(06 Mar 2020, 6:40 pm)Dans_bus_photos wrote Does anyone know if 39724 is likely to being repaired? I noticed it dumped at the back of Slatyford today missing several panels and windows. I know its been off the road for a while, but has also now been SORN, so assuming its not likely to see service again

A photo was put on Flickr a few weeks ago of 39707 at South Shields in a worse condition - raised up missing an entire axle and front destination screen. Apparently 39715 at Sunderland is also knackered. I assume it is unlikely that these will return to service?

Apparently the orders for 2020 / 2021 are due in the next month or so, so it will be interesting if there is anything on order for the North East? Well there has got to be if all remaining ALX300s need to be withdrawn by the end of the year as well as a significant portion of the MAN E200s.