(30 Apr 2017, 1:50 pm)L469 YVK wrote Surely it would now be time for Arriva to follow suit like GNE / Stagecoach and install GPS radios. Would be far better and allow many services to get regulated when in trouble and get back on time.

What? Spend money? No chance and god help them keeping new drivers when they will only be earning a maximum of £9/hr for years to come.

(30 Apr 2017, 5:51 pm)topsweep1506 wrote Buses currently transferred to slatyford from Walkergate are

10638 19203 39722 39723 39724 39725 39726

And 22345 is down to be transferred to but still at Walkergate depot

Any idea whats been withdrawn from Slatyford as a result? I'm assuming the remaining 6 darts will all be going

Apparently 4922 was withdrawn straight after the BaC show yesterday.

Does anybody know when the photo page is going to be working again? as its been off for at least a week now.

Thanks

Morning all,

I am creating a reminder for the Northern National Restoration Group's annual running day, which is to be held on Sunday 21st May. The vehicle used will be ex-Go North East Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4855 (R855 PRG). Departure from Chester-le-Street will be at 1100, then a blast along the A1(M) and a pick-up in Newcastle on Bewick Street around 1130. Following this, the route will follow the ex-OK 684 route to Ovington, with photo stops planned along the way, and then we will return to Newcastle where passengers will be dropped off again, as well as Chester-le-Street. Only the one bus is planned to be used this year, so if you are going to attend, can you please vote in the poll I have attached, or comment below. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Thank you.

R852 PRG

Stagecoach North East: Rare & Odd Workings - April 2017

Stagecoach North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2017

1479 is adding some sparkle to the 56/86.

(31 Mar 2017, 8:38 pm)Ryan99 wrote 5269s back destination was off earlier completey

Has been for months

Arriva North East are to start using a fleet of articulated vehicles on the Great North Road services 43/44/45, buses will leave from John Dobson Street instead of Haymarket and will be curtailed to run Dinnington/Cramlington to Newcastle only, due to infrastructure constraints.

The new fleet is expected to be launched in June, under the ArrivaFrequent brand...

The official press release from Arriva can be found here.