(01 Apr 2024, 6:16 pm)LVK 404L wrote Guess it will also depend on how many vehicles get acquired. At moment, not much you can do with just 1 double deck vehcile.

There’s more than one, as I’m sure we’ll see soon! The ops licence has three authorised currently…


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I'm MG, yes the real MG
All the other MGs are just imitating
So won't the real MG please stand up
Please stand up, please stand up....

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(01 Apr 2024, 7:38 pm)Rob44 wrote glad its not just me then!  Im paying 4 quid to get to work from the penthouse's when i could just pay 2 with a little walk with GCT. So like i say im not here to defend them lot

What was the Sunderland score today storx.  Been at work and still there and cant get on internet??!!

5 - 1, got the added bonus it's going to be a chore getting to/from the game thanks to clowns at Nexus HQ / Newcastle CC / Gateshead Council when the Tyne Tunnel is down to one lane soon aswell.

(01 Apr 2024, 8:10 pm)Storx wrote 5 - 1, got the added bonus it's going to be a chore getting to/from the game thanks to clowns at Nexus HQ / Newcastle CC / Gateshead Council when the Tyne Tunnel is down to one lane soon aswell.

Bus to Newcastle then metro the to the ground?

(01 Apr 2024, 8:52 pm)Rob44 wrote Bus to Newcastle then metro the to the ground?

We drive in but so do loads of others. Be a chore in both directions with the traffic and it's not avoidable IE through Newcastle. 

Would take like 2 hours to use public transport, if they run at all! I'd literally go mental.

(29 Mar 2024, 3:56 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Northstar 412 / D24 NST by kieron mathews, on Flickr

In case I Squared decide to divest any parts of Arriva North East, Northstar could buy.  The livery is already compatible!

(31 Mar 2024, 10:23 pm)Ambassador wrote Mentioned in Sir Roger French’s blog and multiple retweets by Best Copy and Paste

Dan is moving up in the world

Dan's a fantastic man! He really is.
I was talking to him earlier and he asked me what kind of phone I had and I said a Motorola Timeport. And he said, 'that's saaad, you wana upgrade'. I said, so do you - to a new face.
He nearly soiled himself!

He said he was laughing so hard he had Kenco coming out of his nostrils, and that made me laugh.
But...my nostrils were clear.

(07 Apr 2024, 10:39 am)Andreos1 wrote Dan's a fantastic man! He really is.
I was talking to him earlier and he asked me what kind of phone I had and I said a Motorola Timeport. And he said, 'that's saaad, you wana upgrade'. I said, so do you - to a new face.
He nearly soiled himself!

He said he was laughing so hard he had Kenco coming out of his nostrils, and that made me laugh.
But...my nostrils were clear.

Have you used ChatGPT for this one, Andreos? It’s like you’ve been on the pop with Rob all day!

Thanks for the well wishes, everyone.


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(07 Apr 2024, 11:18 am)Dan wrote Have you used ChatGPT for this one, Andreos? It’s like you’ve been on the pop with Rob all day!

Thanks for the well wishes, everyone.


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Oh Dan. Dan. Dan. 

https://youtu.be/fOad90BvvjM?feature=shared

Leave our very own, and thoroughly pleasant, Daniel alone. He's well regarded as a nice chap on Rail Forums UK.

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There's 2 ALX400s 412 D24NST ex SP04DCF and 411 SP04DCE plus tyresmoke mentioned on messenger about the possibility of a Volvo B7 Dan might confirm that one

NORTHSTAR CONSTELLATION LIMITED Director(s): DANIEL GRAHAM Portland House, Belmont Business Park, DURHAM, DH1 1TW Removed operating centre: [ mod removed ] Increase at existing operating centre: STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST) LIMITED, UNIT 6 MORRISON BUSTY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ANNFIELD PLAIN, STANLEY, DH9 7RU New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 10 vehicle(s) New licence authorisation will be 10 vehicle(s)

Mod note: apologies, but I've edited and removed some subsequent posts. I appreciate DVSA information is a matter of public record, which is why I've left it, but linking an address with an individual makes it fall within the remit of personal data.

(20 May 2024, 3:45 pm)Adrian wrote Mod note: apologies, but I've edited and removed some subsequent posts. I appreciate DVSA information is a matter of public record, which is why I've left it, but linking an address with an individual makes it fall within the remit of personal data.

Oops, I didn't even notice!

Bus registration details
Registration numberPB2060918/1
Licence NumberPB2060918
Variation number
StatusNew
Service number.Mouth of the Tyne P&R
Service typeLimited Stop
Start pointBeaconsfield Car Park
Finish pointTynemouth Village
Via
Date received30 May 2024
Effective date13 Jul 2024
End date14 Jul 2024
Supported by subsidies?Yes
Local authorities covered by routeNexus (Tyne & Wear)
TAOs covered by routeNorth East of England

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(31 May 2024, 10:22 am)Adrian wrote Bus registration details
Registration numberPB2060918/1
Licence NumberPB2060918
Variation number
StatusNew
Service number.Mouth of the Tyne P&R
Service typeLimited Stop
Start pointBeaconsfield Car Park
Finish pointTynemouth Village
Via
Date received30 May 2024
Effective date13 Jul 2024
End date14 Jul 2024
Supported by subsidies?Yes
Local authorities covered by routeNexus (Tyne & Wear)
TAOs covered by routeNorth East of England

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Michael isn’t going to be happy you beat him to spotting this!


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(31 May 2024, 11:18 am)Dan wrote Michael isn’t going to be happy you beat him to spotting this!

