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Dan

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18,123
13 Jul 2016, 4:44 pm #201
(13 Jul 2016, 4:32 pm)C521 LJR Does anyone know where to obtain the paper format bus timetables for the hexham network area. The bus station used to have a stand inside a shelter but no longer. The library and tourist info dont have any either

The stand is now inside of the employee office. Not sure why.

There's usually a Go North East employee (an older man with white hair) around to assist customers in the bus station - I'd approach him and request a paper timetable, if I were you.
Dan
13 Jul 2016, 4:44 pm #201

(13 Jul 2016, 4:32 pm)C521 LJR Does anyone know where to obtain the paper format bus timetables for the hexham network area. The bus station used to have a stand inside a shelter but no longer. The library and tourist info dont have any either

The stand is now inside of the employee office. Not sure why.

There's usually a Go North East employee (an older man with white hair) around to assist customers in the bus station - I'd approach him and request a paper timetable, if I were you.

Andreos1



14,240
13 Jul 2016, 5:19 pm #202
https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/7...7689778176


Issues with the 36 tonight.
Hopefully everyone in the house is safe and accounted for.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
13 Jul 2016, 5:19 pm #202

https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/7...7689778176


Issues with the 36 tonight.
Hopefully everyone in the house is safe and accounted for.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

LeeCalder



1,928
13 Jul 2016, 5:25 pm #203
(13 Jul 2016, 4:32 pm)C521 LJR Does anyone know where to obtain the paper format bus timetables for the hexham network area. The bus station used to have a stand inside a shelter but no longer. The library and tourist info dont have any either

Last I heard, there weren't actually any timetables at Hexham, and that was about 4/5 weeks ago.

I can't remember why there was such a shortage though.
LeeCalder
13 Jul 2016, 5:25 pm #203

(13 Jul 2016, 4:32 pm)C521 LJR Does anyone know where to obtain the paper format bus timetables for the hexham network area. The bus station used to have a stand inside a shelter but no longer. The library and tourist info dont have any either

Last I heard, there weren't actually any timetables at Hexham, and that was about 4/5 weeks ago.

I can't remember why there was such a shortage though.

Dan

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18,123
13 Jul 2016, 5:28 pm #204
(13 Jul 2016, 5:25 pm)LeeCalder Last I heard, there weren't actually any timetables at Hexham, and that was about 4/5 weeks ago.

I can't remember why there was such a shortage though.

There is.

I was at Hexham on Monday in the staff office and there was plenty in stock, on the usual stand.

Like I say, don't know why the stand was in the office rather than in the bus station.
Dan
13 Jul 2016, 5:28 pm #204

(13 Jul 2016, 5:25 pm)LeeCalder Last I heard, there weren't actually any timetables at Hexham, and that was about 4/5 weeks ago.

I can't remember why there was such a shortage though.

There is.

I was at Hexham on Monday in the staff office and there was plenty in stock, on the usual stand.

Like I say, don't know why the stand was in the office rather than in the bus station.

LeeCalder



1,928
14 Jul 2016, 6:49 am #205
(13 Jul 2016, 5:28 pm)Dan There is.

I was at Hexham on Monday in the staff office and there was plenty in stock, on the usual stand.

Like I say, don't know why the stand was in the office rather than in the bus station.

Probably for the reason I said, there weren't any for a long period of time, as people were taking ridiculous amounts.

I asked a friend at Hexham Depot if he could get me some, he invited me to have a look for some and if I could find some, I'd need a medal.....
LeeCalder
14 Jul 2016, 6:49 am #205

(13 Jul 2016, 5:28 pm)Dan There is.

I was at Hexham on Monday in the staff office and there was plenty in stock, on the usual stand.

Like I say, don't know why the stand was in the office rather than in the bus station.

Probably for the reason I said, there weren't any for a long period of time, as people were taking ridiculous amounts.

I asked a friend at Hexham Depot if he could get me some, he invited me to have a look for some and if I could find some, I'd need a medal.....

