(10 Oct 2020, 4:30 pm)JP6004 wrote I dont think it will be as bad as that, just disappointing to see the torch being replaced with a flag
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Could have both??

(10 Oct 2020, 4:32 pm)Michael wrote Could have both??

Unlike the Little Coaster timetables, the new timetable for 39/39A has no mention of evening services operated on behalf of Nexus

https://passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west...47c91f.pdf

(12 Oct 2020, 6:12 pm)park5354 wrote Unlike the Little Coaster timetables, the new timetable for 39/39A has no mention of evening services operated on behalf of Nexus

https://passenger-line-assets.s3.eu-west...47c91f.pdf

This version of the timetable (including the printed variant) is only intended to be short term. A ‘proper’ Sunderland area guide booklet will be created, and this is where the full timetable (similar to North Tyneside) will be.


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(13 Oct 2020, 6:52 am)Dan wrote This version of the timetable (including the printed variant) is only intended to be short term. A ‘proper’ Sunderland area guide booklet will be created, and this is where the full timetable (similar to North Tyneside) will be.


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Will these area guides eventually be made for each area, ie. one for Gateshead, Durham etc.?

(13 Oct 2020, 10:17 am)streetdeckfan wrote Will these area guides eventually be made for each area, ie. one for Gateshead, Durham etc.?

Eventually, yes. They take a lot of time (as does the typesetting and production of timetables in general, in the current climate!)

Just picking up on comments a few days ago regarding the Crusader flag, surely the flag is a lot more relevant than the torch?

After all, it was a crusade in which people displayed flags and banners, not an angry mob carrying burning torches!

(13 Oct 2020, 1:57 pm)LeeCalder wrote Just picking up on comments a few days ago regarding the Crusader flag, surely the flag is a lot more relevant than the torch?

After all, it was a crusade in which people displayed flags and banners, not an angry mob carrying burning torches!

Its the symbolism of the torch that holds the meaning of hope, endurance and enlightenment. Statue of Liberty torch lights the way to freedom and liberty. Surely a more fitting emblem than waving a flag from the golf course.

The "Chinese" crusader version did show the type of banners that were used. Never have I seen pictures of them holding triangular flags!

(13 Oct 2020, 2:37 pm)JP6004 wrote Its the symbolism of the torch that holds the meaning of hope, endurance and enlightenment. Statue of Liberty torch lights the way to freedom and liberty. Surely a more fitting emblem than waving a flag from the golf course.

The "Chinese" crusader version did show the type of banners that were used. Never have I seen pictures of them holding triangular flags!

Christ, you're giving me flashbacks to the nightmare that was GCSE English!

Had they used a different flag (like the one on the old Crusader livery), it would have made a bit more sense, but now you mention it, it does look like a logo for a golf course!

(13 Oct 2020, 2:59 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Christ, you're giving me flashbacks to the nightmare that was GCSE English!

Had they used a different flag (like the one on the old Crusader livery), it would have made a bit more sense, but now you mention it, it does look like a logo for a golf course!

To be fair the torch; graphically, looks more appealing and classy. The older crusader livery just looked like a bad dream...so did the black Blaydon Racer after the first 10mins.

(13 Oct 2020, 3:11 pm)JP6004 wrote To be fair the torch; graphically, looks more appealing and classy. The older crusader livery just looked like a bad dream...so did the black Blaydon Racer after the first 10mins.

Yeah, they could have easily incorporated a torch instead of a flag into the new logo and it would have looked even better IMO. If I get bored enough later on I might have a play in Illustrator

(13 Oct 2020, 3:16 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Yeah, they could have easily incorporated a torch instead of a flag into the new logo and it would have looked even better IMO. If I get bored enough later on I might have a play in Illustrator

I'm liking the new branding on the timetables, very smart. Hopefully with the next X-Lines timetables they keep the Sunday separate so it's actually readable!

One thing I'm not sure on is the 'turn up and go' on the timetable. 

I'm not so sure it's because 'buses run so frequently throughout the day you can pop to the bus stop and an Angel 21 will be along shortly', but more to hide the fact they're never bloody on time!

Timetables have now been produced for almost every service across Go North East, with timetables effective either 5 September or 31 October 2020.

The final few are due for delivery on Monday, so all will be on the relevant buses by Tuesday evening.

With Nexus having closed all the travel shops, there is no real point in GNE bringing back printed timetables

Particularly glossy ones promoting the service to new customers, only available to passengers on board already using the service.

(27 Oct 2020, 12:22 am)Wybus wrote With Nexus having closed all the travel shops, there is no real point in GNE bringing back printed timetables

Particularly glossy ones promoting the service, only available to passengers on board already using the service

Timetables arent just available from nexus travel shops

(27 Oct 2020, 12:22 am)Wybus wrote With Nexus having closed all the travel shops, there is no real point in GNE bringing back printed timetables

Particularly glossy ones promoting the service to new customers, only available to passengers on board already using the service.

