Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2017
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2017
(30 May 2017, 8:17 am)S813 FVK I would argue that given this station is located two stations away from a station named 'Sunderland', which University it is would be quite clear.
(30 May 2017, 8:17 am)S813 FVK I would argue that given this station is located two stations away from a station named 'Sunderland', which University it is would be quite clear.
(30 May 2017, 7:21 pm)Adrian I would argue the more clarity the better. There is of course only one university in Sunderland, but which site/campus is it? It is a long walk between the two!
(30 May 2017, 7:21 pm)Adrian I would argue the more clarity the better. There is of course only one university in Sunderland, but which site/campus is it? It is a long walk between the two!
(30 May 2017, 7:21 pm)Adrian I would argue the more clarity the better. There is of course only one university in Sunderland, but which site/campus is it? It is a long walk between the two!
(30 May 2017, 7:21 pm)Adrian I would argue the more clarity the better. There is of course only one university in Sunderland, but which site/campus is it? It is a long walk between the two!
(30 May 2017, 11:39 pm)dannygee One thing i find with NSA's is that sometimes by the time they are said the bus has gone past the bus stop and when the bus stop and it then repeats what stop it is the bus has sometimes left the stop and is up the road. They do seem to take quite a while
(30 May 2017, 11:39 pm)dannygee One thing i find with NSA's is that sometimes by the time they are said the bus has gone past the bus stop and when the bus stop and it then repeats what stop it is the bus has sometimes left the stop and is up the road. They do seem to take quite a while
(31 May 2017, 10:57 am)Venturego Strongly Agree! - Often on 21, the bus has already reached the stop before announcement is broadcast - Far too late for anyone, especially elderly or with slight disability to have time to ring bell for bus to have time to stop (if it wasn't stopping already at that point)
I'm guessing it's all activated by GPS, but surely this can be re-calculated or as in some cases have the next stop announced as soon as bus leaves previous stop.
Recently I was in Geneva, where this is the case, and also displayed on video screen showing immediate route with next 4-5 stops indicated - Next Immediate stop is shown in Bold type. Audio announcement made after leaving preceding stop.
On a separate issue, with Nexus planning expensive Metro extensions to Washington, Team Valley, Metro Centre etc.. Would new style trolley buses either running on existing roads (west-end) or dedicated roads (instead of laying rail tracks) be more cost effective?
Geneva images:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xpyfMY9kZY
New Style (Overhead power or Independent Battery (For roadworks/diversions etc..):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v97eyrLPJdE
Sweden(Malmo):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUWwBklUoT0
(31 May 2017, 10:57 am)Venturego Strongly Agree! - Often on 21, the bus has already reached the stop before announcement is broadcast - Far too late for anyone, especially elderly or with slight disability to have time to ring bell for bus to have time to stop (if it wasn't stopping already at that point)
I'm guessing it's all activated by GPS, but surely this can be re-calculated or as in some cases have the next stop announced as soon as bus leaves previous stop.
Recently I was in Geneva, where this is the case, and also displayed on video screen showing immediate route with next 4-5 stops indicated - Next Immediate stop is shown in Bold type. Audio announcement made after leaving preceding stop.
On a separate issue, with Nexus planning expensive Metro extensions to Washington, Team Valley, Metro Centre etc.. Would new style trolley buses either running on existing roads (west-end) or dedicated roads (instead of laying rail tracks) be more cost effective?
Geneva images:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xpyfMY9kZY
New Style (Overhead power or Independent Battery (For roadworks/diversions etc..):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v97eyrLPJdE
Sweden(Malmo):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUWwBklUoT0
(31 May 2017, 12:41 pm)Michael 4976? Now branded "Black Cats", its on the 35 or 36, stand L, in Park Lane4976 is indeed branded for Black Cats now although it was on the X5 a bit earlier on though.
A 9 was evacuated on Park Road Jarrow this afternoon because someone had left a package on a seat
Looks like NEBPT's Routemaster that's at Saltmeadows, it previously carried The Potato Story livery. It looks like its had a repaint possibly at Saltmeadows as The Potato Story vinyls were removed sometime prior to North East Bus & Coach Show and looked like it was in need of repainting, it was the Bus at the entrance where people paid to enter.
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(31 May 2017, 5:19 pm)Michael Any idea why 5299 and 5438 was at Saltmeadows today?
Also a routemaster was spotted.
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(31 May 2017, 5:19 pm)Michael Any idea why 5299 and 5438 was at Saltmeadows today?
Also a routemaster was spotted.
(30 May 2017, 11:39 pm)dannygee One thing i find with NSA's is that somtimes by the time they are said the bus has gone past the bus stop and when the bus stop and it then repeats what stop it is the bus has sometimes left the stop and is up the road. They do seem to take quite a while
(30 May 2017, 11:39 pm)dannygee One thing i find with NSA's is that somtimes by the time they are said the bus has gone past the bus stop and when the bus stop and it then repeats what stop it is the bus has sometimes left the stop and is up the road. They do seem to take quite a while
(31 May 2017, 6:14 pm)Adrian NEBPT's JJD530D. It was recently stripped of the 'Potato Story' vinyls.
(31 May 2017, 6:14 pm)Adrian NEBPT's JJD530D. It was recently stripped of the 'Potato Story' vinyls.
Behind the Routemaster, looks like there's a "Black Cats" Scania, anyone know which one it is?
On this photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/135164140@...ateposted/
(31 May 2017, 6:30 pm)Dan Didn't take very long for that one to be leaked... This is of course the first new bus to be acquired for the X9/X10 services - it will have Wi-Fi, tables and power sockets retrofitted. The lower saloon will be converted to a first class lounge, which passengers will be able to buy tickets for. This will include more comfortable seating, and an at-seat service, with tea, coffee and light refreshments provided, free of charge.
It is pictured below whilst undergoing preparation for repaint. Fleet number 6901.
(31 May 2017, 6:30 pm)Dan Didn't take very long for that one to be leaked... This is of course the first new bus to be acquired for the X9/X10 services - it will have Wi-Fi, tables and power sockets retrofitted. The lower saloon will be converted to a first class lounge, which passengers will be able to buy tickets for. This will include more comfortable seating, and an at-seat service, with tea, coffee and light refreshments provided, free of charge.
It is pictured below whilst undergoing preparation for repaint. Fleet number 6901.
(31 May 2017, 6:40 pm)Michael Behind the Routemaster, looks like there's a "Black Cats" Scania, anyone know which one it is?
On this photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/135164140@...ateposted/
(31 May 2017, 6:40 pm)Michael Behind the Routemaster, looks like there's a "Black Cats" Scania, anyone know which one it is?
On this photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/135164140@...ateposted/
