Any idea when GNE will put the 13/496,33/33A and the 168 timetables on their site?, as they take them over next Sunday!


I know we've had this debate before but i still think GNE should mention that they won't be running the W1/W1A, W2 and the W3 from next week either.


Then again... still haven't bothered to update the site from the previous changes, hopefully its done after next Sundays changes....

New timetable at the Duke


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Service 11's Last day https://www.flickr.com/photos/140662069@...ed-public/
Not to be mixed up with the Blue Arrow 11!

Looks like GNE have been awarded with the 700/701 again - from the 17th September.

PB0002400/450 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange and Sunderland, Park Lane Interchange given service number 700/701 effective from 17-Sep-2016. To amend Timetable.

Anyone else noticed that the 40/41 is still 'North Tyne Link' according to timetables in bus stops

(03 Aug 2016, 10:34 am)V514DFT wrote Anyone else noticed that the 40/41 is still 'North Tyne Link' according to timetables in bus stops

Same with x36 its down as fast cats.
the 39,39a are down as the doxford clipper at bus stops in Grangetown

PB0002400/420 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA

Variation Accepted: Operating between Birtley Town Centre and Heworth metro given service number 82/82A/82B/83 effective from 02-Oct-2016. To amend Timetable.

(05 Aug 2016, 3:33 pm)Jimmi wrote PB0002400/420 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA

Variation Accepted: Operating between Birtley Town Centre and Heworth metro given service number 82/82A/82B/83 effective from 02-Oct-2016. To amend Timetable.

Seriously how many times do they need to change the 82/82A?....................

(05 Aug 2016, 3:35 pm)Michael wrote Seriously how many times do they need to change the 82/82A?....................

Just trying to keep Mr. Calder happy! 

(17 Jul 2016, 10:00 am)Michael wrote Any idea when GNE will put the 13/496,33/33A and the 168 timetables on their site?, as they take them over next Sunday!


I know we've had this debate before but i still think GNE should mention that they won't be running the W1/W1A, W2 and the W3 from next week either.


Then again... still haven't bothered to update the site from the previous changes, hopefully its done after next Sundays changes....

So its now August and not one of the new contracted services is on the GNE site.................W1/W1A/W3 has been removed from the timetable list BUT haven't been removed from the NEXUS tab.

(05 Aug 2016, 3:40 pm)Dan wrote Just trying to keep Mr. Calder happy! 

Next youll have the 77 back in birtley

(05 Aug 2016, 3:44 pm)Michael wrote So its now August and not one of the new contracted services is on the GNE site.................W1/W1A/W3 has been removed from the timetable list BUT haven't been removed from the NEXUS tab.

I don't see what the big issue is with these Nexus timetables, other than enthusiasts and a hand full of the general public will know Go North East run these services on behalf of Nexus. The majority of people wanting to look at a nexus route would first check the Nexus site, id have thought in my opinion. I very much doubt it will be in the Nexus tender that GNE have to display the timetable for the route, so cant see why GNE go to the extent of putting the timetables on their website as it is not their service.

(05 Aug 2016, 9:28 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote I don't see what the big issue is with these Nexus timetables, other than enthusiasts and a hand full of the general public will know Go North East run these services on behalf of Nexus. The majority of people wanting to look at a nexus route would first check the Nexus site, id have thought in my opinion. I very much doubt it will be in the Nexus tender that GNE have to display the timetable for the route, so cant see why GNE go to the extent of putting the timetables on their website as it is not their service.

I think some people will tend to refer to the Go North East website for Nexus timetables (possibly for services they don't even run) as some will know GNE run the services as they accept Key cards or whatever whereas other operators don't. Some people probably just see the Nexus livery as just another GNE branding/livery.

(05 Aug 2016, 9:28 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote I don't see what the big issue is with these Nexus timetables, other than enthusiasts and a hand full of the general public will know Go North East run these services on behalf of Nexus. The majority of people wanting to look at a nexus route would first check the Nexus site, id have thought in my opinion. I very much doubt it will be in the Nexus tender that GNE have to display the timetable for the route, so cant see why GNE go to the extent of putting the timetables on their website as it is not their service.

Tickets etc, so passengers know that GNE tickets won't be vaild on the W services, instead of them getting on and not being able to use their passes or even buy a GNE ticket.

GNE should advertise they're running the likes of the 168 to encourge people to buy a GNE pass...

(05 Aug 2016, 9:36 pm)Michael wrote Tickets etc, so passengers know that GNE tickets won't be vaild on the W services, instead of them getting on and not being able to use their passes or even buy a GNE ticket.

