Go North East: 2016/17 Financial Year Order Predictions
Go North East: 2016/17 Financial Year Order Predictions
(21 Jul 2016, 7:35 am)biglugs@yahoo.com When you think about it yes it's the same with the 40 and 41 so id think the 34 would be best of with new buses or give 5391-94 to chester then getting new buses for the x66
(21 Jul 2016, 7:35 am)biglugs@yahoo.com When you think about it yes it's the same with the 40 and 41 so id think the 34 would be best of with new buses or give 5391-94 to chester then getting new buses for the x66
(21 Jul 2016, 12:03 am)R852 PRG Does the 82/82A need new buses? Priorities and all that.
(21 Jul 2016, 12:03 am)R852 PRG Does the 82/82A need new buses? Priorities and all that.
(21 Jul 2016, 6:52 pm)Malarkey In answer to your question, yes it does.
Since the "Street Shuttle" MPD's were withdrawn from service, we have seen almost the entire fleet of Cadets come and go on the 82, and now we are stuck with a mix allocation of vehicles of various ages, which is far from ideal to be honest, while other services receive investment, which are to a similar scale, such as the Venture, Indigo's & Tynedale Links Networks. The Washington Local Services have been overlooked for far to long and it is time for some long overdue investment into the Washington Network, which in turn could see passenger numbers rise..."with a bit of luck", but in turn I think the services could do with being re-routed or extended to other areas, or merged with other services to bring in growth.
(21 Jul 2016, 6:52 pm)Malarkey In answer to your question, yes it does.
Since the "Street Shuttle" MPD's were withdrawn from service, we have seen almost the entire fleet of Cadets come and go on the 82, and now we are stuck with a mix allocation of vehicles of various ages, which is far from ideal to be honest, while other services receive investment, which are to a similar scale, such as the Venture, Indigo's & Tynedale Links Networks. The Washington Local Services have been overlooked for far to long and it is time for some long overdue investment into the Washington Network, which in turn could see passenger numbers rise..."with a bit of luck", but in turn I think the services could do with being re-routed or extended to other areas, or merged with other services to bring in growth.
(21 Jul 2016, 6:52 pm)Malarkey In answer to your question, yes it does.
Since the "Street Shuttle" MPD's were withdrawn from service, we have seen almost the entire fleet of Cadets come and go on the 82, and now we are stuck with a mix allocation of vehicles of various ages, which is far from ideal to be honest, while other services receive investment, which are to a similar scale, such as the Venture, Indigo's & Tynedale Links Networks. The Washington Local Services have been overlooked for far to long and it is time for some long overdue investment into the Washington Network, which in turn could see passenger numbers rise..."with a bit of luck", but in turn I think the services could do with being re-routed or extended to other areas, or merged with other services to bring in growth.
(21 Jul 2016, 6:52 pm)Malarkey In answer to your question, yes it does.
Since the "Street Shuttle" MPD's were withdrawn from service, we have seen almost the entire fleet of Cadets come and go on the 82, and now we are stuck with a mix allocation of vehicles of various ages, which is far from ideal to be honest, while other services receive investment, which are to a similar scale, such as the Venture, Indigo's & Tynedale Links Networks. The Washington Local Services have been overlooked for far to long and it is time for some long overdue investment into the Washington Network, which in turn could see passenger numbers rise..."with a bit of luck", but in turn I think the services could do with being re-routed or extended to other areas, or merged with other services to bring in growth.
(21 Jul 2016, 7:34 pm)Andreos1 The Washington network has been decimated compared to what it once was.
Services merged, services reduced, services constantly messed with (W2/W3/82/82a/83/77/183 and whatever other numbers there may have been on that route, in addition to the 2's and 50/50A) and services axed to the level seen now.
I think it was Adrian who drew up a network map of Washington showing a before and after. It will be out of date now but it outlines how much consolidation there has been over the last few years.
(21 Jul 2016, 7:34 pm)Andreos1 The Washington network has been decimated compared to what it once was.
Services merged, services reduced, services constantly messed with (W2/W3/82/82a/83/77/183 and whatever other numbers there may have been on that route, in addition to the 2's and 50/50A) and services axed to the level seen now.
I think it was Adrian who drew up a network map of Washington showing a before and after. It will be out of date now but it outlines how much consolidation there has been over the last few years.
