(08 Feb 2014, 9:25 am)idiot wrote The 18/19 isn't dead however is usually running 5 mins late!

(08 Feb 2014, 9:26 am)Acky81 wrote It runs with about 3/4 people on it

(08 Feb 2014, 9:12 am)Acky81 wrote I just think stagecoach need to introduce or extend some routes. It was 2005 when we had a major shake up. Loads of new estates opened up and some gone. New shopping areas. Perhaps have some to Washington Seaham. Don't get me wrong some routes are good but others ie 18/19 run empty. What routes could open up?? Looking forward to gas buses

(08 Feb 2014, 1:08 pm)DavidP wrote Thanks Acky81.

I remember back in the day when the 118 and 121/122, before they were joined up into the 118/119, ran every 10 minutes and were very well used. With a reduction to every 20 minutes then every 30 minutes and the diversions via Hendon and the Eye Infirmary to replace the 6, the 18/19 just don't seem to provide an attractive service any more.

(08 Feb 2014, 2:56 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote Although only moderately used maybe, the 18/19 Grindon Circle provides a useful SERVICE, something bus companies must remember they need to do. If they only operate buses at times when they're full and standing, it's like a shoe shop only selling sizes 7, 8 & 9 or a clothes shop only selling trousers with 32", 34" & 36" waists, etc, - they're not providing a useful overall SERVICE, and we don't want to see Stagecoach going the same way as Go North East and constantly snipping away at the edges until the service is of no use to anyone (eg X3) or cancelling moderately used routes (eg OK1).

(08 Feb 2014, 3:01 pm)citaro5284 wrote Not the X3 again......

(08 Feb 2014, 2:56 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote Although only moderately used maybe, the 18/19 Grindon Circle provides a useful SERVICE, something bus companies must remember they need to do. If they only operate buses at times when they're full and standing, it's like a shoe shop only selling sizes 7, 8 & 9 or a clothes shop only selling trousers with 32", 34" & 36" waists, etc, - they're not providing a useful overall SERVICE, and we don't want to see Stagecoach going the same way as Go North East and constantly snipping away at the edges until the service is of no use to anyone (eg X3) or cancelling moderately used routes (eg OK1).

(08 Feb 2014, 4:41 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote Stockton have sent 17025/26 for the SAFC match day park & ride- is this the first time these have made their way onto the SAFC P&R?

(08 Feb 2014, 3:42 pm)citaro5284 wrote So GNE do not provide a SERVICE.......what planet are you on? You clearly have an axe to grind with GNE like GTOM mentioned some weeks ago and like others on here, to have a dig at GNE at every opportunity.

(08 Feb 2014, 5:19 pm)andreos1 wrote How is that chip on your shoulder getting on?
It must be getting cold sitting there in this weather mind - cos you seem convinced that people are having a dig or are obsessed about GNE.
Maybe there are digs, just as there are digs other companies (see comments on this thread about this operator and comments in the ANE thread) - not sure people do it at every opportunity though.

Chill, relax, programme some destination blinds or sit in the corner playing with Eric and derric for a bit.

(08 Feb 2014, 9:08 pm)citaro5284 wrote Thank you for your reply, I will not belittle myself throwing any comments back to you, as clearly you are not worth it. It appears to be getting personal between us as it has with you and others, maybe you should taking a look at yourself, but do not fear, I will go and play with my destination blinds and leave you in peace.

(08 Feb 2014, 11:41 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote Does anyone know where 33101 is it has not been seen for the last couple of days. Regards Robin

(06 Feb 2014, 9:31 pm)Robinwtait.19 wrote Michael. 10 Extra Buses are coming to south shields next Month For the Service X34 which is Using Enviro 400's just now. They are coming from Newcastle which I have learnt about from a shields Driver I Know. Regards Robin

(11 Feb 2014, 7:58 pm)Half Pint wrote Why would the X34 need 13 deckers? pmsl

I mean if you can find the space at depot to fit 10 extra deckers then be my guest. We do indeed have 3 deckers but a 4th one for spare would be needed as sometimes we cannot get all 3 on road for one problem or the other 19196 for example which is off for gearbox problems. What kind of frequency are we looking at here for a 13 decker X34 service? haha

(11 Feb 2014, 7:58 pm)Half Pint wrote Why would the X34 need 13 deckers? pmsl

(12 Feb 2014, 6:46 am)aureolin wrote Quite impressed at how Stagecoach are using their twitter feed. Reporting not only on roadworks, but also services that are running late. Good to see.

(10 Feb 2014, 9:11 pm)tyresmoke wrote Latest repaint at Stockton is MAN 22066. In plain livery.

(12 Feb 2014, 4:25 pm)Dan wrote See photograph below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16705969@N07/12481387874/

Anyone know if it will gain sub-branding for service 37 again or not?

(12 Feb 2014, 5:00 pm)mattdw92 wrote It will not.