(23 Nov 2016, 12:48 am)Simmy wrote A bin I am guessing. The blue lights will operate to illuminate the floor at night.

That's right.

With regards to the various buttons on the backs of the seats - one is the normal bell push, one is a USB power socket to charge mobile devices and tablets, and the other is an LED light. The LED light can be set to on, off, or dimmed. You press the little light to turn it on, press it again to turn it off, or press and hold it to dim it to your preferred setting.

It's obviously the highest-spec'd bus you can get as it was displayed at the NEC Bus & Coach show earlier this month - very few operators will actually pay for all of those optional extras.

(23 Nov 2016, 7:55 am)Brian13 wrote Is 9099 still on the 21? I've been away for a few days and lost track

Yes, on service 21 until Sunday 4th December, and then to Riverside for the TEN after that.

With 5333 being painted into the new livery it'll be the same treatment to the rest wouldn't it , speaking of which is 5298 back from recieving it's exhaust modifications

6143 has entered service.
(Go North East) YN04GXA / 6143 - Scania N94UD by Jamie MP, on Flickr

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(23 Nov 2016, 8:35 am)Dan wrote That's right.

With regards to the various buttons on the backs of the seats - one is the normal bell push, one is a USB power socket to charge mobile devices and tablets, and the other is an LED light. The LED light can be set to on, off, or dimmed. You press the little light to turn it on, press it again to turn it off, or press and hold it to dim it to your preferred setting.

It's obviously the highest-spec'd bus you can get as it was displayed at the NEC Bus & Coach show earlier this month - very few operators will actually pay for all of those optional extras.


Yes, on service 21 until Sunday 4th December, and then to Riverside for the TEN after that.

Nice to see 6099 getting used on a few services.

(23 Nov 2016, 8:39 am)Ryan99 wrote With 5333 being painted into the new livery it'll be the same treatment to the rest wouldn't it , speaking of which is 5298 back from recieving it's exhaust modifications

Wouldn't surprise me, still hope they go to Deptford for the 61.

(23 Nov 2016, 8:39 am)Ryan99 wrote With 5333 being painted into the new livery it'll be the same treatment to the rest wouldn't it , speaking of which is 5298 back from recieving it's exhaust modifications

Would of thought there would of been kept in the express livery and stuck them on the X84/X85.


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Enviro 400s have always been a step ahead of the competition both in performance and appearance and this latest version puts it even further ahead. The Streetdecks are OK in appearance, apart from the wide pillars by the top deck front window, which I gather have been redesigned on the latest versions, but are lacklustre in performance.

Anyone know when 9098 next due into Eldon Square?


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(23 Nov 2016, 11:57 am)TEN 6083 wrote Anyone know when 9098 next due into Eldon Square?


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1:30 I think

Running nearly 20 mins late apparently. I'm stood at Testos waiting for it.

(23 Nov 2016, 12:40 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Running nearly 20 mins late apparently. I'm stood at Testos waiting for it.

Just left Peterlee Bus Station at 12:57, left Middlesbrough just over 10 minutes late and arrived around 20 minutes late. We got stuck for ages at the level crossing in Billingham (Newcastle bound).

Next departure should be 13:30 from Eldon Square.

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Just left Eldon Square a couple of minutes ago, decided to have a ride on it


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Would love to see these e400 city on 27. Ps

How long is it with gne for?

(23 Nov 2016, 2:23 pm)Panasonic44 wrote Would love to see these e400 city on 27. Ps

How long is it with gne for?

2 weeks, first week on X9/X10 and second week on 21


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From Go North East's Facebook:

Regrettably, the 15:00 X9 from Middlesbrough is delayed. The following X10 at 15:30 will run both X9 & X10 routes northbound.

This is the working that 9098 should have been performing.

Had a ride on 9098 from Middlesbrough to Gateshead Interchange. I was actually surprised by it, did better than I thought it would do with it achieving the limited top speed of 62mph (speedometer app I used was indicating a maximum speed of 67mph bit the app probably isn't totally accurate) Although it felt slightly sluggish getting back onto the A19 after Peterlee. It was pretty comfortable as well.

I still feel that it is not a suitable long term vehicle for the X9/X10 and I don't believe any bus currently being manufactured is, really feel some form of coach would be better suited to this route. I do feel that it would be a good buy for any other double decker route that GNE route like the 21 or the Ten. Much nicer to the StreetDeck I've got on the X21 now, not very smooth and rattles from the back upstairs.

(23 Nov 2016, 3:27 pm)Jimmi wrote Had a ride on 9098 from Middlesbrough to Gateshead Interchange. I was actually surprised by it, did better than I thought it would do with it achieving the limited top speed of 62mph (speedometer app I used was indicating a maximum speed of 67mph bit the app probably isn't totally accurate) Although it felt slightly sluggish getting back onto the A19 after Peterlee. It was pretty comfortable as well.

I still feel that it is not a suitable long term vehicle for the X9/X10 and I don't believe any bus currently being manufactured is, really feel some form of coach would be better suited to this route. I do feel that it would be a good buy for any other double decker route that GNE route like the 21 or the Ten. Much nicer to the StreetDeck I've got on the X21 now, not very smooth and rattles from the back upstairs.

The 21 defiantly, just take the tables out on the top deck and replace with seats and use the fold down ones (Maybe), include USB ports too.

