(09 Apr 2019, 7:42 am)pbjd wrote All day.

I can't imagine it being all day. Maybe during the evenings and on Sundays. We'll just have to wait and see though.

I’m expecting a new/extended route to Seaton Carew. Seen a Training Coach there quite a few times

(09 Apr 2019, 9:45 am)TyneWearTeesGNE wrote I’m expecting a new/extended route to Seaton Carew. Seen a Training Coach there quite a few times

The driving school regularly go far and wide, especially for fish and chips  

(09 Apr 2019, 10:08 am)N1cholas wrote The driving school regularly go far and wide, especially for fish and chips  

And these training vehicles are never used for route learning. They're just for fish and chips.

(09 Apr 2019, 10:13 am)Jamie M wrote And these training vehicles are never used for route learning. They're just for fish and chips.

Why else would they go to seaton carew apart from getting lunch, to look for john darwin?   seriously though its all about the variety of roads and distances, the driving school go where ever they want to go, this is to give as much variety and driving time to the trainees

(09 Apr 2019, 9:09 am)L469 YVK wrote I can't imagine it being all day. Maybe during the evenings and on Sundays. We'll just have to wait and see though.

I've heard it will be all day as well. No idea where they would get the extra buses from though.

• Registration number PB0003954/580
  
  
• Licence Number PB0003954
  

• Variation number 12
  

• Status Variation
  

• Service number.1, 1A,1B
  

• Service type Normal Stopping
  

• Start point Whitley Bay, The Links
  
  
• Finish point Metrocentre
  

PB0003954/1073
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 11 () Wallsend Whiteley Bay

PB0003954/1076
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 71 () Chester le Street Houghton le Spring
PB0003954/1075
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X21 () Newcastle, Eldon Square Tinddale Crescent
PB0003954/1074
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 38 (38C, 238) Sunderland Houghton le Spring
PB0003954/39
PB0003954/1077
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 79 (79A) Barnwell Easington Lane
PB0003954/1078
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X56 () Newcastle Central Station Wheatsheaf for Stadium of Light

So yeah, looking like the 11 will be stopped at Wallsend.

(09 Apr 2019, 11:08 am)Tom wrote PB0003954/1073
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 11 () Wallsend Whiteley Bay

PB0003954/1076
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 71 () Chester le Street Houghton le Spring
PB0003954/1075
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X21 () Newcastle, Eldon Square Tinddale Crescent
PB0003954/1074
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 38 (38C, 238) Sunderland Houghton le Spring
PB0003954/39
PB0003954/1077
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 79 (79A) Barnwell Easington Lane
PB0003954/1078
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X56 () Newcastle Central Station Wheatsheaf for Stadium of Light

So yeah, looking like the 11 will be stopped at Wallsend.

I wonder if the extension is to partially replace the 18? If that is the case I wouldn't be surprised if the X21 was moved back to Chester

(09 Apr 2019, 10:08 am)N1cholas wrote The driving school regularly go far and wide, especially for fish and chips  

Cresswell, and up the Northumberland Coast springs to mind! Seen many of GNE's trainers up here.

(09 Apr 2019, 11:08 am)Tom wrote PB0003954/1073
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 11 () Wallsend Whiteley Bay

PB0003954/1076
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 71 () Chester le Street Houghton le Spring
PB0003954/1075
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X21 () Newcastle, Eldon Square Tinddale Crescent
PB0003954/1074
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 38 (38C, 238) Sunderland Houghton le Spring
PB0003954/39
PB0003954/1077
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 79 (79A) Barnwell Easington Lane
PB0003954/1078
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X56 () Newcastle Central Station Wheatsheaf for Stadium of Light

So yeah, looking like the 11 will be stopped at Wallsend.

I can't see these on VOSA

(09 Apr 2019, 12:55 pm)Michael wrote I can't see these on VOSA

They aren't on the main bit, but can be viewed here. There are a few older ones from many years ago on there too.

X56 looks to be a special service for an event, so not a part of the main batch of changes.

(09 Apr 2019, 11:19 am)Dans_bus_photos wrote I wonder if the extension is to partially replace the 18? If that is the case I wouldn't be surprised if the X21 was moved back to Chester

Think it'll replace the 18 through woodhouse and compete against arrivas 6. Maybe the 18 will still operate to Coundon, always well supported that bit.

(09 Apr 2019, 1:00 pm)S813 FVK wrote They aren't on the main bit, but can be viewed here. There are a few older ones from many years ago on there too.

X56 looks to be a special service for an event, so not a part of the main batch of changes.

