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(12 Sep 2019, 6:26 pm)streetdeckfan wrote </p><p>
</p><p><br></p><p>That'll be that green Optare EV that I saw earlier today on Askew Road then.</p><p>It certainly stood out like</p><p>

</p><p><br></p><p>It certainly is!

Although my sighting of it, on the back of a low-loader heading northwards, was a way bit further south than this .....</p>

<p>Arriva is now on the Bus Times Map.</p>

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(14 Sep 2019, 8:04 am)garrymc05 wrote <p>Arriva is now on the Bus Times Map.</p>

Has already been mentioned on the other page

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1...s-service/

Bus provider Arriva said: “In 2018, the 56 route was subject to change which altered the route of this bus. The decision to change the route was not taken lightly and was necessary to improve punctuality for the majority of passengers who travel on this service.

“Arriva is working closely with Durham Country Council to identify actions that will speed up buses and therefore free-up the time needed to re-instate the route at Stobb Cross. To further improve punctuality, from Sunday, October 27, we are adding another vehicle to our fleet which will make our service more resilient to delays. In addition, we are introducing a revised timetable from January 5 that will allow buses more time to complete their journeys, especially at commuter times when there is growing traffic congestion in the Durham area.

“An invitation wasn’t received on this occasion, but we are always happy to meet with community groups.”

Arriva OP02 ARE by kieron mathews, on Flickr

OP02 ARE has entered service and was on the 47 today. Here’s a photo of it having a rest at the RVI Hospital.


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(14 Sep 2019, 1:12 pm)Adrian wrote https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1...s-service/

Bus provider Arriva said: “In 2018, the 56 route was subject to change which altered the route of this bus. The decision to change the route was not taken lightly and was necessary to improve punctuality for the majority of passengers who travel on this service.

“Arriva is working closely with Durham Country Council to identify actions that will speed up buses and therefore free-up the time needed to re-instate the route at Stobb Cross. To further improve punctuality, from Sunday, October 27, we are adding another vehicle to our fleet which will make our service more resilient to delays. In addition, we are introducing a revised timetable from January 5 that will allow buses more time to complete their journeys, especially at commuter times when there is growing traffic congestion in the Durham area.

“An invitation wasn’t received on this occasion, but we are always happy to meet with community groups.”

</p><p>Changing on 27th October and 5th January- two changes in 10 weeks!</p>

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(15 Sep 2019, 2:19 pm)busmanT wrote </p><p>
</p><p>Changing on 27th October and 5th January- two changes in 10 weeks!</p><p>

</p><p><br></p><p>Historically there have always been changes in County Durham on those dates</p>

(14 Sep 2019, 8:04 am)garrymc05 wrote <p>Arriva is now on the Bus Times Map.</p>

Ashame that none of the buses showing on the bus times app


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Can anyone explain why OP02 ARE is here? I'm really confused

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(16 Sep 2019, 10:14 am)enviro7501 wrote Can anyone explain why OP02 ARE is here? I'm really confused

could be wrong here but its the bus manufacturers name but in the form of a number plate,OPTARE,as a number plate requires it to have numbers in it,i suppose 2 was chosen as Two starts with a T,and you pronounce the T in Two</p>

Front destination display on 1476 isn't working on the X12 tonight

Just seen the Yutong at Four Lane Ends today. I thought it was returned?

2845 has had seats retrommed in a new moquette, guessing all solos will be getting these

Is Darlington having issues with there omicities lately as the x66 and x67 allocation are all over the place

(24 Sep 2019, 8:36 pm)Ryland wrote Is Darlington having issues with there omicities lately as the x66 and x67 allocation are all over the place

All 5 examples were on today according to BusTimes although seems like some of the examples haven't been on all day the last few days, 4651 seemingly only reappeared yesterday (on service 7).

4645 is restricted to service 2 due to having an issue making it unsuitable for out of town work, think it's either gearbox related or overheating.

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(24 Sep 2019, 9:48 pm)Jimmi wrote All 5 examples were on today according to BusTimes although seems like some of the examples haven't been on all day the last few days, 4651 seemingly only reappeared yesterday (on service 7).

4645 is restricted to service 2 due to having an issue making it unsuitable for out of town work, think it's either gearbox related or overheating.

