(08 Sep 2018, 11:19 pm)Wybus wrote I’m guessing just in the same way that scholars are ‘all welcome’, I bet nobody bar the workers ever gets on the 792 or 794.

If you try and flag down the one in the afternoon, I bet they’d go straight past.

I may be wrong mind.

(08 Sep 2018, 11:19 pm)Wybus wrote I’m guessing just in the same way that scholars are ‘all welcome’, I bet nobody bar the workers ever gets on the 792 or 794.

If you try and flag down the one in the afternoon, I bet they’d go straight past.

I may be wrong mind.

(08 Sep 2018, 11:42 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote I always thought it meant all scholars are welcome, not everyone. Maybe. It has a timetable and I guess it has fares, so other people can surely use the service.

Why the afternoon one? I might try it, just to see! 

Hopefully you are wrong! I want to ride the 792 if possible.

(08 Sep 2018, 11:44 pm)Jamie M wrote Most scholars are open to everyone, it'll be clearly stated if you can't.

You will be able to get on the bus at any designated stop, no reason why you shouldn't. There's an offchance that the driver might not be expecting to picking anybody up.. but that's a different argument altogether.

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(08 Sep 2018, 11:50 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Thanks. I didn't know that.

Hopefully. What do you mean the driver might not be expecting to pick anybody up?

(08 Sep 2018, 11:59 pm)Jamie M wrote I can't imagine many people get on such a trip to blackhall mill from a place like benton... but it shouldn't be a problem.

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(09 Sep 2018, 12:02 am)OrangeArrow49 wrote I am considering getting the service from Denton Burn/Cowgate to Benton, not the afternoon service to Blackhall Mill. Thanks.

(09 Sep 2018, 12:03 am)Jamie M wrote Very much doubt you'll ever have a problem so long as you get on the correct stop

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(09 Sep 2018, 12:06 am)OrangeArrow49 wrote Thank you. I will have to see about trying it out!

(09 Sep 2018, 12:08 am)Jamie M wrote Think we should all try some sleep out now first though!

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(09 Sep 2018, 4:33 pm)Jimmi wrote From September 30th 2018, alternate journeys will run roughly every 2 hours (combined hourly) on services 204/204A with the new 204A operating between High Pittington and Sherburn Village via Sherburn Hill.

Timetables can be found here: http://www.cartogold.co.uk/durhamPT/

(09 Sep 2018, 4:41 pm)S813 FVK wrote Details also on GNE website:
https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/timesfares/204

Rather hidden on the service page only though. Hopefully a more public announcement (ie via the usual news format) is to follow.

(08 Sep 2018, 4:40 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote What is a workers service? If anyone can use it, what makes it a workers service? Just that it runs infrequently?

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I've never heard of it, or the 794. Who has operated it over the years?

It seems random, Benton in the morning and Blackhall Mill in the afternoon. Doesn't seem like a key employment route to be honest, especially operating each way just once a day.

Hopefully I can use the workers service at some point. I like GNE.

(09 Sep 2018, 4:41 pm)S813 FVK wrote Details also on GNE website:
https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/timesfares/204

Rather hidden on the service page only though. Hopefully a more public announcement (ie via the usual news format) is to follow.

(09 Sep 2018, 4:51 pm)Jamie M wrote Quite a handful for the display too I guess. Impinging on AD122 territory

203 doesn't seem to be used anywhere that I can find.. hopefully something along those lines can be done!

(09 Sep 2018, 5:34 pm)Jimmi wrote This was the first I've heard of it, apart from the VOSA registration several posts back that I paid no attention to at the time.


There was a 203 that was part of the East Durham network at some point, think it was something like Peterlee - Dalton Park - Houghton-le-Spring from a quick Google search.

For some reason, stuff like 'A' and other letter prefixes seems to be preferred over having service numbers differing by one number, although personally I prefer 'A' prefixes if there is only minor differences in route and feel more service numbers just causes more confusion in those cases.

(09 Sep 2018, 5:20 pm)Andreos1 wrote GNE had the 794 for years. Can remember Nationals operating it. 
I do think the route is a legacy of days gone by and for whatever reason has stuck about. 
Would love someone to clarify its legacy! 


Not too different to the 968. 
Slightly different to its original guise, but one that shadows commercial routes. 
I can't see many people using either end to end, but the 968 gets used locally and has been around for a fair few years too.

(09 Sep 2018, 5:41 pm)Andreos1 wrote Yeah, the 203 operated via Copt Hill/Seaton between Seaham and Houghton.
Funded for quite a while off memory.

(09 Sep 2018, 7:45 pm)cbma06 wrote Before that it was the 148 and before that it was the 735


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(09 Sep 2018, 7:47 pm)Jamie M wrote Sounds very sensible, do they just have a number generator for this stuff?

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(09 Sep 2018, 7:32 pm)westy3738 wrote The Longbenton DSS had a number of services from a wide ranging area, 792 and 794 are survivors from the "northern" catchment area. There used to be a 691 which ran Chopwell to the DSS but via Ryton and Newburn bridge.

If you are planning to ride the 792 or 794 please note access to DWP Tyne View Park is to employees only as it is classed as government property.

(10 Sep 2018, 5:21 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote So I would have to get off the 792 before DWP Tyneview Park? I think it would be a nice ride.

(10 Sep 2018, 5:36 pm)Jamie M wrote Yes.

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(09 Sep 2018, 7:45 pm)cbma06 wrote Before that it was the 148 and before that it was the 735


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(10 Sep 2018, 6:46 pm)Andreos1 wrote Don't forget Washington had ops over there too.
X4 and in various other guises too.

(10 Sep 2018, 7:01 pm)cbma06 wrote X4 was pointless , that’s why I didn’t add it glad it didn’t last long though


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(10 Sep 2018, 7:07 pm)Michael wrote Which X4 though?, the one which went to Newcastle via Castletown in the 90's or the X4, which went to Seaham?

(11 Sep 2018, 3:37 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote Published on 7/9/18.

PB0003954/951 Registered (Short notice)
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: BYERMOOR to WASHINGWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Service number: 895
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 10 Sep 2018

PB0003954/943 Registered (Short notice)
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: ST ROBERT'S OF NEWMINSTER to SPRINGWELL VILLAGE
Service number: 460
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 10 Sep 2018