(28 Nov 2017, 8:13 pm)Malarkey The first of the new angels has been spotted (NK67 GMX) with the same livery as the existing B5LH's - https://www.flickr.com/photos/81709772@N...ateposted/
(28 Nov 2017, 8:13 pm)Malarkey The first of the new angels has been spotted (NK67 GMX) with the same livery as the existing B5LH's - https://www.flickr.com/photos/81709772@N...ateposted/
(28 Nov 2017, 9:18 pm)JP6004 Yes probaby see 5305-5309 transferring to Riverside. No doubt 1 or 2 as spares
(28 Nov 2017, 9:18 pm)JP6004 Yes probaby see 5305-5309 transferring to Riverside. No doubt 1 or 2 as spares
(28 Nov 2017, 8:13 pm)Malarkey The first of the new angels has been spotted (NK67 GMX) with the same livery as the existing B5LH's - https://www.flickr.com/photos/81709772@N...ateposted/
(28 Nov 2017, 8:13 pm)Malarkey The first of the new angels has been spotted (NK67 GMX) with the same livery as the existing B5LH's - https://www.flickr.com/photos/81709772@N...ateposted/
(28 Nov 2017, 10:25 pm)Michael Donrobni has mentioned in the comments, that he photoed 2 more too.
(28 Nov 2017, 10:25 pm)Michael Donrobni has mentioned in the comments, that he photoed 2 more too.
(29 Nov 2017, 6:33 pm)Michael Here is the other photo....
https://www.flickr.com/photos/81709772@N...datetaken/
(29 Nov 2017, 6:33 pm)Michael Here is the other photo....
https://www.flickr.com/photos/81709772@N...datetaken/
(29 Nov 2017, 6:39 pm)Dan He's unfortunately missed the good side - with the glass staircase!
(29 Nov 2017, 6:39 pm)Dan He's unfortunately missed the good side - with the glass staircase!
(29 Nov 2017, 7:02 pm)JP6004 Travelled on the 26 last week in Edinburgh and i think the glass staircase is a good idea. Also seems to be dimmer lights on upper which i found quite cosy. Like the double screens also with the travel disruption info.
Do these have tables like the other streetdecks?
(29 Nov 2017, 7:02 pm)JP6004 Travelled on the 26 last week in Edinburgh and i think the glass staircase is a good idea. Also seems to be dimmer lights on upper which i found quite cosy. Like the double screens also with the travel disruption info.
Do these have tables like the other streetdecks?
(28 Nov 2017, 10:48 pm)Dans_bus_photos But then what would go on the 35? I'd have thought 5323 and possibly 5324 would possibly join the crusader brand (depending on how many the PVR increases by although I can't see it being more then 2) Then having the older Merc's as spares at Riverside
(28 Nov 2017, 10:48 pm)Dans_bus_photos But then what would go on the 35? I'd have thought 5323 and possibly 5324 would possibly join the crusader brand (depending on how many the PVR increases by although I can't see it being more then 2) Then having the older Merc's as spares at Riverside
(29 Nov 2017, 7:06 pm)Dan Yes, Lothian are really leading the way with passenger information.
They've spent a huge amount of money on Hanover LED displays and Next Stop Announcements. Very big contract. Their media is all being programmed by Hanover directly rather than Lothian employing someone to do it, I understand. Lothian are also pulling the strings with development work too - which obviously other operators will benefit from, but it mightn't be catered to other operators' needs.
Yes, tables on these too.
(29 Nov 2017, 7:06 pm)Dan Yes, Lothian are really leading the way with passenger information.
They've spent a huge amount of money on Hanover LED displays and Next Stop Announcements. Very big contract. Their media is all being programmed by Hanover directly rather than Lothian employing someone to do it, I understand. Lothian are also pulling the strings with development work too - which obviously other operators will benefit from, but it mightn't be catered to other operators' needs.
Yes, tables on these too.
(29 Nov 2017, 7:09 pm)Michael I'm surprised, i thought they would of wanted all the seats they could get on them.
(29 Nov 2017, 7:09 pm)Michael I'm surprised, i thought they would of wanted all the seats they could get on them.
(29 Nov 2017, 7:13 pm)Dan The current Hybrid allocation allows 66 seated + 28 standing.
Even with the tables, StreetDecks allow 68 seated + 31 standing. The tables utilise existing leg-room and the seats are just rotated so that they face each other, so you only lose one row of seats either side (so 4 seats in total).
The downstairs seating configuration on the Hybrids is a bit strange too which results in a few less seats downstairs. The StreetDecks will have a standard seating layout, meaning that there will be 4 extra seats downstairs for passengers who are less able and can't get upstairs easily. Obviously compensated by two less seats upstairs compared to the Hybrids.
