(03 Jan 2018, 9:53 pm)Acky81 If u look on the Service updates regarding 921-923 it advises to use x35
Which is now x5
(03 Jan 2018, 9:53 pm)Acky81 If u look on the Service updates regarding 921-923 it advises to use x35
Which is now x5
(03 Jan 2018, 7:08 pm)Michael Hopefully soon, Dan said on his photo of 3962 that, 6059, 6062, 6063, 6064, 6065 and 6066 are now at Saltmeadows Road Depot, and are in the process of being repainted and branded for the "Coaster" 1/1A services.
He also confirmed that 3962, 3965 will go "Go North East" and remain at Chester.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...datetaken/
(03 Jan 2018, 7:08 pm)Michael Hopefully soon, Dan said on his photo of 3962 that, 6059, 6062, 6063, 6064, 6065 and 6066 are now at Saltmeadows Road Depot, and are in the process of being repainted and branded for the "Coaster" 1/1A services.
He also confirmed that 3962, 3965 will go "Go North East" and remain at Chester.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgrah...datetaken/
(04 Jan 2018, 8:40 am)JP6004 On the pic of 681 on the 35, Dan wrote this in description
So; albeit with a few less seats than the upcoming allocation, the allocation of Optare Solo SR M925/Optare 681 (NK66 CWW) was a somewhat apt glimpse of what's to come in the future, today!
Does this mean 35 might be downgraded to solos? Everytime ive got it, there never been more than a few people on
(04 Jan 2018, 8:40 am)JP6004 On the pic of 681 on the 35, Dan wrote this in description
So; albeit with a few less seats than the upcoming allocation, the allocation of Optare Solo SR M925/Optare 681 (NK66 CWW) was a somewhat apt glimpse of what's to come in the future, today!
Does this mean 35 might be downgraded to solos? Everytime ive got it, there never been more than a few people on
(03 Jan 2018, 7:25 pm)Michael The "Waggonway" brand works well with Beamish though, shame to see that dropped
Not suprised with the Lambton Worm though, it only has 3 branded buses, no point in repainting 1 more.
(03 Jan 2018, 7:25 pm)Michael The "Waggonway" brand works well with Beamish though, shame to see that dropped
Not suprised with the Lambton Worm though, it only has 3 branded buses, no point in repainting 1 more.
(04 Jan 2018, 3:48 pm)V514DFT 673's front blind is knackered again
(04 Jan 2018, 3:48 pm)V514DFT 673's front blind is knackered again
(05 Jan 2018, 2:42 pm)V514DFT just seen 6063 on what what im guessing is driver familiarisation going along Coniston Road,Howdon
(05 Jan 2018, 2:42 pm)V514DFT just seen 6063 on what what im guessing is driver familiarisation going along Coniston Road,Howdon
All hell on in Gateshead, an angel streedeck has broken down on the High level bride
(05 Jan 2018, 5:51 pm)Stuartphin1639 All hell on in Gateshead, an angel streedeck has broken down on the High level bride ??
(05 Jan 2018, 5:51 pm)Stuartphin1639 All hell on in Gateshead, an angel streedeck has broken down on the High level bride ??
I was on an Gateshead bound service that was diverted via the Tyne Bridge. (It was a 21). Coming down the Bigg Market the NSAs had obviously announced the next stop was High Level Bridge North, however being on diversion and turning left onto Mosley St we never reached High Level Bridge North.
If it had been London, the clever iBus system would have been utilised to announce something on the lines of 'This bus is on diversion, please listen for further announcements'. Not being as intelligent though there was no such information given here, (and I didn't hear my driver announce the diversion either) - not great for blind/visually impaired or people unfamiliar with the route/area. Anyway I take it theres no option for our drivers to play pre-recorded announcements in such circumstances?
Is this because our announcements are linked to the destination selected and will only play recordings for that route?
(So if a bus diverts away from the route it'll just not play anything until the bus rejoins the usual route and the NSAs will suddenly catch up?)
I also wondered what happens when services to Newcastle are terminated early at Gateshead due to congestion in Newcastle etc. Is anything altered then or does the bus continue to announce it's going to Newcastle, or if the driver is aware of the short service before reaching Gateshead, is there Gateshead destination screens available & the relevant NSAs linked for those eventualities?
Just curious. Sorry for the hundred questions.
(05 Jan 2018, 5:34 pm)Dan Yes, 6056/60/61/63 are all at Percy Main for driver familiarisation now. They're still planned to be used on the DFDS Seaways 327 service, until all drivers have completed their familiarisation.
6062 is now branded and will be used for testing of the Next Stop Announcements on Sunday, with all planned to enter service on the Coaster early next week.
(05 Jan 2018, 5:34 pm)Dan Yes, 6056/60/61/63 are all at Percy Main for driver familiarisation now. They're still planned to be used on the DFDS Seaways 327 service, until all drivers have completed their familiarisation.
6062 is now branded and will be used for testing of the Next Stop Announcements on Sunday, with all planned to enter service on the Coaster early next week.