<![CDATA[North East Buses - All Forums]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:36:03 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[The North East Rail Vision]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4830 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:28:12 +0100 Adrian]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4830 for rail in the region up to 2040.

The vision is supposed to set out the practical steps needed to deliver change, which NEMSA include:
  • Stronger partnerships with GBR, wider rail industry partners, Local Authorities and other stakeholders to ensure priorities are clear and plans are aligned.
  • Joined-up planning to ensure rail investment aligns with wider regional goals.1
  • Reliable funding, both multi-year devolved financial settlements and long-term infrastructure funding commitments from Department for Transport and GBR.
  • A clear phased roadmap of improvements to 2040, to ensure funding can be used in a timely and targeted way.

I've added links to some of the key documents below:
North East Rail Vision Report to Cabinet
Appendix A - North East Rail Vision, summary document
Appendix B - North East Rail Vision
Appendix C - Washington Metro and Leamside South

The key things that I've noted are that there's an immediate desire to bring in local rail part of the 'Angel Network', integrated buses, Metro and other modes. Long term ambitions are the Leamside in full (which we knew about), and extending other lines to either increase capacity or link other places. Northumberland Line being one, with the plan to open up to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. There's references to building up a project pipeline, which returns again to reopening passenger services on the Stillington Branch and Ferryhill station, but also the Bensham Curve.]]> for rail in the region up to 2040.

The vision is supposed to set out the practical steps needed to deliver change, which NEMSA include:
  • Stronger partnerships with GBR, wider rail industry partners, Local Authorities and other stakeholders to ensure priorities are clear and plans are aligned.
  • Joined-up planning to ensure rail investment aligns with wider regional goals.1
  • Reliable funding, both multi-year devolved financial settlements and long-term infrastructure funding commitments from Department for Transport and GBR.
  • A clear phased roadmap of improvements to 2040, to ensure funding can be used in a timely and targeted way.

I've added links to some of the key documents below:
North East Rail Vision Report to Cabinet
Appendix A - North East Rail Vision, summary document
Appendix B - North East Rail Vision
Appendix C - Washington Metro and Leamside South

The key things that I've noted are that there's an immediate desire to bring in local rail part of the 'Angel Network', integrated buses, Metro and other modes. Long term ambitions are the Leamside in full (which we knew about), and extending other lines to either increase capacity or link other places. Northumberland Line being one, with the plan to open up to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. There's references to building up a project pipeline, which returns again to reopening passenger services on the Stillington Branch and Ferryhill station, but also the Bensham Curve.]]> <![CDATA[Bus elimination]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4829 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:57:43 +0100 EastGatesheadRider]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4829
Everyday a bus will be eliminated

Try pick a niche once because the easy ones will be out first]]>
Everyday a bus will be eliminated

Try pick a niche once because the easy ones will be out first]]> <![CDATA[Wear Bus Preservation Group]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4828 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:36:35 +0100 Malarkey]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4828
8307 joins other group current fleet members:
- First York 11113 / BG58 OMJ
- Go North East 5264 / NK56 KJZ
- Go North East 4950 / NK51 OLR
- Go North East 3942 / NK05 GZP (part owned)
- Arriva North East 4718 / YJ10 DFU
- Go North East 3895 / NK51 UCY

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8307 joins other group current fleet members:
- First York 11113 / BG58 OMJ
- Go North East 5264 / NK56 KJZ
- Go North East 4950 / NK51 OLR
- Go North East 3942 / NK05 GZP (part owned)
- Arriva North East 4718 / YJ10 DFU
- Go North East 3895 / NK51 UCY

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]]> <![CDATA[Arriva Driver Shortage 2026]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4827 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:27:40 +0100 Storx]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4827
Assume it's not fleet related at this time of night. I know there was talk of other depots bailing out the Stockton mess but they can't be stupid enough to cause massive issues elsewhere to bail out another depot?]]>
Assume it's not fleet related at this time of night. I know there was talk of other depots bailing out the Stockton mess but they can't be stupid enough to cause massive issues elsewhere to bail out another depot?]]> <![CDATA[October changes]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4826 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:33:26 +0100 Michael]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4826
PB0003954/823
Variation GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X10 Newcastle Peterlee

PB0003954/824
Variation GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X10 Peterlee Middlesbrough]]>
PB0003954/823
Variation GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X10 Newcastle Peterlee

