(14 Jun 2019, 3:55 pm)JP6004 wrote

MG has posted a pic of 5250 now in corporate livery......could the new DD allow for the Toonlink B9s to be cascaded to the 6?

Also 699 looks to be in process of being painted into little coasters

Looking at the current RK & ex PB StreetLites, could they not be destined for the 12/12A and 58 with the 6 getting 5x Mercs from there?

(14 Jun 2019, 4:23 pm)L469 YVK wrote

Looking at the current RK & ex PB StreetLites, could they not be destined for the 12/12A with the 6 getting 5x Mercs from there?

PVR of 6 is more than 5...

(14 Jun 2019, 4:26 pm)JP6004 wrote

PVR of 6 is more than 5...

I think, on its own under current layover conditions, it is actually bang on 5.

Together with the X31, it is currently 8 but with a 6 and X31 being scheduled to leave both Stanley and Newcastle at the same time, it is easier to split them apart.

(14 Jun 2019, 4:36 pm)S813 FVK wrote

I think, on its own under current layover conditions, it is actually bang on 5.

Together with the X31, it is currently 8 but with a 6 and X31 being scheduled to leave both Stanley and Newcastle at the same time, it is easier to split them apart.

Ah sorry I thought it was more

(14 Jun 2019, 4:26 pm)JP6004 wrote

PVR of 6 is more than 5...

Don't forget the 15 and red kite geminis will be cascaded all over. Any guesses of where these could go?

Almost definite that the 327 will be upgraded

(15 Jun 2019, 8:07 pm)JM03 wrote

Don't forget the 15 and red kite geminis will be cascaded all over. Any guesses of where these could go?

Almost definite that the 327 will be upgraded

I can see the 15 plate Geminis going to EYMS. For the ex London B9TLs, maybe either EYMS or GoNW

(15 Jun 2019, 8:40 pm)L469 YVK wrote

I can see the 15 plate Geminis going to EYMS. For the ex London B9TLs, maybe either EYMS or GoNW

(15 Jun 2019, 8:53 pm)Michael wrote Probables replace the Omnidekka's, so the Omnidekka's can replace the Vykings and Presidents.

Vykings and omnidekks are Euro 4, presidents are euro 5 apart from EYMS. Makes no sense to remove them if they are newer and higher engine spec.

(15 Jun 2019, 9:51 pm)Jamie M wrote

Vykings and omnidekks are Euro 4, presidents are euro 5 apart from EYMS. Makes no sense to remove them if they are newer and higher engine spec.

Still a few V reg presidents kicking about. B9s could transfer onto the 6 as it always seems to be rammed

(15 Jun 2019, 10:49 pm)JP6004 wrote

Still a few V reg presidents kicking about. B9s could transfer onto the 6 as it always seems to be rammed

(16 Jun 2019, 6:09 am)Dan wrote Indeed, lots of elderly and East Yorkshire B7s to get rid of before Go North East are in a position to get rid of buses.

The ex-London B9s are still fairly new to the fleet themselves, and have just been awarded funding from Gateshead Council to have an SCRT fitted to upgrade them to Euro 6. I wouldn't expect these to leave the fleet any time soon...

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(16 Jun 2019, 8:43 am)Michael wrote I'm surprised they've gone for the ex London B9's, even more so with them being duel door...... would of thought it would of been the Omnilinks... how long do they have to keep them in service, with the SCRT upgrade?

At almost 7 years old, the B9s are going to be around for a lot longer than the Omnidekkas, so seem like the better option of the two to get the upgrade.

(16 Jun 2019, 8:52 am)S813 FVK wrote

At almost 7 years old, the B9s are going to be around for a lot longer than the Omnidekkas, so seem like the better option of the two to get the upgrade.

(16 Jun 2019, 6:09 am)Dan wrote Indeed, lots of elderly and East Yorkshire B7s to get rid of before Go North East are in a position to get rid of buses.

The ex-London B9s are still fairly new to the fleet themselves, and have just been awarded funding from Gateshead Council to have an SCRT fitted to upgrade them to Euro 6. I wouldn't expect these to leave the fleet any time soon...

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(16 Jun 2019, 9:15 am)Michael wrote What other buses will get this treatment, as they were rewarded for:

Newcastle - £379,600 - 23 buses
Gateshead - £230,750 - 13 buses - would imagine these are: 6149-6161.
South Tyneside - £133,952 - 8 buses - No idea


My guess:

Newcastle - Quaylink Versa's, there's 23 of them - plus, the Versa's will go for a refurbishment in the next 2 years.

Gateshead - 13 buses - 6149-6161.

South Tyneside - £133,952 - 8 buses - No idea

Not necessarily all Go North East buses of course, apart from the Gateshead ones.

