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tyresmoke



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04 Dec 2014, 7:23 pm #141
(04 Dec 2014, 7:10 pm)Jimmi Looking on Traveline it would appear that from January 2nd service A66 is being withdrawn and this will mean that only service H66 will operate to Teesside Park which means that there will only be one bus an hour to Teesside Park.

That is correct, which is odd as they're contracted to provide 2 buses an hour to Teesside Park (I believe) ... I always thought they missed a trick in not running them through to Middlesbrough though, half of them run light to go onto 492s anyway so it wouldn't cost a lot to do.

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tyresmoke
04 Dec 2014, 7:23 pm #141

(04 Dec 2014, 7:10 pm)Jimmi Looking on Traveline it would appear that from January 2nd service A66 is being withdrawn and this will mean that only service H66 will operate to Teesside Park which means that there will only be one bus an hour to Teesside Park.

That is correct, which is odd as they're contracted to provide 2 buses an hour to Teesside Park (I believe) ... I always thought they missed a trick in not running them through to Middlesbrough though, half of them run light to go onto 492s anyway so it wouldn't cost a lot to do.


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Cock Robin



2,778
05 Dec 2014, 12:45 pm #142
(04 Dec 2014, 7:10 pm)Jimmi Looking on Traveline it would appear that from January 2nd service A66 is being withdrawn and this will mean that only service H66 will operate to Teesside Park which means that there will only be one bus an hour to Teesside Park.

Where do you find this Traveline info?
At the Stockton Bus Forum the Council said the Connect Tees Valley Forthcoming Changes list would be up and running by Monday or Tuesday of this week, but all they have put up is a notice saying its coming back soon!
I said that to the new MD at the Forum and he said hadn't someone tried to runm a service there before. They have, but like you say if they are running there anyway they might as well carry passengers. Arriva's main reason for pulling out was traffic congestion. Don't know if that has improved with access changes, but the Leven services seem to manage ok.
Cock Robin
05 Dec 2014, 12:45 pm #142

(04 Dec 2014, 7:10 pm)Jimmi Looking on Traveline it would appear that from January 2nd service A66 is being withdrawn and this will mean that only service H66 will operate to Teesside Park which means that there will only be one bus an hour to Teesside Park.

Where do you find this Traveline info?
At the Stockton Bus Forum the Council said the Connect Tees Valley Forthcoming Changes list would be up and running by Monday or Tuesday of this week, but all they have put up is a notice saying its coming back soon!
I said that to the new MD at the Forum and he said hadn't someone tried to runm a service there before. They have, but like you say if they are running there anyway they might as well carry passengers. Arriva's main reason for pulling out was traffic congestion. Don't know if that has improved with access changes, but the Leven services seem to manage ok.

Jimmi



10,977
05 Dec 2014, 1:11 pm #143
Went to Plan a Journey page, typed in Stockton High Street and Teesside Park Toys R Us and the only results showing were the H66 and Stagecoach services.

Wonder if the forthcoming timetable changes page will actually be updated this time, as before you would be looking at service changes that happened months ago.
Jimmi
05 Dec 2014, 1:11 pm #143

Went to Plan a Journey page, typed in Stockton High Street and Teesside Park Toys R Us and the only results showing were the H66 and Stagecoach services.

Wonder if the forthcoming timetable changes page will actually be updated this time, as before you would be looking at service changes that happened months ago.

tyresmoke



5,323
05 Dec 2014, 7:38 pm #144
Long term lurker Volvo B12T NL52WUO has turned up at Esk Valley
https://www.flickr.com/photos/49007178@N02/15458434967

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tyresmoke
05 Dec 2014, 7:38 pm #144

Long term lurker Volvo B12T NL52WUO has turned up at Esk Valley
https://www.flickr.com/photos/49007178@N02/15458434967


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07 Dec 2014, 9:53 am #145
New arrival at Leven Valley...

[Image: 15341049033_a24e59c64d.jpg]Leven Valley / YJ64 DXL by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr
Dan
07 Dec 2014, 9:53 am #145

New arrival at Leven Valley...

[Image: 15341049033_a24e59c64d.jpg]Leven Valley / YJ64 DXL by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr

Kuyoyo



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07 Dec 2014, 10:21 am #146
(07 Dec 2014, 9:53 am)Dan New arrival at Leven Valley...

[Image: 15341049033_a24e59c64d.jpg]Leven Valley / YJ64 DXL by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr

As mentioned on the previous page Dan :p
Kuyoyo
07 Dec 2014, 10:21 am #146

(07 Dec 2014, 9:53 am)Dan New arrival at Leven Valley...

