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(27 Sep 2018, 8:33 pm)Malarkey wrote X23 - Bishop Auckland - Crook - Wolsingham - Stanhope - Edmundbyers - Shotley Bridge - Rowlands Gill - MetroCentre - Newcastle
Hourly Monday to Saturday
X46 - Durham to Crook
Increase service to operate every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday, Hourly on a Sunday
(06 Oct 2018, 9:26 pm)V514DFT wrote 42B-North Shields-East Hartley via NT Hospital,New York,Cobalt,Howdon,Wallsend,Wiltshire Drive,Benton Asda,Benton,Forest Hall,Killingworth East Bailey,Killingworth Bus Station,Killingworth West Bailey,Burradon,Annitsford,Cramlington Manor Walks,East Hartley,
43-Wallsend-Whitley Bay via Howdon,Meadowell Avon Avenue,Verne Road,Norham Road,Westminster Avenue,New York,NT Hospital,Monkseaton High School,Cauldwell Lane,Valley Gardens,Monkseaton Metro,Whitley Bay
(08 Oct 2018, 3:34 pm)JM03 wrote 42 could be extended for the 42B and most of the 43 is covered by the W3, would this replace it?
(08 Oct 2018, 8:45 pm)V514DFT wrote My reason for thinking the 42B is because the 42 operates via Dudley as does the 42A so i dont think it could serve Annitsford aswell as its current route but could extend to East Hartley and yeah the 43 would completely replace the W3
(08 Oct 2018, 9:51 pm)JM03 wrote Ok, I like the idea of both. Maybe the 43 could extend beyond to Walker Terminal? Fore Lane Ends? Coach Lane campus.The 44 and 44A could replace the 5,terminate the 5 at Jarrow,if the 43 were to extend what about terminating it at Forest Hall,it could operate as you said via Walker Bus Terminal,Coach Lane Campus,but additionally serve Freeman Hospital,the Four Lane Ends the Forest Hall,replacing service K3
Also another idea extending the brand
44 Wallsend-Battle Hill-Silverlink-Tyne Tunnel trading estate-Jarrow-Monkton Business park
44A North Shields-Ferry Landing-Chirton Dene-Royal Quays-Jarrow-Monkton Business park
Strengthening links across the river. 1x hourly each- All services link
(09 Oct 2018, 8:57 am)V514DFT wrote The 44 and 44A could replace the 5,terminate the 5 at Jarrow,if the 43 were to extend what about terminating it at Forest Hall,it could operate as you said via Walker Bus Terminal,Coach Lane Campus,but additionally serve Freeman Hospital,the Four Lane Ends the Forest Hall,replacing service K3The 44A would have to be more frequent than the 1x hourly planned as they're should be 2 buses a hour from Shields to Jarrow. Maybe one 5 a hour to shields would work better and one 44A a hour to do the other lot and evening/Sunday timetable can stay the same. Replacing the K3 would possibly also replace the 18 at night too if it can take a slightly different route to the day or maybe even make a loop then the next 43 could meet it at Walker. Another idea if the 18 was to stay could be that it could be extended to Beton Asda or maybe Cobalt doubling up with the 1 (probe better for stagecoach suggestions)
(15 Oct 2018, 1:19 pm)S830OFT wrote Night Buses:
N20: Durham - Belmont - West Rainton - East Rainton - Fence Houses - Houghton - East Herrington - Sunderland.
N57: Hadrain Park - Coast Road - Newcastle - Gateshead - Sunderland Road - Heworth - Pelaw - Hebburn - Jarrow - Tyne Dock - South Shields.
N97: Newcastle - Gateshead - Lobley Hill - Whickham - Blaydon - Winlaton.
(15 Oct 2018, 3:44 pm)pbjd wrote The N58 and original N97 didn't work, and there's a reason the N20 only went to Carville. I can't see any of these working.
