Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2013
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2013
(09 Mar 2013, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 Not the answer you want to hear.....but all depots
(09 Mar 2013, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 Not the answer you want to hear.....but all depots
(09 Mar 2013, 5:38 pm)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 Not the answer you want to hear.....but all depots
Oh dear. Is it Fri/Sat/Sun?
Thinking I'll book the time off work as my new car isn't being delivered to the dealer for another 2 weeks.
Solidarity and all that, can't remember the last major strike. Would it have been when OK stepped in?
Any idea of contingency plans etc?
(09 Mar 2013, 5:38 pm)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 Not the answer you want to hear.....but all depots
Oh dear. Is it Fri/Sat/Sun?
Thinking I'll book the time off work as my new car isn't being delivered to the dealer for another 2 weeks.
Solidarity and all that, can't remember the last major strike. Would it have been when OK stepped in?
Any idea of contingency plans etc?
(09 Mar 2013, 5:44 pm)citaro5284(09 Mar 2013, 5:38 pm)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 Not the answer you want to hear.....but all depots
Oh dear. Is it Fri/Sat/Sun?
Thinking I'll book the time off work as my new car isn't being delivered to the dealer for another 2 weeks.
Solidarity and all that, can't remember the last major strike. Would it have been when OK stepped in?
Any idea of contingency plans etc?
Currently it is suppose to be Friday 15, Monday 18 and Saturday 23, but with all things like this, it can be called off if needed to be.
Sorry, got no idea about any plans yet as to what will be running - if anything!!
(09 Mar 2013, 5:44 pm)citaro5284(09 Mar 2013, 5:38 pm)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 Not the answer you want to hear.....but all depots
Oh dear. Is it Fri/Sat/Sun?
Thinking I'll book the time off work as my new car isn't being delivered to the dealer for another 2 weeks.
Solidarity and all that, can't remember the last major strike. Would it have been when OK stepped in?
Any idea of contingency plans etc?
Currently it is suppose to be Friday 15, Monday 18 and Saturday 23, but with all things like this, it can be called off if needed to be.
Sorry, got no idea about any plans yet as to what will be running - if anything!!
(09 Mar 2013, 5:50 pm)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 5:48 pm)Daniel As long as Stagecoach are unaffected, I'm fine to get to my exam...
May your Enviro explode (well, its wheels)
(09 Mar 2013, 5:50 pm)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 5:48 pm)Daniel As long as Stagecoach are unaffected, I'm fine to get to my exam...
May your Enviro explode (well, its wheels)
DAILY DIGEST: 09/03/13
- Deptford's vehicles have started to undergo some coding updates so that they too now have a coloured "square" behind the number of the service that it is operating. Examples can be shown in the photos below:
5313 (Prince Bishops) (Dan's Bus Photos)
5298 (Laser) (Dan's Bus Photos)
- Ex-"TEN" Mercs 5310/9 have now gained the updated "Crusader" branding. Examples can be shown in the photos below:
5310 (Dan's Bus Photos)
5319 (Dan's Bus Photos)
- Odd allocations proved to be quite extravagant today. Those odd allocations that have been recorded on Flickr so far this evening can be viewed below:
"The OK Expressway" branded 5232 on "Lime" service 8. (peter_b2008)
"Cobalt Clipper" branded 5250 on service 9. (peter_b2008)
"Fab Fifty Six" branded 4935 on "SimpliCity" service 36. (peter_b2008)
"Prince Bishops" branded 5217 on service 38B (also resulting in the odd working of "Drifter" service 61 too. (Dan's Bus Photos)
"South Tyne" 8252 on "MetroLink" service M1. (ADAM'S NORTHEAST BUSPHOTOS)
"South Tyne" 8520 on "Washington Street Shuttle" service W6. (ADAM'S NORTHEAST BUSPHOTOS)
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Odd day allround for allocations.
Traffic seemed to be playing hell with things too, I passed 3 X21's through Birtley Durham Rd, assumingly on diversion due to severe traffic on the bypass, Birtley was just as bad until you got past the traffic lights at the library.
At around 11 this morning at one point Birtley Station Lane stop had FOUR 21's, a Nexus 23, a Pronto, an X22, a very late X24 and an X2 all within a cars reach of each other. I thought I'd stumbled upon a rally!
Excuse the awfulness of this spot but one of the South Tyne buses was on the W(something) yesterday too. I only know this because it pulled out infront of me at the entrance to the B&Q roundabout!
This strike could throw up some interesting workings/pics. Join the pickets and sneak a look in the depot `
(09 Mar 2013, 9:42 pm)gtomlinson Odd day allround for allocations.
Traffic seemed to be playing hell with things too, I passed 3 X21's through Birtley Durham Rd, assumingly on diversion due to severe traffic on the bypass, Birtley was just as bad until you got past the traffic lights at the library.
At around 11 this morning at one point Birtley Station Lane stop had FOUR 21's, a Nexus 23, a Pronto, an X22, a very late X24 and an X2 all within a cars reach of each other. I thought I'd stumbled upon a rally!
Excuse the awfulness of this spot but one of the South Tyne buses was on the W(something) yesterday too. I only know this because it pulled out infront of me at the entrance to the B&Q roundabout!
This strike could throw up some interesting workings/pics. Join the pickets and sneak a look in the depot
(09 Mar 2013, 9:42 pm)gtomlinson Odd day allround for allocations.
Traffic seemed to be playing hell with things too, I passed 3 X21's through Birtley Durham Rd, assumingly on diversion due to severe traffic on the bypass, Birtley was just as bad until you got past the traffic lights at the library.
