(16 Mar 2018, 7:17 am)BusLoverMum wrote Are these Yorkshire E200s in the new livery? If so, one has just passed on the 64 route. Didn't see if it was an actual 64.

They are indeed.

Due to Driver shortages at Durham Depot, Darlington have currently taken 1522 and a service 7 running board from them

(16 Mar 2018, 12:45 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote Due to Driver shortages at Durham Depot, Darlington have currently taken 1522 and a service 7 running board from them

Yet Stockton have taken X66s off Darlington! Why didn't they just take X12s off Durham?!

The newer Solos at Whitby are to be used on the 95, rather than Park & Ride... hence 7609/10 being on the P&R runs. Both of these have age restrictions on the contracts

(15 Mar 2018, 2:16 am)Multi21 wrote Sounds like sour grapes from a washed up has been, I wouldn't take it to heart.

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This Is going to seem odd after my last post. After spending a few weeks on death row, I'm thrilled to announce 1922 is coming back into fleet. Its been fitted with a new gearbox also I noticed 1917 sat on the MOT prep bays.. I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of the Cadets just yet.

I think the first reply is not in the spirit of this forum and off topic The meaning of sour grapes is acting meanly after disappointment. I will say that I was disappointed by my treatment at Darlington before I left after having treatment for cancer but I do not consider that I acted meanly by expressing an opinion as per the original post about staff shortages. I was a driver on x1 and have enjoyed bus driving over the years. I currently work for Garnetts and hope that they do not consider me to be washed up and are happy with my efforts From this info Mr. Wise will know that I am Colin Raine and he will understand my comment I hope this will bring this matter to an end

2826 in Selby tonight


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(16 Mar 2018, 5:41 pm)tyresmoke wrote The newer Solos at Whitby are to be used on the 95, rather than Park & Ride... hence 7609/10 being on the P&R runs. Both of these have age restrictions on the contracts

I thought it odd that Solo's were apparently being used on a P&R where capacity often dictates deckers being used.
I've no idea on the contract stipulations and restrictions, but two Solo's to cover that many parking spaces didnt seem to make too much sense.

(16 Mar 2018, 9:24 pm)Andreos1 wrote I thought it odd that Solo's were apparently being used on a P&R where capacity often dictates deckers being used.
I've no idea on the contract stipulations and restrictions, but two Solo's to cover that many parking spaces didnt seem to make too much sense.

I'm surprised its taken them this long to realise that having a Solo on there was not practical.

(16 Mar 2018, 8:53 pm)Mark51953 wrote 2826 in Selby tonight


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2803 from Stockton is at Redcar covering for it

2862 I saw heading to Redcar this morning too, for transfer to Whitby

(16 Mar 2018, 10:02 pm)S813 FVK wrote I'm surprised its taken them this long to realise that having a Solo on there was not practical.

It was all down to the route NYCC stipulated. Arriva suggested to NYCC in the second year of operation that running all journeys via the P2 route was most logical, however it wasn't adopted.

Unfortunately, the West Cliff variation is a political stipulation and the Solo has prohibited further growth (couldn't be any bigger due to the route it took) around West Cliff.

For 2018, some obstructive parking spaces have been removed following consultation with residents, with DD operation now suitable around West Cliff.

Goes to show, I don't think it has 'taken them this long' to realise. Probably taken longer to cut the red tape...

(16 Mar 2018, 2:11 pm)Cock Robin wrote Yet Stockton have taken X66s off Darlington! Why didn't they just take X12s off Durham?!

That is exactly what I said to a member that’s on here,

If Darlington are able to cover a Durham run then why aren’t they able to keep the X66, or better still just loan the drivers to Darlington, sure people want overtime

(16 Mar 2018, 11:31 pm)RobinHood wrote It was all down to the route NYCC stipulated. Arriva suggested to NYCC in the second year of operation that running all journeys via the P2 route was most logical, however it wasn't adopted.

Unfortunately, the West Cliff variation is a political stipulation and the Solo has prohibited further growth (couldn't be any bigger due to the route it took) around West Cliff.

For 2018, some obstructive parking spaces have been removed following consultation with residents, with DD operation now suitable around West Cliff.

Goes to show, I don't think it has 'taken them this long' to realise. Probably taken longer to cut the red tape...

7489 was allocated to the P1 quite a bit when 2828 was off and on the 1 occasion that I was on it, all of the stopping for cars to pass etc was nothing less than what the Solo was recquired to do, hence my statement

I understand that the VDLs are longer though which may make it more difficult.

(17 Mar 2018, 8:22 am)S813 FVK wrote 7489 was allocated to the P1 quite a bit when 2828 was off and on the 1 occasion that I was on it, all of the stopping for cars to pass etc was nothing less than what the Solo was recquired to do, hence my statement (I was referring to the council, rather than Arriva)

I understand that the VDLs are longer though which would have made it more difficult.

Exactly what I was thinking!

(16 Mar 2018, 9:20 am)Kuyoyo wrote They are indeed.

Turned out to be 1329 and it did end up on the 64, yesterday.

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16...e_attacks/

Few problems for Arriva in Darlington with youths throwing objects at buses


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(18 Mar 2018, 12:01 pm)TEN 6083 wrote http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16...e_attacks/

Few problems for Arriva in Darlington with youths throwing objects at buses


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Firth Moor is renowned for being a bit of a hole and Darlington Town Centre seems to be getting worse again in the evenings, especially around Feethams, stuff being chucked at passing cars and buses on a recent occasion when I had to catch a bus, on another occasion two teenage passengers were turfed off a Sapphire 7 due to disrespectful attitudes being shown towards the driver.

