(20 Apr 2015, 5:07 pm)Michael wrote The New ToonLink one was already posted, not sure about the Red Kite one. 

(20 Apr 2015, 5:11 pm)Robert wrote I think once the announcement came for the B9s being ordered fr the 47, it became prety clear that the omnis were going onto the Toon Link and i have to admit, the livery looks better than what i thought it would. As for the Red Kite decker, it looks nice too but i hope the places served aren't just a small strip going along on the actual thing. What a waste of space...

(20 Apr 2015, 5:13 pm)aureolin wrote Thanks Michael. I've seen the Toonlink one now!

I've reported Tommy for posting it before me. 

(20 Apr 2015, 5:13 pm)aureolin wrote Thanks Michael. I've seen the Toonlink one now!

I've reported Tommy for posting it before me. 

(20 Apr 2015, 5:14 pm)Michael wrote The front part of the B9 looks really bare, maybe could of had a smaller Red Kite on it, maybe bigger writing, i do however like the really big kite kite at the back. 

Will the 47 remain at Riverside?

How will GNE withdraw the B10's, will it be 15 B10's for 15 Streetlites, with orders atm and cascades, how many B10's will remain in service after all the Streetlites and the 4 B9's are in service? (Not including future orders, as nothing has being announced) 

(20 Apr 2015, 5:41 pm)citaro5284 wrote By mind Michael....all we need it a black leather chair, with you been Magnus Magnusson...!!

(20 Apr 2015, 3:39 pm)Michael wrote Oh dear, you were first! 

(20 Apr 2015, 5:02 pm)aureolin wrote Go North East have uploaded 'paper buses' of the new Toonlink brand, along with the decker version of the Red Kite.





I'm pretty impressed with both I have to say. The Toonlink brand especially looks fantastic. 

Not sure what Greg in Weardale will think about the bird of prey on his windows mind. [emoji14] 



Dan, do you know if they're retrimming the interior or even upgrading the seats to the GNE standard for the new B9s? Not a huge issue I know, but it keeps them consistent if they were to be reallocated in the future?


Try this website. It may help?

http://www.payscale.com/research/UK/Job=Bus_Driver/Hourly_Rate

(20 Apr 2015, 5:48 pm)Robert wrote To see if it would be logical to move the 47 from Riverside to Stanley without the need to redo the timetable, i did a couple of google map things (average timings). There is only one that i did where Riverside would be the best option. For Chopwell Road, these are where the first two journeys of the day start - i imagine the timings wouldnt be affected massively for the others which start at River View.

(20 Apr 2015, 5:59 pm)Malarkey wrote I have a Photo on my Camera of what Streetlites will look like once Branded, as there was an advert on board 5241 of it, will post it when I am back home unless its been posted already, cba to troll through pages and pages of posts.

(20 Apr 2015, 6:00 pm)Robert wrote Thought you would have spotted it on the website by now [emoji14] 
 

 

(20 Apr 2015, 5:02 pm)aureolin wrote Go North East have uploaded 'paper buses' of the new Toonlink brand, along with the decker version of the Red Kite.





I'm pretty impressed with both I have to say. The Toonlink brand especially looks fantastic. 

Not sure what Greg in Weardale will think about the bird of prey on his windows mind.  

Dan, do you know if they're retrimming the interior or even upgrading the seats to the GNE standard for the new B9s? Not a huge issue I know, but it keeps them consistent if they were to be reallocated in the future?

(20 Apr 2015, 6:00 pm)citaro5284 wrote Remember thou, it is not just buses starting/finishing at the end of the day, it is also crew reliefs during the day and the drivers clocking on/off.  If it remains at Riverside the drivers clock on and are on the bus within 5 mins (at the Metrocentre), however Stanley drivers which start/finish at Consett have to travel back to Stanley, so there is extra time there, therefore adding extra cost onto the service.

(20 Apr 2015, 6:27 pm)Jimmi wrote Had a ride on one of the new X66 StreetLite's:

Thought it was okay obliviously that's the best I can say about a StreetLite, like I said when we saw photos of the interior I'd wait until I saw one in the flesh before giving my opinion on the interior and I thought it was okay in person. Found the seats pretty comfortable although it was only a short journey. Have to mark it down as the ledge on the fire door seemed to have muck on it which is poor especially for a new bus.

So I thought that these buses were alright.

(20 Apr 2015, 6:05 pm)citaro5284 wrote Cannot wait to see that big bird on the side, guess it will look stunning.....poor Greg, just dont sit at the back.

I would think retrimming the seats is highly unlikely at this stage....they are OK, we tested them this afternoon 

(20 Apr 2015, 4:59 pm)Dan wrote As such, 4979 has been sent to Saltmeadows Road for paint preparation ahead of its repaint into corporate livery.


Lee, this "I told you so" attitude won't do you any favours. I don't think anyone actually said you were wrong - a few users just responded by saying even the most well-respected enthusiasts can be wrong sometimes. You were told that the Streetlites would be entering service yesterday, but they didn't. In fact, they weren't even allocated at the start of play today. Branded vehicles replaced the Scania L94s and 5332 one by one from about 09:00am!

New Streetlite 5392 pictured below:
Go North East: 5392 / NK15EMX by danielgrahamm, on Flickr

(20 Apr 2015, 8:39 pm)leestransportphotos wrote I was joking calm down 

(20 Apr 2015, 6:05 pm)citaro5284 wrote Cannot wait to see that big bird on the side, guess it will look stunning.....poor Greg, just dont sit at the back.

I would think retrimming the seats is highly unlikely at this stage....they are OK, we tested them this afternoon 

(20 Apr 2015, 8:55 pm)Michael wrote Will the Omnicities get WIFI when they move over to the Toonlink?

(20 Apr 2015, 10:02 pm)Malarkey wrote Just curious how would I go about getting GNE to have a look at CCTV on board Citylink Versa 5384, As when I boarded 5384 the driver showed a complete lack carelessness as I boarded he opted to close the doors on my trailing left leg, I must of literally stepped on board as he hit the button for the doors to close for that to occur, he was in a rush to jump the Green Light so he didnt have wait at the Lights heading into Gateshead from the High Level Bridge which where I got on, not only that I didnt even get an apology nor did he check if I was ok.

(20 Apr 2015, 10:08 pm)Simmy wrote Complaint through Customer Services or by messaging one of the social media accounts. Customer Services will then inform depot management who can check CCTV.

(20 Apr 2015, 10:15 pm)leestransportphotos wrote If you complete a form online you don't get a response mate.