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Andreos1



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10 Jan 2014, 2:20 pm #601
(10 Jan 2014, 11:46 am)citaro5284 But was that not where the public said they needed a bus....hence why money was put into operating a service by Nexus and GNE?

A bus which serves their needs, going to Heworth, Gateshead Interchange etc or a bus which bypasses popular areas and skirts Newcastle inc places where queues of people are standing for a 27 or the first bus back to Hebburn?

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
10 Jan 2014, 2:20 pm #601

(10 Jan 2014, 11:46 am)citaro5284 But was that not where the public said they needed a bus....hence why money was put into operating a service by Nexus and GNE?

A bus which serves their needs, going to Heworth, Gateshead Interchange etc or a bus which bypasses popular areas and skirts Newcastle inc places where queues of people are standing for a 27 or the first bus back to Hebburn?


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

GuyParkRoyal



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10 Jan 2014, 3:25 pm #602
8300 is out on 88 /88A today following its re-paint in to lilac.

8305 has now had its missing Lambton Worm branding applied to the off side.
GuyParkRoyal
10 Jan 2014, 3:25 pm #602

8300 is out on 88 /88A today following its re-paint in to lilac.

8305 has now had its missing Lambton Worm branding applied to the off side.

10 Jan 2014, 3:57 pm #603
(10 Jan 2014, 12:58 pm)Panasonic44 They did, but Nexus or GNE didn't ask people where they want the bus service to go and the only way to increase usage is to extend to South Shields and accept Crusader Weekly ticket.

I miss South Shields depot, they had better service & reliable services before it closed down. Sad

Why does it need to go to South Shields? everyone in hebburn has access to South Shields on the 27 or 88/88A
Crusader
10 Jan 2014, 3:57 pm #603

(10 Jan 2014, 12:58 pm)Panasonic44 They did, but Nexus or GNE didn't ask people where they want the bus service to go and the only way to increase usage is to extend to South Shields and accept Crusader Weekly ticket.

I miss South Shields depot, they had better service & reliable services before it closed down. Sad

Why does it need to go to South Shields? everyone in hebburn has access to South Shields on the 27 or 88/88A

10 Jan 2014, 3:59 pm #604
(10 Jan 2014, 2:20 pm)andreos1 A bus which serves their needs, going to Heworth, Gateshead Interchange etc or a bus which bypasses popular areas and skirts Newcastle inc places where queues of people are standing for a 27 or the first bus back to Hebburn?

The complaints about services came from Argyle street/Victoria road west etc where the 27A used to run. The bus survey in hebburn asked people from these areas where they wanted to go - they said Newcastle, not Gateshead. This is why the 27X runs direct to Newcastle and omits Gateshead, as residents said they didn't travel there!
Crusader
10 Jan 2014, 3:59 pm #604

(10 Jan 2014, 2:20 pm)andreos1 A bus which serves their needs, going to Heworth, Gateshead Interchange etc or a bus which bypasses popular areas and skirts Newcastle inc places where queues of people are standing for a 27 or the first bus back to Hebburn?

The complaints about services came from Argyle street/Victoria road west etc where the 27A used to run. The bus survey in hebburn asked people from these areas where they wanted to go - they said Newcastle, not Gateshead. This is why the 27X runs direct to Newcastle and omits Gateshead, as residents said they didn't travel there!

10 Jan 2014, 4:02 pm #605
(10 Jan 2014, 3:57 pm)Crusader Why does it need to go to South Shields? everyone in hebburn has access to South Shields on the 27 or 88/88A

I think it does need it because it will help with 27X and more people will use it as a quicker way to instead of waiting for 27.

88/88A takes very long time to get to South Shields.

Also not everyboady was asked or surveyed about 27x.
Edited 10 Jan 2014, 4:04 pm by Panasonic44.
Panasonic44
10 Jan 2014, 4:02 pm #605

(10 Jan 2014, 3:57 pm)Crusader Why does it need to go to South Shields? everyone in hebburn has access to South Shields on the 27 or 88/88A

I think it does need it because it will help with 27X and more people will use it as a quicker way to instead of waiting for 27.

