(01 Jul 2026, 10:00 pm)col87 wrote Them 69 plate MMCs were in very good condition and looked after.  It’s Newcastle who have managed to wreck them in just over a year.

More the 685 that have ruined them. They’ve had most of their breakdowns on that route.

Just saw 27740 and it has the new dark blue leather seats

(02 Jul 2026, 7:48 am)Arlo400H wrote Just saw 27740 and it has the new dark blue leather seats

It's always had them. Believe it was a demonstrator of some form.

(02 Jul 2026, 7:04 am)TransitObserver wrote More the 685 that have ruined them. They’ve had most of their breakdowns on that route.

Idk why they aren’t deckers tbh the amount of people that use them

27740 has had them seats from new as can be seen in my photo from May 2011 not long after it entered service.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...4012408415

(02 Jul 2026, 3:11 pm)Rapidsnap wrote 27740 has had them seats from new as can be seen in my photo from May 2011 not long after it entered service.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...4012408415

ah I had no idea lol - i'm pretty sure that colour is the new standard for buses with weve got you livery

Anyone know when Slatyford are getting the rest of the electric buses?

26075 is currently at Stockton. Tracked on the way down yesterday after being taken off the 62/63. It’s sat in the pits, anyone know why?

I seen that 73144 has RTC in stockton I think I hope everyone ok

(08 Jul 2026, 12:10 pm)TransitObserver wrote 26075 is currently at Stockton. Tracked on the way down yesterday after being taken off the 62/63. It’s sat in the pits, anyone know why?

Inspection and inspection defect repairs. To go with the electrician and fitter at Slatyford on a daily basis from Stockton!

okay so why are you telling people if its on blink its private and not for public im a driver my self things on the blink are not to be spoken about until it's disclosed on stagecoach website 

(12 Jul 2026, 3:57 pm)bob22222 wrote okay so why are you telling people if its on blink its private and not for public im a driver my self things on the blink are not to be spoken about until it's disclosed on stagecoach website 

Considering we all have an interest in buses I doubt they is any harm  discussion things. Most people who are not interested know the majority of buses are knackered anyway so what do you really think is going discussing it on here.

Slatyford’s chargers are pretty much done now, just the fencing alongside Slatyford Lane needing replaced. Wonder when the rest of the Yutongs will come then. Also wonder what Sunderland will get when they have to send them back to Slatyford.

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(13 Jul 2026, 6:44 pm)col87 wrote Considering we all have an interest in buses I doubt they is any harm  discussion things. Most people who are not interested know the majority of buses are knackered anyway so what do you really think is going discussing it on here.

Hes on about what I posted (then deleted) stagecoach look to be about to be announcing new ticket machines business wide in the next few days and he clearly wasn’t happy with that. Can’t please everyone

(13 Jul 2026, 8:52 pm)TransitObserver wrote Slatyford’s chargers are pretty much done now, just the fencing alongside Slatyford Lane needing replaced. Wonder when the rest of the Yutongs will come then. Also wonder what Sunderland will get when they have to send them back to Slatyford.

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Hes on about what I posted (then deleted) stagecoach look to be about to be announcing new ticket machines business wide in the next few days and he clearly wasn’t happy with that. Can’t please everyone

What’s the new ticket machine business about?

(13 Jul 2026, 8:52 pm)TransitObserver wrote Slatyford’s chargers are pretty much done now, just the fencing alongside Slatyford Lane needing replaced. Wonder when the rest of the Yutongs will come then. Also wonder what Sunderland will get when they have to send them back to Slatyford.

Is the plan in the 36 still to terminate at Slatyford depot still happening. Wasn't there something mentioned that the 36 would extend to the depot to terminate there or something along them lines

(13 Jul 2026, 9:35 pm)Nerd4321 wrote Is the plan in the 36 still to terminate at Slatyford depot still happening. Wasn't there something mentioned that the 36 would extend to the depot to terminate there or something along them lines

Not sure, first I’m hearing about that.

