Looking on Bus Times is appears 24104 and 24105 have been swapped with 36961 and 36963

(07 Jun 2022, 5:35 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote Looking on Bus Times is appears 24104 and 24105 have been swapped with 36961 and 36963

Tbh this might be to see if they are more reliable. As the current buses on the 317 ain't doing the best

36961 was out on the 22, whilst only 36963 was on the 317. The rest of the allocation was 3 MANviro 300s and an ADL Enviro 300 that wasn't tracking.

(07 Jun 2022, 6:32 pm)Aaron21 wrote Tbh this might be to see if they are more reliable. As the current buses on the 317 ain't doing the best

To be fair perhaps the 241xx on the 317 was a mistake, having travelled on it, it is a big problem in the estates with all the cars. Perhaps sending those to Shields in exchange for say 37312-37319 would be a better option

(08 Jun 2022, 9:03 am)54APhotography wrote To be fair perhaps the 241xx on the 317 was a mistake, having travelled on it, it is a big problem in the estates with all the cars. Perhaps sending those to Shields in exchange for say 37312-37319 would be a better option

saying that E200s have been occasionally getting onto services that are normally E400s like the 62/63 etc so sending the 241xx batch back to slatyford in exchange for E200s may be a viable option

(08 Jun 2022, 9:03 am)54APhotography wrote To be fair perhaps the 241xx on the 317 was a mistake, having travelled on it, it is a big problem in the estates with all the cars. Perhaps sending those to Shields in exchange for say 37312-37319 would be a better option

Apart from South Shields not needing vehicles of that size for any of its work - swapping the MANviros back to Slatyford for a handful of their E200s makes the ideal sense.....even if Walkergate have so far copied exactly what Slatyford have been doing recently and using them on 22s rather than 317s.

It appears that 22444 YN07KSJ has arrived at Stockton unknown why it’s here atm

(08 Jun 2022, 10:39 am)Kuyoyo wrote Apart from South Shields not needing vehicles of that size for any of its work - swapping the MANviros back to Slatyford for a handful of their E200s makes the ideal sense.....even if Walkergate have so far copied exactly what Slatyford have been doing recently and using them on 22s rather than 317s.

Would keep Slaty's E200 away from some of the busier workings they have been used for...

36094 36961 36963 36964 are at Walkergate now which leaves 24101 24103 24106 at Walkergate they should be getting transferred to Slatyford over the next few days

Hydrogen e400 all vinyled up:

FRONT - https://flic.kr/p/2nqULCM

REAR - https://flic.kr/p/2nqW6g7

Spotted this on a post about a diversion on the E1.

Temporary road closure, Sea Road, South Shields and diversion of service E1 on Sunday 19 June 2022
10 Jun 2022 to 20 Jun 2022
We have been informed by South Tyneside Council about the temporary closure of Sea Road, South Shields, on 19th June 2022 from 9:45 am until approximately 11:45 am, while Armed Forces day Parade will take place. Sea Road will be closed from its junction with Bents Park Road in a north eastwards, then northwards and north westwards direction to its junction with Beach Road.

Please use the link to one.network below to view the map.

During the closure Service E1 will divert via Sea Road, Bents Park Road, Beach Road and vice versa.


https://urlisolation.com/browser?clickId...5BE6ED6882&traceToken=1655225957%3Bstagecoachgrp_hosted%3Bhttps%3A%2F%2Fone.network%2F%3Ftm%3D12915231&url=https%3A%2F%2Fone.network%2F%3Ftm%3D129152313


Never seen Stagecoach use a map to show diversions for closures etc

Further vehicles now on loan at Stockton include MAN/ALX300 22018/24 (26 is supposed to join them eventually), and Sunderland E200 36979

Why all loans at Stockton depot don't have a lot of buses there?

24106 was swapped with 36468 tonight 

Walkergate to Slatyford

(14 Jun 2022, 5:43 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Further vehicles now on loan at Stockton include MAN/ALX300 22018/24 (26 is supposed to join them eventually), and Sunderland E200 36979

22026 was in service yesterday (tuesday) in Middlesbrough

(14 Jun 2022, 5:43 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Further vehicles now on loan at Stockton include MAN/ALX300 22018/24 (26 is supposed to join them eventually), and Sunderland E200 36979

Looking on bus times it appears there's a few MMCs off the road at the minute? Presumably this is the reason for so many loans currently. Am I right in thinking Stockton just need permanent replacements for 22063/64 and 24002/3

I thought that I saw just a few mmc to?

