(02 Aug 2020, 12:30 pm)L469 YVK wrote I've worked it out. GNE excluding the OM936 example, will have 47x StreetDecks in the fleet including both new and existing samples. The combined PVR of the 21/X1/X5/X15/X45/X46/X47 will be 46x or 47x if X5 & X15 are not curtailed but even if they were, it's likely that the 1x remaining new one would be Washington's spare

So if the Angel frequency isn't cut to every 10 minutes, will the XLines spares be provided by B9TLs after a refurb if needed (either 6118-21 or 6096-6099)?

Without any B9TLs, Consett would only have 2x E400MMCs covering a total PVR of 29x or 30x. Chester Le Street would only have 1x B5TL covering a total PVR of 23x.

But even if there was a planned reduction of the 21's frequency, I assume 6118-6121 could temporarily help keep a 7-8 minute service until the pandemic subsides and social distancing is no longer a requirement before going to East Yorkshire.

(02 Aug 2020, 12:53 pm)Dan wrote I think you're going to drive yourself mad coming up with theories! It'll be easier if you wait a little while longer and things will become a bit clearer.

(02 Aug 2020, 12:53 pm)Dan wrote I think you're going to drive yourself mad coming up with theories! It'll be easier if you wait a little while longer and things will become a bit clearer.

(02 Aug 2020, 2:41 pm)MurdnunoC wrote I think some buses will be going here and there with the new buses coming to replace them.

Just a theory mind...

(03 Aug 2020, 9:57 pm)L469 YVK wrote I think regardless of the Covod situation, GNE did the right thing allocating the new E400MMCs to Consett & Hexham. I reckon the bike racks will be a big game changer too.

Only question is how will users on the X84 & X85 benefit should 6336/37 turn up instead of one of the new examples? Will modifications be made on them examples to include bike racks?

The Tyne Valley is very popular for cyclists as is Derwentside.

(05 Aug 2020, 10:48 pm)6049 wrote Are all the new StreetDecks going to be equipped with the double height destination blind?

(07 Aug 2020, 10:30 am)L469 YVK wrote Seen an X70 at Streetgate this morning as I was driving back fron Leadgate this morning, load looked very decent

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I've thought about this, perhaps allocating E400MMCs to the X30/X70/X71 & X31 was a sensible idea. They will be far better suited than the StreetDecks particularly on the X70 & X71.

(07 Aug 2020, 1:51 pm)Stanleyone wrote With the added bike rack it might attract some that might want to sample the cycle tracks from Consett to the moors.

(07 Aug 2020, 2:24 pm)Storx wrote I can bet that the bike racks will never be used just like the ones that used to be on the Lime B10's. People who want to go for a bike ride will go for a bike ride, they won't use a bus to do it. Unless you happen to live next to the bus routes then you can't get to the bus anyway since you can't use the Metro through the central core and there's no buses connecting to them. Be forgot about in a few months after launch.

Not to mention the problem of sorry mate can't use this bus there's a buggy on board.

(07 Aug 2020, 3:18 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I'm also surprised they aren't putting bike racks on the Red Kite services, places like Chopwell Woods or Thornley Woodlands Centre for example are great places to go, and not too far of a journey.

(07 Aug 2020, 3:23 pm)Dan wrote Don't forget how long ago the StreetDeck order was placed.

(07 Aug 2020, 3:18 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I can imagine a lot of people living in places like Newcastle and Gateshead not wanting to cycle locally because of the traffic, even with the layout changes the councils are making. If someone can take a bus ride to out of the city centre with their bike, it might make them more likely to cycle, and give them an excuse to use the bus at the same time.

I think the issue they're more likely to see is a lack of capacity for bikes. There's only two per bus, so a family (2 adults, 2 kids) would have to take separate buses.

I'm also surprised they aren't putting bike racks on the Red Kite services, places like Chopwell Woods or Thornley Woodlands Centre for example are great places to go, and not too far of a journey.

(08 Aug 2020, 9:30 am)streetdeckfan wrote Are 6311 and 6313 back or have the ticket machines just been used on other vehicles? Guessing it's the latter
Bus Times has them both running on the 10s

(08 Aug 2020, 11:03 am)Dan wrote 6311 is out but it hasn't actually departed for Bus & Coach World yet.

(08 Aug 2020, 9:30 am)streetdeckfan wrote Are 6311 and 6313 back or have the ticket machines just been used on other vehicles? Guessing it's the latter
Bus Times has them both running on the 10s

(11 Aug 2020, 10:50 am)JP6004 wrote Dan said on twitter that 4 remaining B5s will go to Blackburn later this week. I presume the first 3 will return and be prepped for service after installation of buggy bay?

(11 Aug 2020, 11:10 am)streetdeckfan wrote I wonder if passengers will even notice the difference between the StreetDecks and the B5s, it's pretty hard for me to even tell the difference!
I suppose the only real giveaway to a layperson would be the different NSA displays.

I presume the exterior design will be identical to the StreetDecks

(11 Aug 2020, 11:12 am)JP6004 wrote Half window on staircase and longer

(11 Aug 2020, 11:18 am)streetdeckfan wrote I don't think the 'average' person is going to notice a different window!
The only thing that's really noticeable (that I can remember anyway) is the NSA being in a different place, and it having an LCD display as well, I think?

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(11 Aug 2020, 11:22 am)JP6004 wrote But to be fair some people dont know how to read the destination display, then get on and ask what number it is

(12 Aug 2020, 8:57 am)ifm001 wrote Just gone past 2 x Green Xlines on the M62 near Leeds ... Unsure if brand new vehicles arriving or if existing and returning from Blackburn or somewhere.  But the 3nd vehicle is sat on hard shoulder with engine flap open.