[Image: 15341049033_a24e59c64d.jpg]Leven Valley / YJ64 DXL by Jimmi's Bus Photos, on Flickr

As mentioned on the previous page Dan :p

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18,128
07 Dec 2014, 10:39 am #147
(07 Dec 2014, 10:21 am)Kuyoyo As mentioned on the previous page Dan :p
Wooops.. Wondered why Jimmi didn't mention it, and it's because it already had been! Tongue
Dan
07 Dec 2014, 10:39 am #147

(07 Dec 2014, 10:21 am)Kuyoyo As mentioned on the previous page Dan :p
Wooops.. Wondered why Jimmi didn't mention it, and it's because it already had been! Tongue

Cock Robin



2,778
13 Dec 2014, 2:39 pm #148
Driver on A66 today took over 5 minutes to work out how to ring my ticket out. Muttered "what a f ing job, you get one days training"!

Hope no-one was waiting at the Cinema as he asked if anyone wanted dropping there and as they didn't missed it out! Even though he was then parked up in the bus station waiting his time to do 45!
Cock Robin
13 Dec 2014, 2:39 pm #148

Driver on A66 today took over 5 minutes to work out how to ring my ticket out. Muttered "what a f ing job, you get one days training"!

Hope no-one was waiting at the Cinema as he asked if anyone wanted dropping there and as they didn't missed it out! Even though he was then parked up in the bus station waiting his time to do 45!

Jimmi



10,977
13 Dec 2014, 2:53 pm #149
(13 Dec 2014, 2:39 pm)Cock Robin Driver on A66 today took over 5 minutes to work out how to ring my ticket out. Muttered "what a f ing job, you get one days training"!

Hope no-one was waiting at the Cinema as he asked if anyone wanted dropping there and as they didn't missed it out! Even though he was then parked up in the bus station waiting his time to do 45!

The A66/H66 usually drop off the passengers at Teesside Park then run light to Middlesbrough Bus Station to pick up another service.

Another will be running around Teesside Park at around the same time to pick up passengers heading to Stockton and beyond which will probably have run dead from Middlesbrough.

This is incredibly annoying for passengers as those who aren't aware of this usually starting shouting stuff like "why is he out of service" "why has he gone down to the cinema, he didn't on the way here" "why is there another bus going down now" until you end up having to explain the interworking to passengers who don't have a clue what the hell you are talking about.

When I have been on before they have asked if people wanted to be off at the cinema and if no-one replies they just U-turn at the roundabout by Morrisons, which really they probably shouldn't be doing.
Jimmi
13 Dec 2014, 2:53 pm #149

(13 Dec 2014, 2:39 pm)Cock Robin Driver on A66 today took over 5 minutes to work out how to ring my ticket out. Muttered "what a f ing job, you get one days training"!

Hope no-one was waiting at the Cinema as he asked if anyone wanted dropping there and as they didn't missed it out! Even though he was then parked up in the bus station waiting his time to do 45!

The A66/H66 usually drop off the passengers at Teesside Park then run light to Middlesbrough Bus Station to pick up another service.

Another will be running around Teesside Park at around the same time to pick up passengers heading to Stockton and beyond which will probably have run dead from Middlesbrough.

This is incredibly annoying for passengers as those who aren't aware of this usually starting shouting stuff like "why is he out of service" "why has he gone down to the cinema, he didn't on the way here" "why is there another bus going down now" until you end up having to explain the interworking to passengers who don't have a clue what the hell you are talking about.

When I have been on before they have asked if people wanted to be off at the cinema and if no-one replies they just U-turn at the roundabout by Morrisons, which really they probably shouldn't be doing.

tyresmoke



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13 Dec 2014, 8:42 pm #150
(13 Dec 2014, 2:39 pm)Cock Robin Driver on A66 today took over 5 minutes to work out how to ring my ticket out. Muttered "what a f   ing job, you get one days training"!

Hope no-one was waiting at the Cinema as he asked if anyone wanted dropping there and as they didn't missed it out! Even though he was then parked up in the bus station waiting his time to do 45!

If it's the lad I am thinking of, he only started with them about a week ago. Was at Stagecoach when I was there but left not long after I started, can't remember what for (too many left!) - he was working for CMC a few weeks ago then appeared on Leven about a week ago. Passed him on the 66s earlier today so quite likely.
Ticketer machines can't take that much to get used to though, they're pretty simple to operate!

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tyresmoke
13 Dec 2014, 8:42 pm #150

(13 Dec 2014, 2:39 pm)Cock Robin Driver on A66 today took over 5 minutes to work out how to ring my ticket out. Muttered "what a f   ing job, you get one days training"!

