(16 Sep 2013, 11:40 am)cbma06 wrote Recently on GNE facebook page:

Due to a police incident, services #M1 and #71 are unable to run via Fence Houses. M1 is also unable to serve Bournmoor due to diversion

(16 Sep 2013, 11:52 am)Andreos1 wrote The revolution has started!
The Fencehouses Popular Front have taken to the streets.

In all seriousness though, hope everyone or anyone is ok.

(16 Sep 2013, 3:29 pm)CitaroFavourite wrote A small number of vehicle transfers in and out of Stanley have been necessary to alleviate capacity problems on scholars services.

Volvo B7/Plaxton from Stanley: 6030 to Gateshead, 6033 to Winlaton, 6017 to Washington and 6016 to Chester le Street.

Olympians to Stanley: 3833 from Gateshead, 3813 from Winlaton, 3821 from Washington and 3825 from Chester le Street.

MPD 512: X512 WRG remains in service at Consett and 516: NK51 MJV has been withdrawn instead.

(16 Sep 2013, 3:39 pm)Daniel wrote Seems odd that 516 would be withdrawn, when it is a newer vehicle...
Was this vehicle facing problems, does anyone know? I imagine if it had been VOR a lot due to issues, it would make more sense.

(16 Sep 2013, 3:46 pm)CitaroFavourite wrote i was shocked to find out that has happned like that time that Transbus SPD was withdrawn from Deptford

(16 Sep 2013, 4:51 pm)Daniel wrote PB0002400/509 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: WEST HARTON, ST WILFREDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Finish Point: JARROW BUS STATION
Via:
Service Number: 816
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 09-SEP-2013
Other Details: Monday to Friday ( school days only )

(16 Sep 2013, 5:02 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Bit late, aren't they?

(16 Sep 2013, 5:04 pm)Adam wrote it's buses man, they're always late

(16 Sep 2013, 5:02 pm)BJ10VUS wrote Bit late, aren't they?

(16 Sep 2013, 5:56 pm)gtomlinson wrote Here's a useful post full of facts.

One of the Angel Hybrids display isn't working properly (no number displayed) However, I'm assuming it was the 21

(16 Sep 2013, 6:18 pm)CitaroFavourite wrote one of Percy Main ominicities had a problem it doesnt display the number its all fuzzed while the blind lookslike an X-ray machine the blind is having fits it is one of the Cobalt Connect ones used to be on 9 even when it was on the blind used to play up a lot i bet they still haven't fixed the blind

(16 Sep 2013, 5:43 pm)cbma06 wrote Registrations can be put on VOSA after the start date as there are special conditions involved especially where there are based on local council authorities and Nexus secured work.

(16 Sep 2013, 7:23 pm)Liam wrote This is old news now, but I have been discussing it and can't find any posts on here.

Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council and Nexus have been awarded £346,500, to reduce the emission levels from 21 vehicles. These will be the LOOP and Highwayman Solar.

Winners:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/5-million-boost-to-cut-pollution-from-local-buses

The bid:
http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/DocumentLibrary/Transport/Strategy/Cleaner-Bus-Technology-Fund-Application-Form.pdf

(16 Sep 2013, 7:30 pm)Michael wrote is it just new engines?

The scheme, announced today by the Local Transport Minister, Norman Baker, will allow authorities to improve their current fleet of buses by retrofitting more efficient engines, exhaust after-treatments and hybrid or alternative fuel conversions. Each authority is able to bid for grants of up to £1 million to, which will be used to upgrade the technology used on routes where the air quality does not currently meet European standards.

(16 Sep 2013, 7:34 pm)aureolin wrote A bit more than that.

(16 Sep 2013, 6:20 pm)Daniel wrote Could this be 5244?
I've known it to have some bad luck, destination display wise....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83823112@N03/8648243018/

(16 Sep 2013, 11:52 am)Andreos1 wrote The revolution has started!
The Fencehouses Popular Front have taken to the streets.

In all seriousness though, hope everyone or anyone is ok.

(16 Sep 2013, 9:21 pm)busman101 wrote When I first saw this today I thought that you and eezypeazy might have come to blows !

(17 Sep 2013, 7:53 am)Liam wrote Washington Street Shuttle 566 should today be out in service in its new green repaint.

(17 Sep 2013, 10:29 am)Liam wrote Yep, displacing the older MPDs down the ranks as previously occured with Kingfisher MPDs.

(17 Sep 2013, 3:54 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote 566 is now back in Service at Washington seen on the M2 at 15.00 this afternoon.

(17 Sep 2013, 4:40 pm)citaro5284 wrote 567/568/569 should also be going green

(17 Sep 2013, 4:35 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Just with regards to the repaint of 566, Just looked at my fleet list and 562 is Branded NTL, So that could mean that 563-566 will go onto there, as it would keep it in Numerical Order.