(29 Dec 2013, 12:14 pm)northtynelinks2 wrote This maybe a stupid question, but when Gateshead and Winlaton merge into the new depot, could say TEN B9s appear on the Tyne Tees Xpress?Only 6071, 3941 and 3942 are fitted with tachographs, so only these could find there way to Middlesbrough.
It also brings problems, baring in mind the Metrocentre gets busy at Christmas and when the sales are on, how will the buses get in and out of the depot, especially if their driver changeover isnt at the Metrocentre, they will have to stand in all that traffic which could cause delays to services.
I understand that most driver changeovers will continue to take place at Gateshead (including the 49s), so the only driver changes at Metrocentre should be the 10A/10B ones that previously took place at Blaydon.