(03 Mar 2020, 8:19 pm)streetdeckfan wrote So is it a case of GCT just telling GNE how many passengers used a GNE ticket, then GNE paying GCT a certain amount per ticket, similar to the ENCTS? Or is GCT not receiving anything from GNE for those passengers?

Because if it's the former I guess they'd have no problem taking my word that I have a valid ticket on my Key, or if it's the latter I'd guess they'd be reluctant

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(03 Mar 2020, 4:27 pm)Dan wrote These changes have now formally been announced by Go North East:
http://newsroom.gonortheast.co.uk/news/service-changes-in-north-tyneside-from-22-march-395926

Note no confirmation on service 19 just yet.

• There will be some changes to peak time journeys.
  
  
• There will be additional weekday evening journeys to Cramlington.
  
  
• Evening and Sunday journeys will no longer be operated by Go North East, following a change in contract by Nexus, however pre-purchased Go North East tickets will be valid on Nexus buses at these times.
  
  
• View new timetable
  

(10 Mar 2020, 9:53 pm)L469 YVK wrote What has warranted the later 19 journeys to Cramlington? I thought GNE tried these back in 2014 / 15 unless there is data showing demand?

(11 Mar 2020, 6:11 am)Dan wrote A partnership between Go North East, Cobalt and Northumberland County Council. It’s a good thing!


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(12 Mar 2020, 2:17 am)streetdeckfan wrote I'm not usually one to be cynical, but this whole situation with the 19 just seems so fishy to me.

Obviously I don't know any of the finances involved or what goes on behind the scenes, but the way it all played out makes it seem to me like the reason it was withdrawn completely was to cause a bit of drama with the hopes of getting the same, if not more funding back to keep it running.

(12 Mar 2020, 2:17 am)streetdeckfan wrote I'm not usually one to be cynical, but this whole situation with the 19 just seems so fishy to me.

Obviously I don't know any of the finances involved or what goes on behind the scenes, but the way it all played out makes it seem to me like the reason it was withdrawn completely was to cause a bit of drama with the hopes of getting the same, if not more funding back to keep it running.

(12 Mar 2020, 10:43 am)V514DFT wrote If the secured a deal like that for the 19,why couldnt they of done that for the 42/42A

(12 Mar 2020, 8:15 pm)V514DFT wrote But if they had of done that in the first place,then the 335 wouldnt of needed to replace it

(12 Mar 2020, 8:35 pm)Dan wrote It was more cost-effective for Nexus to replace the 42 in its current format as an extension of the 335.

This went out to tender, but Go North East were unsuccessful in being awarded it.

Looks like Gateshead Central Taxis will be providing brand new buses on this service, so it’s not all bad!


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(12 Mar 2020, 11:10 am)Tom wrote Because the 335 has replaced it.

(15 Mar 2020, 10:38 am)Michael wrote How many Solo's will be free'd up next weekend when service changes happen in North Tyneside?

Edit:

Wonder if the Coronavirus will lead in to a delay for the Yutongs arriving?


From the February thread:

Dan:

Bit too much going on at the moment to have unnecessary repaints - as soon as the Citaros at Riverside are painted, need to move onto other repaints to coincide with the delivery of the new vehicles for Consett and Washington which will lead to a multitude of buses moving around and getting repainted and rebranded.


Have any of these repaints started?

(14 Mar 2020, 9:35 pm)6049 wrote The repaints for the Omnicities on the 50/5 last year, were the two-thirds update of the paintwork. As has already been mentioned, they have been upgraded to Euro 6 but there may be some reallocation in May depending on services changes.

(15 Mar 2020, 12:16 pm)OW1762 wrote Which route are the Yutongs for?

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(15 Mar 2020, 10:38 am)Michael wrote From the February thread:

Dan:

Bit too much going on at the moment to have unnecessary repaints - as soon as the Citaros at Riverside are painted, need to move onto other repaints to coincide with the delivery of the new vehicles for Consett and Washington which will lead to a multitude of buses moving around and getting repainted and rebranded.


Have any of these repaints started?

(15 Mar 2020, 4:55 pm)Dan wrote The only repaint last week was 628, into Little Coasters livery.

5280 and 5281 are at Saltmeadows at the moment to be repainted.

(15 Mar 2020, 5:03 pm)Michael wrote Isn't the PVR dropping for the Little Coasters from next week?

(15 Mar 2020, 5:04 pm)Dan wrote Yes, but there are still more Little Coasters required.

(15 Mar 2020, 5:22 pm)Michael wrote Ahh is that to get rid the 10 reg versions?

(15 Mar 2020, 5:34 pm)Dan wrote No. The 11, 19, 41 and 42/42A will still be Little Coasters branded. Don't forget there aren't enough Little Coasters branded at the moment.

3 of the PVR loss from next weekend is as a result of contract loss (W1/W1A and W2) - so from that, 709, 724 & 725 will be the buses re-allocated/withdrawn.

(15 Mar 2020, 7:50 pm)S830OFT wrote Will 724/725 go to Washington to replace 706/707?

(15 Mar 2020, 12:50 pm)Michael wrote Saltwell Park 53 and 54, due July.

2nd batch will be for the 58 but its not confirmed when they'll arrrive.

(15 Mar 2020, 10:47 pm)OW1762 wrote Thank you for the info, out of curiosity what's the range on them?

(15 Mar 2020, 5:34 pm)Dan wrote No. The 11, 19, 41 and 42/42A will still be Little Coasters branded. Don't forget there aren't enough Little Coasters branded at the moment.

3 of the PVR loss from next weekend is as a result of contract loss (W1/W1A and W2) - so from that, 709, 724 & 725 will be the buses re-allocated/withdrawn.