(21 Jul 2016, 7:34 pm)Andreos1 The Washington network has been decimated compared to what it once was.
Services merged, services reduced, services constantly messed with (W2/W3/82/82a/83/77/183 and whatever other numbers there may have been on that route, in addition to the 2's and 50/50A) and services axed to the level seen now.
I think it was Adrian who drew up a network map of Washington showing a before and after. It will be out of date now but it outlines how much consolidation there has been over the last few years.
(21 Jul 2016, 7:34 pm)Andreos1 The Washington network has been decimated compared to what it once was.
Services merged, services reduced, services constantly messed with (W2/W3/82/82a/83/77/183 and whatever other numbers there may have been on that route, in addition to the 2's and 50/50A) and services axed to the level seen now.
I think it was Adrian who drew up a network map of Washington showing a before and after. It will be out of date now but it outlines how much consolidation there has been over the last few years.
(21 Jul 2016, 8:30 pm)Malarkey I recall Adrian posting it in another thread, can't remember if he sent me it via PM at some point either as I can't seem to find it.
I think Go North East should of kept the original M2/M3 as they were from Heworth to Chester-le-Street/Waterview Park, but instead of going to Waterview Park going to Birtley as they do now.
(21 Jul 2016, 8:24 pm)G-CPTN Yet they are proposing to extend the Metro to Washington . . .
(21 Jul 2016, 8:33 pm)Malarkey And that will bring further cutbacks our local bus services.
(21 Jul 2016, 8:30 pm)Malarkey I recall Adrian posting it in another thread, can't remember if he sent me it via PM at some point either as I can't seem to find it.
I think Go North East should of kept the original M2/M3 as they were from Heworth to Chester-le-Street/Waterview Park, but instead of going to Waterview Park going to Birtley as they do now.
(21 Jul 2016, 8:24 pm)G-CPTN Yet they are proposing to extend the Metro to Washington . . .
(21 Jul 2016, 8:33 pm)Malarkey And that will bring further cutbacks our local bus services.
(21 Jul 2016, 8:24 pm)G-CPTN Yet they are proposing to extend the Metro to Washington . . .
(21 Jul 2016, 8:30 pm)Malarkey I recall Adrian posting it in another thread, can't remember if he sent me it via PM at some point either as I can't seem to find it.
I think Go North East should of kept the original M2/M3 as they were from Heworth to Chester-le-Street/Waterview Park, but instead of going to Waterview Park going to Birtley as they do now.
(21 Jul 2016, 8:51 pm)Adrian Bare in mind that this was done in August 2012.
Circa 2006
My 2012 mock up
(21 Jul 2016, 8:24 pm)G-CPTN Yet they are proposing to extend the Metro to Washington . . .
(21 Jul 2016, 8:30 pm)Malarkey I recall Adrian posting it in another thread, can't remember if he sent me it via PM at some point either as I can't seem to find it.
I think Go North East should of kept the original M2/M3 as they were from Heworth to Chester-le-Street/Waterview Park, but instead of going to Waterview Park going to Birtley as they do now.
(21 Jul 2016, 8:51 pm)Adrian Bare in mind that this was done in August 2012.
Circa 2006
My 2012 mock up
The Washington network is in desperate need of investment.
On one journey, you might have an MPD and then on the next a President.
As said above, the Washington network is no different to those of North Tyneside and Tynedale, etc. So why should it be overseen?
The only thing the Washington network has saw in the last few years is cuts and more cuts. It is pretty much down to the bare bones.
(21 Jul 2016, 8:51 pm)Adrian Bare in mind that this was done in August 2012.
Circa 2006
My 2012 mock up
(24 Jul 2016, 1:52 pm)LeeCalder The Washington network is in desperate need of investment.
On one journey, you might have an MPD and then on the next a President.
As said above, the Washington network is no different to those of North Tyneside and Tynedale, etc. So why should it be overseen?
The only thing the Washington network has saw in the last few years is cuts and more cuts. It is pretty much down to the bare bones.
(21 Jul 2016, 8:51 pm)Adrian Bare in mind that this was done in August 2012.
Circa 2006
My 2012 mock up
(24 Jul 2016, 1:52 pm)LeeCalder The Washington network is in desperate need of investment.
On one journey, you might have an MPD and then on the next a President.
