(10 Apr 2015, 1:46 pm)Venturego wrote Also posted on fleet renewal thread:-

Is the Enviro 200 Euro 6 on sale/being ordered yet. Looks a leap forward from current Euro 5 design:

http://www.alexander-dennis.com/products...200-euro6/

Posted on Stagecoach thread as they seem to be the main if only purchaser of AlexanderDennis in the region. (Brian Souter's relationship/interests)

It's an e200 mmc euro5/6 is just the engine emissions rating. Stagecoach have ordered some e200 mmc but most likely for gold standard services elsewhere hope this helps

(08 Apr 2015, 7:04 pm)markydh wrote Newcastle depots make far the biggest profits of the North East division. One of those depots hasn't had a single new bus since early 2009 with many of it's core routes suffering from regular overcrowding with buses that were purchased 12 years ago at a time when the North East refused to even contemplate procuring double deck vehicles (an outlook all three main operators had with all three changing their minds a few years later). Kuyoyo, if you are referring to QCS proposals then sorry, they can't be blamed. Sunderland has had it's fleet invested in very heavily in the last couple of years. South Shields is about to have 19 new buses bequeathed. All are subject to the same proposals. And a significant upgrade in the Newcastle depots would allow midlife E400s to upgrade routes elsewhere that wouldn't necessarily justify new double decks but would nevetheless provide significant capacity upgrades (I'm thinking of the E services and those Teesside routes that a few forum members periodically suggest absolutely need deckers). As it is, I know the city council are very seriously considering imposing air quality minimum standards in the City centre. Aging Euro 3 and even Euro 4 buses wouldn't pass.

(10 Apr 2015, 1:46 pm)Venturego wrote Also posted on fleet renewal thread:-

Is the Enviro 200 Euro 6 on sale/being ordered yet. Looks a leap forward from current Euro 5 design:

http://www.alexander-dennis.com/products...200-euro6/

Posted on Stagecoach thread as they seem to be the main if only purchaser of AlexanderDennis in the region. (Brian Souter's relationship/interests)

Very nice.

Personally I would much rather Stockton had got ex Newcastle deckers for the 36/37/38 rather than new single deckers, and Newcastle could have got new doubles.

(08 Apr 2015, 7:34 am)Kuyoyo wrote With the Stagecoach Fleetbook due to arrive with people imminently, I can now reveal this year's North East Order:

Stockton depot are due another 17 ADL E300s - this time for services 52/58/35 (allowing the 7 64-reg examples presently used on the 52/35 to be used elsewhere) and services 59/61. At present, it is understand they will NOT be WiFi fitted.
South Shields depot are due to take 19 Euro5 ADL E200s. These will be WiFi enabled (same as 37143/4)

Stockton's 17 should therefore see the withdrawal of the remaining 12 non-DDA MANs in active service at the depot as well as releasing 5 of the DDA MANs into a reserve capacity to replace the non-DDA MANs in that role.

As posted in the main order thread, Stockton will be taking 27238-27254 and South Shields 37301-37319.

Stagecoach NEast @StagecoachNE ·
Sun Ops: Due to a accident at the traffic lights on Wessington way & Queens rd possible delays to service 18 & 19.

Nightmare of a journey on the e2. 3 sets of temporary traffic lights and noisy teens on bus from tesco roker to lizard lane. Also moved seat as this lad stunk and then he moved behind me. I nearly threw up. I was going to bring van wish I did now!

South Shields ADL E300 27733 (NK11 BFZ) sounded awful this morning. It has the same intermittent engine knocking/rattling that 27739 once had, and also has a really bad idle.

In other news, a member of the "Stagecoach Enthusiasts" Facebook Page has said there are rumours that Volvo Olympians 16833 and 16839 will be disposed of at the end of the Football Season - which will be in May. 

(14 Apr 2015, 4:08 pm)AIG20 wrote In other news, a member of the "Stagecoach Enthusiasts" Facebook Page has said there are rumours that Volvo Olympians 16833 and 16839 will be disposed of at the end of the Football Season - which will be in May. 

Contract ends then and isn't being taken up again ATM. Another operator has been approached to operate it from next season, unfortunately they have not made a public statement yet so I cant say who it is.

(14 Apr 2015, 8:42 pm)roar wrote Contract ends then and isn't being taken up again ATM. Another operator has been approached to operate it from next season, unfortunately they have not made a public statement yet so I cant say who it is.

This a shame, Stagecoach have done it for years, oh well hopefully its a local company.
 
Can't see it being GNE as they run the Newcastle United one and Arriva would do a lot of dead mileage.

Why have they 'approached' another company? Or have they sought tenders?

