(23 Sep 2013, 3:48 pm)CatsFast101 wrote Ah thanks for that Rob. That clarifies that. It's shame if for the W5/W6 to be going Northern but they do have a low PVR. The 39 must be getting Versa's then surely?

Would make a lovely change from the SPDs I've been having recently, that's for sure!

Didn't expect that like.. Wonder if we will see the M2/M3 in a new brand on Versa's from Saltwell Park?

(22 Sep 2013, 3:33 pm)W179SCU wrote A ''Metrolink'' Solar would be practical, the right size too. When the X22 is introduced, do you think a ''Angel'' Gemini will be used?

Introduced? It's been around for years!

(23 Sep 2013, 5:06 pm)gtomlinson wrote Introduced? It's been around for years!

I meant on Sundays haha - Should have worded it better

(23 Sep 2013, 5:00 pm)Rob wrote The M2/3 will fall under the Saltwell Park brand perhaps?

I'm thinking a new brand will be created for M2/M3- maybe rejoining MetroLink brand is another option. I think the Washington Street Shuttle brand maybe be dropped.

(23 Sep 2013, 5:28 pm)CatsFast101 wrote I'm thinking a new brand will be created for M2/M3- maybe rejoining MetroLink brand is another option. I think the Washington Street Shuttle brand maybe be dropped.

It seems daft having just the M2/M3 as Street shuttle, they should join the Metrolink brand but iv'e just being told by a friend.. (it was discussed on here last week or week before)... that the new M1 brand will be 4connect.. not confirmed.

(23 Sep 2013, 5:45 pm)Rob wrote Close, but no cigar! I wonder how the livery will pan out on the blue Citaro.

Blue? Nice. Blue like Whey Aye 5-0 blue would be nice.

(23 Sep 2013, 5:45 pm)Rob wrote Close, but no cigar! I wonder how the livery will pan out on the blue Citaro.

connect 4 would seem more likely if the M1 really is be renumbered.

Amazing that we've had 750 posts since Go North East put the VOSA registration in last month...

(28 Aug 2013, 3:08 pm)Michael wrote PB0002400/419 - GO NORTHERN LTD T/A GO NORTH EAST, 117 QUEEN STREET, GATESHEAD, NE8 2UA
Variation Accepted: Operating between Houton Le Spring the Broadway and Heworth Metro given service number 4 effective from 20-Oct-2013. To amend Timetable

In the midst of all the fun and games on here tonight, I shall interrupt by saying that there have been no reported fleet allocation changes on GNE's website this week.

(23 Sep 2013, 5:07 pm)W179SCU wrote I meant on Sundays haha - Should have worded it better

Usual B7 or Vyking I'd imagine.

Arriva run X24 with a Solar on a Sunday outside peak Christmas

(23 Sep 2013, 6:55 pm)Michael wrote It seems daft they changing the number for the M1 to the 4 and changing the branding - when both are working fine... bet their will be some confused people!

Stick a 19 infront of the 4 and I'd be happy

(23 Sep 2013, 6:58 pm)aureolin wrote Stick a 19 infront of the 4 and I'd be happy

Bring back the old numbers, sod the 56 etc - bring back the 187/188 etc!

wth my last post seems to of disappeared.. unless i've accidentally removed the wrong one.

Its a Monday..

(23 Sep 2013, 5:00 pm)Rob wrote The M2/3 will fall under the Saltwell Park brand perhaps?

They're 09 plates, therefore must be due their first repaint given they're coming up 4.5 years old?

(23 Sep 2013, 7:15 pm)tyresmoke wrote They're 09 plates, therefore must be due their first repaint given they're coming up 4.5 years old?

Really? I don't think the M2/M3 will be under the Saltwell Park brand don't worry.

(23 Sep 2013, 7:15 pm)tyresmoke wrote They're 09 plates, therefore must be due their first repaint given they're coming up 4.5 years old?

They are due and they are getting a one

Really looking forward to the Versas on the M2/M3. Just a shame I'll be moving about 30 mile away by the time they're there. The M2/M3 still gets quite busy on an evening, so it's struck me whether there'd be potential to run it commercially again once the 'entertainment complex' opens at the galleries, plus the new leisure centre.

Me to, better than the MPD's.

Changes for the M1 should be posted in the next few weeks - changes are planned (by VOSA) on the 20.10.13 (as someone kindly re-posted it from VOSA =D, (saves me going back)

I think GNE will want to let people know about the change early since its a new brand and a new number. - Alot of confused OAP's!


We have so many new buses coming and fleet changes... its gonna be a good year and start of a new year.


Looking forward to seen the new Waggonway Brand on the Scania's soon


Noted a mistake on the new 13/14 timetable - Langley Park Stringer Terrace
1801,1830,1902,2002,2102,2202,2304,2400

Can you spot it?

(24 Sep 2013, 7:04 am)Michael wrote Me to, better than the MPD's.

Changes for the M1 should be posted in the next few weeks - changes are planned (by VOSA) on the 20.10.13 (as someone kindly re-posted it from VOSA =D, (saves me going back)

I think GNE will want to let people know about the change early since its a new brand and a new number. - Alot of confused OAP's!


