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thetravelman



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25 Nov 2017, 2:55 pm #281
(25 Nov 2017, 2:02 pm)DEL1TE 6056 in service:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...635255941/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...602849492/

Looks smart in the Blue.
thetravelman
25 Nov 2017, 2:55 pm #281

(25 Nov 2017, 2:02 pm)DEL1TE 6056 in service:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...635255941/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...602849492/

Looks smart in the Blue.

Jordan2104



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25 Nov 2017, 3:02 pm #282
(25 Nov 2017, 2:55 pm)thetravelman Looks smart in the Blue.

See they have put advertising boards on. Hope they dont spoil the livery they put on with adverts like they have with 5274
With some feedback for destinations i prefer the style on the X9/10 and X21. Better to have some via points compared to none like the 27/49 blinds
Edited 25 Nov 2017, 3:03 pm by Jordan2104.
Jordan2104
25 Nov 2017, 3:02 pm #282

(25 Nov 2017, 2:55 pm)thetravelman Looks smart in the Blue.

See they have put advertising boards on. Hope they dont spoil the livery they put on with adverts like they have with 5274
With some feedback for destinations i prefer the style on the X9/10 and X21. Better to have some via points compared to none like the 27/49 blinds

Rapidsnap

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2,387
25 Nov 2017, 4:48 pm #283
Kind of going the full circle for the Coaster. In 2007 we lose the Double Deckers from the Coaster replaced by Omnicities from the Angel. Now the Omnicities are being desplaced from the Coaster by ex Angel vehicles again. But nontheless, I am looking forward to seeing the B5LHs on the Coaster.
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Rapidsnap
25 Nov 2017, 4:48 pm #283

Kind of going the full circle for the Coaster. In 2007 we lose the Double Deckers from the Coaster replaced by Omnicities from the Angel. Now the Omnicities are being desplaced from the Coaster by ex Angel vehicles again. But nontheless, I am looking forward to seeing the B5LHs on the Coaster.

Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

L469 YVK



3,554
25 Nov 2017, 6:54 pm #284
If the 19 gets reallocated Omnicites, will it get a brand again?

Would be good for marketing if GNE  put it under the 'Cobalt Clipper' brand of services but a revised colour scheme for the Omnicities, maybe blue / silver like the original 2007 livery.
Edited 25 Nov 2017, 6:55 pm by L469 YVK.
L469 YVK
25 Nov 2017, 6:54 pm #284

If the 19 gets reallocated Omnicites, will it get a brand again?

Would be good for marketing if GNE  put it under the 'Cobalt Clipper' brand of services but a revised colour scheme for the Omnicities, maybe blue / silver like the original 2007 livery.

Citaro5326



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25 Nov 2017, 8:42 pm #285
Ive heard alot of course but all im speculating is the 9s extending and 88s getting dropped and replaced by it.
Also rumours all versa except 63 plates getting refurbished like citaros.
Citaro5326
25 Nov 2017, 8:42 pm #285

Ive heard alot of course but all im speculating is the 9s extending and 88s getting dropped and replaced by it.
Also rumours all versa except 63 plates getting refurbished like citaros.

Michael



19,175
25 Nov 2017, 8:46 pm #286
(23 Nov 2017, 6:56 pm)Dan It has been suggested on this forum previously that the early Optare Versas would be the most likely to be next in line for refurbishment, but I would be very surprised if it was in the immediate future, especially given that the rumoured service changes in South Tyneside have been alluded to come into effect from early in the new year and the vehicle refurbishment takes between 6 and 8 weeks.

The order for new vehicles for the Angel has now been confirmed representing a massive £4.3 million investment. As well as this, a further £1.6 million was spent on new vehicles for X9/X10 and £1.5 million on new coaches for the National Express fleet. In excess of £7 million has been invested in new vehicles, and that's before we include the refurbishment of a further 28 Mercedes Citaros in the fleet and any other investment which has yet to be confirmed. Any further investment into refurbishment of existing vehicles in the fleet would come at another cost, when Go North East has already been quite spend-happy this year!

The pattern for refurbishment investment has seen 36 Citaros in the 2016/17 financial year and 28 Citaros in the 2017/18 financial year. Logically the next refurbishment would come in the 2018/19 financial year (i.e. from next July onwards).
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
25 Nov 2017, 8:46 pm #286

(23 Nov 2017, 6:56 pm)Dan It has been suggested on this forum previously that the early Optare Versas would be the most likely to be next in line for refurbishment, but I would be very surprised if it was in the immediate future, especially given that the rumoured service changes in South Tyneside have been alluded to come into effect from early in the new year and the vehicle refurbishment takes between 6 and 8 weeks.

The order for new vehicles for the Angel has now been confirmed representing a massive £4.3 million investment. As well as this, a further £1.6 million was spent on new vehicles for X9/X10 and £1.5 million on new coaches for the National Express fleet. In excess of £7 million has been invested in new vehicles, and that's before we include the refurbishment of a further 28 Mercedes Citaros in the fleet and any other investment which has yet to be confirmed. Any further investment into refurbishment of existing vehicles in the fleet would come at another cost, when Go North East has already been quite spend-happy this year!

