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citaro5284



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22 Dec 2013, 10:49 am #641
(22 Dec 2013, 10:38 am)Michael Also February seems a long time to leave it empty, is none of the admin etc people not moving in earlier?

Not really. Remember it is a new build, all the network equipment has to be installed and tested, all computers need to be installed, all of the furniture (desks/cabinets etc) need to be set up, so there is quite a bit of work to do, don't think because GNE have the keys it can be operational from day 1.
citaro5284
22 Dec 2013, 10:49 am #641

(22 Dec 2013, 10:38 am)Michael Also February seems a long time to leave it empty, is none of the admin etc people not moving in earlier?

Not really. Remember it is a new build, all the network equipment has to be installed and tested, all computers need to be installed, all of the furniture (desks/cabinets etc) need to be set up, so there is quite a bit of work to do, don't think because GNE have the keys it can be operational from day 1.

Michael



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22 Dec 2013, 10:52 am #642
(22 Dec 2013, 10:49 am)citaro5284 Not really. Remember it is a new build, all the network equipment has to be installed and tested, all computers need to be installed, all of the furniture (desks/cabinets etc) need to be set up, so there is quite a bit of work to do, don't think because GNE have the keys it can be operational from day 1.

Forgot about that, its a Sunday.. i hope you will let me off.

Any of the Cobalt B9's being branded yet?
Edited 22 Dec 2013, 10:57 am by Michael.
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Michael
22 Dec 2013, 10:52 am #642

(22 Dec 2013, 10:49 am)citaro5284 Not really. Remember it is a new build, all the network equipment has to be installed and tested, all computers need to be installed, all of the furniture (desks/cabinets etc) need to be set up, so there is quite a bit of work to do, don't think because GNE have the keys it can be operational from day 1.

Forgot about that, its a Sunday.. i hope you will let me off.

Any of the Cobalt B9's being branded yet?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

cbma06



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22 Dec 2013, 11:31 am #643
The New Riverside Depot, Handed over in December, shortly afterwards the first staff will move in (mainly office-based people, occupational health and the training school), operations will move in end of January/beginning of February, fully operational from February 2014.

cbma06
22 Dec 2013, 11:31 am #643

The New Riverside Depot, Handed over in December, shortly afterwards the first staff will move in (mainly office-based people, occupational health and the training school), operations will move in end of January/beginning of February, fully operational from February 2014.


Adam



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22 Dec 2013, 11:44 am #644
still no sign of the 56 deckers in service. Saw 4937 and 5202(?) on it this morning
Adam
22 Dec 2013, 11:44 am #644

still no sign of the 56 deckers in service. Saw 4937 and 5202(?) on it this morning

Michael



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22 Dec 2013, 12:45 pm #645
(22 Dec 2013, 11:44 am)Adam still no sign of the 56 deckers in service. Saw 4937 and 5202(?) on it this morning

Looks like they won't be out till after Boxing day now...=(
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Michael
22 Dec 2013, 12:45 pm #645

(22 Dec 2013, 11:44 am)Adam still no sign of the 56 deckers in service. Saw 4937 and 5202(?) on it this morning

Looks like they won't be out till after Boxing day now...=(

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

CatsFast101

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22 Dec 2013, 1:00 pm #646
(22 Dec 2013, 12:45 pm)Michael Looks like they won't be out till after Boxing day now...=(

Monday maybe? If I recall correctly wasn't the first CityLink Versa out midweek?
CatsFast101
22 Dec 2013, 1:00 pm #646

(22 Dec 2013, 12:45 pm)Michael Looks like they won't be out till after Boxing day now...=(

Monday maybe? If I recall correctly wasn't the first CityLink Versa out midweek?

Michael



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22 Dec 2013, 1:06 pm #647
(22 Dec 2013, 1:00 pm)CatsFast101 Monday maybe? If I recall correctly wasn't the first CityLink Versa out midweek?

Hope so but with Christmas eve/day and boxing day coming up, don't think they will decide to bring them out in service, might have to wait untill the 27th - 30th.

Is Go North East having an official launch for them?
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Michael
22 Dec 2013, 1:06 pm #647

(22 Dec 2013, 1:00 pm)CatsFast101 Monday maybe? If I recall correctly wasn't the first CityLink Versa out midweek?

Hope so but with Christmas eve/day and boxing day coming up, don't think they will decide to bring them out in service, might have to wait untill the 27th - 30th.

