I used the Yutong on both the X24 and X34

Its ran quite well on the X34 because the dual carriage section are fairly short.

It's not really suited to the X24 it's to slow on the A19 I lost count of the amount of small hatchbacks went speeding past

(02 Feb 2025, 6:32 pm)Ds1197 wrote I used the Yutong on both the X24 and X34

Its ran quite well on the X34 because the dual carriage section are fairly short.

It's not really suited to the X24 it's to slow on the A19 I lost count of the amount of small hatchbacks went speeding past

Wonder if the Yutongs will be a regular allocation on a Sunday?

When are rest of the Yutongs entering service?

(02 Feb 2025, 6:32 pm)Ds1197 wrote I used the Yutong on both the X24 and X34

Its ran quite well on the X34 because the dual carriage section are fairly short.

It's not really suited to the X24 it's to slow on the A19 I lost count of the amount of small hatchbacks went speeding past

i seen it today in town as well. got quite a shock did i not

Next week. Allegedly.

I've just seen this reply from Stagecoach NE on X.

We are planning allocating electric buses to services 16, E1, E2 and E6. However depending on servicing we cannot guarantee every bus will be an electric bus.
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Looks like its confirmed they'll go on the 16 too.

One Yutongs is on the X24 today, Bustimes has it allocated till end of service (20:09pm from Newcastle)

(02 Feb 2025, 9:59 pm)lewisparker1509 wrote i seen it today in town as well. got quite a shock did i not

well god knows how bad they will be on the 36 then considering a good part of it is the A19 and A689 and they can already sometimes struggle with timekeeping.  Am not against them for the Stockton services but I can really see them struggling on the 36.

Electric buses all over today

6 on the E services
2 is on the 16
1 is on the 18
1 is on the 20
1 is on the X24

(19 Feb 2025, 7:12 am)Michael wrote Electric buses all over today

6 on the E services
2 is on the 16
1 is on the 18
1 is on the 20
1 is on the X24

Looking on bustimes, there are 17 in service today.

(19 Feb 2025, 9:30 am)stagecoachfan wrote Looking on bustimes, there are 17 in service today.

Good to see almost all of them in service.

(18 Feb 2025, 1:44 am)col87 wrote well god knows how bad they will be on the 36 then considering a good part of it is the A19 and A689 and they can already sometimes struggle with timekeeping.  Am not against them for the Stockton services but I can really see them struggling on the 36.

They can do 52MPH, the MMC’s and E300’s are limited to 50MPH……

(19 Feb 2025, 9:30 am)stagecoachfan wrote Looking on bustimes, there are 17 in service today.

Looks like only 73060 and 73064 are the only 2 Sunderland Yutongs, which have not entered service yet.

(19 Feb 2025, 5:15 pm)Michael wrote Looks like only 73060 and 73064 are the only 2 Sunderland Yutongs, which have not entered service yet.

They have now! 
19 of the 20 are currently in service today.
On the E's, 16, 20 and X24.

(20 Feb 2025, 11:28 am)stagecoachfan wrote They have now! 
19 of the 20 are currently in service today.
On the E's, 16, 20 and X24.

All 20 are out now, which is a surprise, wasn't expecting all of them to be out at the same time.

So now that Sunderland’s Yutongs are now out in service, what is the plan for Stockton? I’ve heard one will be out tomorrow 21/2 with more being sent out from Monday?

(20 Feb 2025, 8:36 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote So now that Sunderland’s Yutongs are now out in service, what is the plan for Stockton? I’ve heard one will be out tomorrow 21/2 with more being sent out from Monday?

One will be out tomorrow on 36/37/38 no more plans for a huge amount for 2 weeks or so

(20 Feb 2025, 9:37 pm)Teessider2014 wrote One will be out tomorrow on 36/37/38 no more plans for a huge amount for 2 weeks or so

Oh? How come? Issues with the chargers I assume? 

Stockton still going to be sending one 262 to Newcastle each day?

I thought by now that stagecoach Stockton new Electric yutongs buses well start come by now.

(20 Feb 2025, 10:21 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote Oh? How come? Issues with the chargers I assume? 

Stockton still going to be sending one 262 to Newcastle each day?

Outside forces helped themselves to some wiring!

Yeah still 1 MMC moving every day I do believe

With all of Sunderland's Yutongs entering service now, will we see them used on a Sunday on other routes?

Anyone need any photos, the Yutongs in Sunderland are all over today

2 is on the 18
1 is on the 99
1 is on the 23
with the rest on the Es, 16 and 20.

(01 Mar 2025, 11:04 am)Michael wrote Anyone need any photos, the Yutongs in Sunderland are all over today

2 is on the 18
1 is on the 99
1 is on the 2
with the rest on the Es, 16 and 20.

Do Sunderland run a service 2 ?

(01 Mar 2025, 6:05 pm)Retro Nero wrote Do Sunderland run a service 2 ?

Oops typo, that was meant to be the 23.

When are stagecoach new Electric yutongs at Stockton depot going entered service at Stockton and is more new Electric yutongs 25 reg come yet apart from 2 25reg want come to Stockton depot?

Do you not get bored of asking the same question over and over again

Sorry mate

(01 Mar 2025, 6:52 pm)Glen1974 wrote When are stagecoach new Electric yutongs at Stockton depot going entered service at Stockton and is more new Electric yutongs 25 reg come yet apart from 2 25reg want come to Stockton depot?

They will enter service as soon as 
1 They are legally allowed to put them in service.  

2 The chargers are working properly and they is enough to charge enough of the fleet. 

They are the main 2 reasons they is also a few other things Stagecoach might be considering.  

3 Have enough been trained on them to operate enough of them on several services. 

4 With the current issues of vandalism and cost of insurance as well as cost of repairing do they want to avoid putting brand new buses in certain areas for the time being.   

Once the majority of these have been sorted then more electrics will be put in service but for now why don’t you enjoy the Man’s and Enviros while you still can.

Ok I well sorry mate

(20 Jan 2025, 2:37 pm)Michael wrote 73071 (NL74 FVH) has entered service according to bustimes.


73061
73062
73063
73068
73071
73075

Are all now in service.

(02 Mar 2025, 7:59 am)col87 wrote They will enter service as soon as 
1 They are legally allowed to put them in service.  

2 The chargers are working properly and they is enough to charge enough of the fleet. 

They are the main 2 reasons they is also a few other things Stagecoach might be considering.  

3 Have enough been trained on them to operate enough of them on several services. 

4 With the current issues of vandalism and cost of insurance as well as cost of repairing do they want to avoid putting brand new buses in certain areas for the time being.   

Once the majority of these have been sorted then more electrics will be put in service but for now why don’t you enjoy the Man’s and Enviros while you still can.

3, all drivers at Stagecoach Stockton have been trained on the new electric buses, all new drivers will probably be trained when they join Stagecoach

Not going to lie, the reliability of some of the services have dropped since the electrics appeared.

16 has been quite bad....

(03 Mar 2025, 12:03 pm)Michael wrote Not going to lie, the reliability of some of the services have dropped since the electrics appeared.

16 has been quite bad....

Yeah. Goes to show how bad the timetables are. You have to have the handbrake on to open the doors and wait for them to fully shut before pulling off.

This is not helped by the hole digging on west wear street.