REASONS FOR DISPOSAL:
22479 T479 BNL MAN ALX300 SL (Engine Faults)
22492 T492 BNL MAN ALX300 SL (Engine Oil Leaks)

REASONS FOR RESERVE:
35173 NK56 EPU DENNIS DART SLF SL (Rear Axle Fault)

REASONS FOR BEING DELICENCED:
19158 NK07 HBA ADL ENVIRO 400 SL (Engine Issues)
22040 NK53 KFE MAN ALX300 SL (Accident Damage)

(with thanks to Richard Smiles )

19158 is breathing again, she got stripped of some parts but should be coming back soon. 22040 in for repair so should be back soon

28036 is in service today. I forgot which route though.

Thanks, hopefully the rest follow in the next few days.

22078 has now transferred to Newcastle. Currently on Market Street out of service.

Rather unfortunately, this means that Sunderland will perhaps retain non-DDA ALX300s after all.

22078 has now transferred to Newcastle. Currently on Market Street out of service.

Rather unfortunately, this means that Sunderland will perhaps retain non-DDA ALX300s after all.

Hopefully that doesnt happen, would be better if we just kept the DDA ones.

Service 12 is only a Monday - Saturday daytime service, which means that the non DDA vehicles will only be in service during the day, not on evenings and Sundays.

Still thought Sc would of wanted to make the depot fully DDA.

Currently no gas buses parked out the back, how ever 2 workmen are working around the gas refueling station

Training bus heading back in to the depot from the back way...

Like always the engineer staff is sitting around doing nothing!

Edit: This could also mean that Sunderland could receive further investment (more new Gas Buses) in next years order.

I hope so.

28038 is on the 13 (not sure if this has being out yet, cba to look back

Does anyone know if 28035,28036,28037,28039,28040 has entered today?

28039 is on the 20 today, I managed to get a photo of it as well after work

https://www.flickr.com/photos/27204054@N...hotostream

28039 is on the 20 today, I managed to get a photo of it as well after work

https://www.flickr.com/photos/27204054@N...hotostream

Nice on Peter

Has anyone else seen 28035,28037,28040 in service yet?

I'm just surfing through Flickr and "Durham Bus Man" has photographed 28035 and 28036 in service, alongside many other buses.

Thanks for sharing =)

Only ones not seen so far are 28037/40.. should be out tomorrow

22476 should be going to Stockton tonight

There must be a very confused driver operating on the "E" services this evening; as I seen an E1 head down Lizard Lane (towards the Marsden Inn), around the roundabout and back up Lizard Lane again - in the direction of Sunderland, even though the destination read "E1 South Shields" and that this service does not serve Lizard Lane.

This is a common error that a bus driver has made, because three times in the past few months I have seen an E1 (heading to Sunderland) head up Lizard Lane, around the turning circle and back town Lizard Lane towards the Marsden Inn to continue the correct route down the bank and along the Coast Road.

Everyone goes the wrong way from time to time... Easily done when doing a mix of services in one day.

Interestingly, Stockton MAN ALX300s 22668 (V668 DDC) and 22669 (V669 DDC) have apparently transferred to Lincoln, including Sunderland's 22491 (T491 BNL). However, 22494 (T494 BNL) remains in reserve at Sunderland.

22668 was still out in service at Stockton this afternoon. Unsure if they've taken another one or just 669, or indeed neither.

22476 should be going to Stockton tonight

correction 476 was supposed to be going down to Stockton but has been delayed for some reason

From the GNE facebook page:

Go North East
1 min ·
Reports of increased traffic congestion at Fawcett Street in Sunderland. Delays can be expected in the area.

Will effect the stagecoach services to!

22666 and 22731 are in Hartlepool doing 6/7

The "E" services are suffering delays of up to 15 minutes due to the traffic congestion in Sunderland as well as the Gas Mains Replacement roadwork's in Whitburn. This is causing some workings being cancelled - as mentioned on the SNE twitter page.

https://twitter.com/StagecoachNE

The bridge is down to one lane to, doesnt help

Interesting!
Is 33101 still in service?

yes it is on service 3 and it looks fresh at the front its either been washed or repainted

Update from GNE

Go North East
6 mins ·
Services operating from Sunderland are experiencing delays of up to an hour due to traffic congestion at Fawcett Street.
We would advise that you head to Sunderland Interchange to catch your bus.

