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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2014

Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2014

 
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07 Mar 2014, 7:06 pm
When will the south tyne versas and the 50s get branded seems quick that the X7 is getting branded straight away and the others are not
speedwheels22
07 Mar 2014, 7:06 pm #161

When will the south tyne versas and the 50s get branded seems quick that the X7 is getting branded straight away and the others are not

19190
07 Mar 2014, 7:07 pm
(07 Mar 2014, 6:55 pm)Dan I wasn't told when they arrived, just that they were there - so I'm afraid I don't know when they will be branded, if they aren't already.

Alright thanks

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
07 Mar 2014, 7:07 pm #162

(07 Mar 2014, 6:55 pm)Dan I wasn't told when they arrived, just that they were there - so I'm afraid I don't know when they will be branded, if they aren't already.

Alright thanks


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan
Site Administrator
18147
07 Mar 2014, 7:25 pm
Following on from discussion in the Service Suggestions thread, it is interesting to see that Go North East are promoting the Cobalt Connect at present.
Dan
07 Mar 2014, 7:25 pm #163

Following on from discussion in the Service Suggestions thread, it is interesting to see that Go North East are promoting the Cobalt Connect at present.

07 Mar 2014, 8:24 pm
Is there not a case for attracting advertisements to go along the sides of the 'RED' buses but not covering the windows!!!!! Might make the company some money and take away the blandness.
RCN 699
07 Mar 2014, 8:24 pm #164

Is there not a case for attracting advertisements to go along the sides of the 'RED' buses but not covering the windows!!!!! Might make the company some money and take away the blandness.

Dan
Site Administrator
18147
07 Mar 2014, 8:28 pm
(07 Mar 2014, 8:24 pm)RCN 699 Is there not a case for attracting advertisements to go along the sides of the 'RED' buses but not covering the windows!!!!! Might make the company some money and take away the blandness.

Might this have something to do with the corporate livery held by vehicles at present not being complete?
Dan
07 Mar 2014, 8:28 pm #165

(07 Mar 2014, 8:24 pm)RCN 699 Is there not a case for attracting advertisements to go along the sides of the 'RED' buses but not covering the windows!!!!! Might make the company some money and take away the blandness.

Might this have something to do with the corporate livery held by vehicles at present not being complete?

406
08 Mar 2014, 12:06 am
5337 & 5338

Both these vehicles have received Off side destination displays, in the window above front wheel arch.
park5354
08 Mar 2014, 12:06 am #166

5337 & 5338

Both these vehicles have received Off side destination displays, in the window above front wheel arch.

6860
08 Mar 2014, 12:10 am
(08 Mar 2014, 12:06 am)park5354 5337 & 5338

Both these vehicles have received Off side destination displays, in the window above front wheel arch.

They've always had them - Go South Coast specify LED screens on both the nearside and offside.
Kuyoyo
08 Mar 2014, 12:10 am #167

(08 Mar 2014, 12:06 am)park5354 5337 & 5338

Both these vehicles have received Off side destination displays, in the window above front wheel arch.

They've always had them - Go South Coast specify LED screens on both the nearside and offside.

906
08 Mar 2014, 12:51 am
(07 Mar 2014, 1:12 pm)Dan Do you really think I'd note it if it didn't happen?

So why would it be at Stanley for a day
Acky81
08 Mar 2014, 12:51 am #168

(07 Mar 2014, 1:12 pm)Dan Do you really think I'd note it if it didn't happen?

So why would it be at Stanley for a day

14277
08 Mar 2014, 3:10 am
Just a couple of observations from earlier tonight.

The Merc on the 2c tonight which passed me at Fatfield, was like a bag of spanners compared to the 4 I had just got off.

As I was supping my first pint of the night, a branded Renown (on an 8), decided to run along Fatfield riverside, rather than over the speed bumps on Bonemill Lane.
No idea whether the driver fancied the diversion or if there was an official reason for his off route dalliance.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
08 Mar 2014, 3:10 am #169

Just a couple of observations from earlier tonight.

The Merc on the 2c tonight which passed me at Fatfield, was like a bag of spanners compared to the 4 I had just got off.

As I was supping my first pint of the night, a branded Renown (on an 8), decided to run along Fatfield riverside, rather than over the speed bumps on Bonemill Lane.
No idea whether the driver fancied the diversion or if there was an official reason for his off route dalliance.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Dan
Site Administrator
18147
08 Mar 2014, 5:34 am
(08 Mar 2014, 3:10 am)Andreos Constantopolous Just a couple of observations from earlier tonight.

The Merc on the 2c tonight which passed me at Fatfield, was like a bag of spanners compared to the 4 I had just got off.

As I was supping my first pint of the night, a branded Renown (on an 8), decided to run along Fatfield riverside, rather than over the speed bumps on Bonemill Lane.
No idea whether the driver fancied the diversion or if there was an official reason for his off route dalliance.

There are one or two evening runs which go via Fatfield Riverside.
Dan
08 Mar 2014, 5:34 am #170

(08 Mar 2014, 3:10 am)Andreos Constantopolous Just a couple of observations from earlier tonight.

The Merc on the 2c tonight which passed me at Fatfield, was like a bag of spanners compared to the 4 I had just got off.

As I was supping my first pint of the night, a branded Renown (on an 8), decided to run along Fatfield riverside, rather than over the speed bumps on Bonemill Lane.
No idea whether the driver fancied the diversion or if there was an official reason for his off route dalliance.

There are one or two evening runs which go via Fatfield Riverside.