I never got my timetables from the travel shops, I always just got them from the timetable racks at the bus stations

(27 Oct 2020, 1:30 am)streetdeckfan wrote I never got my timetables from the travel shops, I always just got them from the timetable racks at the bus stations

That only applies to Newcastle though, you couldn't get anything anywhere else when the travel shop was closed

And that's assuming Nexus will still maintain those racks at Eldon Sq and Haymarket

(27 Oct 2020, 3:26 pm)Wybus wrote That only applies to Newcastle though, you couldn't get anything anywhere else when the travel shop was closed

And that's assuming Nexus will still maintain those racks at Eldon Sq and Haymarket

Durham has them as well. Plus, there's still the GNE desk at Metrocentre

(27 Oct 2020, 3:26 pm)Wybus wrote That only applies to Newcastle though, you couldn't get anything anywhere else when the travel shop was closed

And that's assuming Nexus will still maintain those racks at Eldon Sq and Haymarket

(27 Oct 2020, 3:32 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Durham has them as well. Plus, there's still the GNE desk at Metrocentre

Nexus should be maintaining the racks at Eldon Square and Haymarket.

Go North East's own distribution company keeps Durham up to date. Hopefully this time we won't see all of GNE's leaflets being removed and replaced with Arriva leaflets!

(27 Oct 2020, 3:41 pm)Dan wrote Nexus should be maintaining the racks at Eldon Square and Haymarket.

Go North East's own distribution company keeps Durham up to date. Hopefully this time we won't see all of GNE's leaflets being removed and replaced with Arriva leaflets!

When I was in there a while back, one of the security guards was standing with someone and they were moving all the timetables around, when I went back later that day, every slot was filled with Arriva timetables.
Not sure if they were doing that because there were no GNE ones and wanted to make it look full, or they were the ones that took them out!

(27 Oct 2020, 3:53 pm)streetdeckfan wrote When I was in there a while back, one of the security guards was standing with someone and they were moving all the timetables around, when I went back later that day, every slot was filled with Arriva timetables.
Not sure if they were doing that because there were no GNE ones and wanted to make it look full, or they were the ones that took them out!

Potentially the latter...

(27 Oct 2020, 5:12 pm)Dan wrote Potentially the latter...

OK, it's news to me that there should have been GNE leaflets at Durham, as I don't think I've EVER seen anything but Arriva ones!

If I'm in the area and want to know GNE bus times I've always gone to the vehicles on the route and checked them rather than consider there might be any in the bus station!

Now we’ve come out of lockdown and services have kind of gone back to normal, what’s the latest status on printed timetables?

Are GNE still doing them, and if they are are they being stocked off-bus anywhere or just on the relevant services?

(21 Apr 2021, 5:08 pm)Wybus wrote Now we’ve come out of lockdown and services have kind of gone back to normal, what’s the latest status on printed timetables?

Are GNE still doing them, and if they are are they being stocked off-bus anywhere or just on the relevant services?

There on buses now. I've seen them on the Coaster amd Crusader buses. Didn't see any on the 56 or 58

(21 Apr 2021, 5:11 pm)Micheal Aaron Parker wrote There on buses now. I've seen them on the Coaster amd Crusader buses. Didn't see any on the 56 or 58

Has anything moved on in regards to this topic now, or are timetables still only available on bus, with none available in any interchanges?

(05 Oct 2021, 5:29 pm)Wybus wrote Has anything moved on in regards to this topic now, or are timetables still only available on bus, with none available in any interchanges?

After lots of lobbying from Go North East, paper timetables have now been resurrected at Haymarket and Eldon Square by Nexus. Neither Arriva nor Stagecoach have used any of the space, so it's currently dominated by Go North East:
https://twitter.com/lee_calderr/status/1...8399686657

Go North East are going to lead on introducing timetable racks at other bus stations, including Gateshead and Park Lane potentially later this week. Other operators' printed literature will be accepted, although the racks will remain the property of Go North East.

(05 Oct 2021, 5:45 pm)Dan wrote After lots of lobbying from Go North East, paper timetables have now been resurrected at Haymarket and Eldon Square by Nexus. Neither Arriva nor Stagecoach have used any of the space, so it's currently dominated by Go North East:
https://twitter.com/lee_calderr/status/1...8399686657

Go North East are going to lead on introducing timetable racks at other bus stations, including Gateshead and Park Lane potentially later this week. Other operators' printed literature will be accepted, although the racks will remain the property of Go North East.

Great stuff

(05 Oct 2021, 5:45 pm)Dan wrote After lots of lobbying from Go North East, paper timetables have now been resurrected at Haymarket and Eldon Square by Nexus. Neither Arriva nor Stagecoach have used any of the space, so it's currently dominated by Go North East:
https://twitter.com/lee_calderr/status/1...8399686657

Go North East are going to lead on introducing timetable racks at other bus stations, including Gateshead and Park Lane potentially later this week. Other operators' printed literature will be accepted, although the racks will remain the property of Go North East.

Good stuff

Is Park Lane still work in progress as I couldn’t see any yesterday (although I’m not sure where they’d put them, with the bus station being outdoor)

(13 Oct 2021, 12:54 pm)Wybus wrote Good stuff

Is Park Lane still work in progress as I couldn’t see any yesterday (although I’m not sure where they’d put them, with the bus station being outdoor)

There is/was a stand outside the Nexus travelshop. It had timetables (GNE only) and a few other Sunderland related leaflets (Empire Theatre etc)