Either way it's a marginal upgrade in terms of capacity (16 extra seats per hour, Newcastle - Chester-le-Street).
(29 Nov 2017, 7:13 pm)Dan The current Hybrid allocation allows 66 seated + 28 standing.
Even with the tables, StreetDecks allow 68 seated + 31 standing. The tables utilise existing leg-room and the seats are just rotated so that they face each other, so you only lose one row of seats either side (so 4 seats in total).
The downstairs seating configuration on the Hybrids is a bit strange too which results in a few less seats downstairs. The StreetDecks will have a standard seating layout, meaning that there will be 4 extra seats downstairs for passengers who are less able and can't get upstairs easily. Obviously compensated by two less seats upstairs compared to the Hybrids.
Either way it's a marginal upgrade in terms of capacity (16 extra seats per hour, Newcastle - Chester-le-Street).
(29 Nov 2017, 7:06 pm)missedbus Would need more than 2 extra to make it every 10 minutes on existing route. Can see at least 4 being required, as the 88 route from Jarrow to South Shields takes twice the time of the current 27.
What about Versas for the 35? ;-)
(29 Nov 2017, 7:06 pm)missedbus Would need more than 2 extra to make it every 10 minutes on existing route. Can see at least 4 being required, as the 88 route from Jarrow to South Shields takes twice the time of the current 27.
What about Versas for the 35? ;-)
(29 Nov 2017, 7:48 pm)cbma06 Deptford is versa free depot, probably the South Tyne versas would go to Chester for service 28
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(29 Nov 2017, 7:48 pm)cbma06 Deptford is versa free depot, probably the South Tyne versas would go to Chester for service 28
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(29 Nov 2017, 7:13 pm)Dan The current Hybrid allocation allows 66 seated + 28 standing.
Even with the tables, StreetDecks allow 68 seated + 31 standing. The tables utilise existing leg-room and the seats are just rotated so that they face each other, so you only lose one row of seats either side (so 4 seats in total).
The downstairs seating configuration on the Hybrids is a bit strange too which results in a few less seats downstairs. The StreetDecks will have a standard seating layout, meaning that there will be 4 extra seats downstairs for passengers who are less able and can't get upstairs easily. Obviously compensated by two less seats upstairs compared to the Hybrids.
Either way it's a marginal upgrade in terms of capacity (16 extra seats per hour, Newcastle - Chester-le-Street).
(29 Nov 2017, 7:54 pm)Michael Ye they should be heading that way.
5 on the 28/28A
1 for the 34 i would imagine
1 extra spare for Chester
1 to remain at Riverside
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Does anyone know where the Versa's from the 67/69 are temperately moving too?
(29 Nov 2017, 7:13 pm)Dan The current Hybrid allocation allows 66 seated + 28 standing.
Even with the tables, StreetDecks allow 68 seated + 31 standing. The tables utilise existing leg-room and the seats are just rotated so that they face each other, so you only lose one row of seats either side (so 4 seats in total).
The downstairs seating configuration on the Hybrids is a bit strange too which results in a few less seats downstairs. The StreetDecks will have a standard seating layout, meaning that there will be 4 extra seats downstairs for passengers who are less able and can't get upstairs easily. Obviously compensated by two less seats upstairs compared to the Hybrids.
Either way it's a marginal upgrade in terms of capacity (16 extra seats per hour, Newcastle - Chester-le-Street).
(29 Nov 2017, 7:54 pm)Michael Ye they should be heading that way.
5 on the 28/28A
1 for the 34 i would imagine
1 extra spare for Chester
1 to remain at Riverside
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Does anyone know where the Versa's from the 67/69 are temperately moving too?
(28 Nov 2017, 9:37 pm)northern156 Can't help but think that dual door vehicles would suit the 21 much more. Thoughts?
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), some bus stops had alterations made to allow either for the length of them, or their 3 sets of doors - correct me if I'm wrong? Not sure if it was GNE and/or local authorities who paid for the work. But council's probably have no funds for that sort of thing anymore. (Although I bet if GNE stopped repainting everything every 5 minutes they could easily pay for changes lol 
).(28 Nov 2017, 9:37 pm)northern156 Can't help but think that dual door vehicles would suit the 21 much more. Thoughts?
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), some bus stops had alterations made to allow either for the length of them, or their 3 sets of doors - correct me if I'm wrong? Not sure if it was GNE and/or local authorities who paid for the work. But council's probably have no funds for that sort of thing anymore. (Although I bet if GNE stopped repainting everything every 5 minutes they could easily pay for changes lol ).
(29 Nov 2017, 8:02 pm)JP6004 Would of been nice to have same capacity as X10 B5s but still a big upgrade to the the B5H
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Maybe to allow the 4 citaros to go for warranty repaint