</p><p><br></p><p>Been over the past few weeks solos streetlities pulsars ecocitoes the odd Decker <br></p>

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(19 Sep 2019, 8:13 am)enviro7501 wrote Just seen the Yutong at Four Lane Ends today. I thought it was returned?

</p><p><br></p><p>The Yutong went back last Friday, but the Solo EV is still kicking around on range testing, albeit not in public service between Jesmond and Blyth depots.</p>

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(24 Sep 2019, 8:36 pm)Ryland wrote Is Darlington having issues with there omicities lately as the x66 and x67 allocation are all over the place

Lately?!

4712 escorted back to redcar depot looks like suspension issues

Yesterday (Tues 24 Sept 2019) there were 2 * E400 on the 685 - seen passing each other in Brampton around 1440. More Omnicity problems? As it was a school day there should only have been 1 * E400 as planned (going to Carlisle) and the other (returning to Newcastle) would normally be a VDL substituting for a missing Omnicity.

7536 on the X21/ED4
7535 on the 10
4812 on the 10
1439 on X27

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(26 Sep 2019, 3:34 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote 7536 on the X21/ED4
7535 on the 10
4812 on the 10
1439 on X27

</p><p><br></p><p>The X21 can't have Decker as there is a low bridge after you leave&nbsp;seaham so I guess 7536 would have been substituted at peterlee or diverted away from the bridge</p>

(26 Sep 2019, 5:52 pm)GNE6312 wrote <p>
</p><p><br></p><p>The X21 can't have Decker as there is a low bridge after you leave&nbsp;seaham so I guess 7536 would have been substituted at peterlee or diverted away from the bridge</p>

The E400s at Darlington can definitely fit under that bridge as I've been under there before on 7538: https://flic.kr/p/G2psSH

OmniDekka's can also fit.

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(26 Sep 2019, 6:13 pm)Jimmi wrote The E400s at Darlington can definitely fit under that bridge as I've been under there before on 7538: https://flic.kr/p/G2psSH

OmniDekka's can also fit.

</p><p><br></p><p>Yeah that bridge is only 2 inches off fitting a full height 'Decker under. 14'3".</p>

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(26 Sep 2019, 5:52 pm)GNE6312 wrote <p>
</p><p><br></p><p>The X21 can't have Decker as there is a low bridge after you leave&nbsp;seaham so I guess 7536 would have been substituted at peterlee or diverted away from the bridge</p>

I’m also sure that the ED4 doesn’t go under that bridge, it should have been 1593 that was on it but it got swapped when it came into the town to 7536

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(26 Sep 2019, 6:13 pm)Jimmi wrote The E400s at Darlington can definitely fit under that bridge as I've been under there before on 7538: https://flic.kr/p/G2psSH

OmniDekka's can also fit.

</p><p><br></p><p>That surprises me. It feels very low when you pass under it.<br></p>

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(26 Sep 2019, 10:31 pm)BusLoverMum wrote </p><p>
</p><p><br></p><p>That surprises me. It feels very low when you pass under it.<br></p><p>

</p><p><br></p><p>Same especially on the gas buses</p>

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(26 Sep 2019, 5:52 pm)GNE6312 wrote </p><p>
</p><p><br></p><p>The X21 can't have Decker as there is a low bridge after you leave&nbsp;seaham so I guess 7536 would have been substituted at peterlee or diverted away from the bridge</p><p>

(26 Sep 2019, 6:13 pm)Jimmi wrote The E400s at Darlington can definitely fit under that bridge as I've been under there before on 7538: https://flic.kr/p/G2psSH

OmniDekka's can also fit.

</p><p><br></p><p>Not only that but as has been stated, the E400 was swapped onto the board on its last trip from Darlington - which terminates at Peterlee Bus Station and then runs light to Bracken Hill to start on the ED4.</p>

(27 Sep 2019, 7:46 am)Kuyoyo wrote Not only that but as has been stated, the E400 was swapped onto the board on its last trip from Darlington - which terminates at Peterlee Bus Station and then runs light to Bracken Hill to start on the ED4

And as also stated the ED4 doesn't go under that low bridge in Seaham

1593 was allocated to service 7 a bit later in the afternoon.

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(27 Sep 2019, 8:27 am)Jimmi wrote And as also stated the ED4 doesn't go under that low bridge in Seaham

1593 was allocated to service 7 a bit later in the afternoon.

1593 was the bus that replaced 7536