(21 Dec 2016, 10:39 am)Michael wrote It looks like GNE have took part of it on a commercial bases, as Dan mentioned NEXUS were no longer funding it during the day, look's to be the same for on a night too.

Just clicked the link is the 42A a new service or is it a mistake

(21 Dec 2016, 12:34 pm)V514DFT wrote Just clicked the link is the 42A a new service or is it a mistake

No a new one replacing the 353

(21 Dec 2016, 1:14 pm)Tom wrote No a new one replacing the 353

Interesting be interesting to see how it does

(21 Dec 2016, 1:14 pm)Tom wrote No a new one replacing the 353

42 remains as North-Shields-Cramlington, new 42A extended from Dudley Hotel to Dinnington via Wideopen but omitting Cramlington.

(21 Dec 2016, 4:15 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote 42 remains as North-Shields-Cramlington, new 42A extended from Dudley Hotel to Dinnington via Wideopen but omitting Cramlington.

PVR up by 1 or 2?, would imagine 1 or both Solo Sr from the 353 will be repainted in to Indigo.

(21 Dec 2016, 4:30 pm)Michael wrote PVR up by 1 or 2?, would imagine 1 or both Solo Sr from the 353 will be repainted in to Indigo.

Not sure but you're probably right there.

PB0003954 Standard National
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
PB0003954/655

GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA

Operating between Stanley Bus Station and Newcastle, Eldon Square Bus Station given service number X30 / X31 / X32 effective from 05 February 2017. To amend Route and Timetable.
Publication: N&P North East of England(2246), Bus Registration Variation
Date: 23 Dec 2016

(22 Dec 2016, 9:30 pm)markydh wrote PB0003954 Standard National
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
PB0003954/655

GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA

Operating between Stanley Bus Station and Newcastle, Eldon Square Bus Station given service number X30 / X31 / X32 effective from 05 February 2017. To amend Route and Timetable.
Publication: N&P North East of England(2246), Bus Registration Variation
Date: 23 Dec 2016

Wonder what the change is.

(21 Dec 2016, 4:15 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote 42 remains as North-Shields-Cramlington, new 42A extended from Dudley Hotel to Dinnington via Wideopen but omitting Cramlington.

Interesting that in a recent discussion I had with Nexus about the 353 they said that the service was well used in all parts of the route and therefore they couldn't cut any part to keep the service hourly. Disappointing that they are now allowing the Kingston Park to Dinnington section of the route to be cut.

(21 Dec 2016, 4:15 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote 42 remains as North-Shields-Cramlington, new 42A extended from Dudley Hotel to Dinnington via Wideopen but omitting Cramlington.

(24 Dec 2016, 6:41 pm)Shrek wrote Interesting that in a recent discussion I had with Nexus about the 353 they said that the service was well used in all parts of the route and therefore they couldn't cut any part to keep the service hourly. Disappointing that they are now allowing the Kingston Park to Dinnington section of the route to be cut.

The section of the route between Kingston Park and Dinnington will still be operated on evenings and Sundays under contract to Nexus, so I cannot see the Monday - Saturday daytime operation withdrawn completely, Shrek. The information provided by RBZ 5459 above is what is in the public domain so far.

I would expect further discussion between Go North East and Nexus regarding the operation of the service between Kingston Park and Dinnington - it is not unusual for larger operators to operate one section of the route on a commercial basis (perhaps in this instance the section of the route between Benton ASDA and Dinnington), and the other section partly secured by Nexus.

As ever, all will become clear in time.

(01 Dec 2016, 7:46 am)S813 FVK wrote Bottom of North Road reopens today with buses now being able to turn left out of the bus station until 2nd January 2017.

And it should now be closed again meaning that buses can no longer access Millburngate and with all affected services returning to their pre-December reopening diversionary routes (back up North Road as per coming into Durham and 3rd exit at roundabout at the top of North Road to Claypath and Gilesgate).

(03 Jan 2017, 12:27 pm)S813 FVK wrote And it should now be closed again meaning that buses can no longer access Millburngate and with all affected services returning to their pre-December reopening diversionary routes (back up North Road as per coming into Durham and 3rd exit at roundabout at the top of North Road to Claypath and Gilesgate).

Hadn't happened yet, this afternoon. The stops on Milburngate are still in use, despite signs up to the contrary. No sign of any works on North Road.

A reminder that the changes to services V9, 19, X39 and 309 have started today.