The pattern for refurbishment investment has seen 36 Citaros in the 2016/17 financial year and 28 Citaros in the 2017/18 financial year. Logically the next refurbishment would come in the 2018/19 financial year (i.e. from next July onwards).

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael



19,175
25 Nov 2017, 9:47 pm #287
Wonder if the Versa's which are allocated to the 67/69 are heading to Deptford for the shuttle service between Timber Beach Road and Hylton retail park in Sunderland.... Although 4 shouldn't be needed.

More info:

Later this year, a section of Timber Beach Road and Hylton Park Road, which runs through Sunderland Business Park, will be closed for three weeks to enable a new section of road, which will run under the bridge, to be connected to the existing road network
Edited 25 Nov 2017, 9:48 pm by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
25 Nov 2017, 9:47 pm #287

Wonder if the Versa's which are allocated to the 67/69 are heading to Deptford for the shuttle service between Timber Beach Road and Hylton retail park in Sunderland.... Although 4 shouldn't be needed.

More info:

Later this year, a section of Timber Beach Road and Hylton Park Road, which runs through Sunderland Business Park, will be closed for three weeks to enable a new section of road, which will run under the bridge, to be connected to the existing road network

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

busmanT



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26 Nov 2017, 1:35 pm #288
(25 Nov 2017, 2:02 pm)EL1TE 6056 in service:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...635255941/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...602849492/

There are no plans to refurbish any Optare Versa.

The company that fits the advertising to the buses was told some weeks ago not to fit them to 5452 and 5274.
busmanT
26 Nov 2017, 1:35 pm #288

(25 Nov 2017, 2:02 pm)EL1TE 6056 in service:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...635255941/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/140920997@...602849492/

There are no plans to refurbish any Optare Versa.

The company that fits the advertising to the buses was told some weeks ago not to fit them to 5452 and 5274.

Jordan2104



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26 Nov 2017, 2:41 pm #289
(26 Nov 2017, 1:35 pm)busmanT There are no plans to refurbish any Optare Versa.

The company that fits the advertising to the buses was told some weeks ago not to fit them to 5452 and 5274.
I seen 5274 other day on 1 with them on sides
Jordan2104
26 Nov 2017, 2:41 pm #289

(26 Nov 2017, 1:35 pm)busmanT There are no plans to refurbish any Optare Versa.

The company that fits the advertising to the buses was told some weeks ago not to fit them to 5452 and 5274.
I seen 5274 other day on 1 with them on sides

Rob44



1,514
27 Nov 2017, 9:10 am #290
Has the 29 changed it route? It now seems to be going via coatsworth road in Bensham rather than prince consort road?

Also if the 21's buses are going to the 1 and 1a what was the point in the 21 night bus getting repainted to advertise the night bus route?
Rob44
27 Nov 2017, 9:10 am #290

Has the 29 changed it route? It now seems to be going via coatsworth road in Bensham rather than prince consort road?

Also if the 21's buses are going to the 1 and 1a what was the point in the 21 night bus getting repainted to advertise the night bus route?

GuyParkRoyal



1,005
27 Nov 2017, 10:05 am #291
(27 Nov 2017, 9:10 am)Rob44 Has the 29 changed it route?  It now seems to be going via coatsworth road in Bensham rather than prince consort road?

Also if the 21's buses are going to the 1 and 1a what was the point in the 21 night bus getting repainted to advertise the night bus route?

The 29 (and 67) are on a diversion route during the period 24/11 to 1/12 due to utility works the details are on the GNE website.
GCT Taxibus TB29 is also using the same diversion.
GuyParkRoyal
27 Nov 2017, 10:05 am #291

(27 Nov 2017, 9:10 am)Rob44 Has the 29 changed it route?  It now seems to be going via coatsworth road in Bensham rather than prince consort road?

Also if the 21's buses are going to the 1 and 1a what was the point in the 21 night bus getting repainted to advertise the night bus route?

The 29 (and 67) are on a diversion route during the period 24/11 to 1/12 due to utility works the details are on the GNE website.
GCT Taxibus TB29 is also using the same diversion.

Michael



19,175
27 Nov 2017, 11:21 am #292
Confirmation of the new depot at Consett:

Go North East given the green light for new Consett depot

Due to open in Feb 2019

http://newsroom.gonortheast.co.uk/news/g...pot-280457
Edited 27 Nov 2017, 11:24 am by Michael.
Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
27 Nov 2017, 11:21 am #292

Confirmation of the new depot at Consett:

Go North East given the green light for new Consett depot

Due to open in Feb 2019

http://newsroom.gonortheast.co.uk/news/g...pot-280457

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Citaro5326



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27 Nov 2017, 4:31 pm #293
6100 is to be branded , im pressuming big days out
Citaro5326
27 Nov 2017, 4:31 pm #293

6100 is to be branded , im pressuming big days out

L469 YVK



3,554
27 Nov 2017, 5:07 pm #294
(27 Nov 2017, 11:21 am)Michael Confirmation of the new depot at Consett:

Go North East given the green light for new Consett depot

Due to open in Feb 2019

http://newsroom.gonortheast.co.uk/news/g...pot-280457

Will the new Consett depot HAVE to close at 10.30pm every evening or does it just a fact that buses will leave before 0730 (starting from when the depot opens) and return after 2230 (when the depot closes)?

