Which route was the burned down bus on at the time of the fire?

(08 Apr 2018, 11:02 am)Michael wrote Is it not time for someone to investigate these fires?, isn't this the 4th one in so many months?

I wonder if the 2 Merc fires in the last few months could be related to the engine modifications they have recently had?

Does anyone know if the Yutong shows up on the tracker?

(08 Apr 2018, 1:12 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote I wonder if the 2 Merc fires in the last few months could be related to the engine modifications they have recently had?

Never thought of that, hopefully not.

(08 Apr 2018, 1:21 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Does anyone know if the Yutong shows up on the tracker?

Yes it does as I was tracking it yesterday


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Why do the metro replacements not show on app. Would be good to track buses

(08 Apr 2018, 1:12 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote I wonder if the 2 Merc fires in the last few months could be related to the engine modifications they have recently had?

I think it could be electrically related as a result of overheating of numerous systems fitted to these vehicles, think about it the last 4 vehicles which have caught fire all recently had wifi or other electrical systems fitted or modifications done to them.

(08 Apr 2018, 2:11 pm)Jordan2104 wrote Why do the metro replacements not show on app. Would be good to track buses

Managed completely by the council. There are no references to such services on the app or website. The 86 to toft hill is another example.

Interestingly the bus fire at Stanstead Airport was a Citaro. As for GNE the only thing the 4 vehicles have in common is the extra additions placed in by the company. I.e next stop and the wiring for that, plugs maybe? Not entirely sure what had what but 4 is a lot in a short space of time.

(08 Apr 2018, 3:10 pm)Coastliner700 wrote Interestingly the bus fire at Stanstead Airport was a Citaro. As for GNE the only thing the 4 vehicles have in common is the extra additions placed in by the company. I.e next stop and the wiring for that, plugs maybe? Not entirely sure what had what but 4 is a lot in a short space of time.

Versa and Solar didn't have either.

(08 Apr 2018, 2:16 pm)Jamie M wrote Managed completely by the council. There are no references to such services on the app or website. The 86 to toft hill is another example.

The council?
It's Nexus who manage it and source replacements. The several councils within T&W have nowt to do with that.

However, from a passenger perspective, it would be good to know when the 900 was coming

(08 Apr 2018, 3:10 pm)Coastliner700 wrote Interestingly the bus fire at Stanstead Airport was a Citaro. As for GNE the only thing the 4 vehicles have in common is the extra additions placed in by the company. I.e next stop and the wiring for that, plugs maybe? Not entirely sure what had what but 4 is a lot in a short space of time.

What about engine mods?
Not sure whether any particle filters, e-fans or suchlike have been added.

(08 Apr 2018, 3:30 pm)Andreos1 wrote The council?
It's Nexus who manage it and source replacements. The several councils within T&W have nowt to do with that.

However, from a passenger perspective, it would be good to know when the 900 was coming


What about engine mods?
Not sure whether any particle filters, e-fans or suchlike have been added.

Must admit, I find the 900 services tend to stick to as much of the timetables posted on the Nexus website when I need to use them. Is there really that much an issue with them compared to timetable listings.

Mind you, if I'm going from Gateshead towards Sunderland or Shields and the replacement start at Newcastle I know to not even bother trying to get on at Gateshead and head to Newcastle in the first place.

(08 Apr 2018, 3:30 pm)Andreos1 wrote The council?
It's Nexus who manage it and source replacements. The several councils within T&W have nowt to do with that.

However, from a passenger perspective, it would be good to know when the 900 was coming


What about engine mods?
Not sure whether any particle filters, e-fans or suchlike have been added.

Meant nexus, sorry

Which route was 5319 on when the fire started yesterday?

(08 Apr 2018, 5:15 pm)JM03 wrote Which route was 5319 on when the fire started yesterday?

Either 26 or 27 more than likely as it was a Crusader branded bus operating a Crusader route

Guessing she’ll be sent off for scrap so somthing will have to replace it at riverside

(08 Apr 2018, 6:01 pm)JM03 wrote Guessing she’ll be sent off for scrap so somthing will have to replace it at riverside

They have the demo on the X66 so won't their be a spare bus for a few weeks.
They could reinstate a Waggonway as a possibility as 1 or 2 are spare at the moment.

(08 Apr 2018, 6:01 pm)JM03 wrote Guessing she’ll be sent off for scrap so somthing will have to replace it at riverside

Riverside have a few citaros which are spare for any citaro route based at riverside

Over the last week I’ve noticed several Newcastle/coast bound Coaster 1’s omitting Gateshead Hills St. They seem to be travelling down High St & onto the Tyne Bridge, rather than on to Askew Rd & into Hills St.

Has the route changed?

(08 Apr 2018, 6:27 pm)Ds1197 wrote Riverside have a few citaros which are spare for any citaro route based at riverside

Ye, they have 5 spares, 1 spare will go on to the 26/27, no need for another to lose a Citaro.
Just reinstate a Scania.

(08 Apr 2018, 5:15 pm)JM03 wrote Which route was 5319 on when the fire started yesterday?

Was 27 to newcastle

(08 Apr 2018, 6:36 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Over the last week I’ve noticed several Newcastle/coast bound Coaster 1’s omitting Gateshead Hills St. They seem to be travelling down High St & onto the Tyne Bridge, rather than on to Askew Rd & into Hills St.

Has the route changed?

Yeah the last service changes made the 1 and 11 stop at stand H in Gateshead Interchange and serve the stop by Tesco on Gateshead High street I think it might be an attempt get some passengers off stagecoach

(08 Apr 2018, 6:49 pm)Ds1197 wrote Yeah the last service changes made the 1 and 11 stop at stand H in Gateshead Interchange and serve the stop by Tesco on Gateshead High street I think it might be an attempt get some passengers off stagecoach

Tends to be Stagecoach pass holders who travel locally between Gateshead and Newcastle, so cant see it being a 'poaching' attempt with GNE.

(08 Apr 2018, 6:58 pm)ifm001 wrote Tends to be Stagecoach pass holders who travel locally between Gateshead and Newcastle, so cant see it being a 'poaching' attempt with GNE.

They only benefit is the 1 is slightly quicker

(08 Apr 2018, 6:49 pm)Ds1197 wrote Yeah the last service changes made the 1 and 11 stop at stand H in Gateshead Interchange and serve the stop by Tesco on Gateshead High street I think it might be an attempt get some passengers off stagecoach

Darn, thats 2 routes less from my selection at Hills St.

Darn, thats 2 routes less from my selection at Hills St.

Don't let it give you the Blues!

(08 Apr 2018, 9:04 pm)Venturego wrote Don't let it give you the Blues!

Haha, well it does mean without those 2 routes theres only about 9 (stopping) services left to choose from.   

Are there any Solars in service, or have they all been withdrawn now?

(10 Apr 2018, 12:32 am)OrangeArrow49 wrote Are there any Solars in service, or have they all been withdrawn now?

Most of the younger ones are still in service and are allocated to the 35, 38 and H1 at Deptford at Chester-le-Street 13, 14, X22 and X25 Riverside 93/94 and 97/97A

(10 Apr 2018, 12:37 am)Ds1197 wrote Most of the younger ones are still in service and are allocated to the 35, 38 and H1 at Deptford at Chester-le-Street 13, 14, X22 and X25 Riverside 93/94 and 97/97A

Thanks for the quick reply.

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Following the recent bus fire at Jarrow Bus Station are the Citaros staying in service? Passengers could be concerned there is a serious issue and it could happen again. Not the first Citaro on fire.