GNE should advertise they're running the likes of the 168 to encourge people to buy a GNE pass...

The timetables for the Nexus operated services do not state what tickets are/are not accepted so for that, the timetables are pretty useless. Most people would see the GNE bus and assume they can buy the full range of GNE tickets anyway.

(05 Aug 2016, 4:15 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Next youll have the 77 back in birtley  

77....pfft it's all about the 777 surely

(06 Aug 2016, 7:45 pm)Ambassador wrote 77....pfft it's all about the 777 surely

Well the 301 has effectively been brought back! Get the 777 back on haha.

(06 Aug 2016, 8:50 pm)LeeCalder wrote Well the 301 has effectively been brought back! Get the 777 back on haha.

No no no,305 and 319 and some form of the old 310 lol

(06 Aug 2016, 7:45 pm)Ambassador wrote 77....pfft it's all about the 777 surely

The 26 knocked spots off the 777 like.

(06 Aug 2016, 7:45 pm)Ambassador wrote 77....pfft it's all about the 777 surely

(06 Aug 2016, 8:50 pm)LeeCalder wrote Well the 301 has effectively been brought back! Get the 777 back on haha.

(07 Aug 2016, 12:27 pm)V514DFT wrote No no no,305 and 319 and some form of the old 310 lol

(07 Aug 2016, 12:55 pm)Andreos1 wrote The 26 knocked spots off the 777 like.

The 638 is the only service you need back in your lives.

Knocked spots off them all.

There is an upcoming diversion affecting services V7 and 704.

The B6532 (Wear Road) is going to be closed for 4 days from 15th August while they resurface the road. I imagine the diversion to the V7 will be normal route around East Stanley and then along Avon Road and up Tyne Road like the 16 does. The only sensible way for the 704 to be diverted is by sending it down Tyne Road to Hollyhill Gardens, cutting across onto Durham Road then back along Avon Road and Tyne Road as usual.

Closure of Chester Road A183 in Sunderland - 14 August

Date: 11 Aug 2016

Chester Road will be closed in both directions on both sides of Springwell Road roundabout between 8am and 6pm on Sunday 14 August.

During this closure, Service 39 will operate across Chester Road to Springwell Road, Durham Road and Ormond Street/Barnes Park Road in both directions.

Services 2, 2A, 78 & 78A will divert between Grindon Lane and Sunderland Royal Hospital via Grindon Lane, A690 Durham Road and Barnes Park Road/Ormond Street.

Stops between Grindon Lane and Sunderland Hospital will not be served.

Other diversions:

Chainbridge Road, Blaydon: http://www.simplygo.com/news/closure-of-...-16-august
Holmeside, Sunderland: http://www.simplygo.com/news/closure-of-...-14-august
Kingsway, Langley Park: http://www.simplygo.com/service-disrupti...13-august/
Felling Bypass: http://www.simplygo.com/service-disrupti...10-august/

Couple more:

No Place, East Stanley: http://www.simplygo.com/service-disrupti...15-august/
Temporary lights at Springwell Village: http://www.simplygo.com/news/temporary-s...-14-august

Seems like there will be no roads open at all in the north east soon as this rate!

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(10 Aug 2016, 3:38 pm)S813 FVK wrote There is an upcoming diversion affecting services V7 and 704.

The B6532 (Wear Road) is going to be closed for 4 days from 15th August while they resurface the road. I imagine the diversion to the V7 will be normal route around East Stanley and then along Avon Road and up Tyne Road like the 16 does. The only sensible way for the 704 to be diverted is by sending it down Tyne Road to Hollyhill Gardens, cutting across onto Durham Road then back along Avon Road and Tyne Road as usual.

http://www.simplygo.com/news/closure-of-...-15-august

Nothing about the 704 though - I will ask about it later (but even then, im not totally motivated as i wont be using the service).

Not upcoming, as it's been and gone. Noticed road closure signs and on the Washington Highway today - relating to closures today. 
Guessing the X1 ended up on a diversion. Anyone know which route it took?

(14 Aug 2016, 6:35 pm)Andreos1 wrote Not upcoming, as it's been and gone. Noticed road closure signs and on the Washington Highway today - relating to closures today. 
Guessing the X1 ended up on a diversion. Anyone know which route it took?

The closure is tomorrow, the 15th

(14 Aug 2016, 8:36 pm)RM2186 wrote The closure is tomorrow, the 15th

Could have sworn it said 14th.
Diversions and delays tomorrow then?

The A167 will be closed between Plawsworth and Chester Moor from 22:00 to 06:00 for two nights starting 16 August 2016. I can't see anything on simplygo.com but I would expect these works will affect late evening and early morning 21's.