(16 Apr 2015, 5:23 pm)AIG20 wrote Several More North East MAN ALX300s have been sold to A.H Hardwicks for scrap:

22467 (T467 BNL)
22481 (T481 BNL)
22665 (T665 OEF) & 22657 (T657 OEF)
22493 (T493 BNL)
22727 (T727 OEF)
22478 (T478 BNL)
22489 (T489 BNL)
22664 (T664 OEF)
22201 (T201 TND)
22208 (T208 TND) & 22172 (T172 MVM)
22193 (T193 MVM)
22484 (T484 BNL)
22669 (V669 DDC)

In addition, Stagecoach East Kent (Formerly South Shields) VOLVO Olympian 16739 (N739 LTN) has also been sold for scrap.

All images owned by Flickr user "Stan Butler".

22672 (V672 DDC) & 22731 (T731 OEF) have also been sold for scrap.
Image owned by Flickr user "Stan Butler".

(17 Apr 2015, 10:07 am)AIG20 wrote 22672 (V672 DDC) & 22731 (T731 OEF) have also been sold for scrap.
Image owned by Flickr user "Stan Butler".

Do they disassemble these vehicles where they are currently located, or do they tow them to a scrapyard and trash them?

What components do they save for further use?

Information from SNE Twitter Page:

Sun Ops due to the road works on whitburn road we have a shuttle bus providing access to morrisons and southbents.

Sun Ops this should enable the 18/19 service to remain on time sorry for any inconvenience.

(17 Apr 2015, 6:20 pm)AIG20 wrote Information from SNE Twitter Page:

Sun Ops due to the road works on whitburn road we have a shuttle bus providing access to morrisons and southbents.

Sun Ops this should enable the 18/19 service to remain on time sorry for any inconvenience.

Wonder what's being used, probables be a Dart. 

Don't make me laugh... 18/19 running to time! Great joke!

Any pics of this shuttle bus

Hi when the 17 new Enviro buses come for stagecoach on Teesside the 12 old man Alx 300 are going but are any of the 03 man Alx going as well or not. because 5 buses will have to go as well or not

(19 Apr 2015, 2:30 pm)glen1234 wrote Hi when the 17 new Enviro buses come for stagecoach on Teesside the 12 old man Alx 300 are going but are any of the 03 man Alx going as well or not. because 5 buses will have to go as well or not

I'd assume that the Olympians would go as well. Also some of the the S-BWC Tridents.

(19 Apr 2015, 5:45 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote I'd assume that the Olympians would go as well. Also some of the the S-BWC Tridents.

You assume wrong - as the deckers are for schools not front line service as per 27238-54!

(19 Apr 2015, 5:48 pm)Kuyoyo wrote You assume wrong - as the deckers are for schools not front line service as per 27238-54!

Oh right.

(19 Apr 2015, 6:01 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote Oh right.

Although I would expect cascades this year or early 2016 to replace them.

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/Tyne%20and%20Wear%20fares%20review%202015

Fares are to rise on May 3rd.

Page not loading and I can't find it on website?

(21 Apr 2015, 1:52 pm)idiot wrote Page not loading and I can't find it on website?

If you go to the Stagecoach homepage and click on the area you live, there is a big header on the right  hand side of the page.

An average 2% rise on majority of tickets

(21 Apr 2015, 1:52 pm)idiot wrote Page not loading and I can't find it on website?

http://www.stagecoachbus.com/Tyne%20and%...02015.aspx

How did I miss that hahaha!

On another note its so weird going round morrisons on a bus!

(21 Apr 2015, 9:24 pm)idiot wrote How did I miss that hahaha!

On another note its so weird going round morrisons on a bus!

The MAN ALX300s and ADL E300s did struggle getting around Lowry Road in my opinion - especially due to the tight corners and with all of the traffic being diverted around there as well! I bet it will be even worse when the "E" buses try going through Princes Avenue tomorrow. 

On Sunday police cones were down Princes Ave. Only way they could get down there - as I struggle in my van!

The bus struggled around the roundabout this evening - of the fence and signs were moved back a tad it would prob help...

Also this afternoon two cars played dogems and stopped to exchange details. Of course 1 pulled up on kerb... one didn't! It caused havoc!

Temporary relocation of bus stop in Holmeside

Renewal of a manhole cover.

Last Updated: 22 April 2015 1:31 PM

Sunderland City Council have advised that works to renew a manhole cover will take place on Holmeside on Sunday morning, 26th April 2015.


The works will start at 08:00 and are expected to be finished by lunchtime and during this time, buses will be unable to access bus stop 24S24. This is the westbound stop near Mason Amusements (Services 2/2A, 5/5A, 16, 39, 136).

All displaced services will use the bus stop prior to this one (24S40) while the works are in progress.

Just passed Hartlepool man e200 on Newcastle road in South Shields, heading in direction of Chichester depot. Believe it was 39675 (NJ08 CUA)

Kind regards

Chris