(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?

(07 Sep 2026, 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

(07 Sep 2026, 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 !

36474 now working out of Sunderland. I believe it’s been painted but not updated on bustimes. I’d like to think that will mean they’ll be sending the Yutongs back to Slatyford soon.

(11 Sep 2026, 7:50 pm)TransitObserver wrote 36474 now working out of Sunderland. I believe it’s been painted but not updated on bustimes. I’d like to think that will mean they’ll be sending the Yutongs back to Slatyford soon.

Are these not replacements for 36973/4 that have transferred to Hartlepool?

(02 Jul 2026, 8:20 am)Busesinnewcastle wrote Idk why they aren’t deckers tbh the amount of people that use them

(07 Sep 2026, 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.

If Slatyford drivers are asking for deckers on 685 I assume that means that ridership is considerably up compared to when the 685 was Arriva Jesmond and Stagecoach Carlisle.  So the route being solely Stagecoach has to be good news for ridership.

(12 Sep 2026, 8:40 am)Dans_bus_photos wrote Are these not replacements for 36973/4 that have transferred to Hartlepool?

I’m not sure, Slatyford didn’t get anything when losing 36474 and 36475 to Sunderland and 36468 and 36477 to South Shields. I know all the 364**’s are leaving Slatyford so makes sense them going to Sunderland to release the Yutongs

(12 Sep 2026, 11:53 am)TransitObserver wrote I’m not sure, Slatyford didn’t get anything when losing 36474 and 36475 to Sunderland and 36468 and 36477 to South Shields. I know all the 364**’s are leaving Slatyford so makes sense them going to Sunderland to release the Yutongs

Hopefully not as Sunderland don't need more E200s. Are the chargers all working at Slatyford now?

(12 Sep 2026, 2:57 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote Hopefully not as Sunderland don't need more E200s. Are the chargers all working at Slatyford now?

They’ve been installed but not switched on yet for some reason. Still charging the 11 we’ve got now with diesel generators

Anyone know if the gnr buses will track today?

Yutongs 83000 has come to Newcastle for the day to help out with the Great North Run.

(13 Sep 2026, 3:34 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Yutongs 83000 has come to Newcastle for the day to help out with the Great North Run.

83000 on Bents Park Road this morning on R1's - https://flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/5...ateposted/