(17 Sep 2026, 3:17 pm)Rapidsnap wrote I agree, the diversion route was quite a surprise to me, normally they avoid Blakelaw by going up Ponteland Road then going down Etal Lane, but they avoiding the area completely. Not sure if the issue is Blakelaw or Cowgate as both estates sit either side of Ponteland Road.

(17 Sep 2026, 5:06 pm)Storx wrote They're still serving Cowgate aren't they?

From how I read it, it's doing something like:


Unless I've misread it.

(17 Sep 2026, 5:50 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote No, I think you're reading it right - but turning at Springfield Road I guess means they arent serving the northern end of Cowgate near Harehills etc.

I'm surprised for the expresses they arent diverting any via Grandstand Rd and through Kenton to Kenton Bar, as it could be quicker/shorter and maintain more links (but would mean Aldi & primary care centre wasnt served on Ponteland Rd).  Presume X47, X77, X87 turn off to Kingston Park from Jct 77 while X87/X88 will turn right from J77 then right at Kenton Bar roundabout (i.e. X47/77/78 won't actually serve Kenton Bar roundabout, just the A1 roundabout, unless they're looping back on themselves to maintain links from that end?)

(18 Sep 2026, 1:41 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote Its probably just been there for maintenance or an MOT

(18 Sep 2026, 12:54 pm)Glen1974 wrote 73133 It been repaint new colours livery?

(18 Sep 2026, 8:26 am)bob22222 wrote 73133 is at sunderland depot unsure whether it's a transfer

(20 Oct 2026, 7:04 pm)Teessider2014 wrote 73132/133 have transferred to Sunderland with 73185/6 coming in their place - apparently all 75 plates are transferring to Stockton

(21 Oct 2026, 3:27 pm)Retro Nero wrote Anyone know when "Ticketer" machines are going to be installed for service

(23 Oct 2026, 12:33 pm)TransitObserver wrote 26279 has returned to service for the first time since March

(23 Oct 2026, 3:51 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Suprised it’s came back. Are Slatyfords yutongs going to Stockton as well?

(24 Oct 2026, 10:45 am)TransitObserver wrote From what I’ve just heard…. Yes. Don’t understand why. We’re getting their older ones so replacing the new 75 plates for either 74 plates or 25 plates makes absolutely no sense

(24 Oct 2026, 2:00 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote Weren't the 74 plates 73089-106 initially bought for Slatyford but due to the time it would take to install the chargers they ended up at Stockton? Wouldn't be surprised if this swap was more to do with moving the newer vehicles out of Tyne and Wear in preperation for franchising.

Also does anyone know about other transfers happening:
27726 and 36470 are both now in service at Sunderland, 27725 and 36471 are both having work done on them in the depot. There doesn't appear to be anything that has left Sunderland as a result.

(25 Oct 2026, 9:53 pm)TransitObserver wrote So Stockton are receiving the newer Yutongs because of something to do with the funding they receive for having a fully electric depot. 73177-73183 and 73189/190 will leave Slatyford for Stockton and I believe they’ll be replaced by 73138-73146. I expect 73176 to also go back to Stockton as they took 73175 back from Sunderland so that would mean 73147 also comes to Slatyford.