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(26 Nov 2018, 4:13 pm)Cobalt271 I saw an old Vanhool coach on a school run in Wooler the other day with no legal lettering or Operators Disc. Mr Cowell appeared to be trying to fix the front of it using various tools he had! Not surprised at this at all.
(26 Nov 2018, 4:13 pm)Cobalt271 I saw an old Vanhool coach on a school run in Wooler the other day with no legal lettering or Operators Disc. Mr Cowell appeared to be trying to fix the front of it using various tools he had! Not surprised at this at all.
GN06 UEK (minibus) on 882 today, walked past it parked in Wentworth Car Park with 882 written on a sheet of paper stuck in the front window
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(26 Nov 2018, 4:42 pm)S830OFT It would have just been the 470 as PCL don't have any school services (Thank Goodness).
The MANViro 200 they used to have had the owners adress on a cut up part of a cardboard box taped to the door.
PCL really need to look at what they really have before banting on about having 'Excellence'.
(26 Nov 2018, 4:42 pm)S830OFT It would have just been the 470 as PCL don't have any school services (Thank Goodness).
The MANViro 200 they used to have had the owners adress on a cut up part of a cardboard box taped to the door.
PCL really need to look at what they really have before banting on about having 'Excellence'.
475
Thropton
Rothbury
Alnwick
Weavers way
Taylor drive
Shilbottle
A1
Felton
A1
Pinewood drive
Morpeth
Morpeth railway station
Hepscott
Stannington station road
Stannington
Dinnington
Brunswick
Wideopen
Regent centre
Gosforth
Newcastle haymarket
Every hour 7 days a week
Pcl to buy 7469/74/75/78 off arriva then brand them for PCL travel rural link and repaint them ig they want and use them exclusively on the 475 alongside buying 2 vykings of gne for the service and branding them for PCL travel rural link and exclusively use them on the 475.
What do you all think?
(27 Dec 2018, 12:48 pm)GNE6312 475
Thropton
Rothbury
Alnwick
Weavers way
Taylor drive
Shilbottle
A1
Felton
A1
Pinewood drive
Morpeth
Morpeth railway station
Hepscott
Stannington station road
Stannington
Dinnington
Brunswick
Wideopen
Regent centre
Gosforth
Newcastle haymarket
Every hour 7 days a week
Pcl to buy 7469/74/75/78 off arriva then brand them for PCL travel rural link and repaint them ig they want and use them exclusively on the 475 alongside buying 2 vykings of gne for the service and branding them for PCL travel rural link and exclusively use them on the 475.
What do you all think?
(27 Dec 2018, 12:48 pm)GNE6312 475
Thropton
Rothbury
Alnwick
Weavers way
Taylor drive
Shilbottle
A1
Felton
A1
Pinewood drive
Morpeth
Morpeth railway station
Hepscott
Stannington station road
Stannington
Dinnington
Brunswick
Wideopen
Regent centre
Gosforth
Newcastle haymarket
Every hour 7 days a week
Pcl to buy 7469/74/75/78 off arriva then brand them for PCL travel rural link and repaint them ig they want and use them exclusively on the 475 alongside buying 2 vykings of gne for the service and branding them for PCL travel rural link and exclusively use them on the 475.
What do you all think?
(27 Dec 2018, 3:05 pm)S830OFT I don't think the owner of PCL has enough money to purchase old Double Deckers for a route that is gifted off NCC. The 15 is alright just as it is, if PCL did make improvements I would guarantee it would be the M1 as that's commercial. PCL don't have any social media so attracting young passengers in areas from Alnwick to Newcastle to use them over Arriva would be pretty hard. Also I don't think PCL would pay Nexus Departure Charges, hence why when PCL gained the 808 from Snaith's it was changed from Eldon Square to St. Thomas Street.
(27 Dec 2018, 3:05 pm)S830OFT I don't think the owner of PCL has enough money to purchase old Double Deckers for a route that is gifted off NCC. The 15 is alright just as it is, if PCL did make improvements I would guarantee it would be the M1 as that's commercial. PCL don't have any social media so attracting young passengers in areas from Alnwick to Newcastle to use them over Arriva would be pretty hard. Also I don't think PCL would pay Nexus Departure Charges, hence why when PCL gained the 808 from Snaith's it was changed from Eldon Square to St. Thomas Street.