Is Go North East having an official launch for them?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Kuyoyo



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22 Dec 2013, 1:15 pm #648
To be completely frank here, the best idea would be wait until the new year to place the B9s out on the 56. Gives the depot more chance to get the driver type-trained and to make sure everything works (WiFi, 'next stop' announcement) before placing them into public service.
Kuyoyo
22 Dec 2013, 1:15 pm #648

To be completely frank here, the best idea would be wait until the new year to place the B9s out on the 56. Gives the depot more chance to get the driver type-trained and to make sure everything works (WiFi, 'next stop' announcement) before placing them into public service.

Michael



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22 Dec 2013, 1:19 pm #649
(22 Dec 2013, 1:15 pm)Kuyoyo To be completely frank here, the best idea would be wait until the new year to place the B9s out on the 56. Gives the depot more chance to get the driver type-trained and to make sure everything works (WiFi, 'next stop' announcement) before placing them into public service.

Looks that way now... least then maybe the Cobalt Clipper and FAB 56, B9's MIGHT be out from the same date, instead of only few being out at a time. Gives them the chance to do a proper launch for both services.
Edited 22 Dec 2013, 1:20 pm by Michael.
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Michael
22 Dec 2013, 1:19 pm #649

(22 Dec 2013, 1:15 pm)Kuyoyo To be completely frank here, the best idea would be wait until the new year to place the B9s out on the 56. Gives the depot more chance to get the driver type-trained and to make sure everything works (WiFi, 'next stop' announcement) before placing them into public service.

Looks that way now... least then maybe the Cobalt Clipper and FAB 56, B9's MIGHT be out from the same date, instead of only few being out at a time. Gives them the chance to do a proper launch for both services.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

CatsFast101

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22 Dec 2013, 1:37 pm #650
(22 Dec 2013, 1:18 pm)Liam Which is expected to happen.

Well originally the B9's were meant to be out before Christmas so they've been delayed sightly. Now with Christmas etc, as has been said Januray may be the best Time to launch.
CatsFast101
22 Dec 2013, 1:37 pm #650

(22 Dec 2013, 1:18 pm)Liam Which is expected to happen.

Well originally the B9's were meant to be out before Christmas so they've been delayed sightly. Now with Christmas etc, as has been said Januray may be the best Time to launch.

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22 Dec 2013, 1:38 pm #651
(22 Dec 2013, 1:37 pm)CatsFast101 Well originally the B9's were meant to be out before Christmas so they've been delayed sightly. Now with Christmas etc, as has been said Januray may be the best Time to launch.

Why? Because of a delay in arrival from Wrights.
The original date for the B9s to enter service was 15/12.
Dan
22 Dec 2013, 1:38 pm #651

(22 Dec 2013, 1:37 pm)CatsFast101 Well originally the B9's were meant to be out before Christmas so they've been delayed sightly. Now with Christmas etc, as has been said Januray may be the best Time to launch.

Why? Because of a delay in arrival from Wrights.
The original date for the B9s to enter service was 15/12.

Dan

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22 Dec 2013, 1:45 pm #652
(22 Dec 2013, 1:15 pm)Kuyoyo and to make sure everything works (WiFi

Hahaha... Is that a joke?
Dan
22 Dec 2013, 1:45 pm #652

(22 Dec 2013, 1:15 pm)Kuyoyo and to make sure everything works (WiFi

Hahaha... Is that a joke?

CatsFast101

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22 Dec 2013, 2:08 pm #653
(22 Dec 2013, 1:38 pm)Dan Why? Because of a delay in arrival from Wrights.
The original date for the B9s to enter service was 15/12.

Your point being?


(22 Dec 2013, 1:45 pm)Dan Hahaha... Is that a joke?

The joke is Go North East, offering buses with 'wifi' which never ever works.. They advertise this it needs to work on all buses all the time! Obviously I know things break so not 100% journeys will run with working wifi etc. but more needs to be done to make sure this works GNE seem disinterested even though these services with wifi are there most important and profitable services!
CatsFast101
22 Dec 2013, 2:08 pm #653

(22 Dec 2013, 1:38 pm)Dan Why? Because of a delay in arrival from Wrights.
The original date for the B9s to enter service was 15/12.

Your point being?


(22 Dec 2013, 1:45 pm)Dan Hahaha... Is that a joke?

The joke is Go North East, offering buses with 'wifi' which never ever works.. They advertise this it needs to work on all buses all the time! Obviously I know things break so not 100% journeys will run with working wifi etc. but more needs to be done to make sure this works GNE seem disinterested even though these services with wifi are there most important and profitable services!

Dan

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22 Dec 2013, 2:14 pm #654
(22 Dec 2013, 2:08 pm)CatsFast101 Your point being?

