(29 May 2016, 11:16 am)Dan wrote I agree.
I think the grey colourscheme Go North East used for its refurbishment of 5245 hides the dirt quite well. Here's hoping something similar can be rolled out on other mid-life refurbishments (if not the 'wood effect' flooring!)
Go North East: 5245 / NK56KHP by Daniel Graham, on Flickr
Hopfully they start them soon... Hopefully after the all the repaints are done from the Prince Bishops Scania's and all of the Streetlites are in service.