(27 Aug 2021, 3:26 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote Its been tracking all day on the 4. Sure it wasn't just sitting waiting time?

It was parked on the road, opposite the children's centre, it was parked heading towards Plains Farm etc


Any mod gonna sort the problem of me not being able to upload photos?

Stagecoach have gained loads of school contracts in South Tyneside and Newcastle and a few in North Tyneside.

As per below:
School bus services | nexus.org.uk

Are Stagecoach acquiring additional double decker's from elsewhere as a result of these contract gains?

(30 Aug 2021, 1:11 pm)AIG20 wrote Stagecoach have gained loads of school contracts in South Tyneside and Newcastle and a few in North Tyneside.

As per below:
School bus services | nexus.org.uk

Are Stagecoach acquiring additional double decker's from elsewhere as a result of these contract gains?

Looks like they'll be run out of Slatyford/Walkergate according to bustimes.org . But i'm not holding my breath as that seems a bit far     to travel just for scholars runs. 

https://bustimes.org/operators/stagecoach-north-east

(30 Aug 2021, 10:23 pm)logidoodah wrote Looks like they'll be run out of Slatyford/Walkergate according to bustimes.org . But i'm not holding my breath as that seems a bit far     to travel just for scholars runs. 

https://bustimes.org/operators/stagecoach-north-east

Wheatsheaf have several of those. and timetable provision has been  made to permit one to drop onto an 18 ex Seaburn, one via A19 to Sevenoaks to pick up route 16 and one that returns empty via the A184 (mornings and return afternoon)

(31 Aug 2021, 7:15 am)54APhotography wrote Wheatsheaf have several of those. and timetable provision has been  made to permit one to drop onto an 18 ex Seaburn, one via A19 to Sevenoaks to pick up route 16 and one that returns empty via the A184 (mornings and return afternoon)

Going by your post,i take it the Wheatsheaf, doesn't need any extra buses for the school buses.

With 19440/4 yes I think that would be enough, of course 19114 can't be relied upon! They weren't for the E bus summer PVR as the open tops covered that, when they work that it is.

Do you know if Sunderland will still be operating the SL06 in Durham?

South Shields appear to have E400s 19682 and 19683

Also Sunderland now appear to have 19645 also

19682-83 have been out on the 18 yesterday (83) and today (82) I presume they have transferred in light of the scholars contracts that are upcoming.

19643 has broken down trying to pull away from the traffic light on wear bridge towards city centre. 19383 was behind anyways while it broke down and mechanic and driver swapped. Si guessing it was the replacement anyways. 

The traffic seems to managing itself ok, it's the buses that are having last second lane changes and having to reverse as it's the lane the buses normally use.

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(06 Sep 2021, 9:18 am)ifm001 wrote South Shields appear to have E400s 19682 and 19683

Also Sunderland now appear to have 19645 also

Just seen 19444 on the 18 in Sunderland

Hi just seen a photo of 22081 at one stagecoach north east depot if park up Stockton depot does mean it going into service at Stockton?

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And date was September 14 2021.

19646 broke down on the 38 this morning

Hi how come there been no update?

Seen Walkgergate 27723 driving the streets of Hebburn just after 9am this morning. Not tracking as a scholars so possibly driver training or route learning. New routes or expansion?

(05 Oct 2021, 7:03 am)glen wrote Hi how come there been no update?

Because there isn't any updates?

Thanks for info mate

Noticed the PVR has increased from 2 to 3 on a Sunday for the 23.

(05 Oct 2021, 10:55 am)ifm001 wrote Seen Walkgergate  27723 driving the streets of Hebburn just after 9am this morning. Not tracking as a scholars so possibly driver training or route learning.  New routes or expansion?

I think they have some of the scholars services from St Joseph's as I've seen an E400 MMC picking up there (also saw a MMC in the scotch estate a few weeks ago).

(10 Oct 2021, 10:14 am)Michael wrote Noticed the PVR has increased from 2 to 3 on a Sunday for the 23.

It has been for a while now as it extends to Seaburn Morrisons during Sunday daytimes

(10 Oct 2021, 12:44 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote It has been for a while now as it extends to Seaburn Morrisons during Sunday daytimes

The 23 was always a 2 PVR on a Sunday - pre-Covid even when extended to Seaburn, it never ran on time either - I live on the route.

This must of changed when the last set of changes to the 23 came in to force... just noticed it today.

(10 Oct 2021, 12:19 pm)durhambusman wrote I think they have some of the scholars services from St Joseph's as I've seen an E400 MMC picking up there (also saw a MMC in the scotch estate a few weeks ago).

Yes they have a few scholars services in the area now, but that's what I'm saying. This was after the scholars had finished and was not tracking as a scholars previously either.  So it's possibly driver training re the scholars services or is there potential service expansion from the Newcastle depots.

(10 Oct 2021, 1:06 pm)Michael wrote The 23 was always a 2 PVR on a Sunday - pre-Covid even when extended to Seaburn, it never ran on time either - I live on the route.

This must of changed when the last set of changes to the 23 came in to force... just noticed it today.

It increased with the July changes.

Think it might relate to scholars as I saw 10637 in boldon last week, unless it was taking the scenic route to wheat sheaf for repaint.

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Scholars did the 542 then 801

(11 Oct 2021, 5:17 pm)atlantean560 wrote Think it might relate to scholars as I saw 10637 in boldon last week, unless it was taking the scenic route to wheat sheaf for repaint.

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I saw 11502 at St Peters/Monkwearmouth on Friday at 1100

Does anyone know if 39674 is still in service? It hasn't tracked on Bustimes since July but appears to still be taxed

Last time I saw it was in Slatyford Depot back in September.

19114 has returned to service, on the 13.50 E6 from Sunderland

(27 Oct 2021, 1:08 pm)enviro7501 wrote 19114 has returned to service, on the 13.50 E6 from Sunderland

broke again this morning assuming its a engine or gearbox problem

19114 send it back to Manchester