(21 Jun 2022, 1:58 pm)54APhotography wrote Assuming the E200MMC's at Stockton are being modified or awaiting parts as there is a considerable number of the batch oos

Modifications for Commonwealth Games use??

(20 Jun 2022, 6:44 pm)GNE6312 wrote Any news on the 3 ex Carlisle MANviros?

i just hope they are in better shape than the 08 sisters, i was on one of them the other day and it did not sound healthy at all

The 36*** seem better suited to the 317

22889 was on X47 last night saw that at Kingston Park, not tracking yet on bus times

How long is ex London 400 bus staying at Stockton it be test on 37 service I was told I think?

It nice to see double decker on 37,36,38 service again I am sorry it later mates I can remember when Cleveland trianst have double deckers on 36,37,38 year's a go.

Not noted any comment anywhere, but Dart 35263 has moved to South Shields from Hartlepool. Was being worked on yesterday.

22080 is now at Stockton depot seen a photo on bustime. It 12 service?

I see 17643 has been involved in an accident in Sunderland today. No passengers hurt and hope the driver is OK.

Apologies if not allowed but i would be surprised if 17643 came back from this, due to its age probably more cost effective to use as spares and get a replacement. there seems to lots of 52 plate right up to 55 plate ALX 400s getting sold on out of group, could be and opportunity to replace the lot of open toppers for newer ones in the north east


https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2...H1uKjdFg2I

on Stagecoach North East&North West Enthusiasts group on face it has been reported that E200MMCs 26114/5 and E300 27123 are now at Slatyford depot. i wonder with them being 2 18 plate MMCs and a 14 plate E300 are they just cover for the commonwealth loans or could they be replacing some of the older vehicles?

(10 Jul 2022, 7:21 pm)toward6931 wrote on Stagecoach North East&North West Enthusiasts group on face it has been reported that E200MMCs 26114/5 and E300 27123 are now at Slatyford depot. i wonder with them being 2 18 plate MMCs and a 64 plate E300 are they just cover for the commonwealth loans or could they be replacing some of the older vehicles?

The E200MMC's are from Stagecoach Strathtay with the E300 which is a "14 plate" coming from Stagecoach Perth.

Commonwealth Games cover would be more than likely given the event is due to start in a few weeks time and a lot of Double-Deckers will be required.

As posted on other Facebook groups, a total of 7 Enviros have arrived from the East Scotland fleet, and they are:
Enviro200MMCs 26114 (YY18 TEU) from Arbroath and 26115 (YY18 TEV) from St Andrews
Enviro300s 27122-4 (SL14 LTJ/K/L) from Dunfermline, 27140 (SN64 OGD) from Glenrothes and 27610 (SP59 CTZ) from Blairgowrie
26114/5 and 27123 are presently parked at Slatyford while the rest are at their intended temporary home of Walkergate depot.

Of these, only 27122 is painted in the current ‘Local’ livery, the rest are in swoops - 27124 retains ‘ Letham & Tulloch loop’ branding from its days allocated to Perth depot while 27140 has ‘ Connecting Kirkcaldy & Glenrothes’ branding.

(10 Jul 2022, 8:59 pm)Malarkey wrote The E200MMC's are from Stagecoach Strathtay with the E300 which is a "14 plate" coming from Stagecoach Perth.

Commonwealth Games cover would be more than likely given the event is due to start in a few weeks time and a lot of Double-Deckers will be required.

my mistake on the 14 plate, eyes aren't what they used to be

(10 Jul 2022, 10:36 pm)Kuyoyo wrote As posted on other Facebook groups, a total of 7 Enviros have arrived from the East Scotland fleet, and they are:
Enviro200MMCs 26114 (YY18 TEU) from Arbroath and 26115 (YY18 TEV) from St Andrews
Enviro300s 27122-4 (SL14 LTJ/K/L) from Dunfermline, 27140 (SN64 OGD) from Glenrothes and 27610 (SP59 CTZ) from Blairgowrie
26114/5 and 27123 are presently parked at Slatyford while the rest are at their intended temporary home of Walkergate depot.

Of these, only 27122 is painted in the current ‘Local’ livery, the rest are in swoops - 27124 retains ‘ Letham & Tulloch loop’ branding from its days allocated to Perth depot while 27140 has ‘ Connecting Kirkcaldy & Glenrothes’ branding.

There’s nothing turned up at Walkergate yet as of 4am Monday morning

I don't get it, what is the commonwealth games? What have buses got to do with sports?