(24 Oct 2018, 12:19 am)Jordan2104 wrote I could actually see this working
(24 Oct 2018, 10:39 am)V514DFT wrote I could also see an extention to the Metrocentre on the cobalt clipper working,every 30 mins on each service(15 minutes combined) up until about 6pm,only problem i see would be how to slot in the peak X39's
(24 Oct 2018, 10:52 am)Dan wrote There is already a huge amount of buses from Newcastle City Centre to the Metrocentre - twelve per hour just between the Go North East Tyne Valley Ten and Red Kite group of services alone.My arguement with that though is why should places like gateshead and stanley get to benefit from direct links to the metrocentre whilst north tyneside has 1,the blue arrow,yeah fair enough its ok if you have the money to buy a multiple zone tickect or have a pass,whilst other passengers have to suffer,tbh after the shambles of the 2016 north tyneside changes some places have become ridiculous to get to,Forest Hall,Killingworth etc lost the direct link to to coast completely,after arriva pulled service 53A we still had the 17,then 2016 came along and GNE pulled service 17,so now residents of those areas now have to swap on multiple buses,then theres the fairs on the 11,more expensive to travel a shorter distance between East Howdon and Wallsend,sorry but it simply isnt good enough
I don't think there's really much potential in any extra services going there, especially when online shopping etc is on the rise.
It's not particularly difficult to change from one bus to another on such a frequent corridor, even if anyone wanting to make use of this link would have to cross the road from Haymarket to Eldon Square.
(24 Oct 2018, 1:07 pm)V514DFT wrote My arguement with that though is why should places like gateshead and stanley get to benefit from direct links to the metrocentre whilst north tyneside has 1,the blue arrow,yeah fair enough its ok if you have the money to buy a multiple zone tickect or have a pass,whilst other passengers have to suffer,tbh after the shambles of the 2016 north tyneside changes some places have become ridiculous to get to,Forest Hall,Killingworth etc lost the direct link to to coast completely,after arriva pulled service 53A we still had the 17,then 2016 came along and GNE pulled service 17,so now residents of those areas now have to swap on multiple buses,then theres the fairs on the 11,more expensive to travel a shorter distance between East Howdon and Wallsend,sorry but it simply isnt good enough
(24 Oct 2018, 3:08 pm)Andreos1 wrote To be fair, there are very few direct services from outside the Gateshead area to the metrocentre.The 11 is useless anyways, its the most boring ride I've ever had and its way too long
Stacks from beyond West Gateshead or Derwent side, but pretty limited apart from that.
Wearsiders and South Tynesiders have both lost their direct links. Appreciate there is an X88 on a weekend, but no good if you need to be there during the week.
There was a thing on twitter recently, asking people to come up with any railway stations across the UK that resulted in passengers needing more than 1 change to get to London.
Very few stations were identified.
Hexham - Newcastle - KX (1 change).
If you were to ask the same question about areas in T&W and to name areas that needed more than one change tobget somewhere just up the road like the Metrocentre...
(24 Oct 2018, 8:57 pm)Jamie M wrote It's 1 route that is 3 routes in one. You'd be crazy to think anyone is expected to go end to end.
Of course a 2 hour stint between housing estates and front streets is going to be boring from anyone's perspective, never mind from an enthusiasts point of view.
You can get to metrocentre in two hops from pretty much anywhere, maybe better fare options could solve the mentioned issue of there being no direct way to metrocentre, throughfares or whatever.
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(03 Nov 2018, 6:40 pm)S830OFT wrote Having looked at Greyhound's Dreamliner Coach video I have a suggestion for a service improvement on service X9/X10.
Route Improvement:
X9: Newcastle - Gateshead - Heworth - Peterlee - Billingham - Middlesbrough - Non-Stop - Whitby - Robin Hoods Bay - Scarborough. This service will be extended to Scarborough up to Every 2 hours, the service between Newcastle and Middlesbrough will remain hourly. This service will also operate Evenings and Sundays Every 2 Hours.
X10: Newcastle - Gateshead - Heworth - Dalton Park - Stockton - Middlesbrough - A19 Non-Stop - York. This service will be extended to York up to Every 2 hours, the service between Newcastle and Middlesbrough will remain hourly. Although Evenings and Sundays will be revised to operate Every 2 hours.
Unfortunately, to ensure the service remains sustainable, concessionary passes will be charged £2.00 per journey.
Also services will run later with last buses at York at 23:00 and Scarborough at 21:00.
Buses that finish in York or Scarborough will stay overnight at EYMS Depots.
The Fleet:
Purchase of Brand New Easy Accessible Double Decker Coaches.