Jamie M

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14 Jul 2016, 9:53 am #206
Why do buses no longer run further up central motorway then up past the Art Gallery into Newcastle?
Jamie M
14 Jul 2016, 9:53 am #206

Why do buses no longer run further up central motorway then up past the Art Gallery into Newcastle?

S813 FVK



6,030
14 Jul 2016, 10:03 am #207
(14 Jul 2016, 9:53 am)Jamie M Why do buses no longer run further up central motorway then up past the Art Gallery into Newcastle?

I can't answer your question but on a similar note, I've noticed that buses coming in via Redheugh Bridge tend to now go along Railway Street and up Marlborough Crescent onto Clayton Street rather than continuing up the Boulevard and turning right at the first set of lights onto Clayton Street that way (just after the coach station). Have drivers been instructed to do this or is it purely down to choice?
S813 FVK
14 Jul 2016, 10:03 am #207

(14 Jul 2016, 9:53 am)Jamie M Why do buses no longer run further up central motorway then up past the Art Gallery into Newcastle?

I can't answer your question but on a similar note, I've noticed that buses coming in via Redheugh Bridge tend to now go along Railway Street and up Marlborough Crescent onto Clayton Street rather than continuing up the Boulevard and turning right at the first set of lights onto Clayton Street that way (just after the coach station). Have drivers been instructed to do this or is it purely down to choice?

Jamie M

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14 Jul 2016, 10:07 am #208
(14 Jul 2016, 10:03 am)S813 FVK I can't answer your question but on a similar note, I've noticed that buses coming in via Redheugh Bridge tend to now go along Railway Street and up Marlborough Crescent onto Clayton Street rather than continuing up the Boulevard and turning right at the first set of lights onto Clayton Street that way (just after the coach station). Have drivers been instructed to do this or is it purely down to choice?
They miss the stop near the art gallery now so it can't be out of choice for what I reported.
Jamie M
14 Jul 2016, 10:07 am #208

(14 Jul 2016, 10:03 am)S813 FVK I can't answer your question but on a similar note, I've noticed that buses coming in via Redheugh Bridge tend to now go along Railway Street and up Marlborough Crescent onto Clayton Street rather than continuing up the Boulevard and turning right at the first set of lights onto Clayton Street that way (just after the coach station). Have drivers been instructed to do this or is it purely down to choice?
They miss the stop near the art gallery now so it can't be out of choice for what I reported.

14 Jul 2016, 10:30 am #209
Redheugh Bridge routing is probably due to more favourable traffic light sequence.

As for Hexham bus timetables, the newspaper shop accross the road used to stock timetables.

Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.
Rapidsnap
14 Jul 2016, 10:30 am #209

Redheugh Bridge routing is probably due to more favourable traffic light sequence.

As for Hexham bus timetables, the newspaper shop accross the road used to stock timetables.


Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

V514DFT



2,251
14 Jul 2016, 2:03 pm #210
New bus timetables have started go up in bus stops around battle hill will check if wallsend has too and will take a photo
V514DFT
14 Jul 2016, 2:03 pm #210

New bus timetables have started go up in bus stops around battle hill will check if wallsend has too and will take a photo

S813 FVK



6,030
14 Jul 2016, 3:50 pm #211
5321 is the third Citaro to be repainted blue for Citylink service 57: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/27690432663/
S813 FVK
14 Jul 2016, 3:50 pm #211

5321 is the third Citaro to be repainted blue for Citylink service 57: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/27690432663/

V514DFT



2,251
14 Jul 2016, 4:25 pm #212
Forgot to mention 6114 has lost its metroradio next stop announcements ad
V514DFT
14 Jul 2016, 4:25 pm #212

Forgot to mention 6114 has lost its metroradio next stop announcements ad

missedbus



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14 Jul 2016, 9:00 pm #213
(14 Jul 2016, 10:07 am)Jamie M They miss the stop near the art gallery now so it can't be out of choice for what I reported.

I understand it's something to do with long delays at the traffic lights at the bottom of John Dobson Street; most buses seem to be using Pilgrim Street instead, and setting down where the X9/X10 set down instead of on John Dobson Street, however some are still using the previous route.
missedbus
14 Jul 2016, 9:00 pm #213

(14 Jul 2016, 10:07 am)Jamie M They miss the stop near the art gallery now so it can't be out of choice for what I reported.