PB0003954/709 GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
From: North Shields, Bedford Street
To: Cramlington, Manor Walks/Dinnington, Mason's ArmsVia:
Name or No.: 42 / 42A
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 19 March 2017
Other details: Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) Sunday (and public holidays)

Go North East will be providing Metro Rail Replacement cover between Heworth and South Gosforth on Sunday 5th February.

(13 Jan 2017, 4:11 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote Go North East will be providing Metro Rail Replacement cover between Heworth and South Gosforth on Sunday 5th February.

What about the january metros from shiremoor-north shields?

(13 Jan 2017, 12:51 pm)Michael wrote PB0003954/709 GO NORTH EAST LIMITED, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
From: North Shields, Bedford Street
To: Cramlington, Manor Walks/Dinnington, Mason's ArmsVia:
Name or No.: 42 / 42A
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 19 March 2017
Other details: Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) Sunday (and public holidays)

Info about the above changes can be found here, this was on the Northumberland council site

(22 Jan 2017, 3:55 pm)Michael wrote Info about the above changes can be found here, this was on the Northumberland council site

Not going to Kingston Park then?

(22 Jan 2017, 3:58 pm)Tom wrote Not going to Kingston Park then?

I think it is still going

(22 Jan 2017, 4:01 pm)citaro5284 wrote I think it is still going

Ah right cheers, guessing Nexus are sorting something out still

(22 Jan 2017, 4:01 pm)Tom wrote Ah right cheers, guessing Nexus are sorting something out still

I believe If it's a Tendered route ran under contract to Nexus, A replacement will have to be sought whether it be a new route running Dinnington - Kingston Park only or to persuade GNE to extend the 42A to Kingston Park as a Secured Service.

(22 Jan 2017, 7:32 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote I believe If it's a Tendered route ran under contract to Nexus, A replacement will have to be sought whether it be a new route running Dinnington - Kingston Park only or to persuade GNE to extend the 42A to Kingston Park as a Secured Service.

I've been told that GNE are possibly going to extend the route to Kingston Park, but the route will no longer serve Four Lane Ends at the other end, as after Killingworth and Forest Hall the route will follow along the existing 42 route. Well really once both routes 42 and 42A come together at Dudley they will follow the same route.

Seems like the North Tyneside services are changing again - there are variations for 1, 11, 40, 41, and 309/310 on Vosa. No idea what they are though.

(26 Jan 2017, 6:23 pm)Tom wrote Seems like the North Tyneside services are changing again - there are variations for 1, 11, 40, 41, and 309/310 on Vosa.  No idea what they are though.

Will check NCC website tomorrow but if something along the lines of the following appears for Monday to Saturday journeys:

Ex Newcastle:
- Buses will depart 7 minutes earlier or 8 minutes later at xx:05; xx:20; xx:35; xx:50

Ex Blyth:
- No changes to departure times (or a slight variation)

Then this could be a hint that a decker order could well be on the cards for either the TEN or Cobalt Clipper in respect if there was to be a PVR increase from 16 to 17 vehicles (10x 309 / 7x 310).

Only other possibility would be a long layover in Shields but we wouldn't find that out for another month.

(26 Jan 2017, 9:53 pm)L469 YVK wrote Will check NCC website tomorrow but if something along the lines of the following appears for Monday to Saturday journeys:

Nothing on the Durham and Northumberland council sites, probables because the changes have just been put on today.

(26 Jan 2017, 9:59 pm)Michael wrote Nothing on the Durham and Northumberland council sites, probables because the changes have just been put on today.

Last update was Friday 23/12 and NCC normally update on the last Friday of every month (or thereabouts).

(26 Jan 2017, 10:01 pm)L469 YVK wrote Last update was Friday 23/12 and NCC normally update on the last Friday of every month (or thereabouts).

But i doubt the changes will of gone to the council straight away, changes aren't until 19th March and the council don't put them on until a month before.

(26 Jan 2017, 10:05 pm)Michael wrote But i doubt the changes will of gone to the council straight away, changes aren't until 19th March and the council don't put them on until a month before.

Some of the recent Arriva changes were available from 25/11.

(26 Jan 2017, 10:06 pm)L469 YVK wrote Some of the recent Arriva changes were available from 25/11.

Which month was the changes?, don't really follow Arriva although i should.

(26 Jan 2017, 10:10 pm)Michael wrote Which month was the changes?, don't really follow Arriva although i should.

January 22nd.