PB0003954/824
Variation GO NORTH EAST LIMITED X10 Peterlee Middlesbrough]]> <![CDATA[Bus Stops Of The Past]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4824 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:30:15 +0100 Retro Nero]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4824 <![CDATA[Arriva: Come and talk to us about local transport in your area]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4823 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:51:34 +0100 Malarkey]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4823
Arriva Buses Wales new Wright Streetdeck Ultroliners (BN76 CPU) has received vinyl's for the campaign.

https://flickr.com/photos/cymrucoastline...1819684594]]>
Arriva Buses Wales new Wright Streetdeck Ultroliners (BN76 CPU) has received vinyl's for the campaign.

https://flickr.com/photos/cymrucoastline...1819684594]]> <![CDATA[Chester-Le-Street Heritage Running Day]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4822 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:13:59 +0100 Malarkey]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4822 18th October 2026 between 10am-4pm.

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]]> 18th October 2026 between 10am-4pm.

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]]> <![CDATA[The Rebrands of 2021 | GNE]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4817 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:19:37 +0100 X919 WGR]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4817
Would love to know what people thought of this time, what their favourite rebrand was, what their new brand was their favourite and more.]]>
Would love to know what people thought of this time, what their favourite rebrand was, what their new brand was their favourite and more.]]> <![CDATA[New Forum - What's this about?]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4816 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:51:55 +0100 Adrian]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4816
What should go here?
The idea is that any NEMSA project, such as franchising, Metro extension and Shields ferry landing replacement, would go in here. We're also expecting a ramp up in public activity relating to franchising, so in the future, this will also serve as a home to any discussion around future service tenders for the Angel Network.

What doesn't fit?
At present, any Nexus business as usual (BAU) content should remain in the respective sections, e.g. Metro in the railways forum, Nexus tenders in the Infrastructure & Management forum.

Don't worry if you post something in the wrong place, the mod team will move to the best fit.

Hopefully this makes it easier for members to find what they're looking for, and also prevents NEMSA stuff dominating the operator forums.]]>
What should go here?
The idea is that any NEMSA project, such as franchising, Metro extension and Shields ferry landing replacement, would go in here. We're also expecting a ramp up in public activity relating to franchising, so in the future, this will also serve as a home to any discussion around future service tenders for the Angel Network.

What doesn't fit?
At present, any Nexus business as usual (BAU) content should remain in the respective sections, e.g. Metro in the railways forum, Nexus tenders in the Infrastructure & Management forum.

Don't worry if you post something in the wrong place, the mod team will move to the best fit.

Hopefully this makes it easier for members to find what they're looking for, and also prevents NEMSA stuff dominating the operator forums.]]> <![CDATA[Tyne and Wear Metro - Washington Extension Project]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4815 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:30:33 +0100 Adrian]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4815 https://nexus.org.uk/who-we-are/projects...ashington/

It has a timeline of what has been taking place up until now, but the key take is that a second round of engagement sessions across Washington and Sunderland will take place during September, which will also coincide with the public announcement of where the proposed station locations and route will be.

Date Time Venue
Tuesday 1 September 4pm – 6pm Washington Millennium Centre, Concord
Saturday 5 September 1.30pm – 4pm Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane
Monday 7 September 12.30pm – 4.30pm Fitzgeralds Wardley
Wednesday 9 September 1.30pm – 4pm Tansy Centre, South Hylton
Friday 11 September 12.30pm – 4.30pm Teal Farm Pub, Washington
Saturday 12 September 11am – 2pm North East Land, Sea, Air Museum, Washington
Tuesday 15 September 5.30pm – 7pm Sunderland College, City Campus
Wednesday 16 September 10am – 1pm Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane
Saturday 19 September 10.30am – 1.30pm The Galleries, Washington
Tuesday 22 September 5.30pm – 7pm Columbia Village Community Centre, Washington
Wednesday 23 September 10am – 12pm Tansy Centre, South Hylton
Friday 25 September 8.30am – 10.30am Pelaw Metro Station
Friday 25 September 5pm – 7pm Pelaw Metro Station
Saturday 26 September 10.30am – 1.30pm The Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland
]]> https://nexus.org.uk/who-we-are/projects...ashington/

It has a timeline of what has been taking place up until now, but the key take is that a second round of engagement sessions across Washington and Sunderland will take place during September, which will also coincide with the public announcement of where the proposed station locations and route will be.

