(15 May 2017, 6:22 pm)Jamie M wrote The green one has been poorly on/off for a long time, from my knowledge.

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(16 May 2017, 5:33 pm)S813 FVK wrote 5283 has gained the 'Stay Connected' tagline and has returned to service at Riverside (still no feature blobs):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/34658143996/in/dateposted/

5277 hasn't got its Merc logo back yet either:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bazza90/34314168760/in/dateposted/

(16 May 2017, 5:44 pm)Dan wrote ADL E400 City demonstrator 9098 has returned to Go North East for further trials.

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(16 May 2017, 5:44 pm)Dan wrote ADL E400 City demonstrator 9098 has returned to Go North East for further trials.

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(16 May 2017, 6:06 pm)Michael wrote Must of liked it, wonder if it'll go on one of the services which got deckers in 2013 (so FAB 56 etc) as they should be up for a repaint this year.

(16 May 2017, 7:34 pm)Andreos1 wrote Had my first real-life sighting of a baby-Solo tonight. It was working the 237 and I have to admit to being shocked at the size of them. Knew they were small, but those things are harking back to the days of the Renault MiniLinks!

(16 May 2017, 6:06 pm)Michael wrote Must of liked it, wonder if it'll go on one of the services which got deckers in 2013 (so FAB 56 etc) as they should be up for a repaint this year.

(16 May 2017, 8:01 pm)Dan wrote The week on Castles Express could be substituted for a week on the Stanley Toon Link services, if Go North East are unable to make amendments to wiring required for the Ticketer machines.

(16 May 2017, 7:36 pm)Adrian wrote At least the Renaults had decent seating!

(16 May 2017, 8:03 pm)Dan wrote Imagine the baby Solos if they hadn't been re-trimmed!

They're bliss now compared to what they were like before...

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(16 May 2017, 9:34 am)Michael wrote Seen a picture of 5426 on North East Bus Enthusiasts Facebook page, post by Neil Heskett.

(16 May 2017, 9:13 pm)Andreos1 wrote Is that the one involved in the RTC at Houghton the other week?

The skidmarks across the central reservation and the state of the car park wall, show it travelled some distance before stopping.

(16 May 2017, 9:49 pm)Venturego wrote "Dan Wrote: The week on Castles Express could be substituted for a week on the Stanley Toon Link services"

Services 6,X30/1, X70/1 due new buses soon?! - At last! - possibly.. perhaps..?

These are long routes and could be very busy if Fares, Timetables and Quality were improved.

Fares outside Tyne & Wear i.e to Stanley & Consett rocket outside Nexus Tyne & Wear zone area, yet are shorter in distance to some areas / destinations in, for example, Sunderland / Durham border areas (extreme boundaries of Tyne & Wear, which also benefit from linked fares with Metro (to Airport etc..)
Get this right and I believe revenues will rise while giving customers a better service.

(16 May 2017, 9:49 pm)Venturego wrote Dan Wrote: #221 "The week on Castles Express could be substituted for a week on the Stanley Toon Link services"

Services 6,X30/1, X70/1 due new buses soon?! - At last! - possibly.. perhaps..?

These are long routes and could be very busy if Fares, Timetables and Quality were improved.

Fares outside Tyne & Wear i.e to Stanley & Consett rocket outside Nexus Tyne & Wear zone area, yet are shorter in distance to some areas / destinations in, for example, Sunderland / Durham border areas (extreme boundaries of Tyne & Wear, which also benefit from linked fares with Metro (to Airport etc..)
Get this right and I believe revenues will rise while giving customers a better service.

(17 May 2017, 5:20 pm)Northern wrote Anybody know if there are any new timetables at Durham bus station for weekend changes yet?

(17 May 2017, 6:43 pm)EL1TE wrote 6042 back at Washington?
Was on one of their scholars this morning.

(17 May 2017, 8:14 pm)Michael wrote When is the buses at Deptford getting the new ticket machines fitted?

(18 May 2017, 1:20 pm)Jamie M wrote 6131 has return black/branded. Noting that it will be the only decker in that brand to have a full set of blue seats since 6133/43 remain in their respective branding for now.