Hope no-one was waiting at the Cinema as he asked if anyone wanted dropping there and as they didn't missed it out! Even though he was then parked up in the bus station waiting his time to do 45!

If it's the lad I am thinking of, he only started with them about a week ago. Was at Stagecoach when I was there but left not long after I started, can't remember what for (too many left!) - he was working for CMC a few weeks ago then appeared on Leven about a week ago. Passed him on the 66s earlier today so quite likely.
Ticketer machines can't take that much to get used to though, they're pretty simple to operate!


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Cock Robin



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15 Dec 2014, 1:10 pm #151
(13 Dec 2014, 2:53 pm)Jimmi The A66/H66 usually drop off the passengers at Teesside Park then run light to Middlesbrough Bus Station to pick up another service.

Another will be running around Teesside Park at around the same time to pick up passengers heading to Stockton and beyond which will probably have run dead from Middlesbrough.

This is incredibly annoying for passengers as those who aren't aware of this usually starting shouting stuff like "why is he out of service" "why has he gone down to the cinema, he didn't on the way here" "why is there another bus going down now" until you end up having to explain the interworking to passengers who don't have a clue what the hell you are talking about.

When I have been on before they have asked if people wanted to be off at the cinema and if no-one replies they just U-turn at the roundabout by Morrisons, which really they probably shouldn't be doing.

D'oh! Of course, what was I thinking! Passed the other one going out as well!
Cock Robin
15 Dec 2014, 1:10 pm #151

(13 Dec 2014, 2:53 pm)Jimmi The A66/H66 usually drop off the passengers at Teesside Park then run light to Middlesbrough Bus Station to pick up another service.

Another will be running around Teesside Park at around the same time to pick up passengers heading to Stockton and beyond which will probably have run dead from Middlesbrough.

This is incredibly annoying for passengers as those who aren't aware of this usually starting shouting stuff like "why is he out of service" "why has he gone down to the cinema, he didn't on the way here" "why is there another bus going down now" until you end up having to explain the interworking to passengers who don't have a clue what the hell you are talking about.

When I have been on before they have asked if people wanted to be off at the cinema and if no-one replies they just U-turn at the roundabout by Morrisons, which really they probably shouldn't be doing.

D'oh! Of course, what was I thinking! Passed the other one going out as well!

16 Dec 2014, 9:46 pm #152
Why Couldn't they just leave the 66 as it was cause its not as good anymore

Jmoss
jaimz13
16 Dec 2014, 9:46 pm #152

Why Couldn't they just leave the 66 as it was cause its not as good anymore


Jmoss

Jimmi



10,977
18 Dec 2014, 6:29 pm #153
Leven Valley service changes from Friday 2nd January.

A66
This service will be withdrawn after operation on Wednesday 31st 2014.

18
in order to better serve shift changes at James Cook Hospital, the 0725 Monday to Friday journey from Middlesbrough to Stainton will operate 10 minutes earlier throughout.
There will be no other changes to the route and timetable.
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...020115.pdf

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in order to better serve shift changes at James Cook Hospital, the 0757 Monday to Friday journey from Stainton to Middlesbrough will operate 10 minutes earlier throughout.
There will be no other changes to the route and timetable.
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...020115.pdf

45
Increased frequency and other minor timetable changes.
The frequency of the Monday to Saturday daytime service will be increased to half hourly throughout the day.
Journeys will operate one minute earlier from Wolviston Court towards Middlesbrough.
The 0655 Monday to Friday journey from Billingham, The Swan to Middlesbrough will operate up to six minutes earlier.
The 0742 Monday to Friday journey from Middlesbrough to Billingham and return will additionally operate on Saturdays
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...020115.pdf
Jimmi
18 Dec 2014, 6:29 pm #153

Leven Valley service changes from Friday 2nd January.

A66
This service will be withdrawn after operation on Wednesday 31st 2014.