"If the application is approved, all service buses would leave the new Consett depot before 7.30am and return after 10.30pm."

Source: http://consettstanleyadvertiser.co.uk/ne...tt/?ref=rl&lp=4
Edited 27 Nov 2017, 6:08 pm by L469 YVK.
L469 YVK
27 Nov 2017, 5:07 pm #294

(27 Nov 2017, 11:21 am)Michael Confirmation of the new depot at Consett:

Go North East given the green light for new Consett depot

Due to open in Feb 2019

http://newsroom.gonortheast.co.uk/news/g...pot-280457

Will the new Consett depot HAVE to close at 10.30pm every evening or does it just a fact that buses will leave before 0730 (starting from when the depot opens) and return after 2230 (when the depot closes)?

"If the application is approved, all service buses would leave the new Consett depot before 7.30am and return after 10.30pm."

Source: http://consettstanleyadvertiser.co.uk/ne...tt/?ref=rl&lp=4

Andreos1



14,233
27 Nov 2017, 5:13 pm #295
(27 Nov 2017, 5:07 pm)L469 YVK Will the new Consett depot HAVE to close at 10.30pm every evening or is that just what was said in the paper?

The TC or DCC may be able to help with that one.
Often, restrictions are put in to place after concerns are put forward by local residents.
It can be restricted operating hours or even specifying which direction vehicles are required to turn when leaving the site.
Edited 27 Nov 2017, 5:14 pm by Andreos1.
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
27 Nov 2017, 5:13 pm #295

(27 Nov 2017, 5:07 pm)L469 YVK Will the new Consett depot HAVE to close at 10.30pm every evening or is that just what was said in the paper?

The TC or DCC may be able to help with that one.
Often, restrictions are put in to place after concerns are put forward by local residents.
It can be restricted operating hours or even specifying which direction vehicles are required to turn when leaving the site.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'

ne14ne1



1,517
27 Nov 2017, 6:29 pm #296
(27 Nov 2017, 9:10 am)Rob44 Also if the 21's buses are going to the 1 and 1a what was the point in the 21 night bus getting repainted to advertise the night bus route?

Thats what I was thinking.
ne14ne1
27 Nov 2017, 6:29 pm #296

(27 Nov 2017, 9:10 am)Rob44 Also if the 21's buses are going to the 1 and 1a what was the point in the 21 night bus getting repainted to advertise the night bus route?

Thats what I was thinking.

BusLoverMum



5,285
27 Nov 2017, 8:11 pm #297
(27 Nov 2017, 11:21 am)Michael Confirmation of the new depot at Consett:

Go North East given the green light for new Consett depot

Due to open in Feb 2019

http://newsroom.gonortheast.co.uk/news/g...pot-280457

Looks like it's going to be built along similar lines to the Riverside depot.
BusLoverMum
27 Nov 2017, 8:11 pm #297

(27 Nov 2017, 11:21 am)Michael Confirmation of the new depot at Consett:

Go North East given the green light for new Consett depot

Due to open in Feb 2019

http://newsroom.gonortheast.co.uk/news/g...pot-280457

Looks like it's going to be built along similar lines to the Riverside depot.

G-CPTN



961
27 Nov 2017, 10:14 pm #298
(27 Nov 2017, 8:11 pm)BusLoverMum Looks like it's going to be built along similar lines to the Riverside depot.

Does that mean that most of the buses will be parked outside in the open with inside kept for buses being worked on?


Stanley garage looks like all buses are inside:-       Stanley bus garage

Although maybe the buses were out in service?
G-CPTN
27 Nov 2017, 10:14 pm #298

(27 Nov 2017, 8:11 pm)BusLoverMum Looks like it's going to be built along similar lines to the Riverside depot.

Does that mean that most of the buses will be parked outside in the open with inside kept for buses being worked on?


Stanley garage looks like all buses are inside:-       Stanley bus garage

Although maybe the buses were out in service?

S813 FVK



6,030
27 Nov 2017, 10:21 pm #299
Yes, the current depot sees most buses being stored inside with a small area for buses (believe the minibuses appear there quite often) being parked out the back.
S813 FVK
27 Nov 2017, 10:21 pm #299

Yes, the current depot sees most buses being stored inside with a small area for buses (believe the minibuses appear there quite often) being parked out the back.

Jamie M

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27 Nov 2017, 11:13 pm #300
A few deckers are usually parked around the back, too.

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Jamie M
27 Nov 2017, 11:13 pm #300

A few deckers are usually parked around the back, too.

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