(18 Jun 2014, 7:10 pm)BJ10VUS wrote I totally disagree. When Go North East introduced the albeit odd 10/11 minute frequency, reliability saw a massive increase. While the Citaros have a few less seats, the increase in reliability has meant that there are less standing overall.
Also, the Scania Omnicitys are Euro 4 if I recall correctly, whereas the Citaros are Euro 5? Plus, they're not the best-known for reliability! There's no point changing the 27 just so new vehicles can be brought to the South Tyneside area when the 27 is fine with what it has.
I'd say the only disadvantage is the lack of set times on the timetable. I think a 12 minute timetable would be more beneficial, rather than a 10/11 minute, but that's just me?
Ok i do agree with you and Robert but Citaros on GoNE website has Euro 2 Kite for Cruasder and Blaydon. Omnicity are Euro 4 engines.
Im not asking them to change 27 but to see how well it performs in future whether that's 2 year or 5 years time, 1 Decker is only needed maybe as a 1 week trail but not replacing all the citraos.
But i do standby my statement.