(02 Nov 2013, 2:50 pm)Dan wrote Was hoping to find a MoTrain today but had no luck. Have noticed however that there are Nexus logos on board a Class 142... Does anyone know how long these have been on board for?

I would love to see a bus sprout a 'tache

Northern Rail @northernrailorg 48s
Due to a broken down train between #Manors and #Heworth services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed at short notice

Just spotted this on twitter.

Posted on Twitter a little while ago.

Probably worth mentioning that from the December 2013 timetable change (Sunday 8th) Dunston will see hourly calls on the Newcastle-Metrocentre shuttle services.

(02 Nov 2013, 2:50 pm)Dan wrote Was hoping to find a MoTrain today but had no luck.

156463 noted as a MoTrain today!

Issues affecting services into and out of Sunderland this morning

www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/61448.aspx

(13 Nov 2013, 10:18 am)andreos1 wrote Issues affecting services into and out of Sunderland this morning

www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/61448.aspx

Due to 10 miles of signalling cable being damaged by an RHTT overnight I understand!

(13 Nov 2013, 11:42 am)tyresmoke wrote Due to 10 miles of signalling cable being damaged by an RHTT overnight I understand!

That was nice of them!
Heard rumours, but nothing concrete or to that extent

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-25358254

A piece on the Settle - Carlisle line.
One I have never been on, but would like to.

(02 Nov 2013, 3:04 pm)andreos1 wrote They have been on a while.
Not sure how long, but have noticed them in the past (glass divider between doors and seats).

If it was recent, I'd hazard a guess the stylised R logo would have been used.

Sorry to reply to an ancient post. The Nexus logo has been there at least 10 years possibly 15. They were put on the Heaton allocated units when Arriva / Northern Spirit refurbed them from the bench seats to the high backed seats they now have. It was about the same time as the old PTE livery was lost replaced by the Northern Spirit livery and Nexus logo on the outside

(16 Dec 2013, 4:05 pm)anvil1984 wrote Sorry to reply to an ancient post. The Nexus logo has been there at least 10 years possibly 15. They were put on the Heaton allocated units when Arriva / Northern Spirit refurbed them from the bench seats to the high backed seats they now have. It was about the same time as the old PTE livery was lost replaced by the Northern Spirit livery and Nexus logo on the outside

Wow, didn't realise it had been that long.

Yeah it was definitely when the 142s got the green / grey high backs I think under Northern Spirit. Definitely pre Northern, It was when Nexus sponsored a lot of the North East services pre Metro

(16 Dec 2013, 6:59 pm)anvil1984 wrote Yeah it was definitely when the 142s got the green / grey high backs I think under Northern Spirit. Definitely pre Northern, It was when Nexus sponsored a lot of the North East services pre Metro

Northern Spirit came in mid-late 90's and it was a few years after then, when the Metro was extended.

Nexus came up with their pipework logo around that period too.

So that would all tie in.

Can I use my Nexus CAT ticket on Northern Rail services between Metrocentre and Heworth?

(17 Jan 2014, 6:00 pm)Tom wrote Can I use my Nexus CAT ticket on Northern Rail services between Metrocentre and Heworth?

Indeed you can.

(17 Jan 2014, 6:10 pm)Dan wrote Indeed you can.

Ah brillaint! Just want to try 'em out, and it's a quicker way to get me to Heworth and Concord.

All lines blocked in Middlesbrough due to a vehicle hitting a bridge.
Guessing TP will be affected too.

08:50 train from sunderland consisted of a 156 & a 142

(17 Jan 2014, 6:00 pm)Tom wrote Can I use my Nexus CAT ticket on Northern Rail services between Metrocentre and Heworth?

They're valid between Blaydon and Sunderland

Quality of rolling stock in Manchester (hear visiting family) is much better than the North East

Northern Rail crowd management present at Sunderland station... At least 15 of them with about 10 police officers.

See attached photo of message on screen.

(01 Mar 2014, 12:16 pm)Dan wrote Northern Rail crowd management present at Sunderland station... At least 15 of them with about 10 police officers.

Oh god bet that's fun for people just going on a daily commute!

(01 Mar 2014, 12:22 pm)Michael wrote Oh god bet that's fun for people just going on a daily commute!

All waiting for the 1220ish train to London!

Ooh joy!

http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-e...ns-6831033

"On the Northern franchise, however, the average age of the fleet is 2, which compares with a national average of 18 years."

Think there's a little mistake?

Northern have just announced they have reached an agreement, to run until Feb 16.

Northern Rail depots at Leeds and Newcastle on strike.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26937967

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26976250

Campaign for better trains on Settle line.

(12 Apr 2014, 8:17 am)Andreos Constantopolous wrote http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26976250

Campaign for better trains on Settle line.

they are lucky to have 158's we have 142 & 156's

Does anyone know the diagrams for Northern or know where to find them?

Looking at possibly doing some Northern bashing on the next bank holiday - but don't want to spend the day sitting on Pacers.