Where would driver changeovers on service 47 happen if it was moved to Stanley?

(07 Feb 2016, 4:27 pm)S813 FVK wrote Where would driver changeovers on service 47 happen if it was moved to Stanley?

My theory would be that, if it happened, it would probably be a case of the 45/46/47 all interworking, with a split vehicle allocation. It would probably work very much like the 6/X70/X71; with drivers starting at Consett as a 45/46, running to Newcastle, going to Blackhall Mill and back on the 47, and then returning to Consett as a 45/46. Just a theory.

(07 Feb 2016, 4:30 pm)R852 PRG wrote My theory would be that, if it happened, it would probably be a case of the 45/46/47 all interworking, with a split vehicle allocation. It would probably work very much like the 6/X70/X71; with drivers starting at Consett as a 45/46, running to Newcastle, going to Blackhall Mill and back on the 47, and then returning to Consett as a 45/46. Just a theory.

I wouldn't have thought so... Go North East couldn't really market the 45/46 services as having power sockets if four vehicles in the cycle (ie the current vehicles on the 47) didn't have this feature.

(07 Feb 2016, 4:30 pm)R852 PRG wrote My theory would be that, if it happened, it would probably be a case of the 45/46/47 all interworking, with a split vehicle allocation. It would probably work very much like the 6/X70/X71; with drivers starting at Consett as a 45/46, running to Newcastle, going to Blackhall Mill and back on the 47, and then returning to Consett as a 45/46. Just a theory.

So basically, even if it a different thing, they will be creating more work than there is currently.

Anyway, is there even any truth in any of this?

(07 Feb 2016, 5:09 pm)S813 FVK wrote Anyway, is there even any truth in any of this?

Yes, Will Thompson asked and was told yes by Ben.

(07 Feb 2016, 5:21 pm)DanPicken wrote Yes, Will Thompson asked and was told yes by Ben.

Ok. I was just looking at the list, and was just thinking 'why the hell would they do this' but if several people are all saying the same thing, surely it can't be made up? Plus the fact that citaro only said no to the 36 moving to Chester-le-Street and not the rest of them...must mean something?

(07 Feb 2016, 5:25 pm)S813 FVK wrote Ok. I was just looking at the list, and was just thinking 'why the hell would they do this' but if several people are all saying the same thing, surely it can't be made up? Plus the fact that citaro only said no to the 36 moving to Chester-le-Street and not the rest of them...must mean something?

Ben just said wait and see, it all fits in place.

(07 Feb 2016, 3:16 pm)Adrian wrote I've never used the 82/82A on that section during the day. I've used it early morning and GNE evening runs, and it's not uncommon for me to be the only person sat on it between Birtley and Rickleton. 

If it's generally well used during the day, it surprises me that Arriva haven't capitalised on the evening runs they already have secured? It'd provide a nice little local link to their X12, and also allow them to offer some form of day ticket. They've had a good 4 year or so to do it, and still nothing though.

The evening journeys that Arriva run don't do that well, some take roughly £30, others will take no more than £2.

(07 Feb 2016, 5:40 pm)LeeCalder wrote The evening journeys that Arriva run don't do that well, some take roughly £30, others will take no more than £2.

Appreciate that, but I meant that if they run them on an evening, what's to stop them commercially branching out during the day? For the reasons I added to my previous post.

I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, but if GNE do such a bad job with the 82/82A as made out, then you'd think another operator would capitalise on that? Given you've said yourself that it's generally well used.

Just a thought!

(07 Feb 2016, 5:58 pm)Adrian wrote Appreciate that, but I meant that if they run them on an evening, what's to stop them commercially branching out during the day? For the reasons I added to my previous post.

I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, but if GNE do such a bad job with the 82/82A as made out, then you'd think another operator would capitalise on that? Given you've said yourself that it's generally well used.

Just a thought!

I would say the timetable needs tweaking slightly to make the service a lot more reliable, and the route sorted out in Birtley.

Yes it carries, but so does the 23, there's already competition.

564 side blind isn't working
8323 still has the 42_map

(07 Feb 2016, 3:10 pm)Adrian wrote In what way is it not performing well? I didn't think they'd release footfall or financial stats for individual stores?

I've only been in a handful of times, and found it to be quite busy.

If it's ok, I'll drop you a pm as to not take this off topic

(07 Feb 2016, 7:44 pm)Ambassador wrote If it's ok, I'll drop you a pm as to not take this off topic

Sure. Feel free.

Is 553 rear display going to be fixed?

(07 Feb 2016, 8:57 pm)dannygee wrote Is 553 rear display going to be fixed?

It's to be replaced shortly so depends what go north east decide

(07 Feb 2016, 9:22 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote It's to be replaced shortly so depends what go north east decide

Considering the vehicle doesn't meet DDA requirements, I think Go Norh Easts decision should be to fix it.

(07 Feb 2016, 9:24 pm)S813 FVK wrote Considering the vehicle doesn't meet DDA requirements, I think Go Norh Easts decision should be to fix it.

I'd have thought so too, given that they are legally obliged to do so.

(07 Feb 2016, 9:24 pm)S813 FVK wrote Considering the vehicle doesn't meet DDA requirements, I think Go Norh Easts decision should be to fix it.

It has been reported to engineering to look at. If we cannot fix it internally, then Hanover's engineer will have to fix it. Sadly there is a process behind getting things fixed which takes time.

