(11 Jun 2016, 10:06 pm)GMitchelhill I remember a time when GNE had more services than Stagecoach in Wallsend. Think it's about even at the moment, but I think GNE still has more services than Stagecoach, not by much.
Though I'm guessing you're half my age, I'm 31 now and lived in the Wallsend area all my life, so I've seen things come and go around here and in other areas too.
(11 Jun 2016, 10:06 pm)GMitchelhill I remember a time when GNE had more services than Stagecoach in Wallsend. Think it's about even at the moment, but I think GNE still has more services than Stagecoach, not by much.
Though I'm guessing you're half my age, I'm 31 now and lived in the Wallsend area all my life, so I've seen things come and go around here and in other areas too.
(12 Jun 2016, 7:35 am)NK53 TKT Not as chuffed as me
If they do cut the 1 the spare omnicities could go on the Q3
(12 Jun 2016, 8:12 am)MVK 500R I can't see the 1 being cut, unless they decide to terminate it at North Shields. Could do with some newer buses though, the reliability of the Omnis in recent weeks has left a lot to be desired.
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(12 Jun 2016, 8:12 am)MVK 500R I can't see the 1 being cut, unless they decide to terminate it at North Shields. Could do with some newer buses though, the reliability of the Omnis in recent weeks has left a lot to be desired.
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(12 Jun 2016, 9:26 am)V514DFT Agree with you there,some of the omnis are buggared,back in February 5263 had to go back to the depot due to a door fault,caused a massive delay on nile street,and just a fortnight ago,i got on 5273 while it was operating on the 19(rare treat),but the drivers cab door got stuck,making it run 30 mins late,which meant two were running together,which also sometimes occurs on the 1I think it was 5265 I was on a few weeks back ended up going out of service at the bottom of Shields Road with a dodgy ramp. Bus thought the ramp was out and wouldn't release the brakes, and every time I get on one, the dash is lit up with the likes of Engine Malfunction, Brake pad wear, Gearbox malfunction, oil temperature critical and air consumption critical to list a few.
(12 Jun 2016, 9:26 am)V514DFT Agree with you there,some of the omnis are buggared,back in February 5263 had to go back to the depot due to a door fault,caused a massive delay on nile street,and just a fortnight ago,i got on 5273 while it was operating on the 19(rare treat),but the drivers cab door got stuck,making it run 30 mins late,which meant two were running together,which also sometimes occurs on the 1I think it was 5265 I was on a few weeks back ended up going out of service at the bottom of Shields Road with a dodgy ramp. Bus thought the ramp was out and wouldn't release the brakes, and every time I get on one, the dash is lit up with the likes of Engine Malfunction, Brake pad wear, Gearbox malfunction, oil temperature critical and air consumption critical to list a few.
(12 Jun 2016, 9:34 am)MVK 500R I think it was 5265 I was on a few weeks back ended up going out of service at the bottom of Shields Road with a dodgy ramp. Bus thought the ramp was out and wouldn't release the brakes, and every time I get on one, the dash is lit up with the likes of Engine Malfunction, Brake pad wear, Gearbox malfunction, oil temperature critical and air consumption critical to list a few.
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(12 Jun 2016, 9:34 am)MVK 500R I think it was 5265 I was on a few weeks back ended up going out of service at the bottom of Shields Road with a dodgy ramp. Bus thought the ramp was out and wouldn't release the brakes, and every time I get on one, the dash is lit up with the likes of Engine Malfunction, Brake pad wear, Gearbox malfunction, oil temperature critical and air consumption critical to list a few.
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(12 Jun 2016, 9:34 am)MVK 500R I think it was 5265 I was on a few weeks back ended up going out of service at the bottom of Shields Road with a dodgy ramp. Bus thought the ramp was out and wouldn't release the brakes, and every time I get on one, the dash is lit up with the likes of Engine Malfunction, Brake pad wear, Gearbox malfunction, oil temperature critical and air consumption critical to list a few.
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(12 Jun 2016, 9:34 am)MVK 500R I think it was 5265 I was on a few weeks back ended up going out of service at the bottom of Shields Road with a dodgy ramp. Bus thought the ramp was out and wouldn't release the brakes, and every time I get on one, the dash is lit up with the likes of Engine Malfunction, Brake pad wear, Gearbox malfunction, oil temperature critical and air consumption critical to list a few.