Date Time Venue
Tuesday 1 September 4pm – 6pm Washington Millennium Centre, Concord
Saturday 5 September 1.30pm – 4pm Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane
Monday 7 September 12.30pm – 4.30pm Fitzgeralds Wardley
Wednesday 9 September 1.30pm – 4pm Tansy Centre, South Hylton
Friday 11 September 12.30pm – 4.30pm Teal Farm Pub, Washington
Saturday 12 September 11am – 2pm North East Land, Sea, Air Museum, Washington
Tuesday 15 September 5.30pm – 7pm Sunderland College, City Campus
Wednesday 16 September 10am – 1pm Washington Arts Centre, Biddick Lane
Saturday 19 September 10.30am – 1.30pm The Galleries, Washington
Tuesday 22 September 5.30pm – 7pm Columbia Village Community Centre, Washington
Wednesday 23 September 10am – 12pm Tansy Centre, South Hylton
Friday 25 September 8.30am – 10.30am Pelaw Metro Station
Friday 25 September 5pm – 7pm Pelaw Metro Station
Saturday 26 September 10.30am – 1.30pm The Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland
]]> <![CDATA[Selby Transfers]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4807 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:39:08 +0100 markA51953]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4807 <![CDATA[Original Registrations]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4806 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:24:52 +0100 Zone_14]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4806
Apologies if this has been asked before, but I’m new to this forum so please forgive me.

I am currently trying to look through historical registrations. I’ve noticed that the X Lines StreetDecks appear to have this, presumably due to COVID.

I have broken down the 30/31 of them into body numbers and from there I am guessing it is in some form of sequential order. I’m hoping someone may be able to help fill the gaps, or point in the right direction please.

For clarity my list includes the 9 that were sent in the end to what is now Go Thames Valley, all of which retained their 20 plates anyway. The ones in bold I have worked out, but for now are unconfirmed. These have only been worked out as sequentially there is no other possible combinations. 6376 was already confirmed as NK20 ENN as well.

So this is what I have:

AS480 - Go Thames Valley 80904 - NK20 EKO
AS481 - Go Thames Valley 80905 - NK20 EKP
AS482 - Go Thames Valley 80906 - NK20 EKR
AS483 - Go Thames Valley 80901 - NK20 EKT
AS484 - Go North East 6364 - NK70 BYA - NK20 EKU
AS485 - Go North East 6365 - NK70 BYB - NK20 EKV
AS547 - Go Thames Valley 80902 - NK20 EKW
AS548 - Go Thames Valley 80903 - NK20 EKX
AS549 - Go Thames Valley 80907 - NK20 EKY
AS550 - Go North East 6366 - NK70 BYC - Original Reg Unknown
AS568 - Go North East 6367 - NK70 BYD - [i]Original Reg Unknown[/i]
AS569 - Go North East 6368 - NK70 BYF -[i] Original Reg Unknown[/i]
AS570 - Go North East 6369 - NK70 BYG -[i] Original Reg Unknown[/i]
AS571 - Go North East 6370 - NK70 BYH -[i] Original Reg Unknown[/i]
AS572 - Go Thames Valley 80908 - NK20 ELU
AS573 - Go North East 6356 - NK20 ELV - Original Reg Retained
AS574 - Go North East 6357 - NK20 ELW - Original Reg Retained
AS575 - Go North East 6361 - NK70 BYJ - Original Reg Unknown
AS576 - Go North East 6358 - NK20 EMF -Original Reg Retained
AS577 - Go North East 6359 - NK20 EMJ - Original Reg Retained
AS578 - Go North East 6360 - NK20 EMV - Original Reg Retained
AS579 - Go North East 6362 - NK70 BYL - Original Reg Unknown
AS580 - Go North East 6371 - NK70 BYM - Original Reg Unknown
AS581 - Go North East 6363 - NK70 BYN - Original Reg Unknown
AS582 - Go North East 6372 - NK70 BYO - Original Reg Unknown
AS583 - Go North East 6373 - NK70 BYP - Original Reg Unknown
AS584 - Go Thames Valley 80909 - NK20 ENJ
AS585 - Go North East 6374 - NK70 BYR - NK20 ENL
AS586 - Go North East 6375 - NK70 BYT - NK20 ENM
AS587 - Go North East 6376 - NK70 BYU - NK20 ENN

6377 (the 6 cylinder one) wasn’t first registered until October 2020. I believe it never carried a 20 plate, despite having a body number of AS546.