I was giving you a reason for the delay, and why the buses aren't planned to be launched until January, which is what Liam confirmed in his post...
Dan
22 Dec 2013, 2:14 pm #654

(22 Dec 2013, 2:08 pm)CatsFast101 Your point being?

I was giving you a reason for the delay, and why the buses aren't planned to be launched until January, which is what Liam confirmed in his post...

Tom

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22 Dec 2013, 3:22 pm #655
(22 Dec 2013, 10:38 am)Michael Will the Cobalt spare become Northern? - 4911

Possibly a replacement for 8228 at Hexham?
Tom
22 Dec 2013, 3:22 pm #655

(22 Dec 2013, 10:38 am)Michael Will the Cobalt spare become Northern? - 4911

Possibly a replacement for 8228 at Hexham?

Michael



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22 Dec 2013, 4:04 pm #656
Could be but im sure i read Hexham is getting a ex fab 56 scania but yet it could get one of the whey aye five -0 scana's...
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Michael
22 Dec 2013, 4:04 pm #656

Could be but im sure i read Hexham is getting a ex fab 56 scania but yet it could get one of the whey aye five -0 scana's...

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

CatsFast101

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22 Dec 2013, 4:08 pm #657
(22 Dec 2013, 3:22 pm)Tom Possibly a replacement for 8228 at Hexham?

That sounds like a good idea, although what is the point in the 'Cobalt Spare' I don't really understand the need for it? It's not actually getting replaced by new vehicles so it maybe retained at Percy Main. Isn't 4911 in a different livery, it seems like a wasted vehicle?
CatsFast101
22 Dec 2013, 4:08 pm #657

(22 Dec 2013, 3:22 pm)Tom Possibly a replacement for 8228 at Hexham?

That sounds like a good idea, although what is the point in the 'Cobalt Spare' I don't really understand the need for it? It's not actually getting replaced by new vehicles so it maybe retained at Percy Main. Isn't 4911 in a different livery, it seems like a wasted vehicle?

Wellsey18



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22 Dec 2013, 4:21 pm #658
(22 Dec 2013, 4:08 pm)CatsFast101 That sounds like a good idea, although what is the point in the 'Cobalt Spare' I don't really understand the need for it? It's not actually getting replaced by new vehicles so it maybe retained at Percy Main. Isn't 4911 in a different livery, it seems like a wasted vehicle?

well like any other spare branded vehicle its used when a cobalt clippers off the road, which with them being repainted is helpful at the moment, and I'm sure its something to do with the contract with cobalt that cobalt gets advertised on whatever bus works 309/310 however sometimes this doesn't happen
Wellsey18
22 Dec 2013, 4:21 pm #658

(22 Dec 2013, 4:08 pm)CatsFast101 That sounds like a good idea, although what is the point in the 'Cobalt Spare' I don't really understand the need for it? It's not actually getting replaced by new vehicles so it maybe retained at Percy Main. Isn't 4911 in a different livery, it seems like a wasted vehicle?

well like any other spare branded vehicle its used when a cobalt clippers off the road, which with them being repainted is helpful at the moment, and I'm sure its something to do with the contract with cobalt that cobalt gets advertised on whatever bus works 309/310 however sometimes this doesn't happen

Tom

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22 Dec 2013, 4:24 pm #659
(22 Dec 2013, 4:21 pm)Wellsey18 well like any other spare branded vehicle its used when a cobalt clippers off the road, which with them being repainted is helpful at the moment, and I'm sure its something to do with the contract with cobalt that cobalt gets advertised on whatever bus works 309/310 however sometimes this doesn't happen

Yeah, it's a spare vehicle for use on the ''Cobalt Connect'' and ''Cobalt Clipper''. This won't be needed any more due to the two spare red deckers.
Tom
22 Dec 2013, 4:24 pm #659

(22 Dec 2013, 4:21 pm)Wellsey18 well like any other spare branded vehicle its used when a cobalt clippers off the road, which with them being repainted is helpful at the moment, and I'm sure its something to do with the contract with cobalt that cobalt gets advertised on whatever bus works 309/310 however sometimes this doesn't happen

Yeah, it's a spare vehicle for use on the ''Cobalt Connect'' and ''Cobalt Clipper''. This won't be needed any more due to the two spare red deckers.

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22 Dec 2013, 4:25 pm #660
It is also meant to be used on the 19 as well. Mind I managed to get it on the 1 a few weeks back.
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22 Dec 2013, 4:25 pm #660

It is also meant to be used on the 19 as well. Mind I managed to get it on the 1 a few weeks back.

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