https://northeastbuses.co.uk/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:32:12 +0000 MyBB https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4733 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:13:14 +0000 X919 WGR]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4733
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e74gxyj3go]]>
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e74gxyj3go]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4729 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:08:48 +0000 Nerd4321]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4729
9/25/25A/10/11/12/24/26/29/90/92/R3/R4/R6/50/51/52AM/51/52PM/96/99/319/515/558/568/643/939/R5/67/69

Some of the odd ones here as to the website the following are

51/52 seem to be two different tenders for an AM & PM

The 939 is mentioned twice

Im not entirely sure which 12 they are on about. I thought it was the 12 in South Shields but thats in may as its grouped with the 13

The 67/69 dont share a contract but im not sure its always been the case or not

No 644 so im assuming thats commercially ran by GNE

Also im not sure which part of the 9 is nexus as it interworks with the 8]]>
9/25/25A/10/11/12/24/26/29/90/92/R3/R4/R6/50/51/52AM/51/52PM/96/99/319/515/558/568/643/939/R5/67/69

Some of the odd ones here as to the website the following are

51/52 seem to be two different tenders for an AM & PM

The 939 is mentioned twice

Im not entirely sure which 12 they are on about. I thought it was the 12 in South Shields but thats in may as its grouped with the 13

The 67/69 dont share a contract but im not sure its always been the case or not

No 644 so im assuming thats commercially ran by GNE

Also im not sure which part of the 9 is nexus as it interworks with the 8]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4728 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:06:24 +0000 Nerd4321]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4728
8/12/13/32/35/36/79/82/82A/168/520/594/935]]>
8/12/13/32/35/36/79/82/82A/168/520/594/935]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4727 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:46:57 +0000 Nerd4321]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4727
Timetable will be available from 6th March

3 locations are available for the shuttles 

These being 

Durham (Belmont Park & Ride)
Sunderland (Park Lane Interchange)
Gateshead (Heworth Interchange)

Additional shuttles service will operate between Durhams other Park and ride sites Howlands & Sniperley

Regional Coaches will be available for return journeys from 23 location across the North East Combined Authority & Tees Valley Combined Authority]]>
Timetable will be available from 6th March

3 locations are available for the shuttles 

These being 

Durham (Belmont Park & Ride)
Sunderland (Park Lane Interchange)
Gateshead (Heworth Interchange)

Additional shuttles service will operate between Durhams other Park and ride sites Howlands & Sniperley

Regional Coaches will be available for return journeys from 23 location across the North East Combined Authority & Tees Valley Combined Authority]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4712 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:56:54 +0000 GuyParkRoyal]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4712 With the following changes:

18 from Stagecoach (Newcastle) to Northstar. 
32/32A from Stagecoach to GCT.
333 new service to GNE.
599 Northstar to GCT.
787 Stagecoach to GNE (route extended to Byker).
X46 GCT to Stanley Travel.]]> With the following changes:

18 from Stagecoach (Newcastle) to Northstar. 
32/32A from Stagecoach to GCT.
333 new service to GNE.
599 Northstar to GCT.
787 Stagecoach to GNE (route extended to Byker).
X46 GCT to Stanley Travel.]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4709 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:16:57 +0000 Storx]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4709
imo there's loads of services around which aren't busy enough for a bus every 30 minutes; but could easily be busy enough for one for every 40 or 45 minutes or there's routes which are currently running around with 20/40 timetables which are just useless for anyone.

Some examples of these is the likes of the X45 and was X46 to Consett, could these not be both every 40 minutes which would combine to be every 20 minutes. Similar with the X30/X31 to Stanley.

For hourly routes, stuff like the Arriva 56 in Durham which would probably be ideal at every 45 minutes or even the X14/X15/X16/X18/X20 all being all every 40 minutes; continuing with the current every 2 hours to Berwick (every third bus instead of 2) combining to every 20 minutes along the Coast to Newcastle and every 10 minutes from Morpeth to Newcastle.

Surely for a punter a more frequent services is more important, than it being every 07 Past or whatever but for whatever reason they're just being not done?]]>
imo there's loads of services around which aren't busy enough for a bus every 30 minutes; but could easily be busy enough for one for every 40 or 45 minutes or there's routes which are currently running around with 20/40 timetables which are just useless for anyone.

Some examples of these is the likes of the X45 and was X46 to Consett, could these not be both every 40 minutes which would combine to be every 20 minutes. Similar with the X30/X31 to Stanley.

For hourly routes, stuff like the Arriva 56 in Durham which would probably be ideal at every 45 minutes or even the X14/X15/X16/X18/X20 all being all every 40 minutes; continuing with the current every 2 hours to Berwick (every third bus instead of 2) combining to every 20 minutes along the Coast to Newcastle and every 10 minutes from Morpeth to Newcastle.

Surely for a punter a more frequent services is more important, than it being every 07 Past or whatever but for whatever reason they're just being not done?]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4705 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:59:57 +0000 Nerd4321]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4705
Buses will be diverted from 22:00 until 06:00 the following morning, from the evening of Monday 12th January until the morning of Saturday 17th January while Gateshead Council carry out bridge works.

