(10 Jun 2014, 8:21 pm)AIG20 wrote Since the Stockton MAN E300s are nearly five years old, they will be due for a repaint whether they have branding or not (which 24101 - 24112 do). I assume that they will be de-branded and repainted before the new ADL E300s arrive, as the new ADL E300s might receive their own branding for the 36,37 and 38 - the services which they will be allocated to.
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Today saw the arrival at Lincoln of two more Man 18.220 Alexander ALX300 from Stagecoach Teeside. The newcomers today are 22464 T464BNL and 22468 T468BNL. Also Arrived today is the first of the Man's from Stagecoach Bluebird. The first to arrive is 22309 AE51RYF. The unidentified Man en route from bluebird is now Identified as 22701 V701DSA.
(13 Jun 2014, 2:52 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Those 8 are MANs from Scotland - 22110, 22112, 22309, 22702, 22703, 22802 and 22803 confirmed and a further example. They set off yesterday (after all, they are all ex-Aberdeen)
(12 Jun 2014, 7:32 am)AIG20 wrote At least two or three more MAN ALX300s have been withdrawn. However, they are hidden amongst already withdrawn 22464, 22462, 22190, as well as E200 39727 and Driver Trainer 20551 at the rear of the depot.
In addition, South Shields ADL E200 36479 is in the Chassis Wash pit.
(16 Jun 2014, 10:03 am)AIG20 wrote 22066 (NK54 BFN) is currently getting sanded down ready for repaint at Sunderland Depot. 28035 (YP14 TGE) along with two other Gas Buses are sat at the rear of Sunderland depot alongside the withdrawn MAN ALX300s 22462, 22494 and 22190.
(16 Jun 2014, 2:58 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Hopefully when the Local Press report on the Appointment of the New Operations Manager @ Stagecoach in Sunderland, they will be able to spell Smith. Rachel Geliamassi has or is about to depart for the South of The Country taking up a New Post as Operations Director.
The New Operations Manager @ Sunderland, takes up her post next week having moved from Stagecoach Cheltenham & Gloucester. It was Rachel of whom was involved in organising the Open Day for The GAS Bus Launch in February of this year.
(16 Jun 2014, 3:13 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Only Arriva do that Michael. They (Arriva) Changed things on Teesside in February & less than six months later they are messing around with things again. The Stagecoach Network on Teesside tends to be pretty stable. Passengers know their service numbers & the Frequencies at which they operate.
God help my former Colleagues in the Teesside (Local Authority) Public Transport Unit, having to change the timetables at alot of the Bus Stops yet again. They may as well not bother, given Arriva's constant changes to their Timetables.
(16 Jun 2014, 3:28 pm)Richard Smiles wrote Years ago, you would have Staff in the same post for a whole career, now in some cases, they come for a few months or years, then move on to pastures new or to better themselves. The Commercial Team are often the best people to deal with a Network, as they are often Local, know their area & how best to deal with making improvements, and have probably held the same position for very many years.
Unfortunately, Arriva seem obsessed with constant changes to their Network or timing tweaks. As the old saying goes, if it aint broken, don't fix it.
(17 Jun 2014, 5:14 am)Richard Smiles wrote I am aware of at least one person, of whom is very interested in purchasing 33101 for preservation, but promised that, I would keep their identity a Secret, and so I am not prepared to say anymore with regards to this.Half Pint on this forum has shown clear interest in the past, and I'm fairly sure most members know him by his actual name too!
(17 Jun 2014, 3:25 pm)AIG20 wrote Hartlepool Pointer Dart 34606 (NK04 NPJ) is now getting sanded down ready for repaint. 22063 (NK54 BFJ) has been moved to the workshop to the right of the chassis wash pit for a new coat of paint.
Furthermore, 22675 (V675 DDC) is the only MAN ALX300 left at the rear of the depot, alongside two gas buses - one of which is 28031.
(17 Jun 2014, 7:14 pm)AIG20 wrote They are expecting to receive a total of 11 Ex-Aberdeen vehicles, as mentioned in an earlier post. However, are they still expecting a total of 8 vehicles from the NE - 5 of which have already arrived?
(17 Jun 2014, 9:11 pm)AIG20 wrote Lizard Lane, Marsden will be closed on the evening of the 7th and 8th July, and services E2 and E6 will have to divert via the Coast Road and Redwell Lane:
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-service...px?id=2064
Perth Avenue will also be closed on Sundays 22nd and 29th June which will effect South Shields service 18:
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/tis-service...px?id=2009
(18 Jun 2014, 10:33 pm)Dan wrote Mainly for Michael but for anyone else who is interested...
Months back we discussed the 22:22 service 16 which has 17 minutes layover at Park Lane...
Managed to photograph that run this evening - everyone was kicked off at Park Lane.
Stagecoach North East: 28015 / YN63BXR by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
(19 Jun 2014, 9:15 am)AIG20 wrote Stockton MAN ALX300 22018 is sat at the rear of Sunderland Depot (presumably for repaint) alongside Driver Trainers 20551 and 20552; and Gas Buses 28031, 28033 and 28035.
If any other gas buses have arrived, they may be hidden from view (in one of the workshops).