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(12 Jun 2016, 9:34 am)MVK 500R I think it was 5265 I was on a few weeks back ended up going out of service at the bottom of Shields Road with a dodgy ramp. Bus thought the ramp was out and wouldn't release the brakes, and every time I get on one, the dash is lit up with the likes of Engine Malfunction, Brake pad wear, Gearbox malfunction, oil temperature critical and air consumption critical to list a few.
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(12 Jun 2016, 9:34 am)MVK 500R I think it was 5265 I was on a few weeks back ended up going out of service at the bottom of Shields Road with a dodgy ramp. Bus thought the ramp was out and wouldn't release the brakes, and every time I get on one, the dash is lit up with the likes of Engine Malfunction, Brake pad wear, Gearbox malfunction, oil temperature critical and air consumption critical to list a few.
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(12 Jun 2016, 4:56 pm)MurdnunoC With all the discussion about the extension of the Q3 to Wallsend and the introduction of a new service 11, little has been said about the 554 extension to Haymarket.
(12 Jun 2016, 4:56 pm)MurdnunoC With all the discussion about the extension of the Q3 to Wallsend and the introduction of a new service 11, little has been said about the 554 extension to Haymarket.
(12 Jun 2016, 5:03 pm)Shrek That makes no sense at all. There's plenty of services from Newcastle to Quorum already. The 554 has steadily improved passenger numbers between Regent Centre and Quorum so that should be the area they are looking to serve and keep reliable.
(12 Jun 2016, 5:03 pm)Shrek That makes no sense at all. There's plenty of services from Newcastle to Quorum already. The 554 has steadily improved passenger numbers between Regent Centre and Quorum so that should be the area they are looking to serve and keep reliable.
(12 Jun 2016, 5:11 pm)MurdnunoC However, it does offer those working at Quorum who use GNE services to travel to, say, Newcastle from Gateshead (and beyond) the opportunity to use a GNE-ticketing option instead of the more expensive Network One ticket/pass. There are people using this forum who work at (or near) Quorum who travel from Washington and Low Fell. Depending on the frequency and the hours of service, I imagine the extension will be most welcome to them.
(12 Jun 2016, 5:11 pm)MurdnunoC However, it does offer those working at Quorum who use GNE services to travel to, say, Newcastle from Gateshead (and beyond) the opportunity to use a GNE-ticketing option instead of the more expensive Network One ticket/pass. There are people using this forum who work at (or near) Quorum who travel from Washington and Low Fell. Depending on the frequency and the hours of service, I imagine the extension will be most welcome to them.
(12 Jun 2016, 5:11 pm)MurdnunoC However, it does offer those working at Quorum who use GNE services to travel to, say, Newcastle from Gateshead (and beyond) the opportunity to use a GNE-ticketing option instead of the more expensive Network One ticket/pass. There are people using this forum who work at (or near) Quorum who travel from Washington and Low Fell. Depending on the frequency and the hours of service, I imagine the extension will be most welcome to them.
(12 Jun 2016, 5:11 pm)MurdnunoC However, it does offer those working at Quorum who use GNE services to travel to, say, Newcastle from Gateshead (and beyond) the opportunity to use a GNE-ticketing option instead of the more expensive Network One ticket/pass. There are people using this forum who work at (or near) Quorum who travel from Washington and Low Fell. Depending on the frequency and the hours of service, I imagine the extension will be most welcome to them.
I'm with Malarkey.
I'm based at Quorum having moved from Jesmond to our new head office and have tried the cheaper X12/X7/8/54/52 option but lacking frequency on the X12 front.
However I'm guessing it'll be a two zone buzz fare which isn't much cheaper than a Network One. Unless of course GNE offer a corporate rate
(12 Jun 2016, 6:55 pm)HMurdnunoC Who runs QCard? (Obviously someone based at Quorum)
Might it be worth getting in touch with the organisers to see if a deal with GNE can be struck?
(12 Jun 2016, 6:55 pm)HMurdnunoC Who runs QCard? (Obviously someone based at Quorum)
Might it be worth getting in touch with the organisers to see if a deal with GNE can be struck?