If there's a spare bus available, Percy Main are keeping that bus off the road. If there isn't a spare bus available, they're having to allocate that bus, instead of losing mileage.

One thing I've noticed recently of the timing of the 2/2a is getting worse. Sometimes only 3 mins or so is there roadworks on the route currently or am I unlucky?!

(08 Feb 2016, 11:09 am)Diamond One wrote I know most people on simply go north east group have a NEB account anyways on here so this will shouldn't really tell you me lee Dan.P Davie myself he should only tell the people via inbox the ones who are not a member then again Lee gave me out some advice weeks ago about him I simply ignore him

Just a suggestion Baz, I'm not having a go. Why don't you block him?

5246 has problems with its blind number was missing when it displayed 19 Ashington however when it said 19 North Shields it was ok

(07 Feb 2016, 2:15 pm)DanPicken wrote Davie's just told me he heard half of the 56 is going to Washington. Riverside aren't gaining/losing any,

there not allowed to leave any bus's on the road overnight UNLESS they've broken down!
56's NOT coming to Washington as Deptford don't want to loose the good route at all!

(07 Feb 2016, 1:18 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Haha. I think I used to work with Steve Morell at Metroland. Was he at Chester for a bit?

yes unfortunatly i use to work at metroland & i was at chester for 3 months on National Express!
been at washington for 11 years and wouldnt dream of moving to any other depot!

the information about the 5's/50's has been confirmed and route learning will be starting next month!
there adding ayton into the 50 and will not be serving waterview park!
once the 50 arrives at South Shields we'l be changing to a 5 to Jarrow and back to Shields where we will resume back out as a 50 back towards washington!
its UNconfirmed but there talking about interducing a 82B which will go from birtley, not go through barley mow estate but once it get's to vigo bridge turn right & go through Rickleton!

(08 Feb 2016, 3:11 pm)stevemorrell wrote yes unfortunatly i use to work at metroland & i was at chester for 3 months on National Express!
been at washington for 11 years and wouldnt dream of moving to any other depot!

the information about the 5's/50's has been confirmed and route learning will be starting next month!
there adding ayton into the 50 and will not be serving waterview park!
once the 50 arrives at South Shields we'l be changing to a 5 to Jarrow and back to Shields where we will resume back out as a 50 back towards washington!
its UNconfirmed but there talking about interducing a 82B which will go from birtley, not go through barley mow estate but once it get's to vigo bridge turn right & go through Rickleton!

Would be nice to see an ominicity in Jarrow in Whey Aye Five 0 livery in the next town where I live the only ominicity we see are on 9 sometimes in red, sometimes they say Northern and a really rare time Cobalt Connect

(08 Feb 2016, 3:11 pm)stevemorrell wrote yes unfortunatly i use to work at metroland & i was at chester for 3 months on National Express!
been at washington for 11 years and wouldnt dream of moving to any other depot!

the information about the 5's/50's has been confirmed and route learning will be starting next month!
there adding ayton into the 50 and will not be serving waterview park!
once the 50 arrives at South Shields we'l be changing to a 5 to Jarrow and back to Shields where we will resume back out as a 50 back towards washington!
its UNconfirmed but there talking about interducing a 82B which will go from birtley, not go through barley mow estate but once it get's to vigo bridge turn right & go through Rickleton!

Thanks Steve, welcome to the forum


Which buses will the 5 and 50 be allocated, all Omnicities?, it would of been easier to merge them. If the 50A is not going to be serving Waterview park, i don't think they'll be service after around 7pm in that area?

Edit: New brand for the 5 and 50? - Whey aye five-0 will not work.

82B - its getting like the old Laser, to many letter variations and routes haha

6070 now has an blind glitch was flashing on its 21 part think it's ok now though

(08 Feb 2016, 3:23 pm)Michael wrote Thanks Steve, welcome to the forum


Which buses will the 5 and 50 be allocated, all Omnicities?, it would of been easier to merge them. If the 50A is not going to be serving Waterview park, i don't think they'll be service after around 7pm in that area?

Edit: New brand for the 5 and 50? - Whey aye five-0 will not work.

82B - its getting like the old Laser, to many letter variations and routes haha

cheers Michael!
no one knows as yet what bus's are coming thru for the 5/50 altho they've APARENTLY asked for the new streetlites but we'l see what happens!

(08 Feb 2016, 3:48 pm)stevemorrell wrote cheers Michael!
no one knows as yet what bus's are coming thru for the 5/50 altho they've APARENTLY asked for the new streetlites but we'l see what happens!

Haha, well i hope not! 

Na they'll keep them for the 20/20A......... maybe next year? 

(08 Feb 2016, 3:11 pm)stevemorrell wrote yes unfortunatly i use to work at metroland & i was at chester for 3 months on National Express!

been at washington for 11 years and wouldnt dream of moving to any other depot!



the information about the 5's/50's has been confirmed and route learning will be starting next month!

there adding ayton into the 50 and will not be serving waterview park!

once the 50 arrives at South Shields we'l be changing to a 5 to Jarrow and back to Shields where we will resume back out as a 50 back towards washington!

its UNconfirmed but there talking about interducing a 82B which will go from birtley, not go through barley mow estate but once it get's to vigo bridge turn right & go through Rickleton!

Welcome to the forum Steve. This sounds good, I agree with the 82 becoming like the 35 with all these variations.