(23 Dec 2013, 2:57 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote They could be here, I'm sure Daniel will confirm it as there not yet on the Fleetlist
(23 Dec 2013, 11:09 am)Dan wrote On a slightly different note...
A further 13 new Volvo B9TL/Wright Gemini for Fab56 and Cobalt Connect have been delivered, please see the fleet list for details of the fleet numbers and registration marks.
MPDs 502: X502 WRG and 503: X503 WRG have been withdrawn from service at Peterlee.
MPDs 501, 510, 512, 515, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 532, 533 and 534 have been sold to Ensign Bus Co. and Citaro artics 5349, 5351, 5355 and 5356 to Optare Group Ltd.
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Hey, I didn't know that the Cobalt Connect was getting brand new B9s... Must be a pretty big frequency increase to go with it too!
(23 Dec 2013, 2:56 pm)Dan wrote Doubt it.
Wrights don't usually deliver this week.
(23 Dec 2013, 3:01 pm)Dan wrote As far as I'm aware, they're not.
No arrivals last Thursday or Friday, and as I said above, Wrights dont usually deliver this week with it being Christmas.
The final four B9s should be here by next Friday.
(23 Dec 2013, 3:02 pm)Tom wrote Might be branded as Cobalt Connect?
(23 Dec 2013, 3:03 pm)Michael wrote Shame, would of being good for all 34 to be here, then least from the 27th to the 30th they could be prepared for service with the drivers taking the wheel maybe from the 4th January, seems now its gonna be the week after that... 6.1.14
(23 Dec 2013, 3:09 pm)Michael wrote Will any of the buses which require a re-paint be stuck at Saltmeadows over Christmas?
When do they resume painting etc?
(23 Dec 2013, 3:24 pm)Dan wrote Oh, and speaking of fleet lists...
I think NEB's GNE fleet list is now up to date. PM me with any errors or things I've forgotten...
Will do SC followed by Arriva now, as I've just gotten back home.
Should start on adding photos again once all are updated.
(23 Dec 2013, 3:27 pm)peter wrote I advise you use Richard Smiles fleetlists to update the site ones Dan, he has kept updating while you have been un able to.
(23 Dec 2013, 9:49 am)CatsFast101 wrote Well an example in my area is the 60/61. However, none of the 60's to my knowledge have working wifi yet, but I still can't imagine people letting the 61 go past and wait for a 60 because it has free wifi, I think it's a service which people think of as a bonus not a reason to travel.
(23 Dec 2013, 9:11 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote A thought has just entered my mind regarding 5205 which been Repainted Black as we know. My thought is this that 5205-5208 could go on the Great Park and Ride X40 to Replace the Solar Fusions which could be Withdrawn and Sold, Just out of curiosity when are Solar Fusions up for Withdrawal as surely Now would be a good time to Cash in on them while GNE can, As they have done with the MPD's in the Past few Weeks.
(23 Dec 2013, 9:46 pm)andreos1 wrote Completely forgot about this, but whilst on 5366 earlier today, the windows were absolutely drenched in condensation.
It wasn't raining at the time either nor was the bus particularly full.
Not sure if it was just a one off, or a common problem.
Never noticed the issue on those vehicles before.
(23 Dec 2013, 9:54 pm)aureolin wrote Strange for a Citaro. If the air conditioning is working/set right it shouldn't happen at all.
(23 Dec 2013, 9:54 pm)aureolin wrote Strange for a Citaro. If the air conditioning is working/set right it shouldn't happen at all.
(23 Dec 2013, 11:18 pm)Tom wrote Forgot to mention, I had a ride on a Cadet on the M3 last weekend and they are absolutely pathetic. Very slow and can't really cope, MPD's are much better! The M3 was surprisingly busy from Heworth due to a no-show 4.
(23 Dec 2013, 11:22 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Does anyone have a run down of what is doing what on Boxing Day?
(24 Dec 2013, 1:08 am)park5354 wrote 309/310 Loop Scania
10A/10B Citylink Versa (and Northern B10)
49/49B Crusader Merc (and Northern B10)
44/45 Orbit Versa
All other Gateshead routes as normal :
27 Crusader Merc
51/52 Orbit Versa
53/54 Saltwell Pk Streetlite
58 Citylink Versa
X66 Gold Merc artic
97 Highywayman Scania
X40 Great Park Scania artic
X50 Northern B7