(19 Jul 2016, 6:33 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Now running VERY late...

At least I know what will be on the Q3 now, on another note will it retain WiFi?

There should be no reason to withdraw wifi from the bus, all buses in the GNE fleet will have wifi etc... Except for older buses in the fleet which will be getting withdrawn


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I have got some good news and some bad news.

Bad news is, there is no news to discuss on this thread today, good news is, there might be something worth discussing tomorrow 

6139 is now red, and parked in Riverside Depot.

632 is now indigo base , just got a quick photo going over tyne bridge

Just been in Newcastle and the new timetables are now in the shop at Haymarket Bus Station

(21 Jul 2016, 8:22 pm)V514DFT wrote Just been in Newcastle and the new timetables are now in the shop at Haymarket Bus Station

They have none on the bus at all, on the blue scanias they just have timetables for the 19! And there are no posters up about it on the Scanias (they just have them for day returns) and the B10s just have them for the 9 which don't even have any significant changes. Bit crap really for people who aren't on the internet

(21 Jul 2016, 8:26 pm)Tom wrote They have none on the bus at all, on the blue scanias they just have timetables for the 19! And there are no posters up about it on the Scanias (they just have them for day returns) and the B10s just have them for the 9 which don't even have any significant changes. Bit crap really for people who aren't on the internet

Totally agree it appears there has been a bit of sloppiness in regards to these changes,battle hill gained new timetables in bus stops on the 14th,10 days before the changes are due to commence,some stops more recently,paper timetables only appearing now(from what we've saw),and both stops outside Benton Asda and showing on the timetables that the 42 will stop at both stops which i dont think it Is

(21 Jul 2016, 9:34 pm)V514DFT wrote Totally agree it appears there has been a bit of sloppiness in regards to these changes,battle hill gained new timetables in bus stops on the 14th,10 days before the changes are due to commence,some stops more recently,paper timetables only appearing now(from what we've saw),and both stops outside Benton Asda and showing on the timetables that the 42 will stop at both stops which i dont think it Is

Is it the 53 stop showing the 42 stopping there as it's the same route as the 17 so that doesn't sound right

(21 Jul 2016, 9:47 pm)Tom wrote Is it the 53 stop showing the 42 stopping there as it's the same route as the 17 so that doesn't sound right

Yes the 53 bus stop has the 42 on the timetable which is 100% wrong,i was gonna take a photo but i forgot

(21 Jul 2016, 10:23 pm)V514DFT wrote Yes the 53 bus stop has the 42 on the timetable which is 100% wrong,i was gonna take a photo but i forgot

Not great at all then! At least they have new ones up though

Communication is getting worse.....

(22 Jul 2016, 7:42 am)LeeCalder wrote Communication is getting worse.....

In what?, service changes?, general stuff?


Service changes is quite bad atm, i wonder how many passengers know that GNE won't be running the W sevices in Whitley Bay from this Sunday...

Or if they've gained the likes of the 33/33A/168 etc...

(22 Jul 2016, 8:14 am)Michael wrote In what?, service changes?, general stuff?


Service changes is quite bad atm, i wonder how many passengers know that GNE won't be running the W sevices in Whitley Bay from this Sunday...

Or if they've gained the likes of the 33/33A/168 etc...

I know it's been debated but why does it matter to passengers if GNE aren't running W's or that they are running the 33? The route and timetable hasn't changed so there isn't actually anything to tell passengers?

As long as information about the things which are changing is getting out to passengers that's what is important - though it is disappointing if there aren't any posters on buses about the 17

(22 Jul 2016, 8:27 am)Crusader wrote I know it's been debated but why does it matter to passengers if GNE aren't running W's or that they are running the 33? The route and timetable hasn't changed so there isn't actually anything to tell passengers?

As long as information about the things which are changing is getting out to passengers that's what is important - though it is disappointing if there aren't any posters on buses about the 17

Are GNE tickets being accepted on the W services following the the changes? I would say that was quite an important issue, particularly if a passenger needs to find additional money to complete a journey now. Regardless of how embarrassing it would be to a complainant that 'yes, the website is out of date and shows we are the operator. No, actually we actually aren't the operator'

Similarly I would have thought the new services would have been promoted or at least mentioned, so that pass holders are aware they can now use that service with a GNE ticket.

(21 Jul 2016, 10:50 pm)Tom wrote Not great at all then! At least they have new ones up though

Found you a paper 42 timetable this morning ive took a picture but im a bit of a tech novice,havent a clue how to send it along with a new 40/41 timetable

(22 Jul 2016, 8:14 am)Michael wrote In what?, service changes?, general stuff?