18
in order to better serve shift changes at James Cook Hospital, the 0725 Monday to Friday journey from Middlesbrough to Stainton will operate 10 minutes earlier throughout.
There will be no other changes to the route and timetable.
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...020115.pdf

19
in order to better serve shift changes at James Cook Hospital, the 0757 Monday to Friday journey from Stainton to Middlesbrough will operate 10 minutes earlier throughout.
There will be no other changes to the route and timetable.
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...020115.pdf

45
Increased frequency and other minor timetable changes.
The frequency of the Monday to Saturday daytime service will be increased to half hourly throughout the day.
Journeys will operate one minute earlier from Wolviston Court towards Middlesbrough.
The 0655 Monday to Friday journey from Billingham, The Swan to Middlesbrough will operate up to six minutes earlier.
The 0742 Monday to Friday journey from Middlesbrough to Billingham and return will additionally operate on Saturdays
http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/ti...020115.pdf

GUG



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25 Dec 2014, 9:09 pm #154
Does anyone know what has happened or what is happening with MX07 JOJ since its crash in September?
GUG
25 Dec 2014, 9:09 pm #154

Does anyone know what has happened or what is happening with MX07 JOJ since its crash in September?

tyresmoke



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02 Jan 2015, 9:59 pm #155
Another transfer within the group

Mercedes Vario W995JNF now with Esk Valley
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thespian/16062018725

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tyresmoke
02 Jan 2015, 9:59 pm #155

Another transfer within the group

Mercedes Vario W995JNF now with Esk Valley
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thespian/16062018725


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Cock Robin



2,778
03 Jan 2015, 12:58 pm #156
Well the A66 was still running yesterday!!
Cock Robin
03 Jan 2015, 12:58 pm #156

Well the A66 was still running yesterday!!

Tommy1581



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03 Jan 2015, 2:30 pm #157
(20 Nov 2014, 9:52 am)biglugs@yahoo.com Ok whos doing newcastle to Sunderland and hartlepool

Lee's of Durham operate rail replacement services for:

Northern route 1 - Chathill/Morpeth to Newcastle/Metrocentre
Northern route 2 - Nunthorpe/Middlesbrough to Newcastle/Metrocentre
Northern route 3 - Bishop Auckland/Darlington to Middlesbrough/Saltburn
Northern route 4 - Sunderland/Newcastle to Hexham/Carlisle
Northern route 5 - Middlesbrough to Whitby
They might also do Northern route 6
Tommy1581
03 Jan 2015, 2:30 pm #157

(20 Nov 2014, 9:52 am)biglugs@yahoo.com Ok whos doing newcastle to Sunderland and hartlepool

Lee's of Durham operate rail replacement services for:

Northern route 1 - Chathill/Morpeth to Newcastle/Metrocentre
Northern route 2 - Nunthorpe/Middlesbrough to Newcastle/Metrocentre
Northern route 3 - Bishop Auckland/Darlington to Middlesbrough/Saltburn
Northern route 4 - Sunderland/Newcastle to Hexham/Carlisle
Northern route 5 - Middlesbrough to Whitby
They might also do Northern route 6

tyresmoke



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03 Jan 2015, 6:23 pm #158
(03 Jan 2015, 2:30 pm)ArrivaNE_7522 Lee's of Durham operate rail replacement services for:

Northern route 1 - Chathill/Morpeth to Newcastle/Metrocentre
Northern route 2 - Nunthorpe/Middlesbrough to Newcastle/Metrocentre
Northern route 3 - Bishop Auckland/Darlington to Middlesbrough/Saltburn
Northern route 4 - Sunderland/Newcastle to Hexham/Carlisle
Northern route 5 - Middlesbrough to Whitby
They might also do Northern route 6

We'll continue this discussion in our Coach thread here

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tyresmoke
03 Jan 2015, 6:23 pm #158

(03 Jan 2015, 2:30 pm)ArrivaNE_7522 Lee's of Durham operate rail replacement services for:

Northern route 1 - Chathill/Morpeth to Newcastle/Metrocentre
Northern route 2 - Nunthorpe/Middlesbrough to Newcastle/Metrocentre
Northern route 3 - Bishop Auckland/Darlington to Middlesbrough/Saltburn
Northern route 4 - Sunderland/Newcastle to Hexham/Carlisle
Northern route 5 - Middlesbrough to Whitby
They might also do Northern route 6

We'll continue this discussion in our Coach thread here


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Cock Robin



2,778
12 Jan 2015, 5:08 pm #159
Has the A66 come off yet?
Cock Robin
12 Jan 2015, 5:08 pm #159

Has the A66 come off yet?

tyresmoke



5,323
12 Jan 2015, 5:25 pm #160
(12 Jan 2015, 5:08 pm)Cock Robin Has the A66 come off yet?

Yeah it'll have finished on Saturday I guess.
Working out their new diagrams is an interesting task!

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tyresmoke
12 Jan 2015, 5:25 pm #160

(12 Jan 2015, 5:08 pm)Cock Robin Has the A66 come off yet?

Yeah it'll have finished on Saturday I guess.
Working out their new diagrams is an interesting task!


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