(12 May 2017, 6:10 am)S813 FVK Will they just make it higher up like on the seeit doit mercs? They don't seem to have had any problems.
(12 May 2017, 6:10 am)S813 FVK Will they just make it higher up like on the seeit doit mercs? They don't seem to have had any problems.
(12 May 2017, 6:15 am)Dan It was made higher up on 5277, and Riverside still didn't agree with the positioning, so had to be removed.
Pity, when it's been no bother at Deptford!
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(12 May 2017, 6:15 am)Dan It was made higher up on 5277, and Riverside still didn't agree with the positioning, so had to be removed.
Pity, when it's been no bother at Deptford!
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Has the New demo 9097 Mercedes Benz Sprinter City 45 - been out in service yet?
Is it still to be used on the Tynedale Links services X81/681/185 - I presume these services do not require a bus as big as a Solo or MPD.
Also talking of MPDs - Are the MPDs which are based at Hexham to be withdrawn in the near future, in line with the other MPDs, just Hexham's are Newer being 55 reg vehicles and are also Euro 5?
I presume if they are to be withdrawn, these will be replaced by Solo's, or possibly a 16 seater Merc if trials go well.
4990 now branded for Black Cats, and 6125 for Toon Link.
5283 now back from refurbishment in GNE's corporate livery, 5321 has left for refurbishment.
5292 now back at Saltmeadows Road fot repair. Will be MOT'd and then sent for refurbishment.
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(12 May 2017, 10:13 am)Dan 4990 now branded for Black Cats, and 6125 for Toon Link.
5283 now back from refurbishment in GNE's corporate livery, 5321 has left for refurbishment.
5292 now back at Saltmeadows Road fot repair. Will be MOT'd and then sent for refurbishment.
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(12 May 2017, 10:13 am)Dan 4990 now branded for Black Cats, and 6125 for Toon Link.
5283 now back from refurbishment in GNE's corporate livery, 5321 has left for refurbishment.
5292 now back at Saltmeadows Road fot repair. Will be MOT'd and then sent for refurbishment.
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(12 May 2017, 12:20 am)Jamie M Better than 713 and 697 or whatever it was!
I think the omnidekks will be the last to receive attention, as clear by the fact that only a handful have received working thermal mods, even then they're not lasting long. Also, only half received rear-end fixes before work was stopped. A couple have began sliding about again, even after the fix.
This is of no real fault to GNE, I feel like there is too much going on to be touching up buses to be perfect. Once all of the older vehicles have finally become displaced, I think there'll be a lot more free room to perfect buses at all costs. A bus that's in a state is better than no bus at all.
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(12 May 2017, 12:20 am)Jamie M Better than 713 and 697 or whatever it was!
I think the omnidekks will be the last to receive attention, as clear by the fact that only a handful have received working thermal mods, even then they're not lasting long. Also, only half received rear-end fixes before work was stopped. A couple have began sliding about again, even after the fix.
This is of no real fault to GNE, I feel like there is too much going on to be touching up buses to be perfect. Once all of the older vehicles have finally become displaced, I think there'll be a lot more free room to perfect buses at all costs. A bus that's in a state is better than no bus at all.
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(12 May 2017, 11:16 am)Andreos1 Really? For a passenger who may have an alternative mode of transport, why would they sit in a dirty and unpleasant environment? There will be passengers who have a car, but chose a route that is advertised as being environmentaly friendly and with features such as WiFi. What is to stop them using the car? Then there are those who rely on transport and definately have alternative options - whether it be another GNE bus, an ANE bus or in some locations, the train.If the company has nothing but a broken bus to send out, it will. They have to, or it causes sanctions in the long run, amongst the degrade of respect from the council.
Reputation and passenger numbers are at stake here.
(12 May 2017, 11:16 am)Andreos1 Really? For a passenger who may have an alternative mode of transport, why would they sit in a dirty and unpleasant environment? There will be passengers who have a car, but chose a route that is advertised as being environmentaly friendly and with features such as WiFi. What is to stop them using the car? Then there are those who rely on transport and definately have alternative options - whether it be another GNE bus, an ANE bus or in some locations, the train.If the company has nothing but a broken bus to send out, it will. They have to, or it causes sanctions in the long run, amongst the degrade of respect from the council.
Reputation and passenger numbers are at stake here.
