(04 May 2019, 12:47 pm)Michael Yup, still think they should remodel the zones, hopefully that happens if they take over any Arriva routes....To be fair though, even if I only travelled within two zones, I'd still get the 3+ zone ticket. I'd rather have the ability to go anywhere and not be trapped in the confines of two completely illogical zones
(04 May 2019, 12:47 pm)Michael Yup, still think they should remodel the zones, hopefully that happens if they take over any Arriva routes....To be fair though, even if I only travelled within two zones, I'd still get the 3+ zone ticket. I'd rather have the ability to go anywhere and not be trapped in the confines of two completely illogical zones
(04 May 2019, 12:25 pm)Ds1197 X30 got a low bridge on its route
(04 May 2019, 12:25 pm)Ds1197 X30 got a low bridge on its route
(04 May 2019, 1:16 pm)L469 YVK The low height Gemini's would get under the bridge in Dunston no problem. That would be the whole point of GNE taking them.
On the other hand, could see the Red Kite B9s ending up at Ashington for the X20 (or whatever number GNE use instead). They'd be ideal with their low mileage.
(04 May 2019, 1:16 pm)L469 YVK The low height Gemini's would get under the bridge in Dunston no problem. That would be the whole point of GNE taking them.
On the other hand, could see the Red Kite B9s ending up at Ashington for the X20 (or whatever number GNE use instead). They'd be ideal with their low mileage.
Why to they need to borrow off Jesmond when Redcar and Stockton have spare buses on a Saturday.
(04 May 2019, 4:59 pm)Cock Robin Why to they need to borrow off Jesmond when Redcar and Stockton have spare buses on a Saturday.
(04 May 2019, 4:59 pm)Cock Robin Why to they need to borrow off Jesmond when Redcar and Stockton have spare buses on a Saturday.
(04 May 2019, 10:45 pm)glen1234 Hi who as bid for arriva yet is it stagecoach or someone else.
(04 May 2019, 10:45 pm)glen1234 Hi who as bid for arriva yet is it stagecoach or someone else.
Lots of confusion on the Arriva operated metro replacements today.
Service 901 operating and displaying 900
Incorrect bus stop being used as the turnaround point at Brockley Whins.
Completely omitting Fellgate Metro Station
Completely omitting Central Station
A vast amount of disgruntled passengers this morning on what should have organised replacements.
(05 May 2019, 12:59 pm)Michael Hopefully someone who thinks they can bring it back to making a profit.The issue I think is ANE mostly operates in the two least densely populated counties, so with a lot of their routes being quite long and they don't necessarily have the passenger numbers to support them, it makes it quite difficult to make a profit.
(05 May 2019, 12:59 pm)Michael Hopefully someone who thinks they can bring it back to making a profit.The issue I think is ANE mostly operates in the two least densely populated counties, so with a lot of their routes being quite long and they don't necessarily have the passenger numbers to support them, it makes it quite difficult to make a profit.
(05 May 2019, 6:08 pm)OrangeArrow49 When is Arriva going to be sold and is Stagecoach buying it?
(05 May 2019, 6:08 pm)OrangeArrow49 When is Arriva going to be sold and is Stagecoach buying it?
I'd honestly much prefer Go-Ahead to buy Arriva, but I highly doubt that would ever happen
An update on some actual news...
1479/95 returned to Jesmond earlier today
1480/97 are spending a second night at Stockton - both have been out on rails today, 1497’s appearance being brief. They are being returned tomorrow
1509/10 are also still parked at Stockton, unused today - they are due to be collected tomorrow
1915, as I understand it, has now been taken out of use - despite Durham still having 1463 (back) on loan. This, I’m led to believe, is due to the move to Ticketer as of today - 1915 had not been fitted with the wiring required (mainly due to the fact it should have already come off by now). This therefore leaves 1922 as the last Cadet standing.
(05 May 2019, 9:35 pm)Kuyoyo An update on some actual news...How long is 1922 expected to remain in service?
1479/95 returned to Jesmond earlier today
1480/97 are spending a second night at Stockton - both have been out on rails today, 1497’s appearance being brief. They are being returned tomorrow
1509/10 are also still parked at Stockton, unused today - they are due to be collected tomorrow
1915, as I understand it, has now been taken out of use - despite Durham still having 1463 (back) on loan. This, I’m led to believe, is due to the move to Ticketer as of today - 1915 had not been fitted with the wiring required (mainly due to the fact it should have already come off by now). This therefore leaves 1922 as the last Cadet standing.
(05 May 2019, 9:35 pm)Kuyoyo An update on some actual news...How long is 1922 expected to remain in service?
1479/95 returned to Jesmond earlier today
1480/97 are spending a second night at Stockton - both have been out on rails today, 1497’s appearance being brief. They are being returned tomorrow
1509/10 are also still parked at Stockton, unused today - they are due to be collected tomorrow
1915, as I understand it, has now been taken out of use - despite Durham still having 1463 (back) on loan. This, I’m led to believe, is due to the move to Ticketer as of today - 1915 had not been fitted with the wiring required (mainly due to the fact it should have already come off by now). This therefore leaves 1922 as the last Cadet standing.
(05 May 2019, 9:35 pm)Kuyoyo An update on some actual news...
1479/95 returned to Jesmond earlier today
1480/97 are spending a second night at Stockton - both have been out on rails today, 1497’s appearance being brief. They are being returned tomorrow
1509/10 are also still parked at Stockton, unused today - they are due to be collected tomorrow
1915, as I understand it, has now been taken out of use - despite Durham still having 1463 (back) on loan. This, I’m led to believe, is due to the move to Ticketer as of today - 1915 had not been fitted with the wiring required (mainly due to the fact it should have already come off by now). This therefore leaves 1922 as the last Cadet standing.
(05 May 2019, 9:35 pm)Kuyoyo An update on some actual news...
1479/95 returned to Jesmond earlier today
1480/97 are spending a second night at Stockton - both have been out on rails today, 1497’s appearance being brief. They are being returned tomorrow
1509/10 are also still parked at Stockton, unused today - they are due to be collected tomorrow
1915, as I understand it, has now been taken out of use - despite Durham still having 1463 (back) on loan. This, I’m led to believe, is due to the move to Ticketer as of today - 1915 had not been fitted with the wiring required (mainly due to the fact it should have already come off by now). This therefore leaves 1922 as the last Cadet standing.
(05 May 2019, 11:47 pm)Multi21 If your going to quote me atleast do it right man!
1915 is VOR until Tuesday. Ticketer wiring and machine were installed this morning!
The reason 1915 didn't have the wiring fitted was due to the fact it was out of fleet when the rest got done. Due to 1463s disappearance (Thank you Durham) it got a stay of execution!
All loaned buses will be returning to their home depots. Be another three weeks before the next loans arrive... Wonder what they will be
1922 will be around till at least July if not longer!
(05 May 2019, 11:47 pm)Multi21 If your going to quote me atleast do it right man!
1915 is VOR until Tuesday. Ticketer wiring and machine were installed this morning!
The reason 1915 didn't have the wiring fitted was due to the fact it was out of fleet when the rest got done. Due to 1463s disappearance (Thank you Durham) it got a stay of execution!
All loaned buses will be returning to their home depots. Be another three weeks before the next loans arrive... Wonder what they will be
1922 will be around till at least July if not longer!