Service changes is quite bad atm, i wonder how many passengers know that GNE won't be running the W sevices in Whitley Bay from this Sunday...

Or if they've gained the likes of the 33/33A/168 etc...

General stuff really.

- Timetables
- Fare Changes
- Service Changes (e.g. Contract)
- Patronising social media team, which I know other members have touched on.

The proposed licence changes at Hexham and Riverside has been published:

PB0003954 SI GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Director(s) Patrick Butcher, DAVID CURRY, DAVID BROWN, COLIN
McPHERSON, KEVIN CARR.
117 QUEEN STREET GATESHEAD NE8 2UA
Increased authorisation at existing operating centre: HEXHAM DEPOT, BURN
LANE , HEXHAM NE46 3HN ()
New authorisation at this operating centre will be 30 vehicle(s),
Decreased authorisation at existing operating centre: GATESHEAD RIVERSIDE
DEPOT, MANDELA WAY , GATESHEAD NE11 9DH
New authorisation at this operating centre will be 193 vehicle(s),

Will the pr3 be firstly operated by deptford as last year 6020 when a deptford bus was used on the first 5 runs

(22 Jul 2016, 10:43 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote The proposed licence changes at Hexham and Riverside has been published:

PB0003954 SI GO NORTH EAST LIMITED
Director(s) Patrick Butcher, DAVID CURRY, DAVID BROWN, COLIN
McPHERSON, KEVIN CARR.
117 QUEEN STREET GATESHEAD NE8 2UA
Increased authorisation at existing operating centre: HEXHAM DEPOT, BURN
LANE , HEXHAM NE46 3HN ()
New authorisation at this operating centre will be 30 vehicle(s),
Decreased authorisation at existing operating centre: GATESHEAD RIVERSIDE
DEPOT, MANDELA WAY , GATESHEAD NE11 9DH
New authorisation at this operating centre will be 193 vehicle(s),

Interesting to see Hexhams depot could get an increase.. Wonder why.

I though Riverside could have that many buses in now anyway.

How come there is a Cobalt Clipper in Riverside depot?

(22 Jul 2016, 11:54 am)EL1TE wrote How come there is a Cobalt Clipper in Riverside depot?

Annual PSV Test I would think, there was a Tynedale Links MPD parked up on the VOR Line yesterday evening.

(22 Jul 2016, 12:14 pm)Malarkey wrote Annual PSV Test I would think, there was a Tynedale Links MPD parked up on the VOR Line yesterday evening.

Presumably 556, which was expected to transfer earlier this week from Hexham after returning from the Whitley Bay Rally.

(22 Jul 2016, 12:25 pm)R852 PRG wrote Presumably 556, which was expected to transfer earlier this week from Hexham after returning from the Whitley Bay Rally.

I guess so as it had a rear advertisment.

3982 on 1st pr3

The 68 has now been removed from the website and the 'places served' section of service 36 now shows the service as going to Castletown via Silksworth

(21 Jul 2016, 10:23 pm)V514DFT wrote Yes the 53 bus stop has the 42 on the timetable which is 100% wrong,i was gonna take a photo but i forgot

Next to my Grandparents house on the Coast Road they have taken the 58 off but the 57 is nowhere to be seen...

(22 Jul 2016, 3:28 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Next to my Grandparents house on the Coast Road they have taken the 58 off but the 57 is nowhere to be seen...

So I hear....typical Nexus eh!

(22 Jul 2016, 11:54 am)EL1TE wrote How come there is a Cobalt Clipper in Riverside depot?

Talking of Cobalt Clippers I noticed one yesterday had its lettering about the Metro Radio recorded NSAs removed. Is this just a one off or is it a hint that the 309/310 will shortly have Emma's voice used?

(22 Jul 2016, 5:18 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Talking of Cobalt Clippers I noticed one yesterday had its lettering about the Metro Radio recorded NSAs removed. Is this just a one off or is it a hint that the 309/310 will shortly have Emma's voice used?

TEN 10/10A/10B/10X, Angel 21, indiGo North Tyne 40/41/42 , Citylink 58, Cobalt Clipper 309/310/X39 and Quaylink Q1/Q2/Q3 are all planned to be voiced by Emma Hignett in the near future.

Metro Radio vinyls (if present) will be - or have been - removed from the above vehicles, ahead of this happening.

The announcements will temporarily be turned off on the TEN, indiGo North Tyne, Citylink and Quaylink vehicles from this Sunday.

(22 Jul 2016, 12:25 pm)R852 PRG wrote Presumably 556, which was expected to transfer earlier this week from Hexham after returning from the Whitley Bay Rally.

It is indeed 556 - this will be used on new service 13.