Buses have been pulled from part of Firth Moor again this afternoon "in the interest of public safety we will not be operating any services along fenby avenue due to a bus window being smashed."

EDIT: the service 13a will be going down Geneva road then Harris street to Firth moor and the 13b will serve Harris street Geneva road. sorry for any Inconvenience

2826 and 2831 now at Arriva Yorkshire.

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New Selby fleet members by chubbs2310, on Flickr

(17 Mar 2018, 12:46 am)Stuartphin1639 wrote That is exactly what I said to a member that’s on here,

If Darlington are able to cover a Durham run then why aren’t they able to keep the X66, or better still just loan the drivers to Darlington, sure people want overtime

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It’s not as simple as that - I personally covered parts of the Durham 7 working before and after my own job on Friday and after a driving shift on Saturday. Borrowing drivers long term is expensive and time consuming

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16...s/?ref=rss

PCSO's to travel on buses after incidents.

Bit early yet but how has the 308 performed since the times were revised?

(20 Mar 2018, 7:34 pm)L469 YVK wrote Bit early yet but how has the 308 performed since the times were revised?

Early days yet but having 3 extra mins each way and not having those shitty electric buses on them should help.

(20 Mar 2018, 7:38 pm)Driver9*** wrote Early days yet but having 3 extra mins each way and not having those shitty electric buses on them should help.

The timetable looks better but, I think adding the following would bulletproof the reliability (although the 306 PVR would also need an increase too):
- North Tyneside Hospital > Billy Mill towards Newcastle = 1 minute (8 minutes)
- Billy Mill > Willington Square towards Newcastle = 2 minutes (8 minutes)
- Willington Square > Billy Mill towards Blyth = 2 minutes (8 minutes)
- Billy Mill  > North Tyneside Hospital towards Blyth = 1 minute (7 minutes)

Also, would Arriva not consider running a parallel X38 running every 30 mins Mon-Sat and missing all stops between Billy Mill to Newcastle? Have E-mailed them in the past about it and they said it wouldn't save enough time but with the 308 now being run to 'manageable' times, it could provide a significant saving over the 308.

308 from Blyth to Newcastle (with ammendments above): 1hr 9mins
308 from Newcastle to Blyth (with ammendments above): 1hr 6 mins
X38 from Blyth to Newcastle: 57mins (17 minutes between Billy Mill and Newcastle)
X38 from Newcastle to Blyth: 54mins (17 minutes between Newcastle and Billy Mill)
* Layover for X38 would be 5 minutes in Blyth and 7 minutes in Newcastle

The X21 and 21 between Durham and Newcastle work well together with the X21 taking care of the punters who just want a quick journey whilst the 21 takes care of the hop on hop off punters as well as the ever popular CLS to Newcastle corridor. Don't see why an X38 wouldn't work and it wouldn't even need a decent vehicle type as such, maybe starting with a single decker with a few double deckers thrown in the mix later on if the peak time runs prove popular.

1511 was parked in Stockton’s yard last night ready for run out so presumably transferred.
Updated plan for cadets etc is;
Frequenta Service 7 to be worked by pulsars with NSA
17/17A to remain Cadet/Centro.

(22 Mar 2018, 8:56 am)Smarty93 wrote 1511 was parked in Stockton’s yard last night ready for run out so presumably transferred.
Updated plan for cadets etc is;
Frequenta Service 7 to be worked by pulsars with NSA
17/17A to remain Cadet/Centro.

Any word on the possible destinations of the Solos currently on the 7?  I think I noted in an earlier post the suggestion that a couple were going to, I think, Whitby, but I wasn't sure if that was speculation or an actual plan.

(22 Mar 2018, 9:06 am)Ianthegoon wrote Any word on the possible destinations of the Solos currently on the 7?  I think I noted in an earlier post the suggestion that a couple were going to, I think, Whitby, but I wasn't sure if that was speculation or an actual plan.

All going to Arriva Yorkshire Tiger.

1511  instead of one of 1424-8??

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Seems odd the 7s going from minis to Pulsars and the 17s keeping Cadets but at least I will still see/hear them in M'bro! Shame they hadn't dropped the Frequenta brand or they could have done some Pulsars up for the 7.

(22 Mar 2018, 1:42 pm)Cock Robin wrote 1511  instead of one of 1424-8??

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Seems odd the 7s going from minis to Pulsars and the 17s keeping Cadets but at least I will still see/hear them in M'bro! Shame they hadn't dropped the Frequenta brand or they could have done some Pulsars up for the 7.

Saying that 1416 is now back at Darlington and will be the 15:57 service 7 to Durham

The ex-North East Volvo B5LHs have now started to receive branding for service 444:

Arriva Yorkshire 1719 NK13 AZL by Yorkshire Paper Buses & Bus Photos, on Flickr

The last of the new buses has arrived from yorkshire that being 1530 which has a full rear advert but since it is nothing to do with blyth or the north east it will probably be removed and the bus will get a wash to get the massive load of bird muck on the bottom window off as it is gross and will ruin the bus once the full rear advert is removed. Als 7632 another one of the new buses needs a new cab fleet number as it still says 1531. 1534 can hopefully keep the odd seat as it is funny and cozy as all the new buses are. And on the word of the new arrivals If anyone is interested the new buses ysualy pop up on the X7 X8 on Monday usualy the 8:00 X8 to newcastle