Thanks for the help.]]>
Apologies if this has been asked before, but I’m new to this forum so please forgive me.

I am currently trying to look through historical registrations. I’ve noticed that the X Lines StreetDecks appear to have this, presumably due to COVID.

I have broken down the 30/31 of them into body numbers and from there I am guessing it is in some form of sequential order. I’m hoping someone may be able to help fill the gaps, or point in the right direction please.

For clarity my list includes the 9 that were sent in the end to what is now Go Thames Valley, all of which retained their 20 plates anyway. The ones in bold I have worked out, but for now are unconfirmed. These have only been worked out as sequentially there is no other possible combinations. 6376 was already confirmed as NK20 ENN as well.

So this is what I have:

AS480 - Go Thames Valley 80904 - NK20 EKO
AS481 - Go Thames Valley 80905 - NK20 EKP
AS482 - Go Thames Valley 80906 - NK20 EKR
AS483 - Go Thames Valley 80901 - NK20 EKT
AS484 - Go North East 6364 - NK70 BYA - NK20 EKU
AS485 - Go North East 6365 - NK70 BYB - NK20 EKV
AS547 - Go Thames Valley 80902 - NK20 EKW
AS548 - Go Thames Valley 80903 - NK20 EKX
AS549 - Go Thames Valley 80907 - NK20 EKY
AS550 - Go North East 6366 - NK70 BYC - Original Reg Unknown
AS568 - Go North East 6367 - NK70 BYD - [i]Original Reg Unknown[/i]
AS569 - Go North East 6368 - NK70 BYF -[i] Original Reg Unknown[/i]
AS570 - Go North East 6369 - NK70 BYG -[i] Original Reg Unknown[/i]
AS571 - Go North East 6370 - NK70 BYH -[i] Original Reg Unknown[/i]
AS572 - Go Thames Valley 80908 - NK20 ELU
AS573 - Go North East 6356 - NK20 ELV - Original Reg Retained
AS574 - Go North East 6357 - NK20 ELW - Original Reg Retained
AS575 - Go North East 6361 - NK70 BYJ - Original Reg Unknown
AS576 - Go North East 6358 - NK20 EMF -Original Reg Retained
AS577 - Go North East 6359 - NK20 EMJ - Original Reg Retained
AS578 - Go North East 6360 - NK20 EMV - Original Reg Retained
AS579 - Go North East 6362 - NK70 BYL - Original Reg Unknown
AS580 - Go North East 6371 - NK70 BYM - Original Reg Unknown
AS581 - Go North East 6363 - NK70 BYN - Original Reg Unknown
AS582 - Go North East 6372 - NK70 BYO - Original Reg Unknown
AS583 - Go North East 6373 - NK70 BYP - Original Reg Unknown
AS584 - Go Thames Valley 80909 - NK20 ENJ
AS585 - Go North East 6374 - NK70 BYR - NK20 ENL
AS586 - Go North East 6375 - NK70 BYT - NK20 ENM
AS587 - Go North East 6376 - NK70 BYU - NK20 ENN

6377 (the 6 cylinder one) wasn’t first registered until October 2020. I believe it never carried a 20 plate, despite having a body number of AS546.

Thanks for the help.]]> <![CDATA[Free real-time bus departure board for every stop in Great Britain]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4805 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:42:15 +0100 josephmjustin]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4805 I've built a site called StopBoard that shows live bus arrivals for any bus stop in England, Scotland, and Wales. 309,000+ stops covered.
You search for your stop and get a departure board with live tracking, ETAs, delay info, and bus position on a map. No app, no account, no ads.
Would be really interested to hear how the North East data looks. If anything seems off for your area, I'd love to know.

Justin
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]]> I've built a site called StopBoard that shows live bus arrivals for any bus stop in England, Scotland, and Wales. 309,000+ stops covered.
You search for your stop and get a departure board with live tracking, ETAs, delay info, and bus position on a map. No app, no account, no ads.
Would be really interested to hear how the North East data looks. If anything seems off for your area, I'd love to know.

Justin
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]]> <![CDATA[Angel Network Bus Service Suggestions]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4821 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:36:17 +0100 V514DFT]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4821