Noticed there is Several Nexus Threads for different things, but weren't suitable for the following post as it has no relation to those topics, might worth merging all those Threads into this one.

Anyway whilst briefly in Jarrow Yesterday I spotted Nexus have Invested in some New Bus Infrastructure Cleaning Vans, in the form of the New Ford Transits, also note in the Photo of (CX14 RXL) that it is parked on Double Yellow Lines, what was even more baffling was on opposite side of the Road there was plenty of Parking Space and it isn't Doubled Yellow Lined, or Alternatively why did the Driver not Park in the Car Park for Home Bargins, Rather than Parking where they did and receiving a Fine.

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(18 Sep 2014, 3:55 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Noticed there is Several Nexus Threads for different things, but weren't suitable for the following post as it has no relation to those topics, might worth merging all those Threads into this one.

Anyway whilst briefly in Jarrow Yesterday I spotted Nexus have Invested in some New Bus Infrastructure Cleaning Vans, in the form of the New Ford Transits, also note in the Photo of (CX14 RXL) that it is parked on Double Yellow Lines, what was even more baffling was on opposite side of the Road there was plenty of Parking Space and it isn't Doubled Yellow Lined, or Alternatively why did the Driver not Park in the Car Park for Home Bargins, Rather than Parking where they did and receiving a Fine.

They're owned by the contractor, and not Nexus. Viper took over on the 10th June 2014.

http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/nexus-...d-shelters

I imagine the contractors will have some sort of special dispensation applied which allows their vehicles to park in bus stations (or stops) in order to allow the necessary maintenance to take place.

(18 Sep 2014, 8:36 pm)aureolin wrote They're owned by the contractor, and not Nexus. Viper took over on the 10th June 2014.

http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/nexus-...d-shelters

Thanks for that Aureolin, Wasn't aware of any Contract change in regards to the Cleaning of Bus Stations/Shelters, although I was curious as to what "Viper" was, but as my mind was elsewhere at the Time the thought didn't even cross my mind.

(18 Sep 2014, 8:43 pm)AdamY wrote I imagine the contractors will have some sort of special dispensation applied which allows their vehicles to park in bus stations (or stops) in order to allow the necessary maintenance to take place.

Probably stipulated by Nexus, as I recall a previous contractor (possibly Interserve?) having Nexus logos on their fleet too.

(18 Sep 2014, 8:45 pm)aureolin wrote Probably stipulated by Nexus, as I recall a previous contractor (possibly Interserve?) having Nexus logos on their fleet too.

It might have been DBL (Dowell Brothers) or even both.

Security companies (such as G4S, Security Plus, Loomis etc.,) also have similar arrangements with local authorities and business owners. This is why you see them parked up in pedestrianised or 'bus-only' areas like the Monument. 

(18 Sep 2014, 8:50 pm)AdamY wrote It might have been DBL (Dowell Brothers) or even both.

Security companies (such as G4S, Security Plus, Loomis etc.,) also have similar arrangements with local authorities and business owners. This is why you see them parked up in pedestrianised or 'bus-only' areas like the Monument. 

T'was Mitie  - http://www.mitie.com/documents/%5Bimport...-nexus.pdf

Whether some are relevant to the issues relating to low rail adhesion or not, Nexus have put tenders out for a range of items.

There are 17(?) lots included in those tenders, are training for chainsaw use and track welding.
Other tenders include lift and escalator maintenance.

Presumably staff will be trained internally to carry out maintenance and tasks going forward, rather than staff brought by private contractors, carrying out work on Nexus behalf.

Dont know if anyone can help with this, we seem to be getting a few " privallage " nexus passes being presented. Does anybody know who qualifies for them i.e related to an employee.

(10 Nov 2014, 2:18 pm)Andreos1 wrote Whether some are relevant to the issues relating to low rail adhesion or not, Nexus have put tenders out for a range of items.

There are 17(?) lots included in those tenders, are training for chainsaw use and track welding.
Other tenders include lift and escalator maintenance.

Presumably staff will be trained internally to carry out maintenance and tasks going forward, rather than staff brought by private contractors, carrying out work on Nexus behalf.

Wouldnt that go against the Government's procurement strategy, and the use of SMEs? I haven't had actually looked at the tenders mind
..

No idea, suppose if they use SME's to deliver the training to staff, then it may fall inline with policy.

