Although I appreciate that some on here may not be able to vote, but for those who do have the vote, did you exercise your to right in the European and Local elections yesterday?

I voted Green in the European elections and, rather begrudgingly, voted Labour in the local council elections.

Metrodecker: the new London bus
Manufactured by Leeds-based Optare, the new fuel-efficient double decker could be in service by the end of the year


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsb...n-bus.html

It has been discussed a lot recently on NEB, How in the Current Bus & Coach Market there isn't a Double Decker Vehicle which is Capable of Handling Long Distance and Very Demanding Services such as Go North East's X9/X10 Services and the Arriva North East Service X93, With the only other Option to use Coaches on the Services which then Result in a Decrease in Capacity and increase in Frequency of Service and Fuel Costs as a Result.

But what if there was a Multi Purpose Vehicle on the Market, which is Capable of Handling the above and more, such as National Express and Stagecoach Megabus Services up and down the Country on a Daily Basis, what if we had my Idea, which is...........?

The Volvo B12R Plaxton Prolific created by Myself on Basis of the Elite, but in a Double Decker Format.

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Prolific Key Vehicle Features

- Fitted with Volvo DH12C (later DH12D and DH12E) 6-cylinder 12-litre Turbo Diesel Engine, coupled to a Volvo-automated, ZF automatic, or more recently, Volvo I-Shift transmission.

- Available in Various Lengths along with Tri-Axle Format also for Additional Capacity and Storage Space

On Board Facillities (Which I could think of) Feel free to add to this.

- Low Floor for Easy Access for Disabled Customers and Wheelchair Users
- Buses fitted with On Board CCTV for Customer Safety and Peace of Mind
- Next Stop Announcements
- Upper and Lower Deck TV Screens (Optional)
- Free On Board Wi-fi and Power Sockets for Charging Phone or Using a Computer etc (Optional)
- Comfortable Leather Seats with Arm Rests and Mini Table (Like on Trains) with Cup Holders with are (Optional)
- 1 Toilet (Optional) - Wouldn't be needed on TTX or X93
- Storage Space for Passenger Luggage, Plus Additional Space on the Underside of the Staircase also (Optional)

I was also thinking a Single Decker could be made Available also, again with Tri-Axle Format being Available with the above On Board Features, If have anything to add that I have missed, which could be Beneficial, please do add it to the List.

Most welcome news today is the news that the NYMNP Moorsbus is to re-commence its operation later in the year with limited funding being sourced and Arriva awarded the contact. As with my X93 thread I'm keen to hear peoples thought and comments about this particular with a view to whether it should be operated as a tourist service where it would be possible to charge fares to go towards future ffunding and development. Thanks

I've come here to try and, in the first place, open a discussion about this service, collect peoples thoughts and suggestions and secondly for anyone to let of steam with their criticisms, Hopefully, if it works, then I can put something, proactive, to submit to Arriva management. Cheers.

I thought I would create a thread relating to School and University/College. It's not so much about exams or tests, but about school life in general.

First of all, I'll just tell you. I'm in Secondary School, and I must say, although I've never been seriously bullied (occasionally teased), I think a lot of the learning co-ordinator's/heads of year don't tackle bullying enough, despite a NO BULLYING policy. I've never blamed people for taking stuff into their own hands, because they don't receive any help.

Also, one problem I occasionally face in day to day school life; is teachers. Fair enough I'm considered a bright young man, but my teachers often see me as an opinionated, sackless idiot. The problem is, going back to learning co-ordinator's, if you stand up to a teacher whose having a go at you, they don't care about the way they verbally abused you, they punish you for standing up to them.

Anybody think similar on the way schools these days work?

it's on saturday 17th may at 10

I would like Thank You everyone here on NEB who Views my Flickr Photostream and in helping me reach 1,000,000 Flickr Views, Thank You.

Here is some Highlights
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...256215457/

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...um=twitter

Increased number of flights to Heathrow.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77000628@N0...27257724//

Taken a few years back minus the HELP bumper. Presumably moved on by now.
I saw it myself around this time when working up that way - but stumbled across the photo by accident just now.

http://www.ipernity.com/doc/292237/24675...38429/self
Alx 300 in Inverness last year.