(25 Nov 2022, 6:24 pm)morritt89 wrote 306
308
X10

(25 Nov 2022, 6:25 pm)Unber43 wrote I always find it strange that GNE want people to take the bus, but then don't offer services when even if you have a car you want to take the bus so you can drink. 

I feel quite bad for anyone without a car who want to go shopping or anything.

(25 Nov 2022, 10:30 pm)Storx wrote Can't lie, I've always been on the fence as I think Boxing Day should be a day off for everyone so for anyone who want's their staff in work then they should be providing them a taxi including shop retail.

There's another 361 days to go shopping especially (or the internet) when most of it is just tat that they're flogging off out the warehouse anyway. Similar with drinking really, Boxing Day isn't really a day to go out bar to the local pub or whatever for a couple hours.

I'm quite glad to see some shops not opening tbh.

(25 Nov 2022, 10:36 pm)Retro Nero wrote Bus drivers have family and also enjoy a relaxing Boxing Day at home

(25 Nov 2022, 10:36 pm)Retro Nero wrote Bus drivers have family and also enjoy a relaxing Boxing Day at home

(25 Nov 2022, 10:36 pm)Retro Nero wrote Bus drivers have family and also enjoy a relaxing Boxing Day at home

(26 Nov 2022, 10:05 pm)Ambassador wrote I’d agree, it’s the one thing that irks me.

You work in a service industry, don’t be surprised when you have to work on public holidays.

Btw timetables are now up for NYE. Last 21 is 19.13

Rob44….your last 28B is 18.20

(25 Nov 2022, 11:46 pm)streetdeckfan wrote So do other 'essential workers' and yet they still have to work Boxing Day.

During the pandemic bus drivers were happy to plea how essential they are, but when it comes to acting like an essential service (which they are!) they're quick to run and hide. I know I'll get hate for saying this again, but it's true.

(25 Nov 2022, 11:00 pm)Storx wrote Mind that said if we are going to run services I wish they'd do special timetables. I really don't see the point in the running the X10 to Blyth stopping no-where or the X1 running non stop along Sheriff Hill, waste of limited resources imo. 

(27 Nov 2022, 2:58 pm)R838PRG wrote X-lines X1 - Newcastle to Easington Lane and Peterlee | Go North East

Suggests it isn't non-stop.  Lots of stops there between Gateshead and Wrekenton.

(27 Nov 2022, 3:07 pm)Retro Nero wrote It only stops at Q E hospital between Wrekenton and Gateshead Interchange

(27 Nov 2022, 5:40 pm)R838PRG wrote Not according to that timetable v other days.

(27 Nov 2022, 6:22 pm)Retro Nero wrote It's definitely a limited stop between Wrekenton and Gateshead only stopping at QE Hospital,

(26 Nov 2022, 10:05 pm)Ambassador wrote I’d agree, it’s the one thing that irks me.

You work in a service industry, don’t be surprised when you have to work on public holidays.

Btw timetables are now up for NYE. Last 21 is 19.13

Rob44….your last 28B is 18.20

(30 Nov 2022, 5:54 pm)Michael wrote The routes GNE are running on boxing day for Arriva...

PB0003954/1369
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 308 (308) Blyth Newcastle

PB0003954/1366
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X10 (X10) Blyth Newcastle

PB0003954/1367
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X18 (X18) Newcastle Morpeth

PB0003954/1365
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 43 (43) Newcastle Cramlington

PB0003954/1368
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 306 (306) Whitley Bay Newcastle

(30 Nov 2022, 6:17 pm)Storx wrote Again running the 43 and X10, totally pointless considering they serve the exact same areas give or take bar one just drives through non-stop and the X10 avoids most of Cramlington. 75% of Cramlington, most of Seaton Valley and 50% of Blyth have no service at all.

The X7, X9 and 43 extended to Blyth via the X11 route all hourly would be better; It would mean all of Cramlington, Seaton Valley and Blyth have some form of bus service including Quorum and the BT Call Centre's which won't be closing on Boxing Day without a magical tour on the 62.

(30 Nov 2022, 6:44 pm)busmanT wrote Presumably these are NEXUS contracts with Nexus specifying the routes & timtables.

(26 Nov 2022, 10:36 pm)Adrian wrote Metro are running the following:
Christmas Eve: Saturday service until about 6.00pm, then hourly service (30 minute between Pelaw and South Gosforth).
Christmas Day: No Metro service.
Boxing Day: Weekday service without the additional peak services. 
27th-30th: Normal weekday service (minus peaks on 27th)
New Years Eve: Saturday service until about 10.00pm, then a 30 minute service (15 minute between Pelaw and South Gosforth) until end of service.
New Years Day: No Metro service.

(30 Nov 2022, 5:54 pm)Michael wrote The routes GNE are running on boxing day for Arriva...

PB0003954/1369
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 308 (308) Blyth Newcastle

PB0003954/1366
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X10 (X10) Blyth Newcastle

PB0003954/1367
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X18 (X18) Newcastle Morpeth

PB0003954/1365
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 43 (43) Newcastle Cramlington

PB0003954/1368
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 306 (306) Whitley Bay Newcastle

(01 Dec 2022, 12:50 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Are these for boxing day only? Sunday timetable?

(01 Dec 2022, 8:17 pm)busmanT wrote Yes, just registered for Boxing Day. I would expect hourly service on each route.

(25 Nov 2022, 3:22 pm)tvd wrote There's never been any boxing day buses in the Teesside area.  You'd think they'd try at least some sort of service on the prime routes - presumably if there's a demand in Tyne and Wear, there should be in other urban areas?

(04 Dec 2022, 10:42 am)Aaron21 wrote Bustimes.org shows Phoenix Coaches running the X21 on boxing day

(04 Dec 2022, 10:59 am)Unber43 wrote GNE or ANE X21?