph.
On the subject of Eldon Square bus station, indoor or underground stations evoke memories of the 80's for me, Sunderland CBS, filled with diesel fumes, extractors on the roof doing nothing, good times! Might be a good idea for a new feed.
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(08 Jun 2016, 7:51 pm)Dan Was fitted on 29th May. The other Volvo B7TLs in the fleet with flipdots should shortly be gaining LEDs too.
(08 Jun 2016, 7:51 pm)Dan Was fitted on 29th May. The other Volvo B7TLs in the fleet with flipdots should shortly be gaining LEDs too.
(08 Jun 2016, 8:41 pm)Dans_bus_photos Will some of the scania's at Deptford be having their coloured LEDs swapped around as 5211 looks odd being the only fast cats with a coloured number, and 4976 and 4992 being the only 2 light red scania's without coloured route numbers?
(08 Jun 2016, 8:41 pm)Dans_bus_photos Will some of the scania's at Deptford be having their coloured LEDs swapped around as 5211 looks odd being the only fast cats with a coloured number, and 4976 and 4992 being the only 2 light red scania's without coloured route numbers?
Bus Services Bill 2nd reading going through House of Lords now: (New link as tv session has ended):
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2016-17/busservices/stages.html
Lord Whitty (Labour) making some very good points in response to the reading (Timed, starting at 16:52 on Parliament TV link)
Bus Services Bill 2nd reading going through House of Lords now: (New link as tv session has ended):
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2016-17/busservices/stages.html
Lord Whitty (Labour) making some very good points in response to the reading (Timed, starting at 16:52 on Parliament TV link)
(08 Jun 2016, 9:27 pm)Venturego (Hopefully not because employment with GNE is a conflict of interest)
(08 Jun 2016, 9:27 pm)Venturego (Hopefully not because employment with GNE is a conflict of interest)
(08 Jun 2016, 9:27 pm)Venturego
Seems my post - re-entered above - was removed without reason given!! If admin has done this, then it should be explained as valid reason for duplication was given. (Hopefully not because employment with GNE is a conflict of interest)
The content of the attached is very relevant to bus operations and specifically to Go North East if the time is given to watch and listen to full video of the responses to second reading of bill. Further to my posting the debate further developed into Franchising as alternative to QCS and its effect on Go Ahead and other operators. - Please take the time to read/watch, as if passed into law will significantly effect GNE's (among others') operations in the North East
(08 Jun 2016, 9:27 pm)Venturego
Seems my post - re-entered above - was removed without reason given!! If admin has done this, then it should be explained as valid reason for duplication was given. (Hopefully not because employment with GNE is a conflict of interest)
The content of the attached is very relevant to bus operations and specifically to Go North East if the time is given to watch and listen to full video of the responses to second reading of bill. Further to my posting the debate further developed into Franchising as alternative to QCS and its effect on Go Ahead and other operators. - Please take the time to read/watch, as if passed into law will significantly effect GNE's (among others') operations in the North East
Noticed Olympian 3830 has a freshly repainted set of silver wheels today. Getting ready for disposal or planning to keep it a bit longer?
(08 Jun 2016, 3:37 pm)Dan Optare MetroCity 9102 has returned to Go North East for further trials - but it's now got a new look... It's blue!
(08 Jun 2016, 3:37 pm)Dan Optare MetroCity 9102 has returned to Go North East for further trials - but it's now got a new look... It's blue!
(08 Jun 2016, 9:49 pm)Dan Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(08 Jun 2016, 9:49 pm)Dan Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(08 Jun 2016, 8:32 pm)MrPottski On the subject of Eldon Square bus station, indoor or underground stations evoke memories of the 80's for me, Sunderland CBS, filled with diesel fumes, extractors on the roof doing nothing, good times! Might be a good idea for a new feed.
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(08 Jun 2016, 8:32 pm)MrPottski On the subject of Eldon Square bus station, indoor or underground stations evoke memories of the 80's for me, Sunderland CBS, filled with diesel fumes, extractors on the roof doing nothing, good times! Might be a good idea for a new feed.
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(08 Jun 2016, 9:49 pm)Dan Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
(08 Jun 2016, 9:49 pm)Dan Go North East: 9102 / YJ64DWK by Daniel Graham, on Flickr