(15 Jun 2022, 7:35 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote Looking on bus times it appears there's a few MMCs off the road at the minute? Presumably this is the reason for so many loans currently. Am I right in thinking Stockton just need permanent replacements for 22063/64 and 24002/3

24002/3 still see use but only on the Wynyard to Sedgefield school run (the Stillington run is now a E300 or E200MMC as it runs off the UTC every morning and usually the 101 on an afternoon before doing UTC Monday/Tuesday/Thursday)

22026 is at Stockton - it has gained the base plate from 26284 so is showing as that on Bus Times.

The reason for these loans is partly to cover for Stockton’s MMCs while they undergo work ahead of their role at The Commonwealth Games, and partly to assist with the large amount of VOR vehicles at the depot. Very likely they will be here until September very likely.

The Hydrogen E400 is now at Stockton and has been out today for trials and is currently missing a destination blind.


Photo by Tony Kuy


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(16 Jun 2022, 6:11 pm)No TEN 6083 wrote The Hydrogen E400 is now at Stockton and has been out today for trials and is currently missing a destination blind.


Photo by Tony Kuy


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So weird seeing a rear wheel like that.

22063 has made an reappearance in service at Stockton - on 34s

As posted by Lee Wardle on ‘Busesnortheast’ Facebook Group, Carlisle-based MAN E300 22887/9/90 are transferring to the North East fleet this weekend, initially as Commonwealth Games floats before being retained to replace 3 of the older ALX300s - like their fellow ex-Dunfermline-based sisters at Slatyford, they retain their original MAN engines.

100 to be temporarily suspended from the 20th of June. Go North East will accept tickets once again on routes to Metrocentre

(17 Jun 2022, 7:20 am)Kuyoyo wrote 22063 has made an reappearance in service at Stockton - on 34s

As posted by Lee Wardle on ‘Busesnortheast’ Facebook Group, Carlisle-based MAN E300 22887/9/90 are transferring to the North East fleet this weekend, initially as Commonwealth Games floats before being retained to replace 3 of the older ALX300s - like their fellow ex-Dunfermline-based sisters at Slatyford, they retain their original MAN engines.

Is their any other vehicles due to be transferring to the North East whilst other vehicles are away for the Commonwealth Games?

(17 Jun 2022, 4:55 pm)Malarkey wrote Is their any other vehicles due to be transferring to the North East whilst other vehicles are away for the Commonwealth Games?

Is it just Stagecoach working the commonwealth games, im pretty sure a few years ago, vehicles from all over went upto Scotland to help First and Lothian (or whoever it was)

(17 Jun 2022, 5:50 pm)Unber43 wrote Is it just Stagecoach working the commonwealth games, im pretty sure a few years ago, vehicles from all over went upto Scotland to help First and Lothian (or whoever it was)

Go North East sent various Presidents and Geminis up to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games in 2014, if that's what you're referring to https://www.flickr.com/photos/83823112@N03/14714556214/

From what I can see Stagecoach also sent some vehicles over there that year 
https://flic.kr/p/osr2b4 https://flic.kr/p/o988nf

(17 Jun 2022, 10:42 pm)wibblejunior wrote Go North East sent various Presidents and Geminis up to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games in 2014, if that's what you're referring to https://www.flickr.com/photos/83823112@N03/14714556214/

From what I can see Stagecoach also sent some vehicles over there that year 
https://flic.kr/p/osr2b4 https://flic.kr/p/o988nf

Yeah that was it, thanks.

Any news on the 3 ex Carlisle MANviros?

22348 running at Stockton now, was heading into Middlesbrough earlier over Newport Bridge

Also now at Stockton are E200MMC 26071 (swapped for 26078 which is now back at Slatyford), E200 36974 and E300 27740 - 27740 is no stranger to Stockton having overnight at the depot en-route to the Olympic Games in London in July 2012.

(21 Jun 2022, 10:33 am)Kuyoyo wrote Also now at Stockton are E200MMC 26071 (swapped for 26078 which is now back at Slatyford), E200 36974 and E300 27740 - 27740 is no stranger to Stockton having overnight at the depot en-route to the Olympic Games in London in July 2012.

Assuming the E200MMC's at Stockton are being modified or awaiting parts as there is a considerable number of the batch oos