88/88A takes very long time to get to South Shields.

Also not everyboady was asked or surveyed about 27x.

Adam



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10 Jan 2014, 4:23 pm #606
6085 is the latest B9 to enter service
Adam
10 Jan 2014, 4:23 pm #606

6085 is the latest B9 to enter service

Diamond One

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10 Jan 2014, 5:05 pm #607
(10 Jan 2014, 4:23 pm)Adam 6085 is the latest B9 to enter service

i now need to photo 6088/6090/6092 and 6097 once i do those 4 gonna find the red ones anyways also i noted today Highwayman, Loop and Quaylink all on 27 with a Nexus Bus Solo on 27X it was supposed to say 27X but instead it said X27 http://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/11873310583/
Edited 10 Jan 2014, 5:07 pm by Diamond One.
Diamond One
10 Jan 2014, 5:05 pm #607

(10 Jan 2014, 4:23 pm)Adam 6085 is the latest B9 to enter service

i now need to photo 6088/6090/6092 and 6097 once i do those 4 gonna find the red ones anyways also i noted today Highwayman, Loop and Quaylink all on 27 with a Nexus Bus Solo on 27X it was supposed to say 27X but instead it said X27 http://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/11873310583/

Dan

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10 Jan 2014, 5:18 pm #608
More photos of Riverside depot, this time shared on Facebook by Steve Foster:
[Image: 1530305_10151827839346573_1914395499_n.jpg]
Dan
10 Jan 2014, 5:18 pm #608

More photos of Riverside depot, this time shared on Facebook by Steve Foster:
[Image: 1530305_10151827839346573_1914395499_n.jpg]

DanPicken

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10 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm #609
(10 Jan 2014, 3:25 pm)GuyParkRoyal 8300 is out on 88 /88A today following its re-paint in to lilac.

8305 has now had its missing Lambton Worm branding applied to the off side.

8300 was done yesterday
DanPicken
10 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm #609

(10 Jan 2014, 3:25 pm)GuyParkRoyal 8300 is out on 88 /88A today following its re-paint in to lilac.

8305 has now had its missing Lambton Worm branding applied to the off side.

8300 was done yesterday

Andreos1



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10 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm #610
(10 Jan 2014, 3:59 pm)Crusader The complaints about services came from Argyle street/Victoria road west etc where the 27A used to run. The bus survey in hebburn asked people from these areas where they wanted to go - they said Newcastle, not Gateshead. This is why the 27X runs direct to Newcastle and omits Gateshead, as residents said they didn't travel there!

If there is a small customer base, then take their needs into account, but look at growing the patronage, by having it serve a similar route to the 27 in Newcastle and Gateshead.

I wonder how many people let it go, because it doesn't stop at Gateshead?
Similarly, I bet there is a proportion of people who would get it home from the town, but won't go out of their way, when they can wait for a frequent 27.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
10 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm #610

(10 Jan 2014, 3:59 pm)Crusader The complaints about services came from Argyle street/Victoria road west etc where the 27A used to run. The bus survey in hebburn asked people from these areas where they wanted to go - they said Newcastle, not Gateshead. This is why the 27X runs direct to Newcastle and omits Gateshead, as residents said they didn't travel there!

If there is a small customer base, then take their needs into account, but look at growing the patronage, by having it serve a similar route to the 27 in Newcastle and Gateshead.

I wonder how many people let it go, because it doesn't stop at Gateshead?
Similarly, I bet there is a proportion of people who would get it home from the town, but won't go out of their way, when they can wait for a frequent 27.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

citaro5284



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10 Jan 2014, 5:29 pm #611
(10 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm)andreos1 .
I wonder how many people let it go, because it doesn't stop at Gateshead?

