Just thought we could have a thread that records any 'wrong' tracking info and keep a log of what it actually is, until they get resolved.

One from me is Redcar's 1561 is currently tracking as 354 - it's on the X4 today

(05 Feb 2021, 2:45 pm)tyresmoke wrote Just thought we could have a thread that records any 'wrong' tracking info and keep a log of what it actually is, until they get resolved.

One from me is Redcar's 1561 is currently tracking as 354 - it's on the X4 today

That machine seems to be getting about, was in a Frequenta 63 Pulsar around Christmas time, guessing it ended up in 1561 after its recent loan to Darlington depot (1561 not tracked on there since)

SP AN (Ashington spare machine) is 1407

7453 reappeared on BusTimes yesterday despite it being dead in Ashington depot, no clue for certain what it actually is but my guess is 1525 as it hasn't tracked since last weekend when it's loan at Darlington ended

1448 is currently tracking as 4650 from Darlington during its loan

1407 is still tracking as SP AN (Ashington Spare). Seen earlier today on X14 1833 departure from Haymarket.

(05 Feb 2021, 11:25 pm)Jimmi wrote 7453 reappeared on BusTimes yesterday despite it being dead in Ashington depot, no clue for certain what it actually is but my guess is 1525 as it hasn't tracked since last weekend when it's loan at Darlington ended

1525 tracking as 7494 currently, it's just gone through Barnard Castle on the 6.

7427 tracking as 1330 on the East Durham sapphires today

(15 Mar 2021, 9:40 pm)N391OTY wrote 1407 is still tracking as SP AN (Ashington Spare). Seen earlier today on X14 1833 departure from Haymarket.

 
Something tracked as 1407 last Sarurday on services 57/57A. Possibly 1407 itself, of course. Does anyone know if it is still allocated to Ashington, or is it being readied for a return south ?

(06 Apr 2021, 8:40 pm)N391OTY wrote  
Something tracked as 1407 last Sarurday on services 57/57A. Possibly 1407 itself, of course. Does anyone know if it is still allocated to Ashington, or is it being readied for a return south ?

1407 tracks as itself because it's now permanently Ashington based according to the latest fleet list.

It gets better today - 1407 was tracking this morning on service 7 Durham to Darlington !

Blyth spare is on the 57A. Anyone know what it is

(11 Apr 2021, 12:40 pm)MichealAaron wrote Blyth spare is on the 57A. Anyone know what it is

1501

Just to let everyone know. Bus org currently is having a problem. Mostly all buses tracking are running behind 8 minutes to 20 minutes to even an hour. Hopefully this sorted out soon

0070 is tracking on the 46 even though that was sent back, us something using its old ticket machine or is it back?

7533 has been tracking as 1402 today. Saw it at Haymarket on X18 this evening.

(06 Sep 2022, 7:38 pm)N391OTY wrote 7533 has been tracking as 1402 today. Saw it at Haymarket on X18 this evening.

Hasn't tracked as itself since 31st August, was 7532 for a few days before changing to be 1402. 

2703 is tracking as 1403.

Baby solo 2602 has been tracking as recently-withdrawn 2847 on service 553 today.

What is tracking as 7491 now at Jesmond as it is now listed as spare ticket machine on bustimes and has been on the 685 today. I don't think it is 7491 as I thought was was withdrawn a couple of weeks ago.

(22 Sep 2022, 5:58 pm)Arriva7446 wrote What is tracking as 7491 now at Jesmond as it is now listed as spare ticket machine on bustimes and has been on the 685 today. I don't think it is 7491 as I thought was was withdrawn a couple of weeks ago.

Pulsar of some sort. 7491 was last in service on 14th September AFAIK.

It's tracking as one of the Merseyside ones. Think it 1539

Looks like we got some Arriva drivers happily imputing the wrong fleet numbers on the ticket machines today, there’s a pulsar on the 24 pretending to be a solo, and there still a lot of 20-25 minutes delays plus a few cancellations for the 22/23/24 as usual, I wonder if any or many Arriva drivers would immigrant to GNE if there offering more pay per hour


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(23 Sep 2022, 1:47 pm)cbma06 wrote Looks like we got some Arriva drivers happily imputing the wrong fleet numbers on the ticket machines today, there’s a pulsar on the 24 pretending to be a solo, and there still a lot of 20-25 minutes delays plus a few cancellations for the 22/23/24 as usual, I wonder if any or many Arriva drivers would immigrant to GNE if there offering more pay per hour


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The pulsar traking as a solo would be 1521 which Is tracking as solo 2850
Other odd tracking I have noted today is:
7417 tracking as 1521
7512 tracking as recently withdrawn 7485 which may explain the lack of tracking it has done since moving south from Ashington to Durham 
7484 ,which has been revived for the 2nd time this year this time appearing to cover for 7508 which seems to have had an incident with a low bridge not long after arriving at Durham, seems to be tracking as it's withdrawn sister 7485 too

(23 Sep 2022, 1:47 pm)cbma06 wrote Looks like we got some Arriva drivers happily imputing the wrong fleet numbers on the ticket machines today, there’s a pulsar on the 24 pretending to be a solo, and there still a lot of 20-25 minutes delays plus a few cancellations for the 22/23/24 as usual, I wonder if any or many Arriva drivers would immigrant to GNE if there offering more pay per hour


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Tbf If I was a driver I would, especially with them already have a HGV License so they get £12 odd an hour. 

