(09 Aug 2017, 12:36 pm)Jimmi wrote Now if they could just sort out what other buses should be moving between depots as a result of the 43/44/45 going Sapphire as 1513 is now again alleged to be transferring from Darlington to Jesmond depot with 7538 still due to move from Belmont to Darlington.

What we have so far:

7501-9/22: Ashington to Jesmond (7522 is there already - spotted today in service already branded for the 43/44/45)
7518: Ashington to Durham (joining sisters 7519-21)

What is reported
7538: Durham to Darlington
1513: Darlington to Jesmond
1479: Durham to Jesmond

That therefore leaves one E400 unaccounted for departing Ashington. Durham of course now need an extra Sapphire as they gain 7518 but lose both 1479 and 7538.

I wonder though how long 1513 will last before someone realises it has a lower seating capacity compared to 1479/1512 and either 1497 or 1499 end up getting refurbished to take its place.