(23 Nov 2016, 3:27 pm)Jimmi wrote Had a ride on 9098 from Middlesbrough to Gateshead Interchange. I was actually surprised by it, did better than I thought it would do with it achieving the limited top speed of 62mph (speedometer app I used was indicating a maximum speed of 67mph bit the app probably isn't totally accurate) Although it felt slightly sluggish getting back onto the A19 after Peterlee. It was pretty comfortable as well.

I still feel that it is not a suitable long term vehicle for the X9/X10 and I don't believe any bus currently being manufactured is, really feel some form of coach would be better suited to this route. I do feel that it would be a good buy for any other double decker route that GNE route like the 21 or the Ten. Much nicer to the StreetDeck I've got on the X21 now, not very smooth and rattles from the back upstairs.

Had a ride to Heworth on it, not bad and seats are the most comfortable I have sat on a bus. Driver kept stalling it at Gateshead or it was cutting out so kept having to restart it not sure exactly what the problem was. Hopefully will get a longer ride on it when it moves to Chester Le Street for the 21.


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(23 Nov 2016, 3:41 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Had a ride to Heworth on it, not bad and seats are the most comfortable I have sat on a bus. Driver kept stalling it at Gateshead or it was cutting out so kept having to restart it not sure exactly what the problem was.


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Might be wrong but I think it has stop, start technology.

(23 Nov 2016, 3:42 pm)Jimmi wrote Might be wrong but I think it has stop, start technology.

Yes it's a hybrid (googled it), as some passengers near me thought the engine was cutting out, heard them talking about the bus. Sounded impressed with it by what they were saying.


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When will 9098 next arrive in Heworth Newcastle bound

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(23 Nov 2016, 8:34 am)Jimmi wrote It is still on the 21, I saw it on there last night.

Cheers. When have GNE got it until. Plus when will it bext be near Gateshead?

(23 Nov 2016, 4:12 pm)Brian13 wrote When will 9098 next arrive in Heworth Newcastle bound

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Cheers. When have GNE got it until. Plus when will it bext be near Gateshead?

9098 should have been leaving Eldon Square at 16:30 but that's uncertain to happen due to delays, it seemingly was not operating the 15:00 from Middlesbrough due to delays with the 15:30 X10 picking passengers on both the X9 and X10 routes according to GNE's Facebook.

Uncertain about 9099, was at Chester-le-Street heading to Newcastle at around 15:15.

Its not a bad bus, though I expect I will have the most unique location for a photo of it.

(23 Nov 2016, 4:21 pm)Jimmi wrote 9098 should have been leaving Eldon Square at 16:30 but that's uncertain to happen due to delays, it seemingly was not operating the 15:00 from Middlesbrough due to delays with the 15:30 X10 picking passengers on both the X9 and X10 routes according to GNE's Facebook.

Uncertain about 9099, was at Chester-le-Street heading to Newcastle at around 15:15.

Cheers

(23 Nov 2016, 4:21 pm)Jimmi wrote 9098 should have been leaving Eldon Square at 16:30 but that's uncertain to happen due to delays, it seemingly was not operating the 15:00 from Middlesbrough due to delays with the 15:30 X10 picking passengers on both the X9 and X10 routes according to GNE's Facebook.

Uncertain about 9099, was at Chester-le-Street heading to Newcastle at around 15:15.

Yes - it was regulated at Billingham due to being 30 minutes late.

More disruption to the X9:

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The 17:40 Tyne Tees Xpress X9 from Newcastle may operate slightly late from Eldon Square, due to a vehicle change.

(23 Nov 2016, 3:27 pm)Jimmi wrote Had a ride on 9098 from Middlesbrough to Gateshead Interchange. I was actually surprised by it, did better than I thought it would do with it achieving the limited top speed of 62mph (speedometer app I used was indicating a maximum speed of 67mph bit the app probably isn't totally accurate) Although it felt slightly sluggish getting back onto the A19 after Peterlee. It was pretty comfortable as well.

I still feel that it is not a suitable long term vehicle for the X9/X10 and I don't believe any bus currently being manufactured is, really feel some form of coach would be better suited to this route. I do feel that it would be a good buy for any other double decker route that GNE route like the 21 or the Ten. Much nicer to the StreetDeck I've got on the X21 now, not very smooth and rattles from the back upstairs.

The 67mph reading will more than likely be true, As to limit a bus is only by cutting the Torque to the running axle once a certain speed, So the bus can easily glide down the bank faster if the driver still has his foot on the pedal, Which on a motorway will more than likely be happening.

(23 Nov 2016, 3:47 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Yes it's a hybrid (googled it), as some passengers near me thought the engine was cutting out, heard them talking about the bus. Sounded impressed with it by what they were saying.


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Not in anyway a Hybrid, It's fitted with Cummins Stop / Start System, Which cut's out the engine when the Hand Brake is applied, When the Handbrake or Footbrake is pressed, The engine restarts without the driver having to touch the Gear Selector.

Its a shame 9109 never got a go on the X9/X10 - would have been interesting to see how 9098 compared to it.

(23 Nov 2016, 4:22 pm)GMitchelhill wrote Its not a bad bus, though I expect I will have the most unique location for a photo of it.

I'll see if I can match that on Saturday

(21 Nov 2016, 4:56 pm)Michael wrote With 698/700 entering service today, which MPD's has being withdrawn?

Has 699 entered service yet?