35187,35188,35189 Should have gone back to south shields when the New 36's arrived at Sunderland. In stead they went to Newcastle why. Regards Robin

(23 Jan 2014, 11:26 pm)ROBIN wrote 35187,35188,35189 Should have gone back to south shields when the New 36's arrived at Sunderland. In stead they went to Newcastle why. Regards Robin

The 36***'s arrival at Sunderland resulting in the cascade of the 35***'s caused a neighbouring plea from Newcastle if you like, because they were in much greater need to withdrawn their non-DDA ALX200 Darts, since investment in midi-buses was taken more priority outside of Newcastle. So until further orders to cascade Darts, I'd say there is no rush to get the 35***'s back to their original home, especially with investment back in 2011 of their 61-plate E200's - which ousted the 35*** series Darts from Shields in the first place! Matt.

I was through Chichester yesterday and the depot looks so small! The hanger looks like they can fot 20 buses in max... Or have I missed something?!

On the 63 reg buses only I have noticed adverts for Twitter @stagecoachNE

Well done Stagecoach for coming on board to the 21st Century.

They've tweeted a few times about services been late etc and not operating to! About time.

(24 Jan 2014, 8:03 am)idiot wrote On the 63 reg buses only I have noticed adverts for Twitter @stagecoachNE

Well done Stagecoach for coming on board to the 21st Century.

They've tweeted a few times about services been late etc and not operating to! About time.

That's been going about a month now if not longer...

(24 Jan 2014, 10:01 am)tyresmoke wrote That's been going about a month now if not longer...

Been no promotion of it though... Only on the e-mail address signature of some members of staff.
I actually thought enthusiasts ran it when it first started because there was no promotion of it by Stagecoach.

Makes you laugh...

Also gas bus 20085 (I think?!) past me on Roker Ave, and the #19 I was on followed it. I alighted at St Georges Terrace.

(24 Jan 2014, 10:29 am)Dan wrote Been no promotion of it though... Only on the e-mail address signature of some members of staff.
I actually thought enthusiasts ran it when it first started because there was no promotion of it by Stagecoach.

Been notices on Stockton vehicles for a good few weeks.

(24 Jan 2014, 10:36 am)Kuyoyo wrote Been notices on Stockton vehicles for a good few weeks.

Nothing on Sunderland ones as far as I've seen, apart from the new E200s of course.

(25 Jan 2014, 3:35 am)ADLEnviro wrote Should have been displayed a couple of weeks on Tyne and Wear depots vehicles as well. Interior off-side in position 3,4 or 5.

Will have a look today..!

Upcoming road closure by Morrisons at Doxford Park.

Passed the road closure signs just earlier.
It will affect a few operators, but particularly Stagecoach

(24 Jan 2014, 10:29 am)Dan wrote Been no promotion of it though... Only on the e-mail address signature of some members of staff.
I actually thought enthusiasts ran it when it first started because there was no promotion of it by Stagecoach.

There was a advertisement on 33101 yesterday about it.

(26 Jan 2014, 4:47 pm)Tom wrote There was a advertisement on 33101 yesterday about it.

Also advertised on the website now. There's a 50% Megarider sale on, plus a competition: http://www.stagecoachbus.com/Twitter%205...02014.aspx

The Oxford Bus Page has came up with a list of the average age of each Stagecoach Fleet. The youngest is Oxford Bus Company with an average age of 3 years 11 months.

Busways is 11th out of 21 with an average age of 6 years 8 months.
Transit is bottom with an average age of 10 years 4 months.

(27 Jan 2014, 10:55 am)Roland Pratt wrote The Oxford Bus Page has came up with a list of the average age of each Stagecoach Fleet. The youngest is Oxford Bus Company with an average age of 3 years 11 months.

Busways is 11th out of 21 with an average age of 6 years 8 months.
Transit is bottom with an average age of 10 years 4 months.

Do you have a link to that page?

