How many buses are needed for the school services from September?

(12 Aug 2021, 10:43 am)Thomas12 wrote On a separate note, I really don't understand why the Wallsend-Howdon part of the 41 wasn't merged with the 42/42A.

Would've provided more links from Howdon to Benton ASDA, Four Lane Ends and the key employment sites, especially when the 41 and 42 don't connect at all in Wallsend.

42/42A I’m sure used to serve howdon when it continued to North Shields, got axed the day before lockdown 1 but could see potential, doubt it’d be gne to do it seeing as they done it before

(12 Aug 2021, 12:02 pm)JM03 wrote 42/42A I’m sure used to serve howdon when it continued to North Shields, got axed the day before lockdown 1 but could see potential, doubt it’d be gne to do it seeing as they done it before

The only thing i'd do different is extend to the Cobalt from Hadrian Park,then the 41 could run between Wallsend and Hadrian Park only

42/A never served Howdon. Cause if I remember correctly. Gct 335 has took over the old 42/A route to North Shields

Nexus have replaced the 42/42A between Cobalt and North Shields by extending service 335 (every 30 minutes Monday – Friday daytime & every 60 minutes Saturday daytime).  The 335 will continue to be operated by Central Taxis of Gateshead

(12 Aug 2021, 12:23 pm)Train8261 wrote 42/A never served Howdon. Cause if I remember correctly. Gct 335 has took over the old 42/A route to North Shields

Nexus have replaced the 42/42A between Cobalt and North Shields by extending service 335 (every 30 minutes Monday – Friday daytime & every 60 minutes Saturday daytime).  The 335 will continue to be operated by Central Taxis of Gateshead

The 42/A's DID serve Howdon,and both used to serve Forest Hall as the 42/A was a mix of the 17/A,80,and 353,what was said was GNE werent looking to replace the 42/A Wallsend-North Shields as it was covered by other services, 1,11,22,41 and GCT's 335,thats also why Nexus are in talks about re-routing the 335 via Palmersville and Forest Hall to replace the lost half hourly link

Odd never remember it serving Howdon

(12 Aug 2021, 9:12 am)Michael wrote 643: https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/G...2021-10-11&direction=outbound

730: https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/G...2021-09-06&direction=outbound

734: https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/services/G...2021-09-06&direction=outbound

All under a white banner on the GNE site.

Odd that they'd run a service for the MetroCentre (643) that doesn't operate on a Saturday.

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Well the Facebook info post doesn't have many positive comments on.

(12 Aug 2021, 4:38 pm)idiot wrote Well the Facebook info post doesn't have many positive comments on.

Does it ever?

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(12 Aug 2021, 11:57 am)Michael wrote How many buses are needed for the school services from September?

Did a quick add up of all the scholars services and got a total of 47 buses worth (factoring in am and pm only services)

(12 Aug 2021, 5:10 pm)peter wrote Did a quick add up of all the scholars services and got a total of 47 buses worth (factoring in am and pm only services)

Actually more than I thought.

(12 Aug 2021, 5:34 pm)Michael wrote Actually more than I thought.

Some times buses do more than one trip due to schools with early or late start and finish times

From Willington Square the 42/42a did Churchill Street, Coniston Roqd, Ridley Avenue, Tynemouth Road, Rosehill Bank, Church Bank, High St East, Station Road to Wallsend Metro.

Some examples
672 at Ridley Avenue https://flic.kr/p/RW95cn
676 at Tynemouth Rd https://flic.kr/p/SfA5Bs

And before that it was the 80 as indicated by this shot on Coniston Road https://flic.kr/p/SieDcv

(12 Aug 2021, 6:41 pm)Rapidsnap wrote From Willington Square the 42/42a did Churchill Street, Coniston Roqd, Ridley Avenue, Tynemouth Road, Rosehill Bank, Church Bank, High St East, Station Road to Wallsend Metro.