Fares:
X9/X10 Route Saver:
For a Full Day of Venturing a Standard Dayticket will cost £20 for adult and £10 for child. For Premium Class a Dayticket will cost £35 for adult and £17.50 for child.
Newcastle to Middlesbrough:
Child Singles will remain at £2 for standard, with £5 single fare available for premium class. Adult Standard fares will work with a £8 single and £10 return with Premium Class costing £15 single and £20 return.
Unfortunately, Go North East Get Around and Buzzfare tickets will NOT be accepted.
Firstly, offer a Standard and Premium class on-board, with additional features in premium class such as extra legroom, access to a more wide variety of social media, more comfortable seating, Unlimited Wi-Fi, PowerPoints and USB Connections. Also I think for standard customers the Free Wi-Fi should be restricted to 20 minutes use, and also have USB Connections only. Also a Trolley Service will be provided offering complementary food and drink to Premium Class, with a small cost for Standard.
Secondly, offer a book in advance option, to avoid overcrowding on journeys and provide seat security. Also when booking in advance passengers will save 25% off. Passengers will be able to book both Standard and Premium Class.
Overall, I believe it would be ideal to extend service and offer these faciltys on-board, but to ensure passengers sit in the correct seats a on-board 'Service Manager' will be on-board.
Post your comments about this crazy suggestion.
(03 Nov 2018, 7:02 pm)pbjd wrote On what planet will this work? You do know GNE are a bus company not a train company.
(03 Nov 2018, 7:05 pm)Andreos1 wrote To give him his due, something needs to be done to address the falling passenger numbers up and down the country.
The status quo can't continue.
Whether it is as dramatic as that suggestion, I don't know.
(03 Nov 2018, 6:40 pm)S830OFT wrote Having looked at Greyhound's Dreamliner Coach video I have a suggestion for a service improvement on service X9/X10.
Route Improvement:
X9: Newcastle - Gateshead - Heworth - Peterlee - Billingham - Middlesbrough - Non-Stop - Whitby - Robin Hoods Bay - Scarborough. This service will be extended to Scarborough up to Every 2 hours, the service between Newcastle and Middlesbrough will remain hourly. This service will also operate Evenings and Sundays Every 2 Hours.
X10: Newcastle - Gateshead - Heworth - Dalton Park - Stockton - Middlesbrough - A19 Non-Stop - York. This service will be extended to York up to Every 2 hours, the service between Newcastle and Middlesbrough will remain hourly. Although Evenings and Sundays will be revised to operate Every 2 hours.
Unfortunately, to ensure the service remains sustainable, concessionary passes will be charged £2.00 per journey.
Also services will run later with last buses at York at 23:00 and Scarborough at 21:00.
Buses that finish in York or Scarborough will stay overnight at EYMS Depots.
The Fleet:
Purchase of Brand New Easy Accessible Double Decker Coaches.
Fares:
X9/X10 Route Saver:
For a Full Day of Venturing a Standard Dayticket will cost £20 for adult and £10 for child. For Premium Class a Dayticket will cost £35 for adult and £17.50 for child.
Newcastle to Middlesbrough:
Child Singles will remain at £2 for standard, with £5 single fare available for premium class. Adult Standard fares will work with a £8 single and £10 return with Premium Class costing £15 single and £20 return.
Unfortunately, Go North East Get Around and Buzzfare tickets will NOT be accepted.
Firstly, offer a Standard and Premium class on-board, with additional features in premium class such as extra legroom, access to a more wide variety of social media, more comfortable seating, Unlimited Wi-Fi, PowerPoints and USB Connections. Also I think for standard customers the Free Wi-Fi should be restricted to 20 minutes use, and also have USB Connections only. Also a Trolley Service will be provided offering complementary food and drink to Premium Class, with a small cost for Standard.
Secondly, offer a book in advance option, to avoid overcrowding on journeys and provide seat security. Also when booking in advance passengers will save 25% off. Passengers will be able to book both Standard and Premium Class.
Overall, I believe it would be ideal to extend service and offer these faciltys on-board, but to ensure passengers sit in the correct seats a on-board 'Service Manager' will be on-board.
Post your comments about this crazy suggestion.
