(18 Sep 2014, 3:55 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Noticed there is Several Nexus Threads for different things, but weren't suitable for the following post as it has no relation to those topics, might worth merging all those Threads into this one.

Anyway whilst briefly in Jarrow Yesterday I spotted Nexus have Invested in some New Bus Infrastructure Cleaning Vans, in the form of the New Ford Transits, also note in the Photo of (CX14 RXL) that it is parked on Double Yellow Lines, what was even more baffling was on opposite side of the Road there was plenty of Parking Space and it isn't Doubled Yellow Lined, or Alternatively why did the Driver not Park in the Car Park for Home Bargins, Rather than Parking where they did and receiving a Fine.

(18 Sep 2014, 8:36 pm)aureolin wrote They're owned by the contractor, and not Nexus. Viper took over on the 10th June 2014.

http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/nexus-appoints-new-cleaning-contractor-raise-standards-bus-stations-and-shelters

(18 Sep 2014, 8:43 pm)AdamY wrote I imagine the contractors will have some sort of special dispensation applied which allows their vehicles to park in bus stations (or stops) in order to allow the necessary maintenance to take place.

(18 Sep 2014, 8:45 pm)aureolin wrote Probably stipulated by Nexus, as I recall a previous contractor (possibly Interserve?) having Nexus logos on their fleet too.

(18 Sep 2014, 8:50 pm)AdamY wrote It might have been DBL (Dowell Brothers) or even both.

Security companies (such as G4S, Security Plus, Loomis etc.,) also have similar arrangements with local authorities and business owners. This is why you see them parked up in pedestrianised or 'bus-only' areas like the Monument. 

(10 Nov 2014, 2:18 pm)Andreos1 wrote Whether some are relevant to the issues relating to low rail adhesion or not, Nexus have put tenders out for a range of items.

There are 17(?) lots included in those tenders, are training for chainsaw use and track welding.
Other tenders include lift and escalator maintenance.

Presumably staff will be trained internally to carry out maintenance and tasks going forward, rather than staff brought by private contractors, carrying out work on Nexus behalf.

(12 Nov 2014, 8:07 am)Dan wrote A new bus shelter has been installed at the Wheatsheaf. No glass in it yet - must be leaving it so the local thugs can't punch the glass out..! ;-)

(12 Nov 2014, 8:48 am)Michael wrote About time, is it really long one or a small one?

(12 Nov 2014, 9:14 am)Dan wrote Looks ever so slightly longer than the usual ones, but that compensates for the fact that there's only one instead of two as before.

(12 Nov 2014, 9:26 am)Michael wrote Always thought having 2 shelters was daft, least its longish, sometimes, the amount of people which get on their can be high, especially if they passing through the city center to other places... i:e services 3,4,35 etc 

I was at the wheatsheaf a few weeks ago and the que for the bus was massive 

(17 Nov 2014, 6:45 pm)cbma06 wrote The wheatsheaf used to have 2 bus stops, one for busways buses and one for northern buses dating back to the olden days

(30 Dec 2014, 4:20 pm)aureolin wrote It would seem that Nexus have taken it upon themselves to maintain their own Wikipedia page. A conflict of interest you'd argue.

(15 Jan 2016, 1:06 pm)Andreos1 wrote Nexus are holding a 'How do we make public transport accessible for all' event within the next North Tyneside Transport Form.

This will be on Sat 23rd January, between 1030 and 1230 at the White Swan Centre in Killingworth

Bus operators will be there, alongside representatives from Metro.

(15 Jan 2016, 2:29 pm)Adrian wrote I might have to attend

(15 Jan 2016, 1:06 pm)Andreos1 wrote Nexus are holding a 'How do we make public transport accessible for all' event within the next North Tyneside Transport Form.

This will be on Sat 23rd January, between 1030 and 1230 at the White Swan Centre in Killingworth

Bus operators will be there, alongside representatives from Metro.

(15 Jan 2016, 4:30 pm)Davie wrote Sounds interesting....  I may have to pay a visit.

(15 Jan 2016, 2:29 pm)Adrian wrote I might have to attend

(23 May 2016, 6:48 pm)Wybus wrote How long have all Nexus Travel Centres been closed on Saturdays? Must be a nightmare if you want to pick up timetables.

It might be an idea to have leaflet racks outside on the course at Gateshead, like they do at Eldon Square/Haymarket, and possibly still opening the travel centre but just with closed counters at Sunderland.

(13 Jun 2016, 3:24 pm)Michael wrote have your say

Review of local transport services in Tyne and Wear


http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/files/Have%20your%20say%20-%20Review%20of%20local%20transport%20services.pdf