(12 May 2017, 11:43 am)Jamie M If the company has nothing but a broken bus to send out, it will. They have to, or it causes sanctions in the long run, amongst the degrade of respect from the council.
There should be a suitable bus to send out, but needs must, right?
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(12 May 2017, 11:43 am)Jamie M If the company has nothing but a broken bus to send out, it will. They have to, or it causes sanctions in the long run, amongst the degrade of respect from the council.
There should be a suitable bus to send out, but needs must, right?
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(12 May 2017, 10:13 am)Dan 4990 now branded for Black Cats
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Go North East 4990 / YN51 MKX. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr
(12 May 2017, 10:13 am)Dan 4990 now branded for Black Cats
Go North East 4990 / YN51 MKX. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr
(12 May 2017, 3:19 pm)S813 FVK
(12 May 2017, 3:19 pm)S813 FVK
(12 May 2017, 3:19 pm)S813 FVK
(12 May 2017, 3:19 pm)S813 FVK
(12 May 2017, 12:26 pm)Andreos1 Are passengers really bothered about TC fines, VOR etc.?
Or do they want a bus turning up with all of the advertised features?
If we look at it from a passenger perspective (which is often forgotten about), they're making financial sacrifices and decisions based on a service offer and promise. Not often getting the things they have paid for.
(12 May 2017, 12:26 pm)Andreos1 Are passengers really bothered about TC fines, VOR etc.?
Or do they want a bus turning up with all of the advertised features?
If we look at it from a passenger perspective (which is often forgotten about), they're making financial sacrifices and decisions based on a service offer and promise. Not often getting the things they have paid for.
(12 May 2017, 3:31 pm)makem1 IS this one of the buses advertised for sale at £9500 that will be available june/july
(12 May 2017, 5:29 pm)BusLoverMum I pay to get from a to b. Safely.
Everything else is just a nice bonus.
(12 May 2017, 3:31 pm)makem1 IS this one of the buses advertised for sale at £9500 that will be available june/july
(12 May 2017, 5:29 pm)BusLoverMum I pay to get from a to b. Safely.
Everything else is just a nice bonus.
(11 May 2017, 11:22 pm)Ambassador Apologies if this has been asked and answered before, are the Omnishambles due for a refurb, or even a clean at any point.As another regular 21/X21 user, I agree with you that these 3 desparately need some attention as the threadbare, hard, ripped seats and numerous squeaks and rattles don't portray the image GNE will be looking for. I also agree that 6140 is the worst of the 3. Hopefully some internal attention will be forthcoming as having travelled on 6142 and 6146 on X21 runs, the refurbishment has made a big difference to these ones, which are actually pleasant enough to travel on.
6140 my bouncing ride home tonight was worse than 6134/5 et al. Cigarette burns into the plastic coving of the seats, most of the upper deck had red seats worn away to just...black seats, food stains across seating. It wasn't pretty. Weird musty smell throughout too. If these things are seeing regular service on major flagship routes, surely you need to clean them at least?
At least on their 21 runs the B7s, Tridents and Vykings were clean. I'd be embarrassed to take a tourist or visitor to the Angel or DURHAM on a Omnishambles
(11 May 2017, 11:22 pm)Ambassador Apologies if this has been asked and answered before, are the Omnishambles due for a refurb, or even a clean at any point.As another regular 21/X21 user, I agree with you that these 3 desparately need some attention as the threadbare, hard, ripped seats and numerous squeaks and rattles don't portray the image GNE will be looking for. I also agree that 6140 is the worst of the 3. Hopefully some internal attention will be forthcoming as having travelled on 6142 and 6146 on X21 runs, the refurbishment has made a big difference to these ones, which are actually pleasant enough to travel on.
6140 my bouncing ride home tonight was worse than 6134/5 et al. Cigarette burns into the plastic coving of the seats, most of the upper deck had red seats worn away to just...black seats, food stains across seating. It wasn't pretty. Weird musty smell throughout too. If these things are seeing regular service on major flagship routes, surely you need to clean them at least?
At least on their 21 runs the B7s, Tridents and Vykings were clean. I'd be embarrassed to take a tourist or visitor to the Angel or DURHAM on a Omnishambles
(12 May 2017, 8:29 pm)GX03 If 4932/4933 which are in the new livery, why has 4936 been withdrawn?
(12 May 2017, 8:29 pm)GX03 If 4932/4933 which are in the new livery, why has 4936 been withdrawn?