Not working

(09 Apr 2019, 5:34 pm)Michael wrote Not working

Search Go North East into Vosa, and select new you'll see them

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/bus/search/?text%5Bsearch%5D=go%20north%20east&filter%5BtrafficArea%5D=&filter%5BbusRegStatus%5D=New&search=go%20north%20east&searchBy=&security=3ec7bee7bddd08ac1c6eef8d422372ed-f3dc85f6c54d7bb5394d21a7d3e6349e

Everything visible so far for 19th May listed below:

1/1A/1B, 4, X5/X5A, 8/8A, 11, 13/14, 20/X20, 21, X21, X22/937 (no date attached, but presumably part of it), 25, 26/27, 33/33A, 35/35A, 38/38C/238, 42/42A, X46, 49/49A/49C/64, 50/50A, 56/N56, 57, 58, X66, 71, 78/78A, 79/79A, 85/86, 95

23, 46A 168 also feature but with those being Nexus contracts I’ve left them off the list.

(09 Apr 2019, 6:14 pm)S813 FVK wrote Everything visible so far for 19th May listed below:

1/1A/1B, 4, X5/X5A, 8/8A, 11, 13/14, 20/X20, 21, X21, X22/937 (no date attached, but presumably part of it), 25, 26/27, 33/33A, 35/35A, 38/38C/238, 42/42A, X46, 49/49A/49C/64, 50/50A, 56/N56, 57, 58, X66, 71, 78/78A, 79/79A, 85/86, 95

23, 46A 168 also feature but with those being Nexus contracts I’ve left them off the list.

Just a few changes then?

(09 Apr 2019, 6:40 pm)Dan wrote Just a few changes then?

I'm expecting to see more appear tomorrow... 

Hopefully something is replacing the 36 between Hylton retail park (bottom end, near the royal mail depot) and Sunderland...

(09 Apr 2019, 6:14 pm)S813 FVK wrote Everything visible so far for 19th May listed below:

1/1A/1B, 4, X5/X5A, 8/8A, 11, 13/14, 20/X20, 21, X21, X22/937 (no date attached, but presumably part of it), 25, 26/27, 33/33A, 35/35A, 38/38C/238, 42/42A, X46, 49/49A/49C/64, 50/50A, 56/N56, 57, 58, X66, 71, 78/78A, 79/79A, 85/86, 95

23, 46A 168 also feature but with those being Nexus contracts I’ve left them off the list.

1B????

(09 Apr 2019, 7:19 pm)GNE6312 wrote 1B????

Sundays only, replaces the 11A.

(09 Apr 2019, 7:28 pm)pbjd wrote Sundays only, replaces the 11A.

Ok, thank you for telling ne.

(09 Apr 2019, 7:28 pm)pbjd wrote Sundays only, replaces the 11A.

Will the 1A run every day to Metrocentre and replace the 11 then?

(09 Apr 2019, 7:47 pm)Tom wrote Will the 1A run every day to Metrocentre and replace the 11 then?

Yes, just an extension of the current Gateshead shorts.

(09 Apr 2019, 7:53 pm)pbjd wrote Yes, just an extension of the current Gateshead shorts.

Cheers, probably gonna have to allocate a couple of Omnidekkas

(09 Apr 2019, 7:55 pm)Tom wrote Cheers, probably gonna have to allocate a couple of Omnidekkas

I think some Red Arrow B9s will go on Coaster's when it gets its Streetdecks.

(09 Apr 2019, 7:59 pm)pbjd wrote I think some Red Arrow B9s will go on Coaster's when it gets its Streetdecks.

I should hope the Red Arrows do not get StreetDecks!

(09 Apr 2019, 7:59 pm)pbjd wrote I think some Red Arrow B9s will go on Coaster's when it gets its Streetdecks.

Ah not bad, cheers.

Please do not tell me the Red Arrows will be getting StreetDecks? ?

Massive and very expensive mistake if GNE actually have ordered StreetDecks for that route! They'll barely manage to get up Washington Highway!

(09 Apr 2019, 9:33 pm)L469 YVK wrote Please do not tell me the Red Arrows will be getting StreetDecks? ?

Massive and very expensive mistake if GNE actually have ordered StreetDecks for that route! They'll barely manage to get up Washington Highway!

Nowt wrong with Streetdecks. Ones on angel seem very reliable.....a massive improvement to X21 Streetdecks

(10 Apr 2019, 12:46 am)JP6004 wrote Nowt wrong with Streetdecks. Ones on angel seem very reliable.....a massive improvement to X21 Streetdecks

Angel is a frequent stopping service. It is good on that but are shocking when I've had it on the X21. Much rather keeps these put, the current fleet are fine as they are, maybe a interior refurb.

(10 Apr 2019, 12:48 am)JM03 wrote Angel is a frequent stopping service. It is good on that but are shocking when I've had it on the X21. Much rather keeps these put, the current fleet are fine as they are, maybe a interior refurb.

What kind of refurb......I think they are up to current spec minusbthe wireless charging points on the tables. What would you change?