Due to Driver shortages at Durham Depot, Darlington have currently taken 1522 and a service 7 running board from them
(16 Mar 2018, 12:45 pm)Stuartphin1639 Due to Driver shortages at Durham Depot, Darlington have currently taken 1522 and a service 7 running board from them
(16 Mar 2018, 12:45 pm)Stuartphin1639 Due to Driver shortages at Durham Depot, Darlington have currently taken 1522 and a service 7 running board from them
(15 Mar 2018, 2:16 am)Multi21 Sounds like sour grapes from a washed up has been, I wouldn't take it to heart.
This Is going to seem odd after my last post. After spending a few weeks on death row, I'm thrilled to announce 1922 is coming back into fleet. Its been fitted with a new gearbox also I noticed 1917 sat on the MOT prep bays.. I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of the Cadets just yet.
(15 Mar 2018, 2:16 am)Multi21 Sounds like sour grapes from a washed up has been, I wouldn't take it to heart.
This Is going to seem odd after my last post. After spending a few weeks on death row, I'm thrilled to announce 1922 is coming back into fleet. Its been fitted with a new gearbox also I noticed 1917 sat on the MOT prep bays.. I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of the Cadets just yet.
(16 Mar 2018, 5:41 pm)tyresmoke The newer Solos at Whitby are to be used on the 95, rather than Park & Ride... hence 7609/10 being on the P&R runs. Both of these have age restrictions on the contracts
(16 Mar 2018, 5:41 pm)tyresmoke The newer Solos at Whitby are to be used on the 95, rather than Park & Ride... hence 7609/10 being on the P&R runs. Both of these have age restrictions on the contracts
(16 Mar 2018, 9:24 pm)Andreos1 I thought it odd that Solo's were apparently being used on a P&R where capacity often dictates deckers being used.
I've no idea on the contract stipulations and restrictions, but two Solo's to cover that many parking spaces didnt seem to make too much sense.
(16 Mar 2018, 9:24 pm)Andreos1 I thought it odd that Solo's were apparently being used on a P&R where capacity often dictates deckers being used.
I've no idea on the contract stipulations and restrictions, but two Solo's to cover that many parking spaces didnt seem to make too much sense.
(16 Mar 2018, 10:02 pm)S813 FVK I'm surprised its taken them this long to realise that having a Solo on there was not practical.
(16 Mar 2018, 10:02 pm)S813 FVK I'm surprised its taken them this long to realise that having a Solo on there was not practical.
(16 Mar 2018, 2:11 pm)Cock Robin Yet Stockton have taken X66s off Darlington! Why didn't they just take X12s off Durham?!
(16 Mar 2018, 2:11 pm)Cock Robin Yet Stockton have taken X66s off Darlington! Why didn't they just take X12s off Durham?!
(16 Mar 2018, 11:31 pm)RobinHood It was all down to the route NYCC stipulated. Arriva suggested to NYCC in the second year of operation that running all journeys via the P2 route was most logical, however it wasn't adopted.
Unfortunately, the West Cliff variation is a political stipulation and the Solo has prohibited further growth (couldn't be any bigger due to the route it took) around West Cliff.
For 2018, some obstructive parking spaces have been removed following consultation with residents, with DD operation now suitable around West Cliff.
Goes to show, I don't think it has 'taken them this long' to realise. Probably taken longer to cut the red tape...
(16 Mar 2018, 11:31 pm)RobinHood It was all down to the route NYCC stipulated. Arriva suggested to NYCC in the second year of operation that running all journeys via the P2 route was most logical, however it wasn't adopted.
Unfortunately, the West Cliff variation is a political stipulation and the Solo has prohibited further growth (couldn't be any bigger due to the route it took) around West Cliff.
For 2018, some obstructive parking spaces have been removed following consultation with residents, with DD operation now suitable around West Cliff.
Goes to show, I don't think it has 'taken them this long' to realise. Probably taken longer to cut the red tape...
(17 Mar 2018, 8:22 am)S813 FVK 7489 was allocated to the P1 quite a bit when 2828 was off and on the 1 occasion that I was on it, all of the stopping for cars to pass etc was nothing less than what the Solo was recquired to do, hence my statement (I was referring to the council, rather than Arriva)
I understand that the VDLs are longer though which would have made it more difficult.
(17 Mar 2018, 8:22 am)S813 FVK 7489 was allocated to the P1 quite a bit when 2828 was off and on the 1 occasion that I was on it, all of the stopping for cars to pass etc was nothing less than what the Solo was recquired to do, hence my statement (I was referring to the council, rather than Arriva)
I understand that the VDLs are longer though which would have made it more difficult.
(16 Mar 2018, 9:20 am)Kuyoyo They are indeed.
(16 Mar 2018, 9:20 am)Kuyoyo They are indeed.
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16...e_attacks/
Few problems for Arriva in Darlington with youths throwing objects at buses
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(18 Mar 2018, 12:01 pm)TEN 6083 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16...e_attacks/Firth Moor is renowned for being a bit of a hole and Darlington Town Centre seems to be getting worse again in the evenings, especially around Feethams, stuff being chucked at passing cars and buses on a recent occasion when I had to catch a bus, on another occasion two teenage passengers were turfed off a Sapphire 7 due to disrespectful attitudes being shown towards the driver.
Few problems for Arriva in Darlington with youths throwing objects at buses
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(18 Mar 2018, 12:01 pm)TEN 6083 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16...e_attacks/Firth Moor is renowned for being a bit of a hole and Darlington Town Centre seems to be getting worse again in the evenings, especially around Feethams, stuff being chucked at passing cars and buses on a recent occasion when I had to catch a bus, on another occasion two teenage passengers were turfed off a Sapphire 7 due to disrespectful attitudes being shown towards the driver.
Few problems for Arriva in Darlington with youths throwing objects at buses
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2826 and 2831 now at Arriva Yorkshire.
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New Selby fleet members by chubbs2310, on Flickr
(17 Mar 2018, 12:46 am)Stuartphin1639 That is exactly what I said to a member that’s on here,
If Darlington are able to cover a Durham run then why aren’t they able to keep the X66, or better still just loan the drivers to Darlington, sure people want overtime
(17 Mar 2018, 12:46 am)Stuartphin1639 That is exactly what I said to a member that’s on here,
If Darlington are able to cover a Durham run then why aren’t they able to keep the X66, or better still just loan the drivers to Darlington, sure people want overtime
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16...s/?ref=rss
PCSO's to travel on buses after incidents.