I bet not many, Gateshead is not the centre of the World unlike Fencehouses!
citaro5284
10 Jan 2014, 5:29 pm #611

(10 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm)andreos1 .
I wonder how many people let it go, because it doesn't stop at Gateshead?

I bet not many, Gateshead is not the centre of the World unlike Fencehouses!

Adrian



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10 Jan 2014, 5:33 pm #612
(10 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm)andreos1 If there is a small customer base, then take their needs into account, but look at growing the patronage, by having it serve a similar route to the 27 in Newcastle and Gateshead.

I wonder how many people let it go, because it doesn't stop at Gateshead?
Similarly, I bet there is a proportion of people who would get it home from the town, but won't go out of their way, when they can wait for a frequent 27.

Valid point about growing patronage. Just look at the 73 for a bad example of that. Everyone who has argued for a bus service stuck together in one ridiculous route that goes nowhere fast.

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Adrian
10 Jan 2014, 5:33 pm #612

(10 Jan 2014, 5:24 pm)andreos1 If there is a small customer base, then take their needs into account, but look at growing the patronage, by having it serve a similar route to the 27 in Newcastle and Gateshead.

I wonder how many people let it go, because it doesn't stop at Gateshead?
Similarly, I bet there is a proportion of people who would get it home from the town, but won't go out of their way, when they can wait for a frequent 27.

Valid point about growing patronage. Just look at the 73 for a bad example of that. Everyone who has argued for a bus service stuck together in one ridiculous route that goes nowhere fast.


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10 Jan 2014, 5:39 pm #613
Is closing doors an issue with all Citaros or just 5289.
I saw it today at a bus stop, its doors were like half closed and then they reopened. They mustn't like closing Tongue
northtynelinks2
10 Jan 2014, 5:39 pm #613

Is closing doors an issue with all Citaros or just 5289.
I saw it today at a bus stop, its doors were like half closed and then they reopened. They mustn't like closing Tongue

Andreos1



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10 Jan 2014, 5:42 pm #614
(10 Jan 2014, 5:39 pm)northtynelinks2 Is closing doors an issue with all Citaros or just 5289.
I saw it today at a bus stop, its doors were like half closed and then they reopened. They mustn't like closing Tongue

A few of the doors on the 4 play or have been playing up too.

They have a delayed reaction on the bells too

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
10 Jan 2014, 5:42 pm #614

(10 Jan 2014, 5:39 pm)northtynelinks2 Is closing doors an issue with all Citaros or just 5289.
I saw it today at a bus stop, its doors were like half closed and then they reopened. They mustn't like closing Tongue

A few of the doors on the 4 play or have been playing up too.

They have a delayed reaction on the bells too


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

10 Jan 2014, 5:43 pm #615
Does any know, where the rest of Mercedes have gone from 27? I have seen in last 2 days alot of different buses on including new optare veras.

I do wish they would swap with 45/46 buses with 27s hehe.
Edited 10 Jan 2014, 5:44 pm by Panasonic44.
Panasonic44
10 Jan 2014, 5:43 pm #615

Does any know, where the rest of Mercedes have gone from 27? I have seen in last 2 days alot of different buses on including new optare veras.

I do wish they would swap with 45/46 buses with 27s hehe.

Dan

Site Administrator

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10 Jan 2014, 5:45 pm #616
(10 Jan 2014, 5:42 pm)andreos1 A few of the doors on the 4 play or have been playing up too.

They have a delayed reaction on the bells too

Both problems are common with all batches of Citaros afaik.
Dan
10 Jan 2014, 5:45 pm #616

(10 Jan 2014, 5:42 pm)andreos1 A few of the doors on the 4 play or have been playing up too.

They have a delayed reaction on the bells too

Both problems are common with all batches of Citaros afaik.

Diamond One

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10 Jan 2014, 5:49 pm #617
(10 Jan 2014, 5:43 pm)Panasonic44 Does any know, where the rest of Mercedes have gone from 27? I have seen in last 2 days alot of different buses on including new optare veras.