1 of Sunderland gas buses doig it rounds in the town, just seen it pass wilkinsons

(27 Jan 2014, 3:20 pm)Michael wrote 1 of Sunderland gas buses doig it rounds in the town, just seen it pass wilkinsons

Think there's two out today. 28006 being one.

Just received an e-mail...

Hi again Dan

We have set a date for our Gas Bus open day at Sunderland depot. It will be
Friday 14th Feb between 11am and 3pm.

There will be a press release and some promotional material later this week but thought you might appreciate the heads-up.

(27 Jan 2014, 4:01 pm)Dan wrote Think there's two out today. 28006 being one.

=), i seen it while waiting for the bus, didn't get it fleet number, i went past the depot on the bus and it looked like their was a couple parked up where the other buses stop on a night etc

(27 Jan 2014, 4:09 pm)Dan wrote Just received an e-mail...

=D, i won't be able to make it, busy that day, should be a good day.

We might even get a date of when they enter service

(27 Jan 2014, 11:07 am)andreos1 wrote Do you have a link to that page?

Sorry I don't Andreos. Gary Mitchellhill posted it on Facebook.

Hi Dan. Can you tell me if there are any changes taking place in the next few days. Is South Shields getting any more second hand buses from any other Depot's When the new Gas buses come into service. Regards Robin. PS 22669 is still here waiting a new Gearbox.

(27 Jan 2014, 9:03 pm)ROBIN wrote Hi Dan. Can you tell me if there are any changes taking place in the next few days. Is South Shields getting any more second hand buses from any other Depot's When the new Gas buses come into service. Regards Robin. PS 22669 is still here waiting a new Gearbox.

Although I've had no confirmation yet, I'd imagine the gas buses would just allow the oldest ALX300s at Sunderland to be withdrawn.

I have heard a rumour about some other buses coming to the North East from another region when they receive investment later this year too, but nothing concrete just yet... Just to be on the safe side (wouldn't like to think anyone referred to NEB as a 'fantasy island'), we'll keep those details quiet for now...

Cheers Dan For Information. Regards Robin

Hi just get say I wish we can some second hard buses like some 54 or 53 reg to recplace own old man on teesside

(27 Jan 2014, 9:13 pm)Dan wrote Although I've had no confirmation yet, I'd imagine the gas buses would just allow the oldest ALX300s at Sunderland to be withdrawn.

I have heard a rumour about some other buses coming to the North East from another region when they receive investment later this year too, but nothing concrete just yet... Just to be on the safe side (wouldn't like to think anyone referred to NEB as a 'fantasy island'), we'll keep those details quiet for now...

Gutted i can't make the gas bus launch

Iv'e also heard a rumour of a investment this year to .

(28 Jan 2014, 7:36 am)Michael wrote Gutted i can't make the gas bus launch

Iv'e also heard a rumour of a investment this year to .

Well I'm meant to be in school... but perhaps I could 'go to the dentist' at 2pm or so?

(28 Jan 2014, 7:42 am)Dan wrote Well I'm meant to be in school... but perhaps I could 'go to the dentist' at 2pm or so?

Or earlier, get their for about 12pm, its only on 11am till 3pm, make the most of it.

I'm at placement, need to get work done for their.... lacking the motivation atm with my teachers being off.....

(28 Jan 2014, 7:45 am)Michael wrote Or earlier, get their for about 12pm, its only on 11am till 3pm, make the most of it.

I'm at placement, need to get work done for their.... lacking the motivation atm with my teachers being off.....

Do think Stagecoach have missed a trick by not having it on during half term. I'm sure there would be a few young lads interested in going if they saw it advertised on the buses!
Of course it means parents are likely to be at work too...!

(28 Jan 2014, 7:52 am)Dan wrote Do think Stagecoach have missed a trick by not having it on during half term. I'm sure there would be a few young lads interested in going if they saw it advertised on the buses!
Of course it means parents are likely to be at work too...!

they have, maybe they know alot of people will come, stagecoach will of course advertised them, if they go in the paper... let's hope its the correct bus this time!