(17 Jan 2019, 11:24 pm)Rapidsnap wrote He mustn't have been on them long as I photoed all 3 in service this afternoon at the Interchange at about 2pm. Think that's the quickest in a while I've ticked of all the new buses in such a short amount of time.

Was just ironing out a couple of Next Stop audio-visual niggles following the testing which was completed earlier in the week - as I mentioned before, all three were swapped over at Park Lane just after mid-day.

There was a launch planned with all of the Sunderland Connect partners, hence the mid-day entry into service, but sadly didn't go ahead due to the weather earlier in the day.

(18 Jan 2019, 6:31 am)Dan wrote Was just ironing out a couple of Next Stop audio-visual niggles following the testing which was completed earlier in the week - as I mentioned before, all three were swapped over at Park Lane just after mid-day.

There was a launch planned with all of the Sunderland Connect partners, hence the mid-day entry into service, but sadly didn't go ahead due to the weather earlier in the day.

Have NEXUS re-recorded the audio?

Least the screen will work this time!

Roadworks on Wearmouth Bridge, some services diverted away. Sers 9, 20A, 35 & 700 remain normal route - catch Ser 35 to Southwick Grn to transfer onto 56's. Sers 20, 36 & 56 diverting via St. Michaels Way and Queen Alexandra Bridge towards South Shields, Castletown or Southwick.

Has 6017 been withdrawn yet, as it was supposed to of been withdrawn on 22nd December but wasn't due to 9083's annual PSV test.

(20 Jan 2019, 4:18 pm)Michael wrote Has 6017 been withdrawn yet, as it was supposed to of been withdrawn on 22nd December but wasn't due to 9083's annual PSV test.

Nah. still going

(20 Jan 2019, 4:18 pm)Michael wrote Has 6017 been withdrawn yet, as it was supposed to of been withdrawn on 22nd December but wasn't due to 9083's annual PSV test.

It wasn't supposed to be withdrawn on 22nd December - that was when it was originally planned to transfer from Riverside back to Percy Main (i.e. in line with the end of the end of Enchanted Belsay).

As 9083 was VOR hence leaving Percy Main short of a double-deck, 6017 transferred back to Percy Main earlier than planned.

(20 Jan 2019, 4:59 pm)Dan wrote It wasn't supposed to be withdrawn on 22nd December - that was when it was originally planned to transfer from Riverside back to Percy Main (i.e. in line with the end of the end of Enchanted Belsay).

As 9083 was VOR hence leaving Percy Main short of a double-deck, 6017 transferred back to Percy Main earlier than planned.

Ah right, i misread it! 


Anymore of the Whey-Aye-Five-0 Omnicities gone for a repaint?

(20 Jan 2019, 5:02 pm)Michael wrote Anymore of the Whey-Aye-Five-0 Omnicities gone for a repaint?

5256. They'll be swapped one-for-one.

(20 Jan 2019, 5:15 pm)Dan wrote 5256. They'll be swapped one-for-one.

Thanks, why haven't they started from 5243?, seems odd they started half way through, unless the 5 and 50 will stop interworking, meaning only the 50 will be branded?

(20 Jan 2019, 5:19 pm)Michael wrote Thanks, why haven't they started from 5243?, seems odd they started half way through, unless the 5 and 50 will stop interworking, meaning only the 50 will be branded?

5255 - 5260 were repainted first, back in early 2013.

The others were only repainted during 2016 (when the 5 started interworking with the 50), so in theory (maybe not correctly so) the bodywork/paint condition should be better on those buses.

(20 Jan 2019, 5:22 pm)Dan wrote 5255 - 5260 were repainted first, back in early 2013.

The others were only repainted during 2016 (when the 5 started interworking with the 50), so in theory (maybe not correctly so) the bodywork/paint condition should be better on those buses.

Ah right, probables see 5255 - 5260 repainted in February or March then.

(20 Jan 2019, 5:29 pm)Michael wrote Ah right, probables see 5255 - 5260 repainted in February or March then.

What about 5254. Only been painted for a year

(20 Jan 2019, 6:28 pm)JM03 wrote What about 5254. Only been painted for a year

If all are getting painted, then that one will too.


Any updates on the new Consett Depot?, like will be ready to open next month?, what services will be running from it?

(20 Jan 2019, 6:52 pm)Michael wrote Any updates on the new Consett Depot?, like will be ready to open next month?, what services will be running from it?

Go North East's Depot Manager for Stanley has been posting some updates on LinkedIn.

(20 Jan 2019, 7:06 pm)Dan wrote Go North East's Depot Manager for Stanley has been posting some updates on LinkedIn.

Looks good so far, looks like it'll be on time too

I use to like the whey eye five o brand but covers to much of the windows shame its going

(22 Jan 2019, 9:46 pm)Gonorth91 wrote I use to like the whey eye five  o brand but covers to much of the windows shame its going

Unless they get newer buses......seems strange to have such a high PVR and not to be branded

Unless they take thsm of the 4 for thsm to get newbuses and the mercs to come on 5-50 bit pointless having whey eye brand on the 5 ano the interwork bit silly like to see new buses bit who knows

Apparently j was wrong with my last post. New buses for the 4 could be street lites or versa s and all the mercede Citaros are leaving Washington((

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(22 Jan 2019, 11:43 pm)Swiny1 wrote Apparently j was wrong with my last post. New buses for the 4 could be street lites or versa s and all the mercede Citaros are leaving Washington((

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Wrong choice for me

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(22 Jan 2019, 11:43 pm)Swiny1 wrote Apparently j was wrong with my last post. New buses for the 4 could be street lites or versa s and all the mercede Citaros are leaving Washington((

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Wrong choice for me

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Definitely

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(22 Jan 2019, 11:43 pm)Swiny1 wrote Apparently j was wrong with my last post.  New buses for the 4 could be street lites or versa s and all the mercede Citaros are leaving Washington((

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No doubt it'll be Streetlites, Go North East last bought Versa's and Citaro's in 2013, can't see them going back to buy them now... especially when Citaro's are really expensive.