I understand it's something to do with long delays at the traffic lights at the bottom of John Dobson Street; most buses seem to be using Pilgrim Street instead, and setting down where the X9/X10 set down instead of on John Dobson Street, however some are still using the previous route.

Ambassador



1,862
14 Jul 2016, 9:13 pm #214
(14 Jul 2016, 9:00 pm)missedbus I understand it's something to do with long delays at the traffic lights at the bottom of John Dobson Street; most buses seem to be using Pilgrim Street instead, and setting down where the X9/X10 set down instead of on John Dobson Street, however some are still using the previous route.

Yeah there's ongoing 4 way lights there  due to roadworks and there can be delays. Never waited more than a few minutes in the X12 but the 21s go via Pilgrim St

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
Ambassador
14 Jul 2016, 9:13 pm #214

(14 Jul 2016, 9:00 pm)missedbus I understand it's something to do with long delays at the traffic lights at the bottom of John Dobson Street; most buses seem to be using Pilgrim Street instead, and setting down where the X9/X10 set down instead of on John Dobson Street, however some are still using the previous route.

Yeah there's ongoing 4 way lights there  due to roadworks and there can be delays. Never waited more than a few minutes in the X12 but the 21s go via Pilgrim St


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

dannygee



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14 Jul 2016, 10:43 pm #215
(14 Jul 2016, 4:25 pm)V514DFT Forgot to mention 6114 has lost its metroradio next stop announcements ad

So has 6106
dannygee
14 Jul 2016, 10:43 pm #215

(14 Jul 2016, 4:25 pm)V514DFT Forgot to mention 6114 has lost its metroradio next stop announcements ad

So has 6106

Andreos1



14,240
15 Jul 2016, 7:56 am #216
6006 (?) - should be at Saltmeadows for a new nearside window.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
15 Jul 2016, 7:56 am #216

6006 (?) - should be at Saltmeadows for a new nearside window.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

S813 FVK



6,030
15 Jul 2016, 3:20 pm #217
Ah what a nice thing for them to do:

[Image: 1def113119c8e6509fe5ced782000765.jpg]

He was a funny chap and won't be right not seeing him walking up and down the buses in his hi-vis!
Edited 15 Jul 2016, 3:33 pm by S813 FVK.
S813 FVK
15 Jul 2016, 3:20 pm #217

Ah what a nice thing for them to do:

[Image: 1def113119c8e6509fe5ced782000765.jpg]

He was a funny chap and won't be right not seeing him walking up and down the buses in his hi-vis!

Dan

Site Administrator

18,123
15 Jul 2016, 4:21 pm #218
(15 Jul 2016, 3:20 pm)S813 FVK Ah what a nice thing for them to do:

[Image: 1def113119c8e6509fe5ced782000765.jpg]

He was a funny chap and won't be right not seeing him walking up and down the buses in his hi-vis!


Big Grin
Dan
15 Jul 2016, 4:21 pm #218

(15 Jul 2016, 3:20 pm)S813 FVK Ah what a nice thing for them to do:

[Image: 1def113119c8e6509fe5ced782000765.jpg]

He was a funny chap and won't be right not seeing him walking up and down the buses in his hi-vis!


Big Grin

park5354



406
15 Jul 2016, 5:36 pm #219
looks like 554 is being reinstated, as it is in Riverside, with a ticket machine fitted.
park5354
15 Jul 2016, 5:36 pm #219

looks like 554 is being reinstated, as it is in Riverside, with a ticket machine fitted.

15 Jul 2016, 5:38 pm #220
(15 Jul 2016, 5:36 pm)park5354 looks like 554 is being reinstated, as it is in Riverside, with a ticket machine fitted.

Is it red or green?

4842
Best bus ever
biglugs@yahoo.com
15 Jul 2016, 5:38 pm #220

(15 Jul 2016, 5:36 pm)park5354 looks like 554 is being reinstated, as it is in Riverside, with a ticket machine fitted.

Is it red or green?


4842
Best bus ever

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