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You snooze, you lose!

(31 May 2024, 10:22 am)Adrian wrote Bus registration details
Registration numberPB2060918/1
Licence NumberPB2060918
Variation number
StatusNew
Service number.Mouth of the Tyne P&R
Service typeLimited Stop
Start pointBeaconsfield Car Park
Finish pointTynemouth Village
Via
Date received30 May 2024
Effective date13 Jul 2024
End date14 Jul 2024
Supported by subsidies?Yes
Local authorities covered by routeNexus (Tyne & Wear)
TAOs covered by routeNorth East of England

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Let's hope that Grand parade is open in time

(31 May 2024, 12:24 pm)Aaron21 wrote Let's hope that Grand parade is open in time

North Tyneside Council are confident that it will be.


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(31 May 2024, 11:18 am)Dan wrote Michael isn’t going to be happy you beat him to spotting this!


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How dare he!

Been to work all day, haven't had the time to check VOSA

(31 May 2024, 12:50 pm)Dan wrote North Tyneside Council are confident that it will be.


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Grats Dan, genuinely have high hopes for you

Looks like Northstar have won a Nexus tender to operate a X99 service - although no idea on the details of this.

(11 Jun 2024, 11:08 am)Thomas12 wrote Looks like Northstar have won a Nexus tender to operate a X99 service - although no idea on the details of this.

I'm sure Dan will let us know some route details...

(11 Jun 2024, 4:48 pm)Retro Nero wrote I'm sure Dan will let us know some route details...

With three registrations submitted at full notice last Friday (albeit not yet approved), I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before Michael lets us know some route details!


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(11 Jun 2024, 5:32 pm)Dan wrote With three registrations submitted at full notice last Friday (albeit not yet approved), I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before Michael lets us know some route details!


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DVSA would suggest the following:

599 Park Lane Interchange to Hebburn (Station Road)

643 Sunniside to Gateshead

939 Park Lane Interchange to Kingsway North

Which, if correct, would mean work taken from GNE already in the 643? If so, big congratulations are in order.

Registration numberPB2060918/4
Licence NumberPB2060918
Variation number
StatusNew
Service number.939
Service typeNormal Stopping
Start pointPark Lane Interchange
Finish pointKingsway North
ViaSouthwick, Waterview Park, Concord, Washington Galleries
Date received07 Jun 2024
Effective date21 Jul 2024
End date
Supported by subsidies?No
Local authorities covered by route
TAOs covered by route

Registration numberPB2060918/3
Licence NumberPB2060918
Variation number
StatusNew
Service number.643
Service typeNormal Stopping
Start pointFront Street, Sunniside
Finish pointGibside Way, Gateshead
ViaFellside Park, Whickham, Metrocentre
Date received07 Jun 2024
Effective date21 Jul 2024
End date
Supported by subsidies?No
Local authorities covered by route
TAOs covered by route

Registration numberPB2060918/2
Licence NumberPB2060918
Variation number
StatusNew
Service number.599
Service typeNormal Stopping
Start pointPark Lane Interchange
Finish pointStation Road, Hebburn
ViaRoyal Hospital, Pallion, Hylton Retail Park, Castletown, IAMP, Nissan & Jarrow
Date received07 Jun 2024
Effective date21 Jul 2024
End date
Supported by subsidies?No
Local authorities covered by route
TAOs covered by route

(11 Jun 2024, 7:00 pm)Adrian wrote Registration numberPB2060918/4
Licence NumberPB2060918
Variation number
StatusNew
Service number.939
Service typeNormal Stopping
Start pointPark Lane Interchange
Finish pointKingsway North
ViaSouthwick, Waterview Park, Concord, Washington Galleries
Date received07 Jun 2024
Effective date21 Jul 2024
End date
Supported by subsidies?No
Local authorities covered by route
TAOs covered by route

Registration numberPB2060918/3
Licence NumberPB2060918
Variation number
StatusNew
Service number.643
Service typeNormal Stopping
Start pointFront Street, Sunniside
Finish pointGibside Way, Gateshead
ViaFellside Park, Whickham, Metrocentre
Date received07 Jun 2024
Effective date21 Jul 2024
End date
Supported by subsidies?No
Local authorities covered by route
TAOs covered by route

Registration numberPB2060918/2
Licence NumberPB2060918
Variation number
StatusNew
Service number.599
Service typeNormal Stopping
Start pointPark Lane Interchange
Finish pointStation Road, Hebburn
ViaRoyal Hospital, Pallion, Hylton Retail Park, Castletown, IAMP, Nissan & Jarrow
Date received07 Jun 2024
Effective date21 Jul 2024
End date
Supported by subsidies?No
Local authorities covered by route
TAOs covered by route

599 is an interesting route, looks like its commercial too, alongside the other 2.

(11 Jun 2024, 7:23 pm)Michael wrote 599 is an interesting route, looks like its commercial too, alongside the other 2.

Surely that is a mistake on the registration? Can't see the 643 being commercially viable unless I am missing something.

(11 Jun 2024, 8:23 pm)Thomas12 wrote Surely that is a mistake on the registration? Can't see the 643 being commercially viable unless I am missing something.

The registration itself is correct and confirms all three routes are supported by Nexus subsidy.


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(11 Jun 2024, 8:31 pm)Dan wrote The registration itself is correct and confirms all three routes are supported by Nexus subsidy.


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I thought Go North East's new supported route X73 was replacing the 643? So Northstar are operating the 599, 643, 939 and X99 from next month?