3238
08 Mar 2014, 9:06 am
(07 Mar 2014, 11:19 am)Acky81 4845 isn't at Stanley it's on 35a at depford

It was at Stanley for 3 days, it is back at Deptford for a short while before moving again.
citaro5284
08 Mar 2014, 9:06 am #171

(07 Mar 2014, 11:19 am)Acky81 4845 isn't at Stanley it's on 35a at depford

It was at Stanley for 3 days, it is back at Deptford for a short while before moving again.

14277
08 Mar 2014, 9:16 am
(08 Mar 2014, 5:34 am)Dan There are one or two evening runs which go via Fatfield Riverside.

In the past, the 'Chester' bus always diverted along there on an evening, for a few runs - but never knew the 8 did it too.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
08 Mar 2014, 9:16 am #172

(08 Mar 2014, 5:34 am)Dan There are one or two evening runs which go via Fatfield Riverside.

In the past, the 'Chester' bus always diverted along there on an evening, for a few runs - but never knew the 8 did it too.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Dan
Site Administrator
18147
08 Mar 2014, 9:17 am
(08 Mar 2014, 9:16 am)Andreos Constantopolous In the past, the 'Chester' bus always diverted along there on an evening, for a few runs - but never knew the 8 did it too.

The 8 is the one which terminates at Chester...
Dan
08 Mar 2014, 9:17 am #173

(08 Mar 2014, 9:16 am)Andreos Constantopolous In the past, the 'Chester' bus always diverted along there on an evening, for a few runs - but never knew the 8 did it too.

The 8 is the one which terminates at Chester...

906
08 Mar 2014, 9:19 am
(08 Mar 2014, 9:06 am)citaro5284 It was at Stanley for 3 days, it is back at Deptford for a short while before moving again.

Any idea why
Acky81
08 Mar 2014, 9:19 am #174

(08 Mar 2014, 9:06 am)citaro5284 It was at Stanley for 3 days, it is back at Deptford for a short while before moving again.

Any idea why

14277
08 Mar 2014, 9:28 am
(08 Mar 2014, 9:17 am)Dan The 8 is the one which terminates at Chester...

This was going to Sunderland though.
Just checked the timetable and I cant see anything about it going along the riverside.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
08 Mar 2014, 9:28 am #175

(08 Mar 2014, 9:17 am)Dan The 8 is the one which terminates at Chester...

This was going to Sunderland though.
Just checked the timetable and I cant see anything about it going along the riverside.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

08 Mar 2014, 11:28 am
Been outband about today and I could see Adshel adverts for the Cobalt Clipper at Billy Mill and on Billy Mill Lane. I didn't expect that like!
Davey Bowyer
08 Mar 2014, 11:28 am #176

Been outband about today and I could see Adshel adverts for the Cobalt Clipper at Billy Mill and on Billy Mill Lane. I didn't expect that like!

2669
08 Mar 2014, 11:28 am
On GNE facebook page about an hour ago:

"The 202 was supposed to be at crawford avenue at 12 mins past and it still isnt here is it running?

Like · · about an hour ago via Mobile


Go North East I'm sorry this bus has broken down and is unable to operate.

Like · Reply · about an hour ago".

If this broken down bus was a East Durham Mpd, then its about time GNE decided to get rid of these MPDS, and buy some decent small buses (Solos) as usually anything bigger than a MPD will be no good for the East Durham services, time after time ive seen the MPDS broken down roughly 2 per week that ive seen, passengers are wondering if their going to get to their destination or waiting in the cold for the bus to never turn up.


cbma06
08 Mar 2014, 11:28 am #177

On GNE facebook page about an hour ago:

"The 202 was supposed to be at crawford avenue at 12 mins past and it still isnt here is it running?

Like · · about an hour ago via Mobile


Go North East I'm sorry this bus has broken down and is unable to operate.

Like · Reply · about an hour ago".

If this broken down bus was a East Durham Mpd, then its about time GNE decided to get rid of these MPDS, and buy some decent small buses (Solos) as usually anything bigger than a MPD will be no good for the East Durham services, time after time ive seen the MPDS broken down roughly 2 per week that ive seen, passengers are wondering if their going to get to their destination or waiting in the cold for the bus to never turn up.



3238
08 Mar 2014, 12:13 pm
(08 Mar 2014, 9:19 am)Acky81 Any idea why

It is classed as bit of a float vehicle now, so it will go anywhere it is needed, as for the reasons why it was at Stanley, I don't know.
citaro5284
08 Mar 2014, 12:13 pm #178

(08 Mar 2014, 9:19 am)Acky81 Any idea why

It is classed as bit of a float vehicle now, so it will go anywhere it is needed, as for the reasons why it was at Stanley, I don't know.

Dan
Site Administrator
18147
08 Mar 2014, 12:23 pm
5335/36 have joined 5333/34 at Saltmeadows to receive "Wear Tees Xpress" branding.

5154 is now at Saltmeadows for its repaint into corporate livery red.
Dan
08 Mar 2014, 12:23 pm #179

5335/36 have joined 5333/34 at Saltmeadows to receive "Wear Tees Xpress" branding.

5154 is now at Saltmeadows for its repaint into corporate livery red.

14277
08 Mar 2014, 12:35 pm
Two blue Omnis parked up in Chester.

One at the front, blinded up for Consett and the other still where it has been all week (unless another is parked in the same spot).

Whilst that Omni is blinded up for the 78, the 50 has a Renown on it.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
08 Mar 2014, 12:35 pm #180

Two blue Omnis parked up in Chester.

One at the front, blinded up for Consett and the other still where it has been all week (unless another is parked in the same spot).

Whilst that Omni is blinded up for the 78, the 50 has a Renown on it.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

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