(05 Aug 2021, 8:11 pm)Keeiajs wrote So will the 5 & 9 get branding, and 26 & 50 get branding?

All 4 routes will be unbranded.

(05 Aug 2021, 8:12 pm)transportintyneandwear wrote Could the Gemini spares from the 26 be put on the 25?


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Doubt it. I was possibly thinking 65.

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What buses will be used on X22?

Well the only other solutions for the 25 is somehow finding some spare Euro 6 buses or curtailing it at Gateshead.


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(05 Aug 2021, 8:14 pm)transportintyneandwear wrote Well the only other solutions for the 25 is somehow finding some spare Euro 6 buses or curtailing it at Gateshead.


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Stick some streetlites on there

(05 Aug 2021, 8:05 pm)Jimmi wrote My guess for 65 is either Versa or Citaro.

Wonder if the 65 get the older versas, similar ones doing Arriva cover on the 6/7?


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It would be nice for the new 65 on a morning and on a evening to extend to parkside & 62 should go upto parkside providing more links, stupid that the 62 wasn't extend

(05 Aug 2021, 7:02 pm)Adtrainsam wrote Press Release now up

https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/getting-bu...-september

Interesting changes.

Pleased to see the bizarre numbering system in Washington go.

Struggling to see logic behind the 28 changes (Whitehall Road?). The reasoning behind terminating it at Ouston, is clearly down to resource (or lack) of. Wondering if this will become Riverside based?

Unsure of the logic in omitting Pelaw Estate for the 34 too. Numbers may be low, but I would argue there's a need for some sort of service. Certainly more of a need than those residents living on the A693...
Re-routing the 78 and needing to maintain some sort of connection to Pelton (due to the 78 changes) is clearly a factor. 

They've tried similar changes to the 65 in the past. Sure they put pink deckers on at one point, after they finished their time chugging back and forth on the 21.
Will see if it lasts this time or if it goes the way it has done previously.
Although I thought it was a good idea initially, I'd question the need for the X1 extension to Dalton Park, if the 65 is becoming more frequent. 

Unsurprised at the axing of the 71 coupled with a pleading begging bowl in the direction of DCC. It's not like we've seen that sort of behaviour previously. I'd hoped MG may have instilled a sense of ownership in the organisation and that culture of using the public purse had ended. Clearly I was wrong (there's mention of the begging bowl at least twice in these changes).
The latest version isn't fit for purpose and rather than adapt the route or timetable, pushing connections with the National Rail Network at Seaham or spinning some other sort of marketing, it's obviously easier culling it completely.
See previous comments on taking the easy/lazy option.

Glad to see Brady Square maintain connections and new opportunities opened in that area.

(05 Aug 2021, 8:06 pm)Train8261 wrote Nice to see we are getting a throw back to the 51/52 and Orbit (Now being East Gateshead Orbit)

Why? Quaylink is more iconic.

Looking at some of the PDF timetables, it seems like the 8 (and possibly 78 as well) will be getting a new brand name called “Country Ranger”

https://passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west...817123.pdf

Anyone know of any repaints for the 60? Or the new peterlee name?

Seems a fairly sensible set of changes. Numbers are never going to return to what they are, COVID has changed how we live and work forever.

The 5 day week is dead so it’s only right the industry adapts.

From a personal point of view.
925 ending not a surprise and was only ever a token gesture that never merited the bus,

28/28A changes finally mark the end of the illustrious 709/728 legacy. It’s not ideal for those in Pelton Fell but the new housing popping up around there isn’t encouraging public transport use. I’m confused as to why it’s moving out of Eldon Square though? Market Street is the arse end of town. Whitehall Road makes little sense either unless Bentham Bank is causing congestion issues

I’d have been tempted to run maybe a few 28s a day to Beamish fast via the A693 which might happen if the B1 doesn’t last. (Tif it’d be quicker than the B1)

Genuinely surprised at the X22 being upgraded and branded, Even pre pandemic I was normally one of a handful of passengers but it must do the business (or metro centre are incentivising)

Not sure I’d be entirely thrilled as 53/54 commuter to be diverted via the Quayside, spending more time in traffic on my game changing bus.

