A little late in posting, but I managed to get a hold of a "limited edition" Sunderland International Airshow 2013 ticket earlier this week.
See attachment for a Concessionary Single purchased on 22074, a vehicle which was being utilised on airshow shuttles on 27/07/13.
I unfortunately didn't get one - had my Nexus CAT ticket that I used on the shuttle instead.

Stagecoach provided not 1 but 2 odd workings today in the Newcastle Area with the usage of MetroCentre Shuttle Enviro 300's on the 11 and the 30 respectively.

27509 on the 30
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9465402563/

27510 on the 11
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9465399019/

33492 a few days ago on a newly introduced South Shields based route :p

http://www.flickr.com/photos/69815857@N0...eHy-eZyC9V
Photo by: Matt Edwards

Teesside deckers today (post to be updated throughout the day)

16836 on the 11, 0956 from Middlesbrough
17026 on the 58, was 0814 from Stockton to Hardwick
17027 is also out on the 11, on the working in front of 16836 (which is also the all night working, finishes at Acklam at 0005 on the 610)
17032 is again on driver training

EDIT(1030): 16833 is on the 13, 1029 from Middlesbrough to Hemlington
EDIT(1058): 16831 also on the 13, 1059 to Hemlington from Middlesbrough
EDIT(1128): 16835 is on the 52, 1126 from Stockton
EDIT(1157): 17026 is actually on 52s, it seems that board starts on a 58 during the holidays, it has just left Stockton on the 1150 to Billingham

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/busines...d_success/

Phil Medlicott, Stagecoach North-East managing director, said the company was committed to further improvement, with £6m plans to introduce 38 new buses in Sunderland and five further vehicles in Stockton.

will these 5 buses be the tridents?

As Stockton still have 6 Tridents yet to arrive, I'm wondering if this is an extension to an order. If so it would be for service 37 I would presume given that has a PVR of 5. Will try and find out more.

19196 has just entered Park Lane out of service. It will presumably see use on an Ex service shortly.

fff typical always a decker when i'm not about!

She has just taken the E1 service which left Park Lane about 5 mins ago.

Teesside deckers today (post updated throughout the day):

16836 is on the 58
Edit: 16833 on the 52, 0914 from Stockton
Edit2: 17027 is on the 12/14, 1021 12 from Boro then 1144 14 1241 12 1401 12 1524 14
Edit3: 17026 is on 12/34, 1027 34 1131 12 1251 12 1311 12 cycle repeats
Edit4: 16835 on 13s, 1029 from Middlesbrough to Hemlington
Edit5: 16839 on 12/14 as well, will do 1041 12 1201 12 1324 14 1421 12
Edit6: either 16831 or 16833 are on the xx02 35s
Edit7: 16834 is the one on 35, leaving just 16831 of the Olympians not seen.

Sunderland Echo today:

A BUS giant has released figures showing its services are close to 100 per cent reliable.

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-5939831

111 ERJ IIIW Newcastle Busways was on Hire for a Wedding Today in Newcastle

Photo 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9481430074/
Photo 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9481429150/

That'll be EJR 111W. Love the Atlantean though - proper bus.

Seen about 1 hour ago a Olympian parked out the back of the wheatsheaf, dunno if it's being their a while, first time iv'e seen it.

17025 is parked at the back of Sunderland's Wheatsheaf depot.

(11 Aug 2013, 9:47 am)Daniel wrote 17025 is parked at the back of Sunderland's Wheatsheaf depot.

Did u get the fleet number for the Olympian parked their?

(11 Aug 2013, 9:50 am)Michael wrote

(11 Aug 2013, 9:47 am)Daniel wrote 17025 is parked at the back of Sunderland's Wheatsheaf depot.

Did u get the fleet number for the Olympian parked their?

There wasn't an Olympian there today.

Ah oh well must of just being on a visit.

E400 on the E's today just left park lane

(11 Aug 2013, 12:23 pm)Michael wrote E400 on the E's today just left park lane

They're always out every Sunday because the X34 doesn't operate. :p
Managed to get a photograph of one on the E2 earlier while it was on diversion. Hopefully will get a chance to upload the photographs soon!

Stockton Road Diversion Photos

E200 36090 on the 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9493674335/

ALX300 22489 on the 13
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9493676203/

And Finally

35158 on the 11 on Borough Road, I believe this might be the first photo at the new bus stop of the 10/11 around corner from Wilkinsons since road works were completed.
Photo 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9496476934/
Photo 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9493674851/

35158 on the 11 on Borough Road, I believe this might be the first photo at the new bus stop of the 10/11 around corner from Wilkinsons since road works were completed.
Photo 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9496476934/
Photo 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9493674851/
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Glad someone has got a pic, iv'e only ever seen car's head down their, is GNE also using the bus stand?

(12 Aug 2013, 5:03 pm)Michael wrote 35158 on the 11 on Borough Road, I believe this might be the first photo at the new bus stop of the 10/11 around corner from Wilkinsons since road works were completed.
Photo 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9496476934/
Photo 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/9493674851/

Glad someone has got a pic, iv'e only ever seen car's head down their, is GNE also using the bus stand?
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No just Stagecoach for Services 10/11

Least their won't be congestion on that part of the road

I got a photo last month but I'm so back logged by photos I haven't uploaded it yet.
It is a shame that GNE aren't using it to their advantage too mind.

Along with the new delivery for Sunderland of the gas buses/enviro's.

I think stagecoach should invest in some Volvo 7900H, think they would great in stagecoach Colours.


These would be great for our roads but stagecoach are for enviro's atm =(

(12 Aug 2013, 5:41 pm)Michael wrote Along with the new delivery for Sunderland of the gas buses/enviro's.

I think stagecoach should invest in some Volvo 7900H, think they would great in stagecoach Colours.


These would be great for our roads but stagecoach are for enviro's atm =(

And why do you think that is? Because they get stuff from ADL at cost price!

Bank Holiday bus services - 26 August 2013:
Sunderland
South Shields
Newcastle
Hartlepool
Teesside

Some articles posted on the Hartlepool section of Stagecoach's website...


Minor changes to Services 1 and 7 from Sunday 14 July 2013 Service Update
Following customer feedback, during November 2012 we introduced experimental Sunday daytime trips on Service 1, and also experimental Sunday to Thursday evening trips on Service 7.

Read more: http://www.stagecoachbus.com/serviceupda...px?Id=7683
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Temporary changes to Service 1 from Friday 9 August 2013 Service Update
Throston Grange Lane is to be closed between the Holdforth Road roundabout and Linnet Road to allow resurfacing and the installation of traffic claming features. Buses will not be able to serve Throston Grange Lane.Service 1 will therefore have to divert for around 5 working days, commencing Friday 9 August 2013.

Read more: http://www.stagecoachbus.com/serviceupda...px?Id=8139
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Temporary closure of King Oswy Drive, affecting Services 4 and 6 Service Update
From Tuesday 13 August 2013, King Oswy Drive is to be temporarily closed for resurfacing between Bournemouth Drive and Weymouth Drive.

Read more: http://www.stagecoachbus.com/serviceupda...px?Id=8178
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(11 Aug 2013, 9:47 am)Daniel wrote 17025 is parked at the back of Sunderland's Wheatsheaf depot.

The reason has become clear today, 17025 is back in service at Stockton on one of the extra 36 runs (starts and finishes at Park End) freshly repainted, leaving just 17026 of the current four to be treated.