Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2014
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - October 2014
(12 Oct 2014, 1:48 pm)DaveyBowyer A few things:
- Do you think that the Cobalt Clipper brand will be slightly modified with the new technology being fitted?
- Do you think that 6116 or 6117 will be re-painted if GNE are satisfied with the frequency increase between Whitley Bay and Blyth?
(12 Oct 2014, 4:31 pm)Michael Will the Crusader citaro's be done after the Blaydon Racer's, don't think they've had a repaint yet?
(12 Oct 2014, 4:47 pm)NEBCD Malarkey I think they got a Warranty Repaint through Mercedes in 2012 before the B9TL's arrived for the TEN.
(12 Oct 2014, 4:50 pm)Michael I think they might have, i was just looking at them on the fleet list and nothing is mentioned for repaints
(12 Oct 2014, 1:48 pm)DaveyBowyer A few things:
- Do you think that the Cobalt Clipper brand will be slightly modified with the new technology being fitted?
- Do you think that 6116 or 6117 will be re-painted if GNE are satisfied with the frequency increase between Whitley Bay and Blyth?
(12 Oct 2014, 4:31 pm)Michael Will the Crusader citaro's be done after the Blaydon Racer's, don't think they've had a repaint yet?
(12 Oct 2014, 4:47 pm)NEBCD Malarkey I think they got a Warranty Repaint through Mercedes in 2012 before the B9TL's arrived for the TEN.
(12 Oct 2014, 4:50 pm)Michael I think they might have, i was just looking at them on the fleet list and nothing is mentioned for repaints
(12 Oct 2014, 9:38 am)Dan Think that's something different. Our resident from Corbridge may have a greater knowledge than me, given that he'd done his research in the past about the Fab56/Cobalt Volvo B9 modifications.The eFan Micro Hybrid System is a totally different proposal to the 'flywheel' proposal.
(12 Oct 2014, 9:38 am)Dan Think that's something different. Our resident from Corbridge may have a greater knowledge than me, given that he'd done his research in the past about the Fab56/Cobalt Volvo B9 modifications.The eFan Micro Hybrid System is a totally different proposal to the 'flywheel' proposal.
(12 Oct 2014, 5:16 pm)Dan There was nothing on the fleet lists because I had originally thought that the vehicles were merely de-branded; however, I have had confirmation of the repaint dates since we discussed this previously. I will go back at some point to include the above dates.
(12 Oct 2014, 5:16 pm)Dan There was nothing on the fleet lists because I had originally thought that the vehicles were merely de-branded; however, I have had confirmation of the repaint dates since we discussed this previously. I will go back at some point to include the above dates.
(13 Oct 2014, 1:53 pm)Dan Updated the history sections for Mercedes Citaros 5310 - 5327 to include the dates for those repaints.
(13 Oct 2014, 1:53 pm)Dan Updated the history sections for Mercedes Citaros 5310 - 5327 to include the dates for those repaints.
(13 Oct 2014, 3:30 pm)Robert Sure is! Must admit, i fell for the same thing a few months agoSo does anyone know if they run off/onto other services...
(13 Oct 2014, 3:19 pm)Robert I know one of them is usually a B7 decker - thats a Deptford run, gonna presume the other one is the same.
(13 Oct 2014, 3:19 pm)Robert I know one of them is usually a B7 decker - thats a Deptford run, gonna presume the other one is the same.
(13 Oct 2014, 4:04 pm)Drifter60 265 used to be ran by Deptford & CHESTER.
The 15:45 Durham-Seaham was ran by Deptford. I believe the same bus (B7 President) used to do AM run on the 265, then 835 School in Easington, before going to do X3's, then would go back to 835 PM run then to do the 15:45 265.
The 16:07 Framwellgate Moor-Seaham was ran by Chester. The bus was officially a B10 but was often allocated a blue unbranded Omnicity a few month back. The bus used to do a morning run on the 265 and nothing unless until evening run on the 265.
Not sure what happens now.
(13 Oct 2014, 4:04 pm)Drifter60 265 used to be ran by Deptford & CHESTER.
The 15:45 Durham-Seaham was ran by Deptford. I believe the same bus (B7 President) used to do AM run on the 265, then 835 School in Easington, before going to do X3's, then would go back to 835 PM run then to do the 15:45 265.
The 16:07 Framwellgate Moor-Seaham was ran by Chester. The bus was officially a B10 but was often allocated a blue unbranded Omnicity a few month back. The bus used to do a morning run on the 265 and nothing unless until evening run on the 265.
Not sure what happens now.
(13 Oct 2014, 4:15 pm)Robert But considering 6008 and 3980 are both based at deptford it should be self-explanitory of what happens now...Was thinking that myself...
(13 Oct 2014, 4:48 pm)danpick 3866 did today's 919.
(13 Oct 2014, 4:48 pm)danpick 3866 did today's 919.
(13 Oct 2014, 3:44 pm)marxistafozzski So does anyone know if they run off/onto other services...
Trying to pick through the grey cells in my brain, I am sure I have seen and noted on here seeing 6099 and 6100 on an afternoon 265
(13 Oct 2014, 3:44 pm)marxistafozzski So does anyone know if they run off/onto other services...
