80000 (SC74 ZEB) will not be returning to the North East as it has transferred to Stagecoach Oxfordshire and has been repainted into Electro Livery.

Not sure if it has been previously reported on here or not.

https://flickr.com/photos/rootymasters/5...ateposted/

(29 Jun 2026, 3:26 pm)Ambassador wrote Only 1 of the 22X boards ran this morning, which is happening quite a bit - assuming they are cutting to support the rest of the network

Stagecoach cannot wait until franchising to invest in buses they’ll have to do something the fleet in the north east is not good enough

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(29 Jun 2026, 3:41 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Meant 73096 sorry

Wow I’m amazed Stockton have loaned Slatyford a bus, bit far for a bus to travel for a short term loan

(29 Jun 2026, 5:02 pm)TransitObserver wrote Stagecoach cannot wait until franchising to invest in buses they’ll have to do something the fleet in the north east is not good enough

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Wow I’m amazed Stockton have loaned Slatyford a bus, bit far for a bus to travel for a short term loan

When is franchising. I know it is quite away to travel

(29 Jun 2026, 5:08 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote When is franchising. I know it is quite away to travel

Franchising won’t happen until 2029 at the earliest. We simply cannot rely on our currently fleet for another 3 years

(29 Jun 2026, 5:48 pm)TransitObserver wrote Franchising won’t happen until 2029 at the earliest. We simply cannot rely on our currently fleet for another 3 years

I know. Slatyford have the worst fleet by far

(29 Jun 2026, 6:11 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote I know. Slatyford have the worst fleet by far

Slatyford are due 7 more Yutongs which should replace the 61 plate E200’s but even then the majority of the problems come from the MMC’s

(29 Jun 2026, 3:17 pm)TransitObserver wrote 10634 is at Slatyford you’re right. It got taken off the 62/63 at Walkergate but nothing replaced it over there. Doesn’t look like 73057 is at Slatyford it’s showing as on the E1, E2 and E6 at Sunderland

Would've made a lot more sense for Sunderland to send a Yutong than a non CAZ compliant E300, when the latter could be used on literally anything in Sunderland other than the X24 rather than the usual Slatyford dumping ground of the 6 & 7.

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(29 Jun 2026, 4:51 pm)Malarkey wrote 80000 (SC74 ZEB) will not be returning to the North East as it has transferred to Stagecoach Oxfordshire and has been repainted into Electro Livery.

Not sure if it has been previously reported on here or not.

https://flickr.com/photos/rootymasters/5...ateposted/

Looks great

(29 Jun 2026, 7:22 pm)TransitObserver wrote Slatyford are due 7 more Yutongs which should replace the 61 plate E200’s but even then the majority of the problems come from the MMC’s

The MMC’s are absolutely knackered,especially the 69 plate ones and they’re like 6 years old,quite disappointing tbh.
So when the 61 plate e200s sadly leave the fleet,will the 32/32A be converted into 373** e200 shitbox operations,and will the 6/7 just get whatever bus is available since they always will at least have 2 or 3 61 plate e200s on the boards.

(29 Jun 2026, 8:18 pm)BusEnthusiast.com wrote The MMC’s are absolutely knackered,especially the 69 plate ones and they’re like 6 years old,quite disappointing tbh.
So when the 61 plate e200s sadly leave the fleet,will the 32/32A be converted into 373** e200 shitbox operations,and will the 6/7 just get whatever bus is available since they always will at least have 2 or 3 61 plate e200s on the boards.

I agree there all battered. I mean 26291 on the 685 today and smoke coming out the engine but yet still ran it. 73183 is all scratched and dented

(29 Jun 2026, 8:18 pm)BusEnthusiast.com wrote The MMC’s are absolutely knackered,especially the 69 plate ones and they’re like 6 years old,quite disappointing tbh.
So when the 61 plate e200s sadly leave the fleet,will the 32/32A be converted into 373** e200 shitbox operations,and will the 6/7 just get whatever bus is available since they always will at least have 2 or 3 61 plate e200s on the boards.

Them 69 plate E200MMC’s have such high mileage for their age. They’ve been battered on the long 36/37/38 services at Stockton then just dumped at slatyford in such a poor state. I’m sure some of them are over 400,000 miles for just over 6 years old. Most of the 66 plate ones are in the 400,000 nearly 500,000 range so them 69 plates are very high in comparison and a lot of the 16 plate E400MMC’s are over 500,000 miles now they are being pushed to their limit now.

(29 Jun 2026, 5:02 pm)TransitObserver wrote Stagecoach cannot wait until franchising to invest in buses they’ll have to do something the fleet in the north east is not good enough

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Wow I’m amazed Stockton have loaned Slatyford a bus, bit far for a bus to travel for a short term loan

Especially when with 83000 awaiting re-certification Stockton are currently running on 4 operational spare buses!

(30 Jun 2026, 4:20 am)Teessider2014 wrote Especially when with 83000 awaiting re-certification Stockton are currently running on 4 operational spare buses!

Well it’s still here. Can’t see it being a permanent transfer but unsure how long it’s here for. Maybe until our buses get sorted as we’ve still got Sunderland’s 27771 and that definitely shouldn’t be staying as it can’t go into the city centre.