I do wish they would swap with 45/46 buses with 27s hehe.

ominicities would be ideal but i think gateshead are satisfied with the ones on the 27 as they are now i've ridden on these plenty of times and live on the route the renowns on 27 were ok at first after a few months the you could tell they were old they always seem to have problems eg rattling too much even the ones that were cascaded to wear tees express they sounded they had a cow on as the engine roared
Diamond One
10 Jan 2014, 5:49 pm #617

(10 Jan 2014, 5:43 pm)Panasonic44 Does any know, where the rest of Mercedes have gone from 27? I have seen in last 2 days alot of different buses on including new optare veras.

I do wish they would swap with 45/46 buses with 27s hehe.

ominicities would be ideal but i think gateshead are satisfied with the ones on the 27 as they are now i've ridden on these plenty of times and live on the route the renowns on 27 were ok at first after a few months the you could tell they were old they always seem to have problems eg rattling too much even the ones that were cascaded to wear tees express they sounded they had a cow on as the engine roared

Dan

Site Administrator

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10 Jan 2014, 5:51 pm #618
(10 Jan 2014, 5:49 pm)Bazza Houston ominicities would be ideal but i think gateshead are satisfied with the ones on the 27 as they are now i've ridden on these plenty of times and live on the route the renowns on 27 were ok at first after a few months the you could tell they were old they always seem to have problems eg rattling too much even the ones that were cascaded to wear tees express they sounded they had a cow on as the engine roared

I think the roar of the WTX batch sounds great. Sound-wise I'd say they're some of the best in the fleet. Can't say the same for performance but hey ho.
Dan
10 Jan 2014, 5:51 pm #618

(10 Jan 2014, 5:49 pm)Bazza Houston ominicities would be ideal but i think gateshead are satisfied with the ones on the 27 as they are now i've ridden on these plenty of times and live on the route the renowns on 27 were ok at first after a few months the you could tell they were old they always seem to have problems eg rattling too much even the ones that were cascaded to wear tees express they sounded they had a cow on as the engine roared

I think the roar of the WTX batch sounds great. Sound-wise I'd say they're some of the best in the fleet. Can't say the same for performance but hey ho.

Malarkey



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10 Jan 2014, 5:52 pm #619
(10 Jan 2014, 5:49 pm)Bazza Houston ominicities would be ideal but i think gateshead are satisfied with the ones on the 27 as they are now i've ridden on these plenty of times and live on the route the renowns on 27 were ok at first after a few months the you could tell they were old they always seem to have problems eg rattling too much even the ones that were cascaded to wear tees express they sounded they had a cow on as the engine roared

Bazza I thought Cows "Mooowed" and Lions "Roarded", Or am I Mistaken
Malarkey
10 Jan 2014, 5:52 pm #619

(10 Jan 2014, 5:49 pm)Bazza Houston ominicities would be ideal but i think gateshead are satisfied with the ones on the 27 as they are now i've ridden on these plenty of times and live on the route the renowns on 27 were ok at first after a few months the you could tell they were old they always seem to have problems eg rattling too much even the ones that were cascaded to wear tees express they sounded they had a cow on as the engine roared

Bazza I thought Cows "Mooowed" and Lions "Roarded", Or am I Mistaken

Diamond One

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10 Jan 2014, 6:00 pm #620
(10 Jan 2014, 5:52 pm)Adam Malarkey Bazza I thought Cows "Mooowed" and Lions "Roarded", Or am I Mistaken

they do but i was also thinking of a pun the sound of 4906 sounded like a cow but at least it was mooving but the roar came from the engine
Diamond One
10 Jan 2014, 6:00 pm #620

(10 Jan 2014, 5:52 pm)Adam Malarkey Bazza I thought Cows "Mooowed" and Lions "Roarded", Or am I Mistaken

they do but i was also thinking of a pun the sound of 4906 sounded like a cow but at least it was mooving but the roar came from the engine

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