Im early but its New Years Eve tomorrow,so the networks might get jammed,thread for all odd workings for 2022,i will subtitle it January 2022

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January 2022

According to BusTimes:

Connections 4 branded 5359 on the last X10 tonight (replacement for 7155 which must've encountered problems as it pulled off A19, went to Washington depot, got to Shiney Row and after 10 mins turned round and headed back to Washington depot): https://bustimes.org/services/x10-newcas.../201744740

5474 is on the 41/41A -Monday 10th January 2022

No standing room left on this X1 service using an enviro200: https://flic.kr/p/2mXrv1w

(15 Jan 2022, 9:33 pm)ne14ne1 wrote No standing room left on this X1 service using an enviro200: https://flic.kr/p/2mXrv1w

From what I heard, there wasn't much standing room in Eldon Square earlier this evening!
They were just the people trying to get a bus.

(15 Jan 2022, 9:33 pm)ne14ne1 wrote No standing room left on this X1 service using an enviro200: https://flic.kr/p/2mXrv1w

Never been to "On hire to Go North East" before. It would be a winner destination for me. I wonder if there's a KFC or a Maccy D's there?

(15 Jan 2022, 9:33 pm)ne14ne1 wrote No standing room left on this X1 service using an enviro200: https://flic.kr/p/2mXrv1w

Were they allegedly standing on the top deck like last Saturday?

(15 Jan 2022, 11:45 pm)Jimmi wrote Were they allegedly standing on the top deck like last Saturday?

I was on one, and for a limited time there was 5 people sitting top deck.

When we were at Washington Galleries the line was stretching to the 8 to Stanley Stand, and he left a tonne of people (atleast 20 maybe 30) we came into Newcastle 30 mins late.

(15 Jan 2022, 9:33 pm)ne14ne1 wrote No standing room left on this X1 service using an enviro200: https://flic.kr/p/2mXrv1w

A double-deck should have been allocated, but an assumption was made by JH that there was a low bridge on the route of the 26 (which the same bus later worked), so they ran single-decks instead of doubles - which Go North East discovered when the photos went on social media, and immediately followed up with JH.

Frustrating on a match day, and no doubt another two steps back in terms of customer confidence, but it won’t happen again.


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(16 Jan 2022, 7:41 am)Dan wrote A double-deck should have been allocated, but an assumption was made by JH that there was a low bridge on the route of the 26 (which the same bus later worked), so they ran single-decks instead of doubles - which Go North East discovered when the photos went on social media, and immediately followed up with JH.

Frustrating on a match day, and no doubt another two steps back in terms of customer confidence, but it won’t happen again.


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The 26 route avoids the low bridge in hebburn

(16 Jan 2022, 12:38 pm)Ds1197 wrote The 26 route avoids the low bridge in hebburn

Yes, but JH Coaches assumed differently hence the single-decks yesterday.

(16 Jan 2022, 7:41 am)Dan wrote A double-deck should have been allocated, but an assumption was made by JH that there was a low bridge on the route of the 26 (which the same bus later worked), so they ran single-decks instead of doubles - which Go North East discovered when the photos went on social media, and immediately followed up with JH.

Frustrating on a match day, and no doubt another two steps back in terms of customer confidence, but it won’t happen again.


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Yes rather unfortunate, imagine with all the current stresses involved in planning nobody thought to double check they’d allocate a decker but as you say…how many punters are already thinking taxi or a lift in for next time

6302 working for Deptford today (19/1/22) on scholars and staff Shuttle duties.

7132 has returned to service at Deptford with 7130 heading off to Volvo.

(19 Jan 2022, 5:51 pm)morritt89 wrote 6302 working for Deptford today (19/1/22) on scholars and staff Shuttle duties.

7132 has returned to service at Deptford with 7130 heading off to Volvo.

6302 just been in Boldon on a 35 about half an hour ago heading back to Sunderland

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(20 Jan 2022, 1:56 pm)6049 wrote 6302 just been in Boldon on a 35 about half an hour ago heading back to Sunderland

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6302 now on its way to replace a defective 3965 at Belmont on the 4274 for Coxhoe.

In addition to 6302 working 35's either side of a 5025 & 4274 Pinks 683 has been employed on X6/62/38A today and Streetlite 5440 on the CityRider 56's

(20 Jan 2022, 4:53 pm)54APhotography wrote In addition to 6302 working 35's either side of a 5025 & 4274 Pinks 683 has been employed on X6/62/38A today and Streetlite 5440 on the CityRider 56's

There was also a Little Pinks on the 71 & 20. 

With a OmniDekka being their Monday & Tuesday. 

And a OmniCity been on the 61 yesterday and the 20 today.

(20 Jan 2022, 5:14 pm)Omega54 wrote There was also a Little Pinks on the 71 & 20. 

With a OmniDekka being their Monday & Tuesday. 

And a OmniCity been on the 61 yesterday and the 20 today.

Ah yes, 5261 saw that on the Newcastle Road on a 20, sun was head on so no chance of a rare shot.

6072 on the X1 22:00 to Easington lane.

Is 723 the only Voyager Solo? Spotted a Voyager Solo (presumably 723) in Slatyford this afternoon.

723 is Washington depot I believe? Any ideas why it would be in Slatyford? (nothing on bustimes.org). This was at Hexham when it was branded for Tynedale Links, maybe transferring back?

Could someone advise if Hexham depot is worth a visit? Riverside has loads of buses parked up, I've never seen any other GNE depots.

(25 Jan 2022, 9:33 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote 723 is Washington depot I believe? Any ideas why it would be in Slatyford? (nothing on bustimes.org). This was at Hexham when it was branded for Tynedale Links, maybe transferring back?

Could someone advise if Hexham depot is worth a visit? Riverside has loads of buses parked up, I've never seen any other GNE depots.

723 is a Driver Training bus.


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(25 Jan 2022, 9:38 pm)Dan wrote 723 is a Driver Training bus.


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Thanks, Dan. Makes sense. Does it have a set route/time? Surprised to see it this afternoon in Slatyford, gutted I didn't get a video!

5304 - Thought it was wrong, thought it was the ticket machine but its not 

How on earth has it ended up at HEXHAM

Rare working of the Year. 

(29 Jan 2022, 10:54 am)Omega54 wrote 5304 - Thought it was wrong, thought it was the ticket machine but its not 

How on earth has it ended up at HEXHAM

Rare working of the Year. 

It will be for thr X85 farewell day

(29 Jan 2022, 11:10 am)ifm001 wrote It will be for thr X85 farewell day

Indeed - 5304 being a former Hexham-based Citaro.

5232 represents the Scania L94 age of the route (duplicate), 5304 represents the previous allocation (in service) and 6336/37 represent the current allocation (in service).

Both 5304 and 6336 have transferred on loan for the day.


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5304 on the X84/X85 yesterday. That was a surprise.

I guess the 684 will be all Versas from tomorrow?

5361 on 20

6336 on 93

6337 on 27

(31 Jan 2022, 4:27 pm)Omega54 wrote 5361 on 20

6336 on 93

6337 on 27

Are 6336/37 not going to end up at Consett though?

(31 Jan 2022, 9:36 pm)L469 YVK wrote Are 6336/37 not going to end up at Consett though?

Idk if they are low floor. They're definitely not as low as the 69/20/70 plate ones