Some examples
672 at Ridley Avenue https://flic.kr/p/RW95cn
676 at Tynemouth Rd https://flic.kr/p/SfA5Bs

And before that it was the 80 as indicated by this shot on Coniston Road https://flic.kr/p/SieDcv

Back when they had nice buses and the routes that made it easier to get to places

Are they planning to close the Peterlee outstation because the changes seem like it would make it easier for the services to be spilt between Deptford and Chester-le-Street

The new PDF timetables appear to be missing a vital bit of info…the service number?

Pretty important if they’re saved or directly sent/linked between people rather than the via the website,


https://passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west...75e354.pdf

There Facebook and Twitter today has been flooded with negative comments about some changes. I'm sure half of them don't even read into it and just see one service being withdrawn but don't even read it will be replaced by this route

(12 Aug 2021, 10:06 pm)James101 wrote The new PDF timetables appear to be missing a vital bit of info…the service number?

Pretty important if they’re saved or directly sent/linked between people rather than the via the website,


https://passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west...75e354.pdf

Yes, they’re only temporary versions.


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(12 Aug 2021, 10:38 pm)Train8261 wrote There Facebook and Twitter today has been flooded with negative comments about some changes. I'm sure half of them don't even read into it and just see one service being withdrawn but don't even read it will be replaced by this route

I'm not exactly sure what you expect the changes are mostly negative. People aren't exactly going to post, 'nice to see the 56 is still every 15 minutes that's much better than every 12 minutes.' or, 'at least now when I go to the Metro Centre from Annfield Plain I need to change buses. Great news.'

New 78 timetable confirms the Consett and Castleside only runs will NOT be ran by Coast and Country buses (mainly on a night and Sundays).... I take it this will be a Venture Solo?


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47/47A also has its own PDF - https://passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west...e09c47.pdf - own brand?

(13 Aug 2021, 9:03 am)Michael wrote New 78 timetable confirms the Consett and Castleside only runs will NOT be ran by Coast and Country buses (mainly on a night and Sundays).... I take it this will be a Venture Solo?


Edit:


47/47A also has its own PDF - https://passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west...e09c47.pdf - own brand?

Makes sense really, that's the way it's been operated with the 16 as things currently stand. Don't need anything bigger than a Solo down there on a night so interwork it with the Vs or the X15.

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(14 Aug 2021, 12:33 am)6049 wrote Makes sense really, that's the way it's been operated with the 16 as things currently stand. Don't need anything bigger than a Solo down there on a night so interwork it with the Vs or the X15.

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So what buses will the 47 get, anyone know where branding name?

(14 Aug 2021, 10:14 am)Keeiajs wrote So what buses will the 47 get, anyone know where branding name?

Fingers crossed for Corporate livery.

(14 Aug 2021, 11:42 am)ne14ne1 wrote Fingers crossed for Corporate livery.

Nah.

(14 Aug 2021, 10:14 am)Keeiajs wrote So what buses will the 47 get, anyone know where branding name?

I'm hoping derwent rangers makes a comeback, would be a good nod to the old solars on the route.

In regards to the 39, what were loadings like when it ran using MPD's.

(14 Aug 2021, 11:42 am)ne14ne1 wrote Fingers crossed for Corporate livery.

Almost. Red with a sand-coloured rear is what I've seen. Also named "Red Kite Ranger".

(14 Aug 2021, 9:24 pm)ASX_Terranova wrote In regards to the 39, what were loadings like when it ran using MPD's.

Not too dissimilar from the levels of recovery the service is approaching now, when the service now runs with a 15 minute frequency instead of 20 (as it did with the MPDs).


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(15 Aug 2021, 5:07 am)Dan wrote Not too dissimilar from the levels of recovery the service is approaching now, when the service now runs with a 15 minute frequency instead of 20 (as it did with the MPDs).


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Anyone know if the service changes booklet is available to pick up a copy anywhere or just online?  Haven't seen any on the buses etc.

(15 Aug 2021, 12:36 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Anyone know if the service changes booklet is available to pick up a copy anywhere or just online?  Haven't seen any on the buses etc.

It's been getting put on all buses over the past few days.