(31 Oct 2015, 10:08 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Central Station today...

What time was that?
Also, I know it is off topic but you are a lucky person having recently been on 1799

(31 Oct 2015, 10:11 pm)NK53 TKT wrote What time was that?
Also, I know it is off topic but you are a lucky person having recently been on 1799

At about 1045.

Everyone likes a bit of modernisation, Tommy .

To give them credit, it's not as much of a building site I thought it would be!

(01 Nov 2015, 12:50 am)GX03 SVC wrote At about 1045.

Gosh

We are running a frequent service with trains running to all destinations but not to the usual timetable. This is due to low rail adhesion.
Updated at 09:50, Sunday, 1 November 2015

Is the first part of that message not true all other times?

http://thenortheasthub.com/blog/free-met...nd-empire/
Theatre goers at the Sunderland Empire are entitled to free metro travel before and after their show.

(01 Nov 2015, 10:56 am)northern156 wrote Is the first part of that message not true all other times?

It is
Annoyingly for me

On 4009 at the moment, and the old buzzer sound for doors closing is now in use again, in addition to the new buzzer sound.

Will add a recording when I get home as the mobile version of the forum still doesn't allow for attachments to be added.

(04 Nov 2015, 4:05 pm)Dan wrote On 4009 at the moment, and the old buzzer sound for doors closing is now in use again, in addition to the new buzzer sound.

Will add a recording when I get home as the mobile version of the forum still doesn't allow for attachments to be added.

Well I was on 4009 but it has developed an electrical fault so has had to be withdrawn from service - smells like a school Chemistry experiment gone wrong!

4018 was the other Metrocar paired to it.

(04 Nov 2015, 4:18 pm)Dan wrote Well I was on 4009 but it has developed an electrical fault so has had to be withdrawn from service - smells like a school Chemistry experiment gone wrong!

4018 was the other Metrocar paired to it.

Hahahahaha unlucky!

How far are you from your stop?

(04 Nov 2015, 4:25 pm)Michael wrote Hahahahaha unlucky!

How far are you from your stop?

We got turfed at Brockley Whins, so just East Boldon and Seaburn before my stop. Apparently smoke was bellowing into the other Metrocar?

The new style of "doors closing" sounds was increasing the time it took to get moving after each stop though, resulting in a delay of about 10 minutes, so the next Metro was only at the station behind us.

Took double the time it usually takes to get home tonight. Happens every time I make the mistake of not sticking to my 7am - 3pm shift...

#commutercraic

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...w-10389287

Dan lucky to get home...

(04 Nov 2015, 4:28 pm)Dan wrote We got turfed at Brockley Whins, so just East Boldon and Seaburn before my stop. Apparently smoke was bellowing into the other Metrocar?

The new style of "doors closing" sounds was increasing the time it took to get moving after each stop though, resulting in a delay of about 10 minutes, so the next Metro was only at the station behind us.

Took double the time it usually takes to get home tonight. Happens every time I make the mistake of not sticking to my 7am - 3pm shift...

#commutercraic

, glad i'm not using the metro until Tuesday again!

(04 Nov 2015, 7:16 pm)citaro5284 wrote http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...w-10389287

Dan lucky to get home...

Jesus, honestly proper shit service.

Nexus, which manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, said there were no servcices between Heworth and Hebburn/Brockley Whins due to a failed train at around 5.50pm
A spokesman for Nexus said that Go North East was accepting Metro tickets on bus services five, nine and 27.


Why the 9 though, it doesn't service anywhere between those area's i think...

(04 Nov 2015, 7:21 pm)Michael wrote Jesus, honestly proper shit service.

Nexus, which manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, said there were no servcices between Heworth and Hebburn/Brockley Whins due to a failed train at around 5.50pm
A spokesman for Nexus said that Go North East was accepting Metro tickets on bus services five, nine and 27.


Why the 9 though, it doesn't service anywhere between those area's i think...

Jarrow to North Shields. Saves you going through Newcastle and changing.

(04 Nov 2015, 7:26 pm)northern156 wrote Jarrow to North Shields. Saves you going through Newcastle and changing.

Ye but where is the closest station on the metro for the 9 between them stations? 


Not looking to travel was just wondering.

(04 Nov 2015, 7:28 pm)Michael wrote Ye but where is the closest station on the metro for the 9 between them stations? 


Not looking to travel was just wondering.

Going on the 27 to Jarrow and getting the 9?

(04 Nov 2015, 7:34 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Going on the 27 to Jarrow and getting the 9?

Taking 100 years though, honestly why do they not have a better system in place for when the metro goes to the shit........ fucking useless bunch of bastards.

(04 Nov 2015, 7:37 pm)Michael wrote Taking 100 years though, honestly why do they not have a better system in place for when the metro goes to the shit........ fucking useless bunch of bastards.

Go North East has been asked to provide three vehicles for a Metro Replacement until end of play.

(04 Nov 2015, 8:03 pm)Dan wrote Go North East has been asked to provide three vehicles for a Metro Replacement until end of play.

Between?

(04 Nov 2015, 8:03 pm)Dan wrote Go North East has been asked to provide three vehicles for a Metro Replacement until end of play.

How long does it normally take to set up that?

Metro should have their own buses to send out if this happens, i'm sure that's been said before.

(04 Nov 2015, 8:16 pm)Michael wrote How long does it normally take to set up that?

Metro should have their own buses to send out if this happens, i'm sure that's been said before.

That's a good idea. Get a load of vehicles leased and pay for them doing nowt until something breaks.

I'm guessing Metro drivers would need PCV trained too?

(04 Nov 2015, 8:16 pm)Michael wrote How long does it normally take to set up that?

Metro should have their own buses to send out if this happens, i'm sure that's been said before.

Come on Michael, I thought you had more sense!

(04 Nov 2015, 8:17 pm)northern156 wrote That's a good idea. Get a load of vehicles leased and pay for them doing nowt until something breaks.

I'm guessing Metro drivers would need PCV trained too?

Which won't be long after they get them!

(04 Nov 2015, 8:19 pm)citaro5284 wrote Come on Michael, I thought you had more sense!

, well its just a suggestion but it would help a lot although GNE get money for providing the replacement buses, i'm sure that money could be better used......

(04 Nov 2015, 8:20 pm)Michael wrote , well its just a suggestion but it would help a lot although GNE get money for providing the replacement buses, i'm sure that money could be better used......

Do you reckon the amount bus operators get paid is anywhere near a cost of a fleet of buses, back to my previous comment

#thickasabrick 

(04 Nov 2015, 8:12 pm)GX03 SVC wrote Between?

The logical answer to that question would be between Heworth and Pelaw.

(04 Nov 2015, 8:30 pm)citaro5284 wrote Do you reckon the amount bus operators get paid is anywhere near a cost of a fleet of buses, back to my previous comment

#thickasabrick 

No but why not, they like wasting money.... like the refurbishments of the carriages..... 

Severe Metro delays at Heworth and Pelaw due to broken down train.

The women who's on the video first.... she left work at 6pm and was still at Heworth at 7:20pm, where shes traveling to Felgate....

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...w-10389287

Also sure i heard a Scania L94 in the background.