(27 Dec 2018, 3:48 pm)GNE6312 Now I come to think of it the vykings and ALX 400s are decent buses and pcl will ruin them as well as subsituting double decker ALX 400 and east lancs vykings which have display boards with 16 seater vans with paper in the window because we know that is what PCL do. So lets not go down that road.
(27 Dec 2018, 3:48 pm)GNE6312 Now I come to think of it the vykings and ALX 400s are decent buses and pcl will ruin them as well as subsituting double decker ALX 400 and east lancs vykings which have display boards with 16 seater vans with paper in the window because we know that is what PCL do. So lets not go down that road.
(27 Dec 2018, 4:23 pm)GNE6312 Does that mean they don't have the s2 centro anymore
(27 Dec 2018, 4:34 pm)S830OFT He might have sold it, PCL have a reputation of purchasing vehicles, repainting them then selling them again. But then again he has had the Convoy since the 808 days so not every fleet member.
(27 Dec 2018, 4:34 pm)S830OFT He might have sold it, PCL have a reputation of purchasing vehicles, repainting them then selling them again. But then again he has had the Convoy since the 808 days so not every fleet member.
Newcastle to Edinburgh Coach Service (X53/54)
Route: 53 - Newcastle Central Station - Barris Bridge For Haymarket - Regent Centre Interchange - A1 - Morpeth - Northgate - Espley - Longhorsley - Longframlington - A697 - Glanton - Powburn - Wooperton - Haugh Head - Wooler Bus Station - Akeld - Milfield - Cornhill-On-Tweed - Kelso - St. Boswells - A697 NonStop - Oxton - A68 NonStop - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 4 Hours, 15 Minutes - 255 Minutes.
53A: Newcastle Central Station - Barris Bridge For Haymarket - Regent Centre Interchange - A1 - Morpeth - Northgate - Espley - Longhorsley - Longframlington - A697 - Glanton - Powburn - Wooperton - Haugh Head - Wooler Bus Station - Doddington - Lowick - Ancroft - Scremerston - Tweedmouth - Berwick Railway Station - Eyemouth - A1 - Dunbar - NonStop - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 4 Hours, 25 Minutes - 265 Minutes.
Route: 54 - Newcastle Central Station - A1/A696 - Newcastle Airport - Ponteland - Belsay - Kirkwhelpington - Otterburn - Byrness - A68 - Jedburgh - St. Boswells - Galashiels - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 3 Hours, 30 Minutes - 210 Minutes.
Route: 54A - Newcastle Central Station - A1 - Morpeth - Felton - A1 - Alnwick - Berwick Railway Station - Eyemouth - A1 - Dunbar - NonStop - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 3 Hours, 45 Minutes - 225 Minutes.
These services will only operate once a day each forming a total of 4 services a day between Newcastle and Edinburgh. They will operate alike Greyhound services with booking in advance advised, spare seats are subject to availability.
A Catering Service of Delicious Refreshments is provided by the stewardess on-board the service. Unfortunately to ensure this luxury remains sustainable the refreshments will NOT be complimentary.
Booking can be placed on the PCL Travel website or by phone. All Passengers on-board are GUARANTEED a Comfortable Seat.
Each Coach will come with air-conditioning, at-seat tables, complimentary Wi-Fi, Plug Sockets and the Brand New PCL Premium On-board Entertainment System which will feature a wide range of channels to browse during the journey.
Ticketing:
ONLY PCL TRAVEL TICKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-BOARD THESE PREMIUM SERVICES.
Fares:
Newcastle to Edinburgh Single (Adult: £17.50 - Child: £8.75) Return (Adult: £20 - Child: £10)
Rural to Edinburgh Single (Adult: £15 - Child: £7.50) Return (Adult: £14 - Child: £7). The Rural Fare applies to: Morpeth, Alnwick, Berwick...
The four journeys from Newcastle to Edinburgh will depart at different times during the day.
Team:
Each service will consist of two drivers and one stewardess. Upon arrival at the end of the route staff will be entitled to up to 60 minutes break. All members of staff will go on a 1 day Training Course to learn of different needs customers have and experience and how to manage different situations. Each member of staff will wear the PCL uniform.
Menu:
Only the cold options will be available to passengers...