As said above, the Washington network is no different to those of North Tyneside and Tynedale, etc. So why should it be overseen?
The only thing the Washington network has saw in the last few years is cuts and more cuts. It is pretty much down to the bare bones.
(24 Jul 2016, 7:33 pm)Malarkey Sat for the past 2 Hours or so drawing up a Map for the Washington Network as it is now, amazing what a difference 10 Years of service changes makes.
(24 Jul 2016, 7:33 pm)Malarkey Sat for the past 2 Hours or so drawing up a Map for the Washington Network as it is now, amazing what a difference 10 Years of service changes makes.
(24 Jul 2016, 7:58 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com On the map it says Teal farm no service theres more buses than before despite not being Go north east theres the new link to doxford park
(07 Aug 2016, 3:46 pm)S813 FVK I don't think anybody is expecting them to have put any orders in yet given that we are only about 2 months into this financial year.
(07 Aug 2016, 3:46 pm)S813 FVK I don't think anybody is expecting them to have put any orders in yet given that we are only about 2 months into this financial year.
I don't see how the DDA deadline is an issue for GNE now. With 14 non-DDA deckers left (excluding 3878), the flood of Omnidekkas should be enough to get rid of the other 7 non-DDA deckers that will logically remain after Stanley's 7 have been withdrawn.
With that, i can see the orders being placed towards the end of the year with deliveries early next year, as usual. There are rumours going around about Solos coming for Washington later this year although i think the chance of that happening as soon is the same as pigs being able to fly.
(07 Aug 2016, 4:16 pm)S813 FVK I don't see how the DDA deadline is an issue for GNE now. With 14 non-DDA deckers left (excluding 3878), the flood of Omnidekkas should be enough to get rid of the other 7 non-DDA deckers that will logically remain after Stanley's 7 have been withdrawn.
With that, i can see the orders being placed towards the end of the year with deliveries early next year, as usual. There are rumours going around about Solos coming for Washington later this year although i think the chance of that happening as soon is the same as pigs being able to fly.
(07 Aug 2016, 4:16 pm)S813 FVK I don't see how the DDA deadline is an issue for GNE now. With 14 non-DDA deckers left (excluding 3878), the flood of Omnidekkas should be enough to get rid of the other 7 non-DDA deckers that will logically remain after Stanley's 7 have been withdrawn.
With that, i can see the orders being placed towards the end of the year with deliveries early next year, as usual. There are rumours going around about Solos coming for Washington later this year although i think the chance of that happening as soon is the same as pigs being able to fly.
(07 Aug 2016, 4:16 pm)S813 FVK I don't see how the DDA deadline is an issue for GNE now. With 14 non-DDA deckers left (excluding 3878), the flood of Omnidekkas should be enough to get rid of the other 7 non-DDA deckers that will logically remain after Stanley's 7 have been withdrawn.
With that, i can see the orders being placed towards the end of the year with deliveries early next year, as usual. There are rumours going around about Solos coming for Washington later this year although i think the chance of that happening as soon is the same as pigs being able to fly.
(07 Aug 2016, 4:16 pm)S813 FVK I don't see how the DDA deadline is an issue for GNE now. With 14 non-DDA deckers left (excluding 3878), the flood of Omnidekkas should be enough to get rid of the other 7 non-DDA deckers that will logically remain after Stanley's 7 have been withdrawn.
With that, i can see the orders being placed towards the end of the year with deliveries early next year, as usual. There are rumours going around about Solos coming for Washington later this year although i think the chance of that happening as soon is the same as pigs being able to fly.
(17 Aug 2016, 5:19 pm)busmanT DDA not an issue as the 3 Olympian at Gateshead can remain in the fleet after 31 December 2016, they are used on a non registered contract. All other non-DDA will be replaced by ex Brighton Scania.
Go North East need to standardise on vehicle types, not buy all different types of buses. Streetlite use 50% less fuel than Citaro.
Oh, and watch out for flying pigs..........
(17 Aug 2016, 5:19 pm)busmanT DDA not an issue as the 3 Olympian at Gateshead can remain in the fleet after 31 December 2016, they are used on a non registered contract. All other non-DDA will be replaced by ex Brighton Scania.
Go North East need to standardise on vehicle types, not buy all different types of buses. Streetlite use 50% less fuel than Citaro.
Oh, and watch out for flying pigs..........