A new bus shelter has been installed at the Wheatsheaf. No glass in it yet - must be leaving it so the local thugs can't punch the glass out..! ;-)

(12 Nov 2014, 8:07 am)Dan wrote A new bus shelter has been installed at the Wheatsheaf. No glass in it yet - must be leaving it so the local thugs can't punch the glass out..! ;-)

About time, is it really long one or a small one?

(12 Nov 2014, 8:48 am)Michael wrote About time, is it really long one or a small one?

Looks ever so slightly longer than the usual ones, but that compensates for the fact that there's only one instead of two as before.

(12 Nov 2014, 9:14 am)Dan wrote Looks ever so slightly longer than the usual ones, but that compensates for the fact that there's only one instead of two as before.

Always thought having 2 shelters was daft, least its longish, sometimes, the amount of people which get on their can be high, especially if they passing through the city center to other places... i:e services 3,4,35 etc 

I was at the wheatsheaf a few weeks ago and the que for the bus was massive 

(12 Nov 2014, 9:26 am)Michael wrote Always thought having 2 shelters was daft, least its longish, sometimes, the amount of people which get on their can be high, especially if they passing through the city center to other places... i:e services 3,4,35 etc 

I was at the wheatsheaf a few weeks ago and the que for the bus was massive 

They've put on another one of those long shelters to extend it - so now it's quite a long bus shelter!

The wheatsheaf used to have 2 bus stops, one for busways buses and one for northern buses dating back to the olden days

(17 Nov 2014, 6:45 pm)cbma06 wrote The wheatsheaf used to have 2 bus stops, one for busways buses and one for northern buses dating back to the olden days

Yup, the good old days! 

It would seem that Nexus have taken it upon themselves to maintain their own Wikipedia page. A conflict of interest you'd argue.

(30 Dec 2014, 4:20 pm)aureolin wrote It would seem that Nexus have taken it upon themselves to maintain their own Wikipedia page. A conflict of interest you'd argue.

Probably so one of us doesn't put something like "Nexus show no respect to bus spotters and often ask them to get off their property and in some cases refer to them as terrorist's"

Nexus are holding a 'How do we make public transport accessible for all' event within the next North Tyneside Transport Form.

This will be on Sat 23rd January, between 1030 and 1230 at the White Swan Centre in Killingworth

Bus operators will be there, alongside representatives from Metro.

(15 Jan 2016, 1:06 pm)Andreos1 wrote Nexus are holding a 'How do we make public transport accessible for all' event within the next North Tyneside Transport Form.

This will be on Sat 23rd January, between 1030 and 1230 at the White Swan Centre in Killingworth

Bus operators will be there, alongside representatives from Metro.

I might have to attend

(15 Jan 2016, 2:29 pm)Adrian wrote I might have to attend

So might I.

(15 Jan 2016, 1:06 pm)Andreos1 wrote Nexus are holding a 'How do we make public transport accessible for all' event within the next North Tyneside Transport Form.

This will be on Sat 23rd January, between 1030 and 1230 at the White Swan Centre in Killingworth

Bus operators will be there, alongside representatives from Metro.

Sounds interesting.... I may have to pay a visit.

(15 Jan 2016, 4:30 pm)Davie wrote Sounds interesting....  I may have to pay a visit.

i can't make it as am at a football match Sunderland AFC Vs AFC Bournemouth

(15 Jan 2016, 2:29 pm)Adrian wrote I might have to attend

Looks like you will have some company!

How long have all Nexus Travel Centres been closed on Saturdays? Must be a nightmare if you want to pick up timetables.

It might be an idea to have leaflet racks outside on the concourse at Gateshead, like they do at Eldon Square/Haymarket, and possibly still opening the travel centre but just with closed counters at Sunderland.

(23 May 2016, 6:48 pm)Wybus wrote How long have all Nexus Travel Centres been closed on Saturdays? Must be a nightmare if you want to pick up timetables.

It might be an idea to have leaflet racks outside on the course at Gateshead, like they do at Eldon Square/Haymarket, and possibly still opening the travel centre but just with closed counters at Sunderland.

Since last month. 

With the growth of online access there's probably not a bright future for them especially with if smart ticketing and budget cuts coming in

have your say

Review of local transport services in Tyne and Wear


http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...rvices.pdf

Survey link - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NexusServiceReview

(13 Jun 2016, 3:24 pm)Michael wrote have your say

Review of local transport services in Tyne and Wear


http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...rvices.pdf

That survey is a sham. It's not asking you for opinions, but instead asking you which services you'd cut. I fear that there will be very few CAT users fill in the survey, so it'd be interesting to see if those ticketing options are retained, over say the Metro Gold Card.