(07 Jan 2020, 10:55 am)neilwatson wrote 19380 is one of the buses that has moved to Slatyford. I've seen it go down Westgate Road about 10 minutes ago. Bustimes hasn't updated it though.
19379-82 were originally heading to Slatyford on the back of the new MMC at Walkergate, similarly 19383/4 were down for joining Stockton... - but this was when all Newcastle disposal E400 were heading to Gloucester. So with changes to this (like East Midlands and Highlands now receiving some of the E400), together with the won DCC schools, it's still a little changeable. Slatyford were notably down a few deckers last week so possibly why 19380 has moved across already.
(07 Jan 2020, 10:22 pm)Ds1197 wrote As far as I'm aware the 12 39 40 currently have NSA Newcastle
The latest revision of the NSA's includes all Walkergate services minus 22 and 38/38A.
(08 Jan 2020, 8:03 pm)S830OFT wrote Any reason why the 397s are banned from the 10/11 when they are compliant?
They don't meet the requirements for the contract section between Low Simonside and Jarrow Bus Station. They're Euro 4 as were manufactured and registered before Euro 5 standard came into play.
(11 Jan 2020, 12:38 pm)glen wrote The six E400 at Stockton depot are no 19204'6'7and 19211 is that right and want the last 2 no of six E400 19?
Currently 19204, 19205, 19206, 19207 and 19211.
(12 Jan 2020, 2:12 pm)Michael wrote The new 39/40 branding on the new E400's is so bland and pointless, thought they were moving away from branding?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/143409085@N03/49369956611 - photo by Stagecoach North East Bus Depot
It's only intended to be iterm branding, a stopgap before the new livery rolls out at the end of the month. Similar to 36/37/38 E200. New livery has been pretty much in limbo for three years so why should regions hang around and miss out on marketing their new buses while the Group still debates - but yeah there is a general push away from localised 'special' branding inline with the the new company brand. Similar to how Arriva route brands I suspect.
(12 Jan 2020, 5:39 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Does John Hall Taxis actually operate any 22 trips, or is the Nexus website incorrect? There is no mention on the Nexus timetable of John Hall Taxis running and trips.
Looks to be an error, certainly can't find any changes on the registration in relation to said company. Changes on the 22nd are minor timing changes and enhancements to Monday-Friday afternoon journeys.
In other news not noted; Stockton route learner 22066 is now reserve with 22068 taking its place, 22064 is now also on fleet from reserve. 22026 is now up for disposal after 22018 moved back from Slatyford. Repeated engine issue means 27508 is back in reserve.
22437 is now in reserve fleet at Walkergate.