Drinks: Water Still (£1.50) Water Sparkling (£2.00) The water will be locally sourced from Kielder Reservoir. All Cokes/Juices: £1.50 - £2.00
Sandwiches: BLT (£3.45) Ham and Cheese (£3.00) Tuna (£3.00) Chicken Salad (£4.00).
Crisps: SeaSalt (£1.25) Cheddar Chive (£1.90) Gin and Tonic (£2.00) Sweet Chilli (£2.00)
Meal Deal: One Drink, One Sandwich, One bag of Crisps only £5!!!
PCL will raise the standards and expectations of Bus Travel with this new premium service redefining everyday journeys.
Also answer to your question GNE6312, it was on 882 a few weeks back.
(27 Dec 2018, 6:50 pm)S830OFT Newcastle to Edinburgh Coach Service (X53/54)
Route: 53 - Newcastle Central Station - Barris Bridge For Haymarket - Regent Centre Interchange - A1 - Morpeth - Northgate - Espley - Longhorsley - Longframlington - A697 - Glanton - Powburn - Wooperton - Haugh Head - Wooler Bus Station - Akeld - Milfield - Cornhill-On-Tweed - Kelso - St. Boswells - A697 NonStop - Oxton - A68 NonStop - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 4 Hours, 15 Minutes - 255 Minutes.
53A: Newcastle Central Station - Barris Bridge For Haymarket - Regent Centre Interchange - A1 - Morpeth - Northgate - Espley - Longhorsley - Longframlington - A697 - Glanton - Powburn - Wooperton - Haugh Head - Wooler Bus Station - Doddington - Lowick - Ancroft - Scremerston - Tweedmouth - Berwick Railway Station - Eyemouth - A1 - Dunbar - NonStop - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 4 Hours, 25 Minutes - 265 Minutes.
Route: 54 - Newcastle Central Station - A1/A696 - Newcastle Airport - Ponteland - Belsay - Kirkwhelpington - Otterburn - Byrness - A68 - Jedburgh - St. Boswells - Galashiels - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 3 Hours, 30 Minutes - 210 Minutes.
Route: 54A - Newcastle Central Station - A1 - Morpeth - Felton - A1 - Alnwick - Berwick Railway Station - Eyemouth - A1 - Dunbar - NonStop - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 3 Hours, 45 Minutes - 225 Minutes.
These services will only operate once a day each forming a total of 4 services a day between Newcastle and Edinburgh. They will operate alike Greyhound services with booking in advance advised, spare seats are subject to availability.
A Catering Service of Delicious Refreshments is provided by the stewardess on-board the service. Unfortunately to ensure this luxury remains sustainable the refreshments will NOT be complimentary.
Booking can be placed on the PCL Travel website or by phone. All Passengers on-board are GUARANTEED a Comfortable Seat.
Each Coach will come with air-conditioning, at-seat tables, complimentary Wi-Fi, Plug Sockets and the Brand New PCL Premium On-board Entertainment System which will feature a wide range of channels to browse during the journey.
Ticketing:
ONLY PCL TRAVEL TICKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-BOARD THESE PREMIUM SERVICES.
Fares:
Newcastle to Edinburgh Single (Adult: £17.50 - Child: £8.75) Return (Adult: £20 - Child: £10)
Rural to Edinburgh Single (Adult: £15 - Child: £7.50) Return (Adult: £14 - Child: £7). The Rural Fare applies to: Morpeth, Alnwick, Berwick...
The four journeys from Newcastle to Edinburgh will depart at different times during the day.
Team:
Each service will consist of two drivers and one stewardess. Upon arrival at the end of the route staff will be entitled to up to 60 minutes break. All members of staff will go on a 1 day Training Course to learn of different needs customers have and experience and how to manage different situations. Each member of staff will wear the PCL uniform.
Menu:
Only the cold options will be available to passengers...
Drinks: Water Still (£1.50) Water Sparkling (£2.00) The water will be locally sourced from Kielder Reservoir. All Cokes/Juices: £1.50 - £2.00
Sandwiches: BLT (£3.45) Ham and Cheese (£3.00) Tuna (£3.00) Chicken Salad (£4.00).
Crisps: SeaSalt (£1.25) Cheddar Chive (£1.90) Gin and Tonic (£2.00) Sweet Chilli (£2.00)
Meal Deal: One Drink, One Sandwich, One bag of Crisps only £5!!!