Trying to pick through the grey cells in my brain, I am sure I have seen and noted on here seeing 6099 and 6100 on an afternoon 265
(13 Oct 2014, 8:01 pm)Dan Departing Seaham at 07:24am, service 265 is operated by a corporate liveried Scania L94UB/Wright Solar. A fair amount of light mileage is involved with this one, with the same vehicle performing the 09:20am service 29 departure from Doxford Park afterwards.Cheers Dan, your knowledge on local bus services is First Class...seems to be that what you dont know is probably not worth knowing
Departing Framwellgate Moor at 15:45pm, service 265 is operated by a corporate liveried Volvo B7TL (either East Lancs Vyking or Plaxton President bodywork). The same working used to be covered by the Volvo B7TL which was allocated to service X3. The vehicle is no longer allocated to service X3, though it still interworks with scholars before running to Framwellgate Moor. After finishing the 265, it runs to Doxford Park light and performs the 17:04 X35, as it did previously. The two red Volvo B9TLs cropped up on service X3 every now and again, hence why you've seen one of the two on service 265 previously.
The 16:07 departure is now covered by Deptford, rather than Chester-le-Street. Again, it should be allocated a Volvo B7TL (no preference on bodywork). The bus performs scholars before heading to Framwellgate, and then after the 265, it runs to Doxford Park light and performs the 17:34 X35 (previously operated by a "SimpliCity" branded Optare Versa). As stated above, and as discussed previously, this working used to be covered by Chester-le-Street and a Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown should have been allocated. When the former "Cobalt Clipper" branded Scania OmniCitys arrived at Chester-le-Street prior to getting branded, they made their way on to this departure a couple of times.
(13 Oct 2014, 8:01 pm)Dan Departing Seaham at 07:24am, service 265 is operated by a corporate liveried Scania L94UB/Wright Solar. A fair amount of light mileage is involved with this one, with the same vehicle performing the 09:20am service 29 departure from Doxford Park afterwards.Cheers Dan, your knowledge on local bus services is First Class...seems to be that what you dont know is probably not worth knowing
Departing Framwellgate Moor at 15:45pm, service 265 is operated by a corporate liveried Volvo B7TL (either East Lancs Vyking or Plaxton President bodywork). The same working used to be covered by the Volvo B7TL which was allocated to service X3. The vehicle is no longer allocated to service X3, though it still interworks with scholars before running to Framwellgate Moor. After finishing the 265, it runs to Doxford Park light and performs the 17:04 X35, as it did previously. The two red Volvo B9TLs cropped up on service X3 every now and again, hence why you've seen one of the two on service 265 previously.
The 16:07 departure is now covered by Deptford, rather than Chester-le-Street. Again, it should be allocated a Volvo B7TL (no preference on bodywork). The bus performs scholars before heading to Framwellgate, and then after the 265, it runs to Doxford Park light and performs the 17:34 X35 (previously operated by a "SimpliCity" branded Optare Versa). As stated above, and as discussed previously, this working used to be covered by Chester-le-Street and a Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown should have been allocated. When the former "Cobalt Clipper" branded Scania OmniCitys arrived at Chester-le-Street prior to getting branded, they made their way on to this departure a couple of times.
(13 Oct 2014, 7:43 pm)Dan Go North East: 3866 / 340GUP by danielgrahamm, on FlickrCobalt must be very profitable for Go North East and it will get even more so if it continues to grow .
Travelled on the evening journey, and the service carried thirteen passengers (from Cobalt Business Park to Jarrow - few continued onwards, with only myself and another passenger making use of the connection to service 9). Ten of these thirteen passengers had bought an £18.50 "919 WeeklySaver", which was great to see. Two singles were purchased, and then there was me too.
Both the morning and evening journey interworks with service 327, and the same driver performs both journeys too. I'm thankful 3866 (340 GUP) showed up, as it allowed for a photo opportunity which mightn't happen again (with 3866 due for repaint next week).
Very well done for Go North East taking on this commercial venture - it looks as if it will be successful, and it's presumably made travelling a lot cheaper for a number of passengers!
(13 Oct 2014, 7:43 pm)Dan Go North East: 3866 / 340GUP by danielgrahamm, on FlickrCobalt must be very profitable for Go North East and it will get even more so if it continues to grow .
Travelled on the evening journey, and the service carried thirteen passengers (from Cobalt Business Park to Jarrow - few continued onwards, with only myself and another passenger making use of the connection to service 9). Ten of these thirteen passengers had bought an £18.50 "919 WeeklySaver", which was great to see. Two singles were purchased, and then there was me too.
Both the morning and evening journey interworks with service 327, and the same driver performs both journeys too. I'm thankful 3866 (340 GUP) showed up, as it allowed for a photo opportunity which mightn't happen again (with 3866 due for repaint next week).
Very well done for Go North East taking on this commercial venture - it looks as if it will be successful, and it's presumably made travelling a lot cheaper for a number of passengers!
(13 Oct 2014, 9:15 pm)DaveyBowyer Cobalt must be very profitable for Go North East and it will get even more so if it continues to grow .Yes, in the peak periods more so. I must have seen in excess of 20 passengers boarding GNE buses in approximately 15 minutes from 1700 to 1715 at one stop alone - few will be paying single fares, but most will be loyal and have a Key Card or route specific "WeeklySaver" which is still good revenue.
(13 Oct 2014, 9:15 pm)DaveyBowyer Cobalt must be very profitable for Go North East and it will get even more so if it continues to grow .Yes, in the peak periods more so. I must have seen in excess of 20 passengers boarding GNE buses in approximately 15 minutes from 1700 to 1715 at one stop alone - few will be paying single fares, but most will be loyal and have a Key Card or route specific "WeeklySaver" which is still good revenue.