Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2014
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - August 2014
(20 Aug 2014, 3:29 pm)Tom It wasn't the M2 being six minutes late that I had the issue with, it's that the M3 didn't show up at all.
(20 Aug 2014, 3:31 pm)Tom Dan - is the East Durham network the second most profitable minibus route?
(20 Aug 2014, 3:29 pm)Tom It wasn't the M2 being six minutes late that I had the issue with, it's that the M3 didn't show up at all.
(20 Aug 2014, 3:31 pm)Tom Dan - is the East Durham network the second most profitable minibus route?
(20 Aug 2014, 2:13 pm)Dan Perhaps slightly exaggerated, there, Adam! The only DAF SB120 which regularly receives attention from DiagTest is 8250, which is undergoing repairs after its minor engine bay fire in June of this year.
(20 Aug 2014, 2:13 pm)Dan Services M2/M3 and W5/W6 aren't some of Go North East's most profitable routes;
(20 Aug 2014, 2:13 pm)Dan I'd suggest that you don't believe all you hear. As I said above, the loadings (and thus the profit levels) do not justify brand new vehicles on these services. I have previously suggested that, when the "QuayLink" contract comes up for renewal (2015) and newer stock is either brought in or GNE loses the contract, the Optare Versa vehicles would cascade to services M2/M3 following the trial of midi-sized vehicles (the DAF SB120s) last year. However, we have recently discussed the future of the "QuayLink", and this may mean that things could work out slightly differently...
(20 Aug 2014, 2:13 pm)Dan Perhaps slightly exaggerated, there, Adam! The only DAF SB120 which regularly receives attention from DiagTest is 8250, which is undergoing repairs after its minor engine bay fire in June of this year.
(20 Aug 2014, 2:13 pm)Dan Services M2/M3 and W5/W6 aren't some of Go North East's most profitable routes;
(20 Aug 2014, 2:13 pm)Dan I'd suggest that you don't believe all you hear. As I said above, the loadings (and thus the profit levels) do not justify brand new vehicles on these services. I have previously suggested that, when the "QuayLink" contract comes up for renewal (2015) and newer stock is either brought in or GNE loses the contract, the Optare Versa vehicles would cascade to services M2/M3 following the trial of midi-sized vehicles (the DAF SB120s) last year. However, we have recently discussed the future of the "QuayLink", and this may mean that things could work out slightly differently...
(20 Aug 2014, 4:13 pm)NEBCD Malarkey I just wouldn't go for Wright Steetlites as they've just been Problematic from the get go on the Drifter and Saltwell Park.
(20 Aug 2014, 4:13 pm)NEBCD Malarkey I just wouldn't go for Wright Steetlites as they've just been Problematic from the get go on the Drifter and Saltwell Park.
(21 Aug 2014, 9:49 am)Dan Scania L94 4972 is now back at Deptford following repaint. Volvo B10BLE 4923 is still at Deptford, though I suspect it will remain on loan for an additional week to cover for 5375 which is at Riverside to test suitability on the X66 route.
(21 Aug 2014, 9:49 am)Dan Scania L94 4972 is now back at Deptford following repaint. Volvo B10BLE 4923 is still at Deptford, though I suspect it will remain on loan for an additional week to cover for 5375 which is at Riverside to test suitability on the X66 route.
Will it be on the X66 tomorrow?
6061 on the 21 at 14:55 in Gateshead, Displaying Blackett Street as it's point of Termination, Both on the Front/Side, only manged side shot has I didn't notice until it was just about to pass me, Is this Normal or has the Driver put up the Incorrect Blind.
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(21 Aug 2014, 4:30 pm)NEBCD Malarkey 6061 on the 21 at 14:55 in Gateshead, Displaying Blackett Street as it's point of Termination, Both on the Front/Side, only manged side shot has I didn't notice until it was just about to pass me, Is this Normal or has the Driver put up the Incorrect Blind.
(21 Aug 2014, 4:30 pm)NEBCD Malarkey 6061 on the 21 at 14:55 in Gateshead, Displaying Blackett Street as it's point of Termination, Both on the Front/Side, only manged side shot has I didn't notice until it was just about to pass me, Is this Normal or has the Driver put up the Incorrect Blind.
(21 Aug 2014, 4:40 pm)Robert No 21s terminate at Blackett Street that i know of, nor according to the timetable so i dont know whats happened. Interesting catch thats for sure.
(21 Aug 2014, 4:40 pm)Robert No 21s terminate at Blackett Street that i know of, nor according to the timetable so i dont know whats happened. Interesting catch thats for sure.
