(17 Apr 2014, 4:03 pm)Tom wrote If you had read the previous posts, you'd have known

(17 Apr 2014, 3:48 pm)aureolin wrote I'd be very surprised. It's no secret that the entire public sector is massively slashing their budgets, but the trend since circa 2010 has been that the public sector always want more for less. You see it on the OJEC all the time.

The current craze is Euro 6, and Quaylink is Nexus' baby. I can't see the requirement being any less than than either a Euro 6, or Euro 5 Hybrid at a push. Something that they can shout about in a press conference.

(17 Apr 2014, 4:39 pm)gtom wrote Though with Nexus becoming more accountable (hahahahaha.....hahahahahahaha......hahahahaha) they may not want to throw out demands on a bus service that has some pretty horrific press and public opinion.

I'd like to see Stagecoach take it back and operate as part of City Sightseeing contract, take it commercial.

(17 Apr 2014, 4:46 pm)Marcus wrote Aren't the vehicles they used for the QuayLink now in the stagecoach fleet livery?

(17 Apr 2014, 4:17 pm)Michael wrote Bit in the coach and bus mag about GNE running the AD122, it also mentions the TEN, Tynedale Links and Tynedale express.

Hadrian's Wall Country AD122 users have increased 40% since 2006.
40% of these are international visitors who choose to come because of the ease of access.

(17 Apr 2014, 4:59 pm)G-CPTN wrote Northumberland County Council are negotiating to extend the AD122 beyond Walltown to compensate for the loss of the connection to Carlisle via Birdoswald since Cumbria County Council withdrew funding - though it will probably not be GNE that operate it.


2013 timetable for AD122:- http://www.visithadrianswall.co.uk/dbimgs/timetable%20poster%20v11.pdf

From:- http://www.hadrianswalltrust.org/news-and-media/news-releases/2014/3/25/hadrians-wall-trust-record-of-activity-a3876

(17 Apr 2014, 12:13 pm)Dan wrote 2A is currently taking a diversion instead of going via Fatfield Bridge (as it did when it was closed for a few months). Driver has tried to contact control twice now and has stopped to talk to drivers passing in the other direction twice too.

Not sure what's going on. Driver did say something when we were at Penshaw but I had my earphones in.

This Cadet sounds unhealthy, feels like it's going to die and is generally being very unpleasant to ride at present.

G-CPTN wroteNorthumberland County Council are negotiating to extend the AD122 beyond Walltown to compensate for the loss of the connection to Carlisle via Birdoswald since Cumbria County Council withdrew funding - though it will probably not be GNE that operate it.

(17 Apr 2014, 5:07 pm)Michael wrote That's good, hopefully that happens, i really think that independent companies should run it and not one of the main ones (Like GNE), least it gives the independent companies a chance for some more cash.

G-CPTN wroteHadrian's Wall Country AD122 users have increased 40% since 2006.
Bryan Scott from the Hadrian's Wall Trust, on behalf of the Hadrian's Wall Country Bus Partnership, said: "The contribution the bus makes to the visitor economy of Hadrian's Wall Country and Northumberland as a whole is considerable, as well as helping residents to access essential services and employment."
"Our annual bus passenger survey shows that 40% of passengers are from overseas, proving that the service is an essential part of their visitor experience. It enables people to access and travel along the Wall and visit its attractions without having to rely on a car."

(17 Apr 2014, 7:43 pm)Dan wrote MOD Note:
I've deleted all comments relating to the "MAN joke". A number of people didn't find the joke funny, and it has led to a number of unrelated posts. Ta!

(17 Apr 2014, 9:28 pm)gtom wrote Shame to see the professional offendees win on what was an innocent remark. Assume those people don't use the Internet much

(17 Apr 2014, 9:32 pm)Dan wrote I had three PMs about it and two people "reported" it too - best call was to delete the posts and forget it ever happened!

(17 Apr 2014, 9:40 pm)gtom wrote (stands off soapbox)

Question; those people on the Go North East Facebook page. Are they all stupid?!

(17 Apr 2014, 9:45 pm)Michael wrote Im not on it, whats happened?

(17 Apr 2014, 10:57 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Someone asked about what the Lambton Worm has to do with the route of the 34/34A.

There is an artwork near South Pelaw called the Lambton worm, the 34/34A passes within metres of this as it travels along Pelton Lane.


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As for the 71 been called the Lambton Worm, whilst guess it's due to local folklore. In case some of you didn't realise, there's also a Wetherspoons pub in Sunderland called the Lambton Worm too.

(18 Apr 2014, 12:51 am)GMitchelhill wrote It's on North Road in Chester Le Street.

(18 Apr 2014, 9:43 am)gtom wrote Apologies all I was referring to the 'is it Sunday service' brigade despite it being plastered all over the wall and website.

Can't work out if it is laziness or plain stupidity

Clifton Hignett and Puylis are needed!!

(18 Apr 2014, 9:43 am)gtom wrote Apologies all I was referring to the 'is it Sunday service' brigade despite it being plastered all over the wall and website.

Can't work out if it is laziness or plain stupidity

Clifton Hignett and Puylis are needed!!

(18 Apr 2014, 9:43 am)gtom wrote Apologies all I was referring to the 'is it Sunday service' brigade despite it being plastered all over the wall and website.

Can't work out if it is laziness or plain stupidity

Clifton Hignett and Puylis are needed!!

(17 Apr 2014, 10:57 pm)GMitchelhill wrote asked about what the Lambton Worm has to do with the route of the 34/34A.

There is an artwork near South Pelaw called the Lambton worm, the 34/34A passes within metres of this as it travels along Pelton Lane.

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As for the 71 been called the Lambton Worm, whilst guess it's due to local folklore. In case some of you didn't realise, there's also a Wetherspoons pub in Sunderland called the Lambton Worm too.

(18 Apr 2014, 9:45 am)Michael wrote Haha i noticed that to, some people dont read posts from them at all

(18 Apr 2014, 9:51 am)BJ10VUS wrote It's when they say "I've not seen it advertised anywhere!"... erm, it's been on the website for weeks and they usually mention it on the buses too.

(18 Apr 2014, 10:17 am)Jimmi wrote People are terrible at remembering that most services operate to a Sunday timetable on bank holidays, but the funniest is people forget that no services operate on boxing day, every year I see people standing waiting for a bus in Newton Aycliffe Town Centre.

(15 Apr 2014, 3:10 pm)BJ10VUS wrote One of Chester-le-Street's 'Northern' branded Solars (I've forgotten which one, although 4929 rings a bell) has been fitted with a full two-line LED side display, similar to the ones used on the 'Great Park' and 'Fab Fifty Seven' buses.