(31 Aug 2026, 8:54 pm)Malarkey wrote Not sure if it has been mentioned but ADL E200's 36475 (NK61 EDF) is at Sunderland and was on the E's this afternoon.

36478 (NK61 ECN) is at South Shields, caught the latter earlier in the week on the X34.

You mean 36468 (not 78).  Been at Shields a few weeks now along with 36477.  Those two, replaced 36478, 79.

(31 Aug 2026, 8:54 pm)Malarkey wrote Not sure if it has been mentioned but ADL E200's 36475 (NK61 EDF) is at Sunderland and was on the E's this afternoon.

36478 (NK61 ECN) is at South Shields, caught the latter earlier in the week on the X34.

Yeah the 61 plate E200’s 364**’s are leaving Slatyford and being replaced by the remaining 7 Yutongs we’re expecting. I wouldn’t be surprised if Sunderland got some more as they’ve got some of Slatyford’s Yutongs.

I see E400 stagecoach hartlepool on Acklam road today driver training.

Slatyford bassed 26284 has received a ad wrap for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation same ad on Arriva 7556

(03 Sep 2026, 5:59 pm)Nerd4321 wrote Slatyford bassed 26284 has received a ad wrap for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation same ad on Arriva 7556

At least that is one less bus that's now branded for the 36/37/38, since there seems to be no intention of them being de-branded or repainted

(02 Sep 2026, 9:03 pm)Glen1974 wrote I see E400 stagecoach hartlepool on Acklam road  today driver  training.

Makes sense seeing as they’ll be doing (most of?) the 14s in a few weeks.

Thank for mate

You saying that E400 going do 14 to trindon Avenue acklam road if that want you saying?

(06 Sep 2026, 2:11 am)Glen1974 wrote You  saying  that E400 going do 14 to trindon Avenue acklam road  if that want you saying?

It will have been - Hartlepool will be operating the Monday to Saturday daytime journeys on the 14 from the 28th to free up resources at Stockton to operate the new TVCA-funded extensions to the 39 and the X60. Hartlepool will also be operating the weekday daytime journeys on the RP1 from the same date - Saturday operation appears to remain at Stockton due to the hourly frequency.

Have the running board of the 685 changed as there’s been a decker assigned to the route all day??

Thank for info mate

Why is stagecoach hartlepool doing stockton services 14 and PR1 is beause stockton short on buses?

(06 Sep 2026, 3:44 pm)Glen1974 wrote Why is stagecoach hartlepool doing stockton services 14 and PR1 is beause stockton short on buses?

No, it’s because Stockton would have more vehicle workings than they have space for in the depot with the new TVCA contracts and service extensions. Moving some work into Hartlepool resolves this issue.

Thank mate

(06 Sep 2026, 10:00 am)Busesinnewcastle wrote Have the running board of the 685 changed as there’s been a decker assigned to the route all day??

No, it’s a Sunday probably had a spare double decker. Expect 2 E200MMC’s again tomorrow

(06 Sep 2026, 9:10 pm)TransitObserver wrote No, it’s a Sunday probably had a spare double decker. Expect 2 E200MMC’s again tomorrow

Yeah that’s what I thought. They Should be deckers as they are always quite busy to be honest

(06 Sep 2026, 10:28 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Yeah that’s what I thought. They Should be deckers as they are always quite busy to be honest

You’re right, they should. Drivers have even complained asking can we not have deckers on them, they need deckers. But unfortunately apparently there’s not enough to spare 2 deckers for them routes.

(03 Sep 2026, 5:59 pm)Nerd4321 wrote Slatyford based 26284 has received a ad wrap for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation same ad on Arriva 7556

When will it be in service?

(Yesterday, 2:46 pm)TransitObserver wrote You’re right, they should. Drivers have even complained asking can we not have deckers on them, they need deckers. But unfortunately apparently there’s not enough to spare 2 deckers for them routes.

Walkergate have loads of spare deckers surely they could just lend 2

(06 Sep 2026, 9:10 pm)TransitObserver wrote No, it’s a Sunday probably had a spare double decker. Expect 2 E200MMC’s again tomorrow

(Yesterday, 3:46 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote Walkergate have loads of spare deckers surely they could just lend 2

Wouldn’t imagine so given they’ve got 15 E300s that are used on double deck boards day in day out !