http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-6952918

(14 Nov 2014, 5:16 pm)Michael wrote http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-6952918

I think it's disgraceful. At a time of falling standards, and when other fares (Gold Card) have had a 50% reduction.

There are no trains running between South Gosforth and Monkseaton in both directions until further notice. This is due to signalling problems.

(15 Nov 2014, 4:27 pm)Tom wrote There are no trains running between South Gosforth and Monkseaton in both directions until further notice. This is due to signalling problems.

Overheard whilst at Central Station (circa 1550) that it had been like that for just under an hour... Arriva are accepting tickets on services 54/55/57.

Go North East are also operating a Metro Replacement service between South Gosforth and Monkseaton.

(15 Nov 2014, 4:33 pm)Dan wrote Overheard whilst at Central Station (circa 1550) that it had been like that for just under an hour...

Go North East are also operating a Metro Replacement service between South Gosforth and Monkseaton.

Before they were operating the replacement, they were accepting tickets on the 54, 55 (?) and 57 (?) which apparently operate in between South Gosforth and Monkseaton. 

EDIT: What are the using?

(15 Nov 2014, 4:34 pm)Tom wrote Before they were operating the replacement, they were accepting tickets on the 54, 55 (?) and 57 (?) which apparently operate in between South Gosforth and Monkseaton. 

EDIT: What are the using?

Not sure what they're using - probably just whichever double deckers Percy Main had in the depot.

Nexus/DB must fork out a canny bit of dosh to the bus operators when they bail the Metro out!

(15 Nov 2014, 4:39 pm)Dan wrote Not sure what they're using - probably just whichever double deckers Percy Main had in the depot.

Nexus/DB must fork out a canny bit of dosh to the bus operators when they bail the Metro out!

Percy Main are currently using 3867, 6033, 6116 and another one.

And yes they do..

(15 Nov 2014, 4:41 pm)citaro5284 wrote Percy Main are currently using 3867, 6033, 6116 and another one.

And yes they do..

Cheers.

W'hey, at least we know why the fares are rising!!  

Is Metrocar 4002 still in service - was on 4001 today, but never seen 4002 for ages.

(15 Nov 2014, 6:55 pm)Tom wrote Is Metrocar 4002 still in service - was on 4001 today, but never seen 4002 for ages.

Positive I saw it on the green line during the early hours of this morning, but could be wrong given that it was so dark... That said, it's the first time I've seen it in ages if I did see 4002.

(15 Nov 2014, 7:19 pm)Dan wrote Positive I saw it on the green line during the early hours of this morning, but could be wrong given that it was so dark... That said, it's the first time I've seen it in ages if I did see 4002.

4001 was adjoined with the Alexander Miller one, and I've never seen that one for ages either.
The doors on 4001 are getting worse!

Can't remember the fleet number, but whichever one was in the 'Braathens' all those years ago has had a repaint everywhere else, bar the roof - which still advertises the long defunct Norwegian airline.

(15 Nov 2014, 7:23 pm)Andreos1 wrote Can't remember the fleet number, but whichever one was in the 'Braathens' all those years ago has had a repaint everywhere else, bar the roof - which still advertises the long defunct Norwegian airline.

4026.
Quite odd how that part remains!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/14574938155/

Just found a clear pic of Malarkey's from earlier in the year.
Completely forgot about it.

(05 Nov 2014, 7:24 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I'll do it for you aureolin although I am against the idea of the Metro coming to Washington.

After a 15 Day wait, This Morning I received a Response from Sharon Hogdson MP via Post regarding the Petition for the Metro to come to Washington, I then went to the Library at Washington Galleries and got the Letter Scanned for everybody to have a look at.

(20 Nov 2014, 4:35 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote After a 15 Day wait, This Morning I received a Response from Sharon Hogdson MP via Post regarding the Petition for the Metro to come to Washington, I then went to the Library at Washington Galleries and got the Letter Scanned for everybody to have a look at.

Don't know if you forgot or not, but if I were you, I'd blank out your address and re-upload the PDF.

(20 Nov 2014, 4:35 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote After a 15 Day wait, This Morning I received a Response from Sharon Hogdson MP via Post regarding the Petition for the Metro to come to Washington, I then went to the Library at Washington Galleries and got the Letter Scanned for everybody to have a look at.

Thanks for sharing, and an interesting response!

(20 Nov 2014, 5:15 pm)Dan wrote Don't know if you forgot or not, but if I were you, I'd blank out your address and re-upload the PDF.

Didnt even cross my mind, I have no idea how to Blank out my Address so I have decided just to remove the PDF Instead.

(20 Nov 2014, 5:50 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Didnt even cross my mind, I have no idea how to Blank out my Address so I have decided just to remove the PDF Instead.

Can you PM me and attach the file? I'll blank it and upload it again?

(20 Nov 2014, 6:02 pm)aureolin wrote Can you PM me and attach the file? I'll blank it and upload it again?

I dont have the option to attach a file via PM

Redacted version attached.

(20 Nov 2014, 6:59 pm)aureolin wrote Redacted version attached.

Ta Aureolin

(15 Nov 2014, 6:55 pm)Tom wrote Is Metrocar 4002 still in service - was on 4001 today, but never seen 4002 for ages.

4002 has been in service and paired with rather ironically 4026 for a while now. 

Better make the most of the prototypes being around because it would seem their days in active service will be coming to an end along with 2 other unrefurbished metrocars(as they are not getting refurbished) as the refurbishment programme is not too long from ending. 

Unless there is still some sort of plan for them, will be interesting though. 

Do you still have a copy of the email you sent to Sharon Hodgson?

The reply seems to be quite defensive so I'd love to know what you sent her.

(20 Nov 2014, 7:48 pm)AdamY wrote Do you still have a copy of the email you sent to Sharon Hodgson?

The reply seems to be quite defensive so I'd love to know what you sent her.

Dear Sharon,


I write with regards to your Washington Metro Petition.



Whilst I fully support your own, and also the effort of others, in campaigning for the Metro to be brought into Washington, it would seem that the method of petition is simply not having any effect. Since the previous petitions were tabled in the House of Commons, we have heard little to nothing further on the matter. Could you please provide me with a summary?



Please could you either confirm, or seek a solid commitment from the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, and the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, that should Labour enter Government in 2015, the proposed 'towards 2030' extension to the Metro will be given the green light?



Regards,

Not a good start....2 delays this morning...

Failed train between Hebburn and South Shields.

Between Heworth and the Airport and the coast because of an Ambulance attending ...

Tyne and Wear Metro
5 mins ·
There are delays systemwide due to signalling problems. Delays of up to 20 mins between Airport and South Hylton Delays of up to 20 mins between St James and South Shields Delays of up to 15 mins between South Gosforth and Pelaw

(25 Nov 2014, 7:47 am)Michael wrote Tyne and Wear Metro
5 mins ·
There are delays systemwide due to signalling problems. Delays of up to 20 mins between Airport and South Hylton Delays of up to 20 mins between St James and South Shields Delays of up to 15 mins between South Gosforth and Pelaw

Good job I decided against the Metro this morning... I'll stick to the bus!

(25 Nov 2014, 8:07 am)Dan wrote Good job I decided against the Metro this morning... I'll stick to the bus!

I was gonna get the metro to because i'm sick of the 2A/2C...glad i didn't!

Something going on today? Not usually quite so many cars in the car park at Stadium of Light!