Can't see the 4 getting new buses, the Citaro's are alright on them, more likely to see the Quaylink or Citylink 58 getting new buses first so the Versa's can move on too Scania routes (after June).

(22 Jan 2019, 11:11 pm)Gonorth91 wrote Unless they take thsm of the 4 for thsm to get newbuses and the mercs to come on 5-50 bit pointless having whey eye brand on the 5 ano the interwork bit silly like to see new buses bit who knows

4 has PVR of 11
50/5 PVR of 12

If the 4 does get new, imagine these would go to Green Arrow which has PVR of 10??

(23 Jan 2019, 7:00 am)Michael wrote No doubt it'll be Streetlites, Go North East last bought Versa's and Citaro's in 2013, can't see them going back to buy them now... especially when Citaro's are really expensive.


Can't see the 4 getting new buses, the Citaro's are alright on them, more likely to see the Quaylink or Citylink 58 getting new buses first so the Versa's can move on too Scania routes (after June).

I couldn't agree with you more but I've heard deffo 4 getting new buses. I think the Mercs are a great fit for the 4 and don't understand. Ive actually heard a number of things like I said so I'm just gonna wait and see what happens or turns up but it is supposed to be soon

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saw the x25 heading to Newcastle this m,morning at 815 - back end was very low - looked like it was trying to pull a wheeley!

https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/chatty-bus/

On Tuesday 29 January 2019 we're launching our first 'Chatty Bus', in response to the Government’s loneliness strategy. With three-in-10 Britons going at least one-day-a-week without speaking to anyone close to them, we want to do something to encourage everyone to talk to those around them.

On 'Chatty Bus' day, between 9.30am and 3pm, buses on Angel 21, Castles Express X21, X9 and X10 will be our designated 'Chatty Buses', where we will have Chatty Bus Champions on board ready to start conversations with fellow passengers who would like a chat. Keeping the atmosphere fun and only engaging with those who want to join in, the Chatty Bus Champions will be striking up conversations using a range of games and ice-breakers.

We'll provide badges for those who want to signify that they would like to join in the conversation, and we won't disturb passengers who prefer not to take part.

Overcoming loneliness improves the health and wellbeing of our local residents and as such, we believe this is a campaign we should all get behind.

So, fancy a chat? Hop on board with us and we'll look forward to talking with you!


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Re: Whey Aye Five 0 - I recall it mentioned a while back that the new MD wanted a few of the 'meaningless' brands abolished?

(23 Jan 2019, 12:33 pm)TEN 6083 wrote https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/chatty-bus/

On Tuesday 29 January 2019 we're launching our first 'Chatty Bus', in response to the Government’s loneliness strategy. With three-in-10 Britons going at least one-day-a-week without speaking to anyone close to them, we want to do something to encourage everyone to talk to those around them.

On 'Chatty Bus' day, between 9.30am and 3pm, buses on Angel 21, Castles Express X21, X9 and X10 will be our designated 'Chatty Buses', where we will have Chatty Bus Champions on board ready to start conversations with fellow passengers who would like a chat. Keeping the atmosphere fun and only engaging with those who want to join in, the Chatty Bus Champions will be striking up conversations using a range of games and ice-breakers.

We'll provide badges for those who want to signify that they would like to join in the conversation, and we won't disturb passengers who prefer not to take part.

Overcoming loneliness improves the health and wellbeing of our local residents and as such, we believe this is a campaign we should all get behind.

So, fancy a chat? Hop on board with us and we'll look forward to talking with you!


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Is there a schedule of which services these will be just so I can avoid them? It's difficult enough to concentrate on the X21 as it is with the 'characters' that get on never mind all the forced conversations. Not that it's a bad idea, it's just I actually prefer being alone

(23 Jan 2019, 5:19 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Is there a schedule of which services these will be just so I can avoid them? It's difficult enough to concentrate on the X21 as it is with the 'characters' that get on never mind all the forced conversations. Not that it's a bad idea, it's just I actually prefer being alone

Think services alike the X21 appeal to teenagers because of the £1 single flat fare. Unlike the Arriva 6 which is £2 I believe from Auckland to Durham.

(23 Jan 2019, 5:19 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Is there a schedule of which services these will be just so I can avoid them? It's difficult enough to concentrate on the X21 as it is with the 'characters' that get on never mind all the forced conversations. Not that it's a bad idea, it's just I actually prefer being alone

"We'll provide badges for those who want to signify that they would like to join in the conversation, and we won't disturb passengers who prefer not to take part."

(23 Jan 2019, 5:23 pm)S830OFT wrote Think services alike the X21 appeal to teenagers because of the £1 single flat fare. Unlike the Arriva 6 which is £2 I believe from Auckland to Durham.

It's not the teenagers that are the problem, I can deal with them, it's the grown adults that think it's ok to open cans of cider and bottles of wine on the bus!

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(23 Jan 2019, 5:28 pm)omnicity4659 wrote "We'll provide badges for those who want to signify that they would like to join in the conversation, and we won't disturb passengers who prefer not to take part."

It's impossible (imo) to both encourage conversations on a bus and not disturb other passengers