(01 Jan 2014, 4:24 pm)dans_bus_photos 5210 is now back at Deptford freshly repainted yellow.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthea...689181436/
(01 Jan 2014, 4:24 pm)dans_bus_photos 5210 is now back at Deptford freshly repainted yellow.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dansnorthea...689181436/
(01 Jan 2014, 4:49 pm)BJ10VUS I think it's around 28/29?
(01 Jan 2014, 4:49 pm)BJ10VUS I think it's around 28/29?
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Now wouldn't that be sensible?! Rob has certainly hinted at that a few times, and didn't I mention something about greater reliablity post network changes, in regards to both the vehicles being allocated and indeed the services themselves?
"Fast Cats" is certainly appropriate for the X36, as it primarily serves Sunderland but does continue to go elsewhere too - the service is supposedly an express (Fast) and it's a service within the City of Sunderland (Cats).
Maybe Malarkey hasn't lost his touch in his old age after all - I think he's on the ball.
(01 Jan 2014, 4:58 pm)Adam Malarkey Complete opposite Daniel, I think i'm getting wiser as the Years pass me by, I just looked back over the previous posts last night when I came across Robs Post, and it just clicked into place perfectly.
(01 Jan 2014, 4:58 pm)Adam Malarkey Complete opposite Daniel, I think i'm getting wiser as the Years pass me by, I just looked back over the previous posts last night when I came across Robs Post, and it just clicked into place perfectly.
(01 Jan 2014, 4:57 pm)Dan The Dennis MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer examples (535-548) have 25 seats, and allow for 17 standees.
The Transbus MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer and Dennis MPD/Alexander Mini Pointer examples (549 upwards) have 29 seats, and also allow for 17 standees.
(01 Jan 2014, 4:57 pm)Dan The Dennis MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer examples (535-548) have 25 seats, and allow for 17 standees.
The Transbus MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer and Dennis MPD/Alexander Mini Pointer examples (549 upwards) have 29 seats, and also allow for 17 standees.
I'm glad we know where everything is going now.
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Remember ages ago when GNE first proposed the X36 to go in to the Fast Cats brand? (this was way before the current X36) - but it was then split up in to the X36-X37 when changes was announced - here is the results for that - It was off the Houghton-le-Spring Results (February 2011)
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/archive/GoNo...ry2011.pdf
Houghton-le-Spring Consultation (February 2011) - the page doesn't seem to work
Does anyone know when the Cobalt Clipper B9's come in to service?
(01 Jan 2014, 3:31 pm)citaro5284 So what would you suggest if a service is not performing.....you cannot just keep running and running it. Just look at quite a few service in Arriva Northumbria area (eh Scott ). Look how they had to revert back when the X4 and X5 were a disaster and how many times they have mucked around with the 57/57A.....that many complaints from Councillors regarding the X4/X5, I am lead to believe Mr De Santis had to ensure the services were corrected.Oh yeah I can't defend them on Northumbria! That has been messed around with way too many times recently... Bit like GNE's Sunderland network
(01 Jan 2014, 3:31 pm)citaro5284 Bit like Whitby town services eh?The Whitby town services have run to the same timetable since July 2012 until January 2014.
(01 Jan 2014, 3:31 pm)citaro5284 At least the GNE Hybrids are kept on the route they were bought for...unlike another operator......How many Hybrids are on routes other than the 308The 308 needs more time adding in (judging by comments made by mates who drive them...) so hopefully this will happen next time they tinker with Northumbria?!
(01 Jan 2014, 3:31 pm)citaro5284 How do they link the brands? If you look at their competitor, to a normal man in the street, how would you know it was either Trent Barton or Yourbus?All of Trent Barton's brands include the same "wave" logo (or in the case of the newer brands the coloured circles) - not to mention everything uses the same font across all customer facing platforms, be it on the buses themselves, brand names, timetables, website, everything.