(05 Aug 2021, 8:31 pm)Adtrainsam wrote Looking at some of the PDF timetables, it seems like the 8 (and possibly 78 as well) will be getting a new brand name called “Country Ranger”

https://passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west...817123.pdf

Spotted a few new brands on the PDF timetables

39/39A becomes 'Graphite'
61 becomes 'Blue'
Peterlee services including X6 become 'Peterlee Purples'
Prince Bishops to get a new look.
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(05 Aug 2021, 8:38 pm)Jimmi wrote Spotted a few new brands on the PDF timetables

39/39A becomes 'Graphite'
61 becomes 'Blue'
Peterlee services including X6 become 'Peterlee Purples'

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Spotted a few new brands on the PDF timetables

39/39A becomes 'Graphite'
61 becomes 'Blue'
Peterlee services including X6 become 'Peterlee Purples'

Anymore, particularly the 9 or 5?

New look for Prince Bishops

Wonder how much the brand refresh is costing versus keeping the odd bus link open….

How did you get those new logos and timetables?


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How did you get those new logos and timetables?


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(05 Aug 2021, 8:46 pm)transportintyneandwear wrote How did you get those new logos and timetables?


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That is what I want to find out

How did you get those new logos and timetables?


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How did you get those new logos and timetables?


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(05 Aug 2021, 8:43 pm)Jimmi wrote New look for Prince Bishops

No no no no no, theres a reason the Prince Bishops was purple. Now going nipple pink

Prince Bishops going from a unique logo to another Stenning Friday afternoon job. You also have to laugh at Peterlee Purples, Indigo was a non name, but this is no better.

I’m surprised the M6/M7/M8 is being axed, I thought they were pretty busy, at least on Saturdays with kids going to the MetroCentre. Also hasn’t it just been upgraded from Solos to Versas?

Also, unless I’ve read it wrong there is no longer a service from Stanley to Gateshead?

I’m not entirely sure GNE or anyone else know what the final work patterns will be after Covid, most haven’t gone back to the office at all yet in any numbers approaching normal, I’m surprised they didn’t let the Autumn happen first and make changes next year

The 5 and 9 will be "Go North East" as they'll interwork.

(05 Aug 2021, 8:33 pm)Ambassador wrote Market Street is the arse end of town.

Hopefully not for much longer. 14 story Bank House office currently under construction to be followed by Pilgrim Place development. New hotels and restaurants recently approved. Further office retail and residential developments expected. 
‘East Pilgrim Street’ (EPS) area is finally going to be turned around. (Won’t happen overnight, granted). Could almost do with a new bus station planned for the area, like a modern day replacement of Worswick St!

(05 Aug 2021, 8:48 pm)transportintyneandwear wrote How did you get those new logos and timetables?


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How did you get those new logos and timetables?


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Go on the timetables, change the date to the 5th September, download the PDF.

Some PDF timetables aren't on yet, such as the 62/62A.

(05 Aug 2021, 8:48 pm)JP6004 wrote No no no no no, theres a reason the Prince Bishops was purple. Now going nipple pink

Going by the timetable, rear part will be deep purple

(05 Aug 2021, 8:48 pm)JP6004 wrote No no no no no, theres a reason the Prince Bishops was purple. Now going nipple pink

(05 Aug 2021, 9:02 pm)Jimmi wrote Going by the timetable, rear part will be deep purple

Any news on whether the 60 will be re-branded or liveried

(05 Aug 2021, 8:56 pm)Wybus wrote Prince Bishops going from a unique logo to another Stenning Friday afternoon job. 

Tell me about it, cant believe they've got rid of the mitre in favour of different colour coaster waves!!! However coaster does look lush like

Looks like the 60 will be Sunderland district drifter, 61 Sunderland district (with a blue bird, looks like a blue finch or a parrot )


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Looks like the 60 will be Sunderland district drifter, 61 Sunderland district (with a blue bird, looks like a blue finch or a parrot )


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(05 Aug 2021, 9:04 pm)cbma06 wrote Looks like the 60 will be Sunderland district drifter, 61 Sunderland district (with a blue bird, looks like a blue finch or a parrot )


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Looks like the 60 will be Sunderland district drifter, 61 Sunderland district (with a blue bird, looks like a blue finch or a parrot )


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Wonder if they will re-do the outside and interior because it needs it.

(05 Aug 2021, 8:56 pm)Wybus wrote Also, unless I’ve read it wrong there is no longer a service from Stanley to Gateshead?

X72 maintains this link, albeit a bit longer.

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(05 Aug 2021, 9:03 pm)JP6004 wrote Tell me about it, cant believe they've got rid of the mitre in favour of different colour coaster waves!!! However coaster does look lush like

You’ve not seen it yet!!


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