(30 Jun 2026, 10:48 am)TransitObserver wrote Well it’s still here. Can’t see it being a permanent transfer but unsure how long it’s here for. Maybe until our buses get sorted as we’ve still got Sunderland’s 27771 and that definitely shouldn’t be staying as it can’t go into the city centre.

Whats still there?  Apparently 10634/35/37 are supposed to be going to Slatyford anyway as transfers

(30 Jun 2026, 10:49 am)Busesinnewcastle wrote Whats still there?  Apparently 10634/35/37 are supposed to be going to Slatyford anyway as transfers

73096. I’ve just seen it legal lettering still says Cleveland Transit so definitely a loan 

Any idea what Walkergate are getting for 10634/5/7?

(30 Jun 2026, 11:03 am)TransitObserver wrote 73096. I’ve just seen it legal lettering still says Cleveland Transit so definitely a loan 

Any idea what Walkergate are getting for 10634/5/7?

Slatyfords envrio400s so 19388 89

(30 Jun 2026, 11:03 am)TransitObserver wrote 73096. I’ve just seen it legal lettering still says Cleveland Transit so definitely a loan 

Any idea what Walkergate are getting for 10634/5/7?

Do Walkergate need anything. Im amazed nothing moved when the 18 & decrease in 1 changed.

(30 Jun 2026, 12:32 pm)Nerd4321 wrote Do Walkergate need anything. Im amazed nothing moved when the 18 & decrease in 1 changed.

Walkergate have got 27740 from Sunderland and that’s all I know

(30 Jun 2026, 6:54 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Walkergate have got 27740 from Sunderland and that’s all I know

That's from Shields not Sunderland and is it not just a loan?

(30 Jun 2026, 7:45 pm)LVK 404L wrote That's from Shields not Sunderland and is it not just a loan?

Ah knew it was from one of the two. And I’m not to sure

(30 Jun 2026, 7:56 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Ah knew it was from one of the two. And I’m not to sure

Likely all these are releasing deckers to go to the F1

So its single deckers galore again

36470 has returned to Slatyford today from wherever it’s been. Last seen 6th June before re-entering service today 1st July. Any idea where that’s been?

(Yesterday, 12:27 pm)TransitObserver wrote 36470 has returned to Slatyford today from wherever it’s been. Last seen 6th June before re-entering service today 1st July. Any idea where that’s been?

Its been getting painted as it’s in the new livery it’s just not updated on bus times

(Yesterday, 1:18 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Its been getting painted as it’s in the new livery it’s just not updated on bus times

Makes sense. Wonder where 36471 is. That’s been off since 10th June but that’s been painted must be having issues as it was dead slow last time I drove it

(Yesterday, 2:21 pm)TransitObserver wrote Makes sense. Wonder where 36471 is. That’s been off since 10th June but that’s been painted must be having issues as it was dead slow last time I drove it

Yeah. I think that came in on an alpha truck to be honest not to sure tho. 19388/89 are at walergate. You know where 73096 is?

(Yesterday, 2:50 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Yeah. I think that came in on an alpha truck to be honest not to sure tho. 19388/89 are at walergate. You know where 73096 is?

I’m off work this week so I don’t know much about what’s going on.

I’m kind of glad that 19388 and 19389 have gone to Walkergate not a fan of them old E400’s now. Any idea when 10635 will be showing up at Slatyford? These all permanent transfers?

(30 Jun 2026, 12:32 pm)Nerd4321 wrote Do Walkergate need anything. Im amazed nothing moved when the 18 & decrease in 1 changed.

They did lose 11772 and 11774 on long term loan to SCNL

(Yesterday, 7:22 pm)TransitObserver wrote I’m off work this week so I don’t know much about what’s going on.

I’m kind of glad that 19388 and 19389 have gone to Walkergate not a fan of them old E400’s now. Any idea when 10635 will be showing up at Slatyford? These all permanent transfers?

The older E400s are ridiculously sluggish imo,and rlly do show their age unfortunately.60 plate ones are so much nicer tbh.Wish slatyford had some,would be nice,but will realistically never happen sadly.

(Yesterday, 7:22 pm)TransitObserver wrote I’m off work this week so I don’t know much about what’s going on.

I’m kind of glad that 19388 and 19389 have gone to Walkergate not a fan of them old E400’s now. Any idea when 10635 will be showing up at Slatyford? These all permanent transfers?

Not to sure when 10635 will be turning up at Slatyford but they are all permanent transfers

(29 Jun 2026, 9:56 pm)TransitObserver wrote Them 69 plate E200MMC’s have such high mileage for their age. They’ve been battered on the long 36/37/38 services at Stockton then just dumped at slatyford in such a poor state. I’m sure some of them are over 400,000 miles for just over 6 years old. Most of the 66 plate ones are in the 400,000 nearly 500,000 range so them 69 plates are very high in comparison and a lot of the 16 plate E400MMC’s are over 500,000 miles now they are being pushed to their limit now.

Them 69 plate MMCs were in very good condition and looked after.  It’s Newcastle who have managed to wreck them in just over a year.