(08 Oct 2021, 11:39 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Blimey. That will be the death of most north road businesses, then.

I'd say North Road has been in managed decline for at least the past decade. Durham as a High Street is sadly dead, until there's a better vision than managed decline; they can't even fill those empty units on the Riverwalk with a constant footfall.

I was on a double decker going into Durham yesterday, first off all it seems it has been delayed, there were only 3-4 people onsite, 3 more than last time. 

I noticed it will only have about 7-9 stands, with 5 layover ones. However the Milburngate stops have have either 10 or 11, and for that there is barely any room so how are they going to manage.

(19 Dec 2021, 12:27 pm)Keeiajs wrote I was on a double decker going into Durham yesterday, first off all it seems it has been delayed, there were only 3-4 people onsite, 3 more than last time. 

I noticed it will only have about 7-9 stands, with 5 layover ones. However the Milburngate stops have have either 10 or 11, and for that there is barely any room so how are they going to manage.

There’s been work on the foundations etc… as it takes time as there’s an old stream that runs under the bus station site

It’s the same number of stands, the layout is the same except less space for the passenger waiting area plus extra entrance to the station for the public


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(19 Dec 2021, 2:08 pm)cbma06 wrote There’s been work on the foundations etc… as it takes time as there’s an old stream that runs under the bus station site

It’s the same number of stands, the layout is the same except less space for the passenger waiting area plus extra entrance to the station for the public


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That bus station is going to be rammed.

(19 Dec 2021, 2:55 pm)Keeiajs wrote That bus station is going to be rammed.

Yep and Arriva buses taking up all the stands as usual.

Council should of built the original proposed one at top of north road which was bigger instead of transferring the funds to build there HQ, still crappy bus station for a city of Durham


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(19 Dec 2021, 3:37 pm)cbma06 wrote Yep and Arriva buses taking up all the stands as usual.

Council should of built the original proposed one at top of north road which was bigger instead of transferring the funds to build there HQ, still crappy bus station for a city of Durham


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I agree, this bus station will be a nightmare. 

Chances are,
X5/X15/16/16A to Stanley/Consett will all share 1 stand 
X22/65/X20 To Sunderland/Metrocentre/Seaham will share 1 stand
X21/21/X20 To Brandon/Auckland/Langley will share 1 stand
X21/21 To NCL Will share 1 stand. 
20/50/204 To South Shields/Sherburn

(19 Dec 2021, 2:08 pm)cbma06 wrote There’s been work on the foundations etc… as it takes time as there’s an old stream that runs under the bus station site

It’s the same number of stands, the layout is the same except less space for the passenger waiting area plus extra entrance to the station for the public

My concern to that is reduced passenger waiting areas, some of the queues would spill into others and the 7/X21 stand would sometimes spill outside prior to closure.

Stands for buses could be awkward as it was before, however scheduling could be easier or more difficult depending on what happens with timetables by the time the bus station opens, issue is on paper there *shouldn't* be any stand clashes but the reality is if anything is early/late even by a minute then everything goes out the window.

(19 Dec 2021, 5:28 pm)Jimmi wrote My concern to that is reduced passenger waiting areas, some of the queues would spill into others and the 7/X21 stand would sometimes spill outside prior to closure.

Stands for buses could be awkward as it was before, however scheduling could be easier or more difficult depending on what happens with timetables by the time the bus station opens, issue is on paper there *shouldn't* be any stand clashes but the reality is if anything is early/late even by a minute then everything goes out the window.

And if anything Durham services are always late, X22/65/20/21 always are late.

(19 Dec 2021, 2:55 pm)Keeiajs wrote That bus station is going to be rammed.

To be fair, you could have 20 stands, and Arriva would still manage to dump a bus on 18 of them. 

They’d solve that by having sufficient layover bays, which there never was at Durham

Anyone got a update on the work of this? Will it still be completed by September 2022?

(16 Apr 2022, 12:46 pm)Unber43 wrote Anyone got a update on the work of this? Will it still be completed by September 2022?