The bus stops between Split Crow Road and Five Bridges roundabout will not be serves, please catch your bus from Split Crow Road (51/52/58) or Old Durham Road (south of split Crow Road) (28/56/57).

The bus stops at Sherwood car dealer will not be served on journeys from Gateshead by services 21, 28B & 81. Please catch your bus from Durham Road near Shipcote Cenotaph.]]>
Buses will be diverted from 22:00 until 06:00 the following morning, from the evening of Monday 12th January until the morning of Saturday 17th January while Gateshead Council carry out bridge works.

The bus stops between Split Crow Road and Five Bridges roundabout will not be serves, please catch your bus from Split Crow Road (51/52/58) or Old Durham Road (south of split Crow Road) (28/56/57).

The bus stops at Sherwood car dealer will not be served on journeys from Gateshead by services 21, 28B & 81. Please catch your bus from Durham Road near Shipcote Cenotaph.]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4704 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:41:52 +0000 idiot]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4704
How lucky for GNE they have encountered no delays, road closures etc! 

Lack of updates on socials and websites from the big 3 is awful though.

Northstar have done a good job though! Well done!]]>
How lucky for GNE they have encountered no delays, road closures etc! 

Lack of updates on socials and websites from the big 3 is awful though.

Northstar have done a good job though! Well done!]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4696 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:53:02 +0000 Adrian]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4696
Confirmation that the period is extended to 31st March 2027 now, and that includes the £2.50 singles.

Northumberland ticket remains at £6, Durham ticket increases by £1 to £6, and the Tyne and Wear only ticket is proposed to be quietly scrapped. So you'll have even more of a postcode lottery of £7.50 in Tyne and Wear or £6 in each of the other two counties, as users will be forced to pay for a lot more coverage than they need.

There's also a proposal to agree that "tickets for young people aged 21 and under will only be available to those in possession of a “Pop Blue” smartcard, in a change to be introduced over the course of the next financial year.". So that's likely to cause some issues, as I think a lot of people have just got their ID on the Go North East app? I guess they have to try and justify this nonsensical crusade with Pop 2.0 in some way though...

Cost of subsidised fares is expected to be in the region of £32m for the year.]]>
Confirmation that the period is extended to 31st March 2027 now, and that includes the £2.50 singles.

Northumberland ticket remains at £6, Durham ticket increases by £1 to £6, and the Tyne and Wear only ticket is proposed to be quietly scrapped. So you'll have even more of a postcode lottery of £7.50 in Tyne and Wear or £6 in each of the other two counties, as users will be forced to pay for a lot more coverage than they need.

There's also a proposal to agree that "tickets for young people aged 21 and under will only be available to those in possession of a “Pop Blue” smartcard, in a change to be introduced over the course of the next financial year.". So that's likely to cause some issues, as I think a lot of people have just got their ID on the Go North East app? I guess they have to try and justify this nonsensical crusade with Pop 2.0 in some way though...

Cost of subsidised fares is expected to be in the region of £32m for the year.]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4691 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:37:23 +0000 Bob]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4691
Further details available at www.nexus.org.uk/consultation]]>
Further details available at www.nexus.org.uk/consultation]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4690 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:16:12 +0000 Malarkey]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4690 https://www.shieldsgazette.com/business/...de-5407439

A clean-energy agreement signed on the other side of the world is set to boost jobs and economic prospects on South Tyneside for years to come.Mayor of the North East, Kim McGuinness, has signed two international agreements in Japan, bringing together the Port of Tyne’s growing role as a clean energy and low-carbon logistics hub with Hitachi’s global expertise in mobility and energy.

The agreements will boost the bus network, create new green jobs, and accelerate the North East’s green transition.

Signed today in Tokyo, the agreements underscore the growing partnerships between the parties and their commitment to innovation, decarbonization, and job creation.

The first agreement will see Hitachi support the transformation of public transport in the North East, including a plan to reduce emissions of every local bus in the region to zero within a decade.

Bus passengers across the North East will benefit from Hitachi’s global expertise in advanced technology and charging solutions for zero-emission fleets.

With the North East recognised as the UK’s first AI Growth Zone, this strategic partnership will also explore how AI can enhance digital monitoring of transport vehicles and infrastructure across the region.

A second green jobs agreement will see Hitachi work with the North East Combined Authority and Port of Tyne to develop the ‘Smart Port of the Future’ through a dedicated clean e-fuels hub.

Together, they will assess the viability of on-site production and use of e-fuels to help decarbonise maritime transport and boost the regional economy.

The partners will also collaborate on innovation, digital transformation, clean energy infrastructure and skills development.

The cornerstone of the agreement between the North East Combined Authority, Port of Tyne and Hitachi is a shared commitment to sustainable transport and clean energy.

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, said: “Japan’s investment in North East England continues and I’m pleased to be meeting the senior leadership team of Hitachi Ltd. and signing two new agreements which will see Hitachi back our plans to transform buses in the North East and boost our clean energy sector.

“We know the Hitachi team well and continue to support the team at the factory in Newton Aycliffe.

“These new agreements will see us work even more closely in the future, so that our region can tap into global best practice and learn from other projects and systems to create a truly world-class transport system which puts the needs of