(09 Mar 2026, 12:36 am)tyresmoke wrote 11720/721/722/780 for loan to Cheltenham for races

Of which 11720, 721 and 722 have visited previously, 11722 last year, and 11720/721 in 2024 when they were, I think, allocated to Hyde Road.

I just want to ask a question when stockton new yutong buses get repaint new livery?

(11 Mar 2026, 2:03 am)Glen1974 wrote I just want to ask a question when stockton new yutong buses get repaint new livery?

Probably in about 4 years… first paint tends to last about 5 years before needing a respray.

Thank mate

(11 Mar 2026, 7:44 am)tyresmoke wrote Probably in about 4 years… first paint tends to last about 5 years before needing a respray.

To be fair a few of Stagecoach East Scotland E400EV's that were new last year have already been repainted from "Stagecoach Local" to "Stagecoach We've Got You", 80213/80214 have been done so far.

(11 Mar 2026, 9:57 pm)Malarkey wrote To be fair a few of Stagecoach East Scotland E400EV's that were new last year have already been repainted from "Stagecoach Local" to "Stagecoach We've Got You", 80213/80214 have been done so far.

Stagecoach North East themselves repainted 10000 twice within about 9 months too.

Dose it matter if new or old when get repaint don't forget stockton depot don't have one yet new livery.

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Hartlepool to go electric with 28 brand new buses

It about time hartlepool got new buses last time hartlepool got new was in 2008 if I am right?

(Yesterday, 8:11 am)Glen1974 wrote It about time hartlepool got new buses last time hartlepool got new was in 2008 if I am right?

Correct it was the manviro 200s back in March 2008. Hartlepool is expected to get 28 new buses, I think that will mean some diesel’s will stay unless Stagecoach do what they did with Stockton and make up the shortfall from elsewhere. They are not expected until 2028 but despite my views on the Yutongs it is good news regardless if it improves the overall reliability for services in the town.

(27 Feb 2026, 8:38 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Ah right that’s not been out for ages that. I wonder if 10640 will be the next one after its accident a few weeks ago. I see them 2 buses are on the 685 again haha. You got any idea where 26289 is not been out for a good few months. I see 26292 is back out on the roads aswell

(08 Mar 2026, 11:41 am)Busesinnewcastle wrote 10632 is now at walkergate depot. Anyone know why?

Anyone know what happened to 11288 on the west road this morning

Was there anything for Newcastle (Slatyford or Walkergate) in this latest batch of funding or are we being left in the dark due to franchising looming?

(Yesterday, 8:53 am)col87 wrote Correct it was the manviro 200s back in March 2008. Hartlepool is expected to get 28 new buses, I think that will mean some diesel’s will stay unless Stagecoach do what they did with Stockton and make up the shortfall from elsewhere. They are not expected until 2028 but despite my views on the Yutongs it is good news regardless if it improves the overall reliability for services in the town.

According to bustimes Hartlepool currently have 31 buses, the difference of 3 buses I can see being the result of the 59 which I guess will be because there's no guarantee they'd retain the contract when it next comes up for renewal (presumably sometime between now and 2028).

(Yesterday, 9:43 pm)ReDemPTiion wrote Was there anything for Newcastle (Slatyford or Walkergate) in this latest batch of funding or are we being left in the dark due to franchising looming?

Anything been said about e10s for the 32s?

(Yesterday, 11:05 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Anything been said about e10s for the 32s?

Nah it’s all gone quiet, which is why I’m confused that there’s no funding for Slatyford at least. Also the plan is to knock down the parking shed at Slatyford depot so again I’m surprised there’s no funding to replace the older noisier vehicles.