(09 Apr 2017, 3:25 pm)Dan wrote I don't think it will increase boarding times. The barcode scanner is really good. I'm by no means suggesting that anyone tries it, but I've scrumpled up a ticket and then ripped the QR code slightly, and it still scanned with ease.

Just can't see it being quicker than showing your ticket to the driver, initially anyway when people may not be sure what the deal is. But, at the same time, you can't really track usage if you're just showing the driver. 

(09 Apr 2017, 3:26 pm)citaro5284 wrote Using the QR code will be quicker than passing a ticket for a driver to punch say in the instance of a return.

Certainly quicker for a return, granted.

(09 Apr 2017, 7:41 am)Dan wrote Some revised Sunday allocations come into effect from today.

The Sunday operation of services 35A/X5 will now be allocated "Prince Bishops" branded Streetlites
The Sunday operation of services 28/34 will now be allocated "Coast & Country" branded Streetlites

A similar exercise was recently undertaken at Arriva North East's depot in Stockton, with "Sapphire" branded Streetlites being deployed on all of their services.

(Go North East) NK15ENH / 5396 - Wright Streetlite by Jamie MP, on Flickr

Tried a bit of soft focusing, but I think it got a bit too grainy. I was standing about 40 meters away, though. Might just be my monitor.

(09 Apr 2017, 10:25 am)Tom wrote Would be no good have minibuses on the 1 - especially on a day like today when lots of people are heading down the coast. Sometimes the Omnicities have standees when it's this sort of weather.

Minibus on the 1 wont work as they go to whitley bay for example
1-newcastle to whitley bay then either wrekenton or kibblesworth on a sunday. No like through the week where the wrekenton do wrekenton all day

Will the New Ticket machines offer Contactless payment?

How long will it take for the whole fleet to have the New Ticket machines installed and operational?

Yes the new ticket machines have contactless ability .

According to Go north east's fleet list 5234/8 have transferred to Stanley, am I right in assuming these are going to be going on the 6/X70s along with the black Omnidekka's under the 'Toon link' brand?

(10 Apr 2017, 3:25 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote According to Go north east's fleet list 5234/8 have transferred to Stanley, am I right in assuming these are going to be going on the 6/X70s along with the black Omnidekka's under the 'Toon link' brand?

That would be spoiling!

(10 Apr 2017, 4:04 pm)Jamie M wrote That would be spoiling!

Don't tell me that this I know something that no-one else does crap is going to start up again.

(10 Apr 2017, 9:20 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Don't tell me that this I know something that no-one else does crap is going to start up again.

Difference is a lot of people do know, I'm just messing about.
I think it'll all be public a week before hand with some form of announcement, but I could be wrong.

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(10 Apr 2017, 9:20 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Don't tell me that this I know something that no-one else does crap is going to start up again.

Where's that like button gone......

5276 has re-entered service today on the 12/12A.

6126 and another omnidekka look to be off the road today.

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5333 has just left Park Lane with a engineer driving and the side seats at the back taped off

692 and 6134 are at Saltmeadows. Unsure as to why.

(11 Apr 2017, 10:13 am)Michael wrote 5333 has just left Park Lane with a engineer driving and the side seats at the back taped off

This was due to passenger being sick on the seats at the back of the vehicle on the service 9 on route from Jarrow.

(11 Apr 2017, 3:25 pm)BFK wrote This was due to passenger being sick on the seats at the back of the vehicle on the service 9 on route from Jarrow.

Every driver's nightmare.  Bad enough on local services, but imagine what it is like on long distance when the driver has to clear the mess up him/herself.

(11 Apr 2017, 7:32 am)Michael wrote 5276 has re-entered service today on the 12/12A.

Looks git smart, it does.

(10 Apr 2017, 9:20 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Don't tell me that this I know something that no-one else does crap is going to start up again.

Hasn't it always been like that?

4926 is now at Riverside.

What's with 6136 being at Riverside this afternoon? Was in service earlier today...

(11 Apr 2017, 6:57 pm)EL1TE wrote What's with 6136 being at Riverside this afternoon? Was in service earlier today...

I'd imagine it broke. This is what 6128 did when it broke with its oil leak. May be wrong though. The PSV/misc testing is done at deptford so it cant be that.

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(11 Apr 2017, 7:06 pm)Jamie M wrote I'd imagine it broke. This is what 6128 did when it broke with its oil leak. May be wrong though. The PSV/misc testing is done at deptford so it cant be that.

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It could have also grown wings and flown there too, but lets not fill the forum full of speculation and wild guesses.

(11 Apr 2017, 7:06 pm)Jamie M wrote I'd imagine it broke. This is what 6128 did when it broke with its oil leak. May be wrong though. The PSV/misc testing is done at deptford so it cant be that.

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It was driven in by 2 engineers:
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/140920997@...166569663/

I left after I took that photo so I don't know what happened to it.

Talking of failed vehicles, 6086 failed outside Cardinal Hulme School this morning. It may still be there

One of the 12 toonlink branded ominicities is differenty at Stanley Depot

(12 Apr 2017, 2:44 pm)Ds1197 wrote One of the 12 toonlink branded ominicities is differenty at Stanley Depot

GX03 mentioned this on saturday. Is out in service like?

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(12 Apr 2017, 2:45 pm)Jamie M wrote GX03 mentioned this on saturday. Is out in service like?

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No just parked up at the front of the depot

8319 has been repainted into the same blue 9099 has: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/140920997@...182621833/

(12 Apr 2017, 2:51 pm)EL1TE wrote 8319 has been repainted into the same blue 9099 has: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/140920997@...182621833/

Is it a similar colour to the Drifter brand?

(12 Apr 2017, 2:51 pm)EL1TE wrote 8319 has been repainted into the same blue 9099 has: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/140920997@...182621833/

Looks quite smart.

Wonder if all of the other 2011 versa's at Deptford will get done?


I can see 8306-8309 going in to Go North East