PCL will raise the standards and expectations of Bus Travel with this new premium service redefining everyday journeys.
Also answer to your question GNE6312, it was on 882 a few weeks back.
(27 Dec 2018, 6:50 pm)S830OFT Newcastle to Edinburgh Coach Service (X53/54)
Route: 53 - Newcastle Central Station - Barris Bridge For Haymarket - Regent Centre Interchange - A1 - Morpeth - Northgate - Espley - Longhorsley - Longframlington - A697 - Glanton - Powburn - Wooperton - Haugh Head - Wooler Bus Station - Akeld - Milfield - Cornhill-On-Tweed - Kelso - St. Boswells - A697 NonStop - Oxton - A68 NonStop - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 4 Hours, 15 Minutes - 255 Minutes.
53A: Newcastle Central Station - Barris Bridge For Haymarket - Regent Centre Interchange - A1 - Morpeth - Northgate - Espley - Longhorsley - Longframlington - A697 - Glanton - Powburn - Wooperton - Haugh Head - Wooler Bus Station - Doddington - Lowick - Ancroft - Scremerston - Tweedmouth - Berwick Railway Station - Eyemouth - A1 - Dunbar - NonStop - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 4 Hours, 25 Minutes - 265 Minutes.
Route: 54 - Newcastle Central Station - A1/A696 - Newcastle Airport - Ponteland - Belsay - Kirkwhelpington - Otterburn - Byrness - A68 - Jedburgh - St. Boswells - Galashiels - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 3 Hours, 30 Minutes - 210 Minutes.
Route: 54A - Newcastle Central Station - A1 - Morpeth - Felton - A1 - Alnwick - Berwick Railway Station - Eyemouth - A1 - Dunbar - NonStop - Edinburgh.
Estimated Journey Time: 3 Hours, 45 Minutes - 225 Minutes.
These services will only operate once a day each forming a total of 4 services a day between Newcastle and Edinburgh. They will operate alike Greyhound services with booking in advance advised, spare seats are subject to availability.
A Catering Service of Delicious Refreshments is provided by the stewardess on-board the service. Unfortunately to ensure this luxury remains sustainable the refreshments will NOT be complimentary.
Booking can be placed on the PCL Travel website or by phone. All Passengers on-board are GUARANTEED a Comfortable Seat.
Each Coach will come with air-conditioning, at-seat tables, complimentary Wi-Fi, Plug Sockets and the Brand New PCL Premium On-board Entertainment System which will feature a wide range of channels to browse during the journey.
Ticketing:
ONLY PCL TRAVEL TICKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-BOARD THESE PREMIUM SERVICES.
Fares:
Newcastle to Edinburgh Single (Adult: £17.50 - Child: £8.75) Return (Adult: £20 - Child: £10)
Rural to Edinburgh Single (Adult: £15 - Child: £7.50) Return (Adult: £14 - Child: £7). The Rural Fare applies to: Morpeth, Alnwick, Berwick...
The four journeys from Newcastle to Edinburgh will depart at different times during the day.
Team:
Each service will consist of two drivers and one stewardess. Upon arrival at the end of the route staff will be entitled to up to 60 minutes break. All members of staff will go on a 1 day Training Course to learn of different needs customers have and experience and how to manage different situations. Each member of staff will wear the PCL uniform.
Menu:
Only the cold options will be available to passengers...
Drinks: Water Still (£1.50) Water Sparkling (£2.00) The water will be locally sourced from Kielder Reservoir. All Cokes/Juices: £1.50 - £2.00
Sandwiches: BLT (£3.45) Ham and Cheese (£3.00) Tuna (£3.00) Chicken Salad (£4.00).
Crisps: SeaSalt (£1.25) Cheddar Chive (£1.90) Gin and Tonic (£2.00) Sweet Chilli (£2.00)
Meal Deal: One Drink, One Sandwich, One bag of Crisps only £5!!!
PCL will raise the standards and expectations of Bus Travel with this new premium service redefining everyday journeys.
Also answer to your question GNE6312, it was on 882 a few weeks back.
These recent service suggestions are certainly funny... imagine PCL attempting to run that?!
National Express are giving me fares for £10-£15, LNER are about £16-£25...
And if I wanted comfort, privacy and speed, the predicted cost of driving is £15.
Not really going to attract me from NX, driving or getting the train...