Does anyone know when the S1 will be branded, any idea on its name?

(05 Feb 2014, 7:26 pm)Dan wrote Post 539 is one of almost 800!

I don't get it? On what thread?

Mod note: 25 posts moved here to tidy this thread up a bit.

I think that the service changes GNE made back in 2010 have made a massive difference to the 309 and 310. They've managed to build up a strong base in Battle Hill with the 2 services. I've been on the 309 several times on the PM inbound journeys from Newcastle since the double decks launched. The downstairs is always full and upstairs is about half full. I do think though that if GNE retimed the 309 a few minutes before the 308 and promote the 309 more between Rake Lane and Blyth, the 309 could become one of GNE's major services!

5 never turned up yesterday 5 today 30 mins late I'm not using this bus service anymore loads of ppl complain about it

(05 Feb 2014, 7:25 pm)Michael wrote it should be

I've just said this in the R&O workings thread, but will say it again in here for information purposes.

5257 is now at Chester-le-Street.
I have updated NEB's fleetlists accordingly. Jesus, I'm getting good.

(05 Feb 2014, 9:38 pm)Dan wrote I've just said this in the R&O workings thread, but will say it again in here for information purposes.

5257 is now at Chester-le-Street.
I have updated NEB's fleetlists accordingly. Jesus, I'm getting good.

Your on a roll

All should be here by end of week?

(05 Feb 2014, 9:40 pm)Michael wrote Your on a roll

All should be here by end of week?

Certainly getting good!

Without doubt, and should definitely be in service by w/c 10th February - though it may be without branding. As we already know, 5258 has seen use at Chester-le-Street today, so 'by' is most definitely the key word.

A lot of buses to apply brands to, so definitely a busy few weeks ahead;
- X66 Metrocentre
- S1 (should be branded after all four X66s are done)
- East Durham
- SimpliCity
- Fast Cats (inc. current branded vehicles, to update the route details)
- Whey Aye Five 0

etc, etc...

(05 Feb 2014, 9:43 pm)Dan wrote Certainly getting good!

Without doubt, and should definitely be in service by w/c 10th February - though it may be without branding. As we already know, 5258 has seen use at Chester-le-Street today, so 'by' is most definitely the key word.

A lot of buses to apply brands to, so definitely a busy few weeks ahead;
- X66 Metrocentre
- S1 (should be branded after all four X66s are done)
- East Durham
- SimpliCity
- Fast Cats (inc. current branded vehicles, to update the route details)
- Whey Aye Five 0

etc, etc...

Will the S1 brand be the same as the X66 but on white?

The citaro's should look smart in their livery for the Wear Tee's express

(05 Feb 2014, 9:50 pm)Michael wrote Will the S1 brand be the same as the X66 but on white?

Not sure on that one, but I would imagine they will be similar so that the X66 and S1 are integrated.

Does a bus that drives around a car park need a brand?

(05 Feb 2014, 11:54 pm)gtomlinson wrote Does a bus that drives around a car park need a brand?

Fair point that mind

Seen a pic of a versa on a 49B have to say the blaydon racers brand will look nice on versas if they ever did that

(05 Feb 2014, 9:43 pm)Dan wrote Certainly getting good!

Without doubt, and should definitely be in service by w/c 10th February - though it may be without branding. As we already know, 5258 has seen use at Chester-le-Street today, so 'by' is most definitely the key word.

A lot of buses to apply brands to, so definitely a busy few weeks ahead;
- X66 Metrocentre
- S1 (should be branded after all four X66s are done)
- East Durham
- SimpliCity
- Fast Cats (inc. current branded vehicles, to update the route details)
- Whey Aye Five 0

etc, etc...

South Tyne?

(06 Feb 2014, 1:02 am)Bazza Houston wrote South Tyne?

Hence 'etc, etc..'

If anyone still wants a photo of 8319 in purple, it is on the 42 departure around now from Park Lane.

1 of the dast cat scanias being replacess by a northeen scania in park lane meaning everyone has to get off...

(06 Feb 2014, 9:32 am)Michael wrote 1 of the dast cat scanias being replacess by a northeen scania in park lane meaning everyone has to get off...

Northern scania on 701

(06 Feb 2014, 9:41 am)Michael wrote Northern scania on 701

Normal allocation, that one.

(06 Feb 2014, 9:47 am)Dan wrote Normal allocation, that one.

, ohh well it looked pretty full to.

5250 and 5253 are now at Stanley depot, having been transferred from Percy Main.

(06 Feb 2014, 1:06 pm)Dan wrote 5250 and 5253 are now at Stanley depot, having been transferred from Percy Main.

Didn't take long, they should enter service soon.

Any more Omni's gone to Chester

(06 Feb 2014, 1:22 pm)Michael wrote Didn't take long, they should enter service soon.

Any more Omni's gone to Chester

Just 5257/58/60.

(06 Feb 2014, 1:22 pm)Michael wrote Didn't take long, they should enter service soon.

Any more Omni's gone to Chester

One of them was on the 15:25 X31 from Lanchester

(06 Feb 2014, 4:02 pm)northtynelinks2 wrote One of them was on the 15:25 X31 from Lanchester

This is 5250.

(06 Feb 2014, 1:06 pm)Dan wrote 5250 and 5253 are now at Stanley depot, having been transferred from Percy Main.

I reckon they'll be for the 15A, with 3885/3886/3887/3888 heading to Percy Main to replace Olympians.

(06 Feb 2014, 4:52 pm)Tom wrote I reckon they'll be for the 15A, with 3885/3886/3887/3888 heading to Percy Main to replace Olympians.

No, think you are wrong there

(06 Feb 2014, 4:55 pm)citaro5284 wrote No, think you are wrong there

It seems weird that (if they are!) heading for the X30/X31 that the amount of Omnicities is lower than the required PVR.

(06 Feb 2014, 5:00 pm)Tom wrote It seems weird that (if they are!) heading for the X30/X31 that the amount of Omnicities is lower than the required PVR.

The required PVR for services X30/X31 is 5, if those come to Stanley then maybe one of the other spare omnicites could head over to make up the PVR.

In bus and coach this week pages 12-15 is all about GNE new riverside depot.