We have so many new buses coming and fleet changes... its gonna be a good year and start of a new year.


Looking forward to seen the new Waggonway Brand on the Scania's soon


Noted a mistake on the new 13/14 timetable - Langley Park Stringer Terrace
1801,1830,1902,2002,2102,2202,2304,2400

Can you spot it?

No doubt DCC will publish those times on the information board in good faith.
When a passenger complains they have been waiting all night for a bus...

Go North East
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Pop along to Hexham Market for the chance to win travel with a #Tynedalexpress scratch card - free drinks also available with our Coffee Bike!

According to Facebook, a 56 has broken down at Concord - see here for post.

(23 Sep 2013, 4:44 pm)Rob wrote One step at a time. First of all, we need to get our new arrivals here. Saltmeadows tomorrow everyone, yes?

Citaros BX63 BCU and BX63 BCO have now arrived at the depot in a midnight blue base livery as was originally proposed.

(24 Sep 2013, 2:58 pm)Rob wrote The animals went in two by two, hurrah! hurrah! The animals went in two by two, hurrah! hurrah!

Wait a minute, what does your quote have at the end of it? Who would give such information...

You'll have everyone going through your posts and highlighting them to find additional hints next!

561 is working from Consett depot

Prince bishops on 56 just left concord for newcastle

HEXHAM’S date with national fame is getting even closer – and ideas are wanted to make sure the town makes the most of its role as the North-East’s centre for this year’s BBC Children in Need events.
Anyone who wants to take part in the monster telethon is invited to a meeting at the Beaumont Hotel on Wednesday, September 18 from 5pm to put their ideas forward.
The event is on November 15, when Pudsey Bear, along with BBC North-East television personalities Carol Malia, Paul Mooney and others will be broadcasting live from the Market Place.
The day is being coordinated by Hexham Community Partnership, whose manager Tamsin Beevor said: “Let’s see if Hexham can raise the roof with its fund-raising efforts this autumn.”
Hexham has seven hours of potential national exposure to show the town to its best possible advantage.
Among those expected to take part are North-East-based Horrid Histories children’s author Terry Deary, soldiers from Albemarle Barracks, children from local schools and the Tyne Valley Big Band.
A website is being developed and a Go North-East double-decker bus will be decked out in “Children in Need – Hexham” livery.
Stalls and other attractions are expected to take up much of Beaumont Street, the Market Place and Fore Street.
If you want to participate in the event on November 15, contact info@cdchexham.co.uk

Source: http://www.hexhamcourant.co.uk/news/hexh...-1.1083700


I wonder if 3964 will be the double decker branded for the occasion, given that she's already in a yellow base livery and the Real Radio event has now finished?

(24 Sep 2013, 2:58 pm)Rob wrote The animals went in two by two, hurrah! hurrah! The animals went in two by two, hurrah! hurrah!

Wait a minute, what does your quote have at the end of it? Who would give such information...

Blackberry's really aren't designed with a camera in mind, so the quality is somewhat poor.

Introducing the replacement MetroLink brand... "Connections 4".

Look really smart in that blue, i just hope the brand isn't gonna be rubbish

(24 Sep 2013, 5:02 pm)Michael wrote Look really smart in that blue, i just hope the brand isn't gonna be rubbish

(13 Sep 2013, 7:24 pm)Andreos1 wrote 4 play?

If it is the 4 (like BJ10 VUS, I'm sceptical), how many key points does it serve?
- Houghton
- Galleries
- Concord
- Heworth

Nah, not even GNE are that daft - surely?

I got the name bit wrong - but the 4 key points were (possibly) right!
Although Heworth surely needs to be replaced by Fencehouses :p

I looked back and founds Rob's post on changes for Washington.. before all these new rumors start, im gonna post what he said:

From Rob on page 72:

Basically yes, all of the buses arriving are different to those currently in service. The brand has to be updated to match the new style of the vehicle. If you are to ask if brand names will be changing, then it is a mixed answer. Some will change, some will stay the same. I'm pretty sure a few references to those changes and those staying have already been made on this forum. A little bit of searching and I'm sure the results can be found.

The Saltwell Park Versa will be making their way to the Washington Street Shuttle services M2 and M3. 4 will transfer to Chester-le-Street for 34 and 34A services, leaving the remaining 4 at Deptford for service 61, which I believe is due to leave the Drifter brand identity. Services W3 and W4 are to leave the Washington Street Shuttle brand, and will be operated by MPDs 603-606, with 1 spare older MPD being retained from the current batch of Washington Street Shuttle MPDs, I believe it will be 570.

The MetroLink is to be re-branded and will feature a brand new striking design on the Citaro's bright blue bodywork.

This gives Washington depot a newly designed MetroLink (at present) brand and a newly designed Washington Street Shuttle (at present) brand.

I do look forward to the rumors circulating regarding our bright orange Volvo B9s and the lovely flower patterns to be covering these vehicles.