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(13 Jul 2026, 9:22 pm)Busesinnewcastle wrote What’s the new ticket machine business about?

Sounds as if stagecoach are giving all buses across the country new ticket machines, unsure what but they’re teasing something and it sounds/looks like new ticket machines.  Not confirmed yet plus I don’t know if the north east depots (Slatyford, Walkergate, South Shields and Sunderland) will get them due to the franchising coming in, in like 3-5 years.

Want about stockton and hartlepool depots are there getting new ticket machines too.

(13 Jul 2026, 8:52 pm)TransitObserver wrote Slatyford’s chargers are pretty much done now, just the fencing alongside Slatyford Lane needing replaced. Wonder when the rest of the Yutongs will come then. Also wonder what Sunderland will get when they have to send them back to Slatyford.

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Hes on about what I posted (then deleted) stagecoach look to be about to be announcing new ticket machines business wide in the next few days and he clearly wasn’t happy with that. Can’t please everyone

Ok but I still don’t see what the issue outside of this forum won’t really care about ticket they just want the bus to turn up on time.

(13 Jul 2026, 11:55 pm)col87 wrote Ok but I still don’t see what the issue outside of this forum won’t really care about ticket they just want the bus to turn up on time.

Probably because it could be classed as confidential or commercially sensitive information?

(13 Jul 2026, 9:35 pm)Nerd4321 wrote Is the plan in the 36 still to terminate at Slatyford depot still happening. Wasn't there something mentioned that the 36 would extend to the depot to terminate there or something along them lines

Have to extend the 30/31 aswell then

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teess...9lXG4thoyg

So what is the new contract that’s been won for Stockton and Hartlepool to be advertising 20 new driving jobs?

(14 Jul 2026, 9:30 pm)TransitObserver wrote https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teess...9lXG4thoyg

So what is the new contract that’s been won for Stockton and Hartlepool to be advertising 20 new driving jobs?

• Stockton to Long Newton & Elton
  
• Stockton - The Clarences - North Tees Hospital
  
• Middlesbrough - Park End to James Cook
  
• Middlesbrough service linking Stainton & Hemlington to Coulby Newham and Nunthorpe
  

Contracts for services: 1/2 (Saltburn), 3/3A (Hartlepool), 6/6A/6B, 13/13B, 35, X40/X41, 51 & RP1 also retained.

See this thread for more info including services Arriva have won: Click here

(14 Jul 2026, 2:04 pm)V514DFT wrote Have to extend the 30/31 aswell then

Or they’d just stop them interworking….

(14 Jul 2026, 11:09 pm)220631612 wrote Or they’d just stop them interworking….

Must say if you stopped the interworking I don't see the point of the 36, at all. It's just a long 63 unless everyone in Fenham is hospital bound and need the RVI every day.

(14 Jul 2026, 11:09 pm)220631612 wrote Or they’d just stop them interworking….

Or they just wouldn't....
30/31/36 is designed to form a loop

83000 returned to service today after re-certification (finally) used on the school run it was bought for!

Confirmed that stagecoach are switching to Ticketer ticket machines with roll out happening within the next 12 months. Stockton and Hartlepool will receive them but still unclear whether Slatyford, Walkergate, South Shields and Sunderland will. It would make sense that we do as everyone else up here uses ticketer and it would mean everyone has the same machines.

83000 is back in service is mean 80295 going back to hull then?

Off topic and this is a bit of an odd question but does anyone know why 10649 has rlly high revs(like sticking to first gear a lot lot longer than normal e400mmcs) compared to the rest of the e400mmcs,i noticed it ages ago and i have only just thought about asking about it now loll. tbf i much prefer the e400mmcs sound like 10649 imo.

(16 Jul 2026, 8:25 pm)Glen1974 wrote 83000 is back in service is mean 80295 going back to hull then?

Not until Stockton receive additional vehicles - 80295 forms part of Stocktons allocation with a PVR of 62 and 5 spare buses