Spring 2023 being quoted now - https://www.durham.gov.uk/durhambusstation

(16 Apr 2022, 12:50 pm)Adrian wrote Spring 2023 being quoted now - https://www.durham.gov.uk/durhambusstation

Has any of that stuff that they say will happen in early 2022 actually happened though, it says construction would now be starting in March/April, but I can’t see anything

(17 Apr 2022, 7:36 pm)Wybus wrote Has any of that stuff that they say will happen in early 2022 actually happened though, it says construction would now be starting in March/April, but I can’t see anything

i think there is still issues with the river flow underneath the station

If only there was some sort of planning and survey that could have predicted this

Actual Progress! Durham Bus Station has some Scaffolding!!

Been on with it for so long it will be outdated by the time it opens

The structural steel work has now started on Durham Bus Station.

(08 Jul 2022, 11:29 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote The structural steel work has now started on Durham Bus Station.

Finally! Well under way now

(01 Aug 2022, 7:25 pm)KingSlayerRBLX wrote Finally! Well under way now

It will still be a dumping ground for Arriva buses, no extra bus stands, should of built the bus station in the original plans on top of north road, instead of diverting the funds to the new council HQ and then decide when built not to move in and then rent it out/give it to the university


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(01 Aug 2022, 7:31 pm)cbma06 wrote It will still be a dumping ground for Arriva buses, no extra bus stands, should of built the bus station in the original plans on top of north road, instead of diverting the funds to the new council HQ and then decide when built not to move in and then rent it out/give it to the university


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They're selling it, not giving it away. It should never have been built there in the first place. Accessibility is awful.

The refurbished Durham Bus Station is due to open this summer, as is North Shields Interchange.

If both are open by late September I may see them both with an Explorer (or GNE day ticket) as I shall be passing through the area to/from my weekend in Edinburgh.

(01 May 2023, 7:38 pm)Metroline1511 wrote The refurbished Durham Bus Station is due to open this summer, as is North Shields Interchange.

If both are open by late September I may see them both with an Explorer (or GNE day ticket) as I shall be passing through the area to/from my weekend in Edinburgh.

I know a bit off topic but there's new tickets coming out soon which will be much cheaper than the Explorer which covered all of Co. Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear for £6.80.

No doubt it'll be badly advertised for anyone outside the region.

Some details - https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...e-26727413

Assuming the Explorer will still exist though for those crossing the Teesside boundary. Just thought I'd say.

(02 May 2023, 6:48 am)Storx wrote I know a bit off topic but there's new tickets coming out soon which will be much cheaper than the Explorer which covered all of Co. Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear for £6.80.

No doubt it'll be badly advertised for anyone outside the region.

Some details - https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...e-26727413

Assuming the Explorer will still exist though for those crossing the Teesside boundary. Just thought I'd say.

Not just Teesside, explorers also valid into parts of North Yorkshire and of course across to Carlisle on the 685 - plus on the Metro and ferry

(02 May 2023, 6:48 am)Storx wrote I know a bit off topic but there's new tickets coming out soon which will be much cheaper than the Explorer which covered all of Co. Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear for £6.80.

No doubt it'll be badly advertised for anyone outside the region.

Some details - https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...e-26727413

Assuming the Explorer will still exist though for those crossing the Teesside boundary. Just thought I'd say.

Thank you, as this is helpful news anyway.  It is cheaper than a Nexus Day ticket at £9.10.

I have now booked a night in September, specifically in South Shields.  I can check just beforehand whether either refurbished bus station is open or not.

I was due to pass through Newcastle on my way home from Edinburgh anyway.  I decided I prefer to stop off here even if neither is open than to miss out if they are open by then.

(01 May 2023, 7:38 pm)Metroline1511 wrote The refurbished Durham Bus Station is due to open this summer, as is North Shields Interchange.

If both are open by late September I may see them both with an Explorer (or GNE day ticket) as I shall be passing through the area to/from my weekend in Edinburgh.

I would expect North Shields to be open by early September - Durham may be complete by then.

The Station is now set for a November Opening!

*what are the actual chances it does*

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66563158

looks alot like south shields from the images

except its smaller

(23 Aug 2023, 4:04 pm)KingSlayerRBLX wrote The Station is now set for a November Opening!

*what are the actual chances it does*

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66563158

More chance of GNE turning a profit

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