At around 11 this morning at one point Birtley Station Lane stop had FOUR 21's, a Nexus 23, a Pronto, an X22, a very late X24 and an X2 all within a cars reach of each other. I thought I'd stumbled upon a rally!
Excuse the awfulness of this spot but one of the South Tyne buses was on the W(something) yesterday too. I only know this because it pulled out infront of me at the entrance to the B&Q roundabout!
This strike could throw up some interesting workings/pics. Join the pickets and sneak a look in the depot
(09 Mar 2013, 10:32 pm)W179SCU I know this is unrelated to Gne, but is anyone else having problems viewing my photostream?
I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I understand.
Note there was a South Tyne Cadet on the X88 but I missed getting a photo by mere seconds of getting into The Galleries, god knows what was on the 88/88A then
(09 Mar 2013, 10:32 pm)W179SCU I know this is unrelated to Gne, but is anyone else having problems viewing my photostream?
(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I understand.
Note there was a South Tyne Cadet on the X88 but I missed getting a photo by mere seconds of getting into The Galleries, god knows what was on the 88/88A then
(09 Mar 2013, 10:32 pm)W179SCU I know this is unrelated to Gne, but is anyone else having problems viewing my photostream?
Yeah I think you've deleted your account, because I can see your comment on the South Tyne W6 photo, but I can't click on your name and when I typed it in the search bar it didn't show up Tom
(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I understand.
Note there was a South Tyne Cadet on the X88 but I missed getting a photo by mere seconds of getting into The Galleries, god knows what was on the 88/88A then
(09 Mar 2013, 10:32 pm)W179SCU I know this is unrelated to Gne, but is anyone else having problems viewing my photostream?
Yeah I think you've deleted your account, because I can see your comment on the South Tyne W6 photo, but I can't click on your name and when I typed it in the search bar it didn't show up Tom
(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I
(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I
(10 Mar 2013, 12:50 am)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I
A strike means no buses for most and a skeleton for the others with non union staff or managers driving.
There'll be no replacement. Mass disruption is the aim.
Someone with better knowledge may know but the last full depot strike involved OK running routes y o gain business
(10 Mar 2013, 12:50 am)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I
A strike means no buses for most and a skeleton for the others with non union staff or managers driving.
There'll be no replacement. Mass disruption is the aim.
Someone with better knowledge may know but the last full depot strike involved OK running routes y o gain business
(10 Mar 2013, 9:27 am)Daniel(10 Mar 2013, 12:50 am)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I
A strike means no buses for most and a skeleton for the others with non union staff or managers driving.
There'll be no replacement. Mass disruption is the aim.
Someone with better knowledge may know but the last full depot strike involved OK running routes y o gain business
Should be fun for those who rely on the buses, eh? ;-)
You know where I can see any photos of that strike?
(10 Mar 2013, 9:27 am)Daniel(10 Mar 2013, 12:50 am)gtomlinson(09 Mar 2013, 10:37 pm)Adam Malarkey I'm confused with whole strike, are GNE operating the services or will the likes of Stagecoach and Arriva have to take over operation of services for those particular days mentioned. Someone explain to me so I
A strike means no buses for most and a skeleton for the others with non union staff or managers driving.
There'll be no replacement. Mass disruption is the aim.
Someone with better knowledge may know but the last full depot strike involved OK running routes y o gain business
Should be fun for those who rely on the buses, eh? ;-)
You know where I can see any photos of that strike?
(10 Mar 2013, 10:26 am)cbma06 Wasnt it Gardiners/Scarlet band/Bell Bros did the 220 via Hall Lane in Houghton while Go Ahead was on strike, and when northern came back off strike the operators stayed on and eventually turned the service into a 222, i remember ok travel doing the 194, and Busways did the 126, 136 and 535.
(10 Mar 2013, 10:26 am)cbma06 Wasnt it Gardiners/Scarlet band/Bell Bros did the 220 via Hall Lane in Houghton while Go Ahead was on strike, and when northern came back off strike the operators stayed on and eventually turned the service into a 222, i remember ok travel doing the 194, and Busways did the 126, 136 and 535.
(10 Mar 2013, 10:35 am)gtomlinson(10 Mar 2013, 10:26 am)cbma06 Wasnt it Gardiners/Scarlet band/Bell Bros did the 220 via Hall Lane in Houghton while Go Ahead was on strike, and when northern came back off strike the operators stayed on and eventually turned the service into a 222, i remember ok travel doing the 194, and Busways did the 126, 136 and 535.
I can remember OK doing stuff.
Didn't OK buses carry Northern logo's during the strike? Sure GNE hired them in. Honestly can't remember though.
It's tough on passengers but if there's a ballot and the majority back a strike I have to support that, it's tough out there. It's just a shame that you can predict the backlash from fairly ignorant Facebook and other punters
(10 Mar 2013, 10:35 am)gtomlinson(10 Mar 2013, 10:26 am)cbma06 Wasnt it Gardiners/Scarlet band/Bell Bros did the 220 via Hall Lane in Houghton while Go Ahead was on strike, and when northern came back off strike the operators stayed on and eventually turned the service into a 222, i remember ok travel doing the 194, and Busways did the 126, 136 and 535.
I can remember OK doing stuff.
Didn't OK buses carry Northern logo's during the strike? Sure GNE hired them in. Honestly can't remember though.
It's tough on passengers but if there's a ballot and the majority back a strike I have to support that, it's tough out there. It's just a shame that you can predict the backlash from fairly ignorant Facebook and other punters