Really the only thing stopping them in the travel times, as the nearest depots south of Durham is Deptford, Consett and Washington and thats still qutie a trip if you're coming from Darlington, if they had a depot at Durham then I would say quite a few. 

Northbound with Arriva shutting depots in Newcastle a lot might go to Riverside.

(23 Sep 2022, 7:20 pm)GNE6312 wrote 7484 ,which has been revived for the 2nd time this year this time appearing to cover for 7508 which seems to have had an incident with a low bridge not long after arriving at Durham, seems to be tracking as it's withdrawn sister 7485 too

Second time this year?

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(23 Sep 2022, 7:38 pm)Unber43 wrote Northbound with Arriva shutting depots in Newcastle a lot might go to Riverside.

Think Walkergate or Percy Main are far more likely destinations.

(23 Sep 2022, 8:31 pm)mb134 wrote Think Walkergate or Percy Main are far more likely destinations.

Is their really work from Percy Main tho, there is for Riverside.

(23 Sep 2022, 8:31 pm)mb134 wrote Second time this year?

 Was revived at Ashington after 7445 was withdrawn to cover that and now revived to cover 7508

(23 Sep 2022, 8:39 pm)GNE6312 wrote  Was revived at Ashington after 7445 was withdrawn to cover that and now revived to cover 7508

It was never withdrawn from service at Ashington, it simply happened to be VOR waiting parts around the time 7445 (and later 7446 also) suffered major component failure. From memory 1923 was the 7445 replacement.

It then went to Jesmond in early July for engine work, though it's unclear what the intentions were with it. Given it was reinstated quite quickly after 7508s incident, it likely finished it's engine work relatively recently and might have been sitting as reserve for the time being - or they may have had a longer term plan for it (training?).

(23 Sep 2022, 8:54 pm)mb134 wrote It was never withdrawn from service at Ashington, it simply happened to be VOR waiting parts around the time 7445 (and later 7446 also) suffered major component failure. From memory 1923 was the 7445 replacement.

It then went to Jesmond in early July for engine work, though it's unclear what the intentions were with it. Given it was reinstated quite quickly after 7508s incident, it likely finished it's engine work relatively recently and might have been sitting as reserve for the time being - or they may have had a longer term plan for it (training?).

Ah right thank you for the info I thought it had been withdrawn both times so thank you for clearing up my confusion.

(23 Sep 2022, 8:59 pm)GNE6312 wrote Ah right thank you for the info I thought it had been withdrawn both times so thank you for clearing up my confusion.

No worries. First time, I think, it was waiting for a gearbox hence the lengthy spell (both waiting for delivery and then installation etc.). Obviously engine work isn't going to be a breeze either, and I think 7511 was also there at the same time which may have delayed it as you'd think 7511 was priority given it was definitely moving elsewhere.

(23 Sep 2022, 7:38 pm)Unber43 wrote Northbound with Arriva shutting depots in Newcastle a lot might go to Riverside.

It depends how the talks are going though there seems to be active discussion between the union and Arriva about the move which appears to not have happened with GNE and the first time driver's found out was when leaflets were dumped on a desk.

Not all of them will be bothered if it's done properly, stuff happens like that with a decent compo and explanation. Other's will move or retire.

Considering it's shutting in just over a month would hint that talks are more positive whereas GNE was a verbal bloodbath by this point but that could change obviously.

Not to mention morale has been rock bottom at GNE for ages (not saying Arriva is any better).

(23 Sep 2022, 9:08 pm)Storx wrote It depends how the talks are going though there seems to be active discussion between the union and Arriva about the move which appears to not have happened with GNE and the first time driver's found out was when leaflets were dumped on a desk.

Not all of them will be bothered if it's done properly, stuff happens like that with a decent compo and explanation. Other's will move or retire.

Considering it's shutting in just over a month would hint that talks are more positive whereas GNE was a verbal bloodbath by this point but that could change obviously.

Not to mention morale has been rock bottom at GNE for ages (not saying Arriva is any better).

Don’t believe all you read in the Northern Echo…


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