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Also anything going to Stockton any news any double decker??

(27 Jun 2022, 1:24 am)glen wrote How long is ex London 400 bus staying at Stockton it be test on 37 service I was told I think?

It better but how will we know its in there? Is it spare ticket machine or will there ever q bus missing on the tracker

(11 Jul 2022, 8:15 pm)Lollist wrote It better but how will we know its in there? Is it spare ticket machine or will there ever q bus missing on the tracker

Just wait for 39728 to reappear that's the spare machine.

How long is stagecoach holding the contract for the 317 is it just for 1 year?

(11 Jul 2022, 8:20 pm)54APhotography wrote Just wait for 39728 to reappear that's the spate machine.

Might as well just change 39728 to that bus instead of it saying its FJ70GYD ill do it now so we know when it's running what will the hydros fleet be

(11 Jul 2022, 8:35 pm)lloyd647 wrote How long is stagecoach holding the contract for the 317 is it just for 1 year?

Yes, until next March. Their contract for the 319 has also just been renewed for a year from 24 July.

(12 Jul 2022, 8:59 am)Dan wrote Yes, until next March. Their contract for the 319 has also just been renewed for a year from 24 July.

319 what's that

(12 Jul 2022, 9:59 am)Aaron21 wrote 319 what's that

(12 Jul 2022, 10:05 am)54APhotography wrote Gateshead to Kibblesworth

The 319 is the Jarrow to North Shields section of the 10/11, formerly numbered 319.

Do you think darts may come to Stockton? What will go to Hartlepool when e200s go?

(11 Jul 2022, 7:53 pm)Lollist wrote I don't get it, what is the commonwealth games?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Commonwealth_Games

What have buses got to do with sports?

To transport visitors and spectators between events.

(12 Jul 2022, 8:59 am)Dan wrote Yes, until next March. Their contract for the 319 has also just been renewed for a year from 24 July.

Does Stagecoach have the contracts permanently for the 939 and 991?

Are they likely to keep the 18, 32/32A, 35, and 317 in the long term?

Is there anywhere to find out who has all the contracts from 24th July?

(12 Jul 2022, 2:48 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Does Stagecoach have the contracts permanently for the 939 and 991?

Are they likely to keep the 18, 32/32A, 35, and 317 in the long term?

Is there anywhere to find out who has all the contracts from 24th July?

They come out to tender every year.

(12 Jul 2022, 2:50 pm)Dan wrote They come out to tender every year.

Of course, I know that, just surprising that Stagecoach kept all of their own services (and gained the 32A in full off Gateshead Central Taxis) whereas Go North East and Gateshead Central Taxis didn't seem to get as much support. Positive to see Nexus supporting Go North East with the QA/QB and the 41.

Many people would say the 18, 32/32A, 35 and 317 are best with Stagecoach in terms of territory and tickets etc, I'd say the 35 and 317 could be Arriva. A bit of competition is always good too.

Are the A-Line services like the 92, 792, 941 etc up for renewal this month or in September? Go North East have been awarded one 941 trip and the 392 from Henry Cooper from 24th July. Fingers crossed Henry Cooper get some work.

(12 Jul 2022, 3:04 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Of course, I know that, just surprising that Stagecoach kept all of their own services (and gained the 32A in full off Gateshead Central Taxis) whereas Go North East and Gateshead Central Taxis didn't seem to get as much support. Positive to see Nexus supporting Go North East with the QA/QB and the 41.

Many people would say the 18, 32/32A, 35 and 317 are best with Stagecoach in terms of territory and tickets etc, I'd say the 35 and 317 could be Arriva. A bit of competition is always good too.

Are the A-Line services like the 92, 792, 941 etc up for renewal this month or in September? Go North East have been awarded one 941 trip and the 392 from Henry Cooper from 24th July. Fingers crossed Henry Cooper get some work.

It has nothing to do with 'support' - it's purely about who provides the cheapest price.

(12 Jul 2022, 3:58 pm)Dan wrote It has nothing to do with 'support' - it's purely about who provides the cheapest price.

Just a pure coincidence Stagecoach kept all of their services, and gained support for the 62 because passengers wanted Stagecoach instead of Gateshead Central Taxis in those areas.

Go North East would have got funding to secure the Q3 in March, but it went to supporting the 18 instead.

Works services being awarded this month surprised me. 

Maybe next March we could see a couple of Stagecoach Newcastle services go to other companies.