(14 Sep 2021, 10:41 am)ian foster wrote Looks like 6065 - 6068 could be for X5/X15

(14 Sep 2021, 3:26 pm)Train8261 wrote Hmm I'm quite interested to see what these will look like X Lines X5/X15 anyone do a concept design

(13 Sep 2021, 7:50 pm)lxbical wrote What's up with 6057, is it awaiting parts? Apparently it hasn't been in service since the 14th of June

(14 Sep 2021, 1:21 pm)Storx wrote A third spare at Consett I guess, the fact they removed the low bridge on the 78 suggests that they're going to end up on there at times.

Guessing the Streetdecks will be going to Chester Le Street for the 21 / 25 since there's no other deckers for it and The Angel has no spares atm.

(14 Sep 2021, 4:32 pm)Stanleyone wrote

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Still lots of buses to move around I'm led to believe.

(14 Sep 2021, 4:43 pm)Train8261 wrote Any more buses to Percy Main or have they got all there's moved in

(14 Sep 2021, 4:47 pm)deanmachine wrote There's still some Black Cats at Deptford, not sure if they're all going to PM though.

(14 Sep 2021, 4:47 pm)deanmachine wrote There's still some Black Cats at Deptford, not sure if they're all going to PM though.

(14 Sep 2021, 4:47 pm)deanmachine wrote There's still some Black Cats at Deptford, not sure if they're all going to PM though.

(14 Sep 2021, 6:11 pm)Keeiajs wrote Bus availablity at Deptford is bad atm. There has been Plaxton Presidents operating. 6943  I think.

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So where are 6301-6307 going? Washington?, Wonder what people are going to think about the downgrade for the 47...

(14 Sep 2021, 6:43 pm)Dan wrote Is it really that much of a downgrade?

Buses are of an almost identical spec (WiFi, USB, next stop, high back seats). The only thing that is different is the fact the floors are blue and they don’t have tables…


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(14 Sep 2021, 6:43 pm)Dan wrote Is it really that much of a downgrade?

Buses are of an almost identical spec (WiFi, USB, next stop, high back seats). The only thing that is different is the fact the floors are blue and they don’t have tables…


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(14 Sep 2021, 6:43 pm)Dan wrote Is it really that much of a downgrade?

Buses are of an almost identical spec (WiFi, USB, next stop, high back seats). The only thing that is different is the fact the floors are blue and they don’t have tables…


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(14 Sep 2021, 10:38 pm)Keeiajs wrote Anyone know if 8339-8346 will get their seats re-trimmed with USB's & Wifi?

Also I think the 'Peterlee Purples' & 'Drifter' should also get USB's. As USB or USB C(which they should start to change around now really) should really be standard on all buses which was under 10 years old. Aslong as a large parts of there network has routes over 30 mins.

(14 Sep 2021, 9:05 pm)Keeiajs wrote Tables....are the main thing.

(15 Sep 2021, 7:42 am)streetdeckfan wrote Tbh, if they removed the tables from the X21, that would probably be the thing that pushed me over the edge into getting a car.

The main advantage for me getting the bus is that I can work while on the go. And, given the pathetic excuse for legroom, I find it difficult to sit straight in the seat never mind use a laptop as well.

(15 Sep 2021, 10:41 am)Ambassador wrote I can't ever imagine working on a public service bus. Train at a stretch but with all the GDPR and lack of secure wifi (unless you use your own) it's just not appealing to me. I use the commute to wind down, stick my music or podcast on and get focused.

Would be quite wary about having a £4k laptop out on public transport too

(14 Sep 2021, 9:05 pm)Keeiajs wrote Tables....are the main thing.

(15 Sep 2021, 11:50 am)V514DFT wrote Try putting up with the knackered solos on the little coasters,then you can complain

(15 Sep 2021, 3:38 pm)Keeiajs wrote I was on about downgrades...I do feel sorry for you, the little coasters can't get downgraded anymore.

(15 Sep 2021, 4:18 pm)Train8261 wrote There's always fiat Bluebird 

(15 Sep 2021, 6:34 pm)V514DFT wrote I still blame the downgrade of 2019 for the downfall of the little coasters,it went from 13 year old darts,to brand new solos,which says to me that they were making money to warrant an upgrade,they then got swapped for the 11 year old tat from Sunderland,then what happens?,less than 12 months later the whole little coasters network was sliced and axed,theres no way that is a coincidence

(15 Sep 2021, 6:47 pm)Keeiajs wrote Yeah, I mean I agree they have had so many repaints, IndiGo, Black Cats, XLINES, Grahite. 
Little Coasters are quite forgotton about and the 19 has lost the LittleCoaster branding.

(15 Sep 2021, 7:04 pm)Train8261 wrote I have to agree. The Little Coasters buses have had a massive downgrade. I mean they went from having NSA when they were IndiGo to not having it anymore 
What buses would improve them. Maybe short E200MMC

(15 Sep 2021, 6:34 pm)V514DFT wrote I still blame the downgrade of 2019 for the downfall of the little coasters,it went from 13 year old darts,to brand new solos,which says to me that they were making money to warrant an upgrade,they then got swapped for the 11 year old tat from Sunderland,then what happens?,less than 12 months later the whole little coasters network was sliced and axed,theres no way that is a coincidence

(15 Sep 2021, 7:13 pm)Storx wrote The Stagecoach 22 extension to Cobalt killed the network like. However instead of trying to fight they sent the newer buses elsewhere and it's been going downhill ever since.

(15 Sep 2021, 7:18 pm)Train8261 wrote The only thing keeping Go North East running in North Tyneside is the 309/310/311 & 1. Without them 4 service. Go North East in NT is nothing but a blip on the radar