(07 Sep 2019, 1:34 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I'd like to see electrics on the Quaylink. If anything, it would look bad in them if they weren't

(07 Sep 2019, 1:50 pm)JP6004 wrote

Quite possibly. Wouldn't be surprised if the quaylinks and 58 etc aren't part of the 2020/21 year order. But we will see what else is ordered for this year. Maybe new for X84/85 then Xlines will encompass all Express services, with no doubt streetlites getting xlines treatment

(07 Sep 2019, 1:52 pm)Michael wrote
I would say Yutong's for the Quaylink, if they're successful on the 53/54, and they'll already have the start for the charging points at Riverside.

(07 Sep 2019, 1:55 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Going off the current X-Lines buses, the X84/85 and Streetlites already meet the X-Lines spec, so it would just be a case of repainting into X-Lines liveryEven as someone who dislikes ADL, I thought the E200EV was far better than the Yutong they had on the X66. Unusually for an ADL product, it felt refined

X84/85 aren't euro 6. Also they over 12yrs old. X66 streetlies are 4yrs old and wont enter CAZ

(07 Sep 2019, 1:52 pm)Michael wrote I would say Yutong's for the Quaylink, if they're successful on the 53/54, and they'll already have the start for the charging points at Riverside.

Q1/Q2 is expected to recieve Yutongs also at a later date.

(08 Sep 2019, 6:37 pm)pbjd wrote

Q1/Q2 is expected to recieve Yutongs also at a later date.

(28 Sep 2019, 11:41 am)Michael wrote With Wrightbus collapsing, i wonder if GNE will turn to ADL for their new buses for the "Red Arrows" and get E400MMC's?.. i just hope they hadn't put that order in for the X1!

Martijn seems to have been praising the MetroDecker on Twitter lately so they could be eyeing them up, but then again he said there are no more demos coming up north any times soon.

I think if Wrightbus gets saved, they'll definitely go back to ordering the StreetDeck because it's arguably the better decker on the market

(28 Sep 2019, 2:12 pm)L469 YVK wrote Mechanically, the ADL E400MC is a superior product. Arriva's classic bodied ZF examples (barring the ones that Blyth & Redcar had anything to do with) have been good and even more so 7522-7540.

Can't comment on 7541-52 as they're voith examples but I'd imagine the E400MMC would serve GNE very well. My argument about the StreetDecks is that although the 67 plates have been good, they were purchased for the correct type of route and I know that 6333 has been helping out on the X21 but that's only been a recent arrangement (less than a year but correct me if I'm wrong).

I can't see the StreetDecks being suited to some of the routes they'll be going on particularly the X47/X70/X71

(28 Sep 2019, 2:12 pm)L469 YVK wrote I can't see the StreetDecks being suited to some of the routes they'll be going on particularly the X47/X70/X71

(28 Sep 2019, 2:26 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I believe 6332 has spent most of its time allocated to the X21 since it arrived, and has since swapped with 6333 with the rebrand to Xlines a few weeks ago
The 67 plate Streetdecks are far superior to the 15 plates in every way, they're more comfortable, more reliable and the quality just feels better.

Having never been on the Streetdeck on those routes I can't really comment on it, but those routes have similar road quality and hills to some parts of the X21 and the 67 plates cope with those reasonably well


IMO Arriva's E400s is far better than their E400MMCs, The MMCs just 'feel' cheap whereas all the E400s I've been on feel well built. Then again, it could just be because they're owned by Arriva so get the bare minimum done in terms or repairs!
The Unilink E400MMCs I was on down in Southampton did feel better, but I think they were only a week or two old at the time!

The X70/71 have some really hair bits which would really challenge the streetdecks. I remember when they had lolynes on, they would crawl! (And that was just in Sunniside, never mind the proper steep bits)

(30 Sep 2019, 10:59 pm)BusLoverMum wrote

The X70/71 have some really hair bits which would really challenge the streetdecks. I remember when they had lolynes on, they would crawl! (And that was just in Sunniside, never mind the proper steep bits)

To be honest I never thought of the hills on the X70/71 as particularly steep, probably because I'm just used to them!

(13 Dec 2019, 6:03 pm)Michael wrote Spotted this in the bus and coach magazine.


New vehicles arriving in 6-7 months for the X1


Looking to relaunch the X9/X10, which will give a cascade of vehicles on the X84/X85. (probables the B9's from the Red Arrows)



Edit:

Also confirms 2 batches of electric buses are on order, first batch (as we know, are due in July for the 53/54), 2nd batch - is for a service with more range but are still in the evaluation stage.



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(13 Dec 2019, 7:11 pm)Stanleyone wrote Yep 15 new buses on order for the X1 expected may 2020. No surprise which manufacturer has the order in my opinion.

(13 Dec 2019, 6:03 pm)Michael wrote Spotted this in the bus and coach magazine.


New vehicles arriving in 6-7 months for the X1


Looking to relaunch the X9/X10, which will give a cascade of vehicles on the X84/X85. (probables the B9's from the Red Arrows)



Edit:

Also confirms 2 batches of electric buses are on order, first batch (as we know, are due in July for the 53/54), 2nd batch - is for a service with more range but are still in the evaluation stage.



Edit: Won't let me add attachment.... -.-

(13 Dec 2019, 7:47 pm)Ds1197 wrote Driver said the looking at getting low-floor double decker coaches for the X9/X10

(13 Dec 2019, 6:03 pm)Michael wrote Spotted this in the bus and coach magazine.


New vehicles arriving in 6-7 months for the X1


Looking to relaunch the X9/X10, which will give a cascade of vehicles on the X84/X85. (probables the B9's from the Red Arrows)



Edit:

Also confirms 2 batches of electric buses are on order, first batch (as we know, are due in July for the 53/54), 2nd batch - is for a service with more range but are still in the evaluation stage.



Edit: Won't let me add attachment.... -.-

(13 Dec 2019, 7:11 pm)Stanleyone wrote Yep 15 new buses on order for the X1 expected may 2020. No surprise which manufacturer has the order in my opinion.

(13 Dec 2019, 11:21 pm)Andreos1 wrote As long as its got some pull for the inclines and plenty seats it will do me. 
Sort out the 'express' element of the route and sort out the fares and it's even better! £4.60 Newcastle - Houghton single is a pi$$ take imo
Would it work to make the X1 stop once every two stops between Houghton and Easington, similar with what Stagecoach did on the X34?

Would it work to make the X1 stop once every two stops between Houghton and Easington, similar with what Stagecoach did on the X34?

(14 Dec 2019, 10:48 am)Andreos1 wrote  

Possibly, although that would mean one of Shiney Row and Herrington Burn would be missed out if the rule was followed to the letter.
Whilst quieter stops like Phili Depot may be served. 
No as it would only be done between Houghton and Easington with passengers able to use the 35/55/168 as suitable alternatives...

(14 Dec 2019, 4:33 pm)L469 YVK wrote Could the new vehicle order from ADL not be 16x next year taking into account the PVR increase on the X30?

(13 Dec 2019, 6:03 pm)Michael wrote Spotted this in the bus and coach magazine.


New vehicles arriving in 6-7 months for the X1


Looking to relaunch the X9/X10, which will give a cascade of vehicles on the X84/X85. (probables the B9's from the Red Arrows)



Edit:

Also confirms 2 batches of electric buses are on order, first batch (as we know, are due in July for the 53/54), 2nd batch - is for a service with more range but are still in the evaluation stage.



Edit: Won't let me add attachment.... -.-

(13 Dec 2019, 7:47 pm)Ds1197 wrote Driver said the looking at getting low-floor double decker coaches for the X9/X10