Purchased as part of an £80 million investment by Stagecoach in the 2019/20 financial year, this vehicle has been delivered to the Stockton depot by the manufacturer.
17239, 17240 and 17645 have been repainted into a 'Seasider' livery and brought back into service at Walkergate. These vehicles will be used on the new Seasider route between Whitley Bay and Tynemouth.
Photo credit - Matthew Jimmison