Will effect all Sunderland based buses and the E's

Glad i stopped in

Information from the SNE twitter page:

SS Ops Wearmouth bridge has been reduced to one lane only. This is resulting in E svcs operating upto 30 minutes late. Sorry for the..

No update on the Sunderland services only, there hasn't being a bus past mine for 30-40 mins, i live on a road with the 5/5A/19 and 23!

Edit: As i post... a bus goes past!

Is South Shields going to get another reserve "T" or "V" reg MAN ALX300? As 22666 has been transferred to Hartlepool and 22675 and 22190 have apparently been transferred to Walkergate Depot.

Are 22190 & 222675 not just being stored at Walkergate? 22190 certainly is listed for disposal so unlikely to see use in Newcastle.

28037 (YP14 TPJ) by emdjt42

Only 28040 to confirm now!

=D, i would think it would enter service tomorrow.

Saw 28040 in service today.

Saw 28040 in service today.

Thats good, least all of them are in service.

Hopefully means there will be no MAN buses on the 3 and 13 now and they will only be on the 12.

Is the rumour of some MAN ALX300s being converted into Driver Trainers true, or false?

ive heard that as well around the depots

Thats good, least all of them are in service.

Hopefully means there will be no MAN buses on the 3 and 13 now and they will only be on the 12.

T reg man on 13 today 22215

22079 still working for Sunderland - on 12s today.

Would lead to the assumption that, given all of the gas buses have entered service, Sunderland will be left with a fully DDA compliant fleet after all.

Regarding delays - still absolutely hideous. Two 35s and five gas buses (two 16s, two 13s and a 3) past two E200s - both working 23s.

Despite our articulated concerns, these remodelling works are having a major effect on the reliability of our bus services.

 

These roadworks commenced in mid-June, and are expected to be in place until August 2014, and will be undertaken over a number of phases.

 

Due to the location and severity of these works there is likely to be significant disruption to traffic flow, especially at peak periods, and this may affect bus service operations.

 

In light of the problems we have experienced over the last week, we have asked our colleagues at Sunderland City Council to reconsider the details of how this scheme is being delivered, so that disruption to public transport customers can be minimised.

 

We do not feel that it is acceptable for buses to be delayed for prolonged periods whilst they pass through these roadworks, or the large gaps in the schedule these works are creating. Quite frankly, the disruption these works are causing to customers is unacceptable.

 

To mitigate the effects of these works, we are seeking to operate additional journeys when resources permit. Although clearly, due to the nature of these works, these additional buses are also subject to delays and disruption.

 

****** LATEST NEWS ******

 

From Friday 4 July 2014, Services 5 and 5A will be revised to temporarily no longer stop at the north end of Fawcett Street, John Street, or on High Street West. This temporary revision, made as a last resort, is due to the sheer levels of disruption which are being encountered on these routes. By omitting these stops at the north end of the city, it enables buses to operate via Athenaeum Street/ Borough Road and Sans Street, thus avoiding the worst of the congestion.

 

All other services in the Sunderland area continue to operate normal routes, but are subject to delays due to these works.

 

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Stagecoach would like to apologise for any inconvenience, delays or disruptions these highways works by Sunderland City Council may cause.

 

Sunderland City Council have asked for patience while works are ongoing over the summer.


Services Affected: 3, 4, 5, 5A, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, E1, E2, E6, X1

Nice for stagecoach to tell us they have talked to the council and are giving us a proper update...

NOT LIKE GNE

Nice for stagecoach to tell us they have talked to the council and are giving us a proper update...

NOT LIKE GNE

Taken from GNE facebook page (9 hours ago.).

Services to north of Sunderland are currently delayed due to works. We're working with the council to lessen these delays

Taken from GNE facebook page (9 hours ago.).

Services to north of Sunderland are currently delayed due to works. We're working with the council to lessen these delays

Michael, Michael, Michael...

Not like you to miss an update from GNE!