(18 Jun 2019, 3:33 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote PB0003954/296 Registered (Short notice)
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: Winlaton Bus Station to Gateshead Interchange
Service number: 49 (49A, 49C, 64)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 21 Jul 2019
(Timetable changes)

Hopefully changes be published this week along with confirmation of new vehicle allocations

(18 Jun 2019, 4:22 pm)JP6004 wrote

Hopefully changes be published this week along with confirmation of new vehicle allocations

Announcement on Thursday.

(18 Jun 2019, 4:59 pm)Stanleyone wrote

Announcement on Thursday.

Cheers

(16 Jun 2019, 8:43 am)Michael wrote I'm surprised they've gone for the ex London B9's, even more so with them being duel door...... would of thought it would of been the Omnilinks... how long do they have to keep them in service, with the SCRT upgrade?

The ex London Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2s are single door. - 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/43923544910

The ex London Volvo B7TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini are still dual door. - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/46341458261

(18 Jun 2019, 5:40 pm)Rapidsnap wrote

The ex London Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini 2s are single door. - 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/43923544910

The ex London Volvo B7TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini are still dual door. - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/46341458261

(13 Jun 2019, 8:40 am)Kuyoyo wrote All today’s registered changes


PB0003954/1094 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Route: East Herrington to Sunderland Docks
Service number: 33 (33A)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 21 Jul 2019

(18 Jun 2019, 6:45 pm)Michael wrote
Wonder if the 33/33A will go via Doxford Park shops to East Herrington?, Hopefully it also sorts, the horrendous timetable out too, more likely to make money, if it ran every 20 minutes and then hourly to the docks, instead of... 3,13,33 and 43 minutes past the hour...

(18 Jun 2019, 6:45 pm)Michael wrote Wonder if the 33/33A will go via Doxford Park shops to East Herrington?, Hopefully it also sorts, the horrendous timetable out too, more likely to make money, if it ran every 20 minutes and then hourly to the docks, instead of... 3,13,33 and 43 minutes past the hour..., as the sheet says every 10 minutes but its not really, as the 55, provides the 53 past the hour...

A councillor from East Herrington was using it as a photo op the other week after talks with GNE.

"Councillor Dominic McDonough is delighted that following his recent meeting with Go North East and a spirited campaign by local residents. Go North East have announced that they will extend the number 33 bus service to help replace the 36 service that was axed in May.

The service will run from the Board Inn past Oakfield Court, Allendale Road and Lakeside Village to Silksworth. Re-establishing vital links for our community."

https://www.facebook.com/256301548284404/photos/a.322844114963480/430016580912899/?type=3&theater

The irony being, most of the complaints I seen on the GNE facebook page were about the lost connection to New Herrington and further towards Houghton.

(18 Jun 2019, 6:48 pm)cbma06 wrote I wonder if it’s extended from silksworth to east Herrington to replace the 36 due to customers complaining that there lost that direct route


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(18 Jun 2019, 6:49 pm)deanmachine wrote

A councillor from East Herrington was using it as a photo op the other week after talks with GNE.

"The service will run from the Board Inn past Oakfield Court, Allendale Road and Lakeside Village to Silksworth. Re-establishing vital links for our community."

https://www.facebook.com/256301548284404/photos/a.322844114963480/430016580912899/?type=3&theater

The irony being, most of the complaints I seen on the GNE facebook page were about the lost connection to New Herrington and further towards Houghton.

(18 Jun 2019, 6:49 pm)deanmachine wrote

A councillor from East Herrington was using it as a photo op the other week after talks with GNE.

"Councillor Dominic McDonough is delighted that following his recent meeting with Go North East and a spirited campaign by local residents. Go North East have announced that they will extend the number 33 bus service to help replace the 36 service that was axed in May.

The service will run from the Board Inn past Oakfield Court, Allendale Road and Lakeside Village to Silksworth. Re-establishing vital links for our community."

https://www.facebook.com/256301548284404/photos/a.322844114963480/430016580912899/?type=3&theater

The irony being, most of the complaints I seen on the GNE facebook page were about the lost connection to New Herrington and further towards Houghton.

Bridget has been having her say about public transport in the constituency too.

Although rail seems to be her focus this time, rather than bus

https://www.bridgetphillipson.com/news/2019/05/22/bridget-phillipson-mp-calls-for-metro-expansion-to-houghton-and-sunderland-south/

(18 Jun 2019, 7:03 pm)Andreos1 wrote

Bridget has been having her say about public transport in the constituency too.

Although rail seems to be her focus this time, rather than bus

https://www.bridgetphillipson.com/news/2019/05/22/bridget-phillipson-mp-calls-for-metro-expansion-to-houghton-and-sunderland-south/