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(01 Jan 2014, 3:31 pm)citaro5284 So what would you suggest if a service is not performing.....you cannot just keep running and running it. Just look at quite a few service in Arriva Northumbria area (eh Scott ). Look how they had to revert back when the X4 and X5 were a disaster and how many times they have mucked around with the 57/57A.....that many complaints from Councillors regarding the X4/X5, I am lead to believe Mr De Santis had to ensure the services were corrected.Oh yeah I can't defend them on Northumbria! That has been messed around with way too many times recently... Bit like GNE's Sunderland network
(01 Jan 2014, 3:31 pm)citaro5284 Bit like Whitby town services eh?The Whitby town services have run to the same timetable since July 2012 until January 2014.
(01 Jan 2014, 3:31 pm)citaro5284 At least the GNE Hybrids are kept on the route they were bought for...unlike another operator......How many Hybrids are on routes other than the 308The 308 needs more time adding in (judging by comments made by mates who drive them...) so hopefully this will happen next time they tinker with Northumbria?!
(01 Jan 2014, 3:31 pm)citaro5284 How do they link the brands? If you look at their competitor, to a normal man in the street, how would you know it was either Trent Barton or Yourbus?All of Trent Barton's brands include the same "wave" logo (or in the case of the newer brands the coloured circles) - not to mention everything uses the same font across all customer facing platforms, be it on the buses themselves, brand names, timetables, website, everything.
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(01 Jan 2014, 5:13 pm)Michael I'm glad we know where everything is going now.
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Remember ages ago when GNE first proposed the X36 to go in to the Fast Cats brand? (this was way before the current X36) - but it was then split up in to the X36-X37 when changes was announced - here is the results for that - It was off the Houghton-le-Spring Results (February 2011)
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/archive/GoNo...ry2011.pdf
Houghton-le-Spring Consultation (February 2011) - the page doesn't seem to work
Does anyone know when the Cobalt Clipper B9's come in to service?
(01 Jan 2014, 5:13 pm)Michael I'm glad we know where everything is going now.
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Remember ages ago when GNE first proposed the X36 to go in to the Fast Cats brand? (this was way before the current X36) - but it was then split up in to the X36-X37 when changes was announced - here is the results for that - It was off the Houghton-le-Spring Results (February 2011)
http://northeastbuses.co.uk/archive/GoNo...ry2011.pdf
Houghton-le-Spring Consultation (February 2011) - the page doesn't seem to work
Does anyone know when the Cobalt Clipper B9's come in to service?
(01 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm)Tom Eventually, hey? - At least it has brought lots of discussion to the forum though, and I've enjoyed reading other people's views.
(01 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm)Tom Eventually, hey? - At least it has brought lots of discussion to the forum though, and I've enjoyed reading other people's views.
(01 Jan 2014, 5:29 pm)Michael Question is now - Will the 39 be finally be branded Simplicity - with 8319 going purple to haha - any idea when that will be
(01 Jan 2014, 5:29 pm)Michael Question is now - Will the 39 be finally be branded Simplicity - with 8319 going purple to haha - any idea when that will be
(01 Jan 2014, 11:31 am)CatsFast101 Peterlee depot is secure it's more than just buses left on a field overnight hahaha!
I believe Citaros will certainly boost the X7 especially if GNE do some small publicity about new buses for the service.
(01 Jan 2014, 11:31 am)CatsFast101 Peterlee depot is secure it's more than just buses left on a field overnight hahaha!
I believe Citaros will certainly boost the X7 especially if GNE do some small publicity about new buses for the service.
(01 Jan 2014, 5:31 pm)Dan Eventually, just give it time. Other repaints seem to be taking priority, it seems.
Like I said before, should be branded once the service changes go through.
(01 Jan 2014, 5:31 pm)Dan Eventually, just give it time. Other repaints seem to be taking priority, it seems.
Like I said before, should be branded once the service changes go through.
(01 Jan 2014, 5:58 pm)Michael Looks good =D
Just a shame the X35 one won't be changing =(
(31 Dec 2013, 7:51 pm)Rob Just to add. The vehicles currently branded Fast Cats are not changing.
(01 Jan 2014, 5:58 pm)Michael Looks good =D
Just a shame the X35 one won't be changing =(
(31 Dec 2013, 7:51 pm)Rob Just to add. The vehicles currently branded Fast Cats are not changing.