(31 Oct 2019, 11:13 pm)idiot wrote Someone has nailed it in the head. Replacement bus sent to another route and someone asked why don't they do it on the 6. Someone has replied saying its because its a nexus route and they will be fined. Spot on.

With the wrightbus issue maybe plans are being delayed, remember 31 buses to juggle around is a large number for any company

(01 Nov 2019, 7:36 am)EL1TE wrote Anyone who’s looking for the Metrocity it is on the 07:35 departure from Gateshead (53)

Carries fleet number 9079.

(01 Nov 2019, 7:36 am)EL1TE wrote Anyone who’s looking for the Metrocity it is on the 07:35 departure from Gateshead (53)

I think its been replaced by 6934

(01 Nov 2019, 9:10 am)pbjd wrote

Carries fleet number 9079.

(01 Nov 2019, 12:45 pm)Coppercap40 wrote Does anyone know if 5498 is out today ?

(01 Nov 2019, 3:00 pm)TEN 6083 wrote On the Q2


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Don't know if this is the same for the other E200 but 5498 has a white roof. Anyone know the reason for this?

(02 Nov 2019, 12:42 am)JP6004 wrote

Don't know if this is the same for the other E200 but 5498 has a white roof. Anyone know the reason for this?

I remember reading somewhere that having a white roof increases the efficiency of the HVAC system onboard, so in turn reduces fuel consumption

(02 Nov 2019, 12:50 am)streetdeckfan wrote

I remember reading somewhere that having a white roof increases the efficiency of the HVAC system onboard, so in turn reduces fuel consumption

Ah very good. Yes white does reflect more sunlight

(02 Nov 2019, 12:42 am)JP6004 wrote

Don't know if this is the same for the other E200 but 5498 has a white roof. Anyone know the reason for this?

http://www.busandcoach.travel/en/latest_news/did-you-know-why-londons-red-buses-have-white-roofs--.htm

(03 Nov 2019, 4:59 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Do the lights along the sides of 5498 work? I've yet to see them on apart from when it was at Bus and Coach.

It's coming soon apparently, but knowing GNE that probably means it won't show up!

Also looks like the E400s will have them as well, so maybe they're just waiting for them to launch to push out a software update.

(04 Nov 2019, 10:38 am)Coppercap40 wrote Is 9070 out today ?

It was earlier at least, passed it on Market Street this morning at 0850 with hazards on and a Saltwell Park Streetlite behind it.

(01 Nov 2019, 11:55 pm)Wybus wrote Does anyone know which depots run the 556, 819, 820 & 821 scholars services at St Joseph's in Hebburn. These services never track on bustimes.org

Based on what I have seen when I have been at St Joseph's it would appear to be:-

556 am Saltmeadows.

556 pm Deptford.

820 am Saltmeadows.

821 am Deptford.

(not sure about 819).

(01 Nov 2019, 11:55 pm)Wybus wrote Does anyone know which depots run the 556, 819, 820 & 821 scholars services at St Joseph's in Hebburn. These services never track on bustimes.org

The 556 is ran by Saltmeadows on a morning and Deptford on an afternoon.

The 820pm & 821pm are by J Hughes Coaches.

The 819pm is by A-Line Coaches.

Scania Omnicity 5273 is now in 2019 GNE Livery (Ex Blue Arrow)

(06 Nov 2019, 1:24 am)V514DFT wrote So is 5270

Has been for a while now

(06 Nov 2019, 11:22 am)JP6004 wrote Apparently, launch for the E400s is at Tanfield on Sunday

I'll believe it when I see it!

(06 Nov 2019, 2:47 pm)streetdeckfan wrote

I'll believe it when I see it!

(06 Nov 2019, 2:58 pm)TEN 6083 wrote https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/1192018925892096000?s=21


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I know, I've already seen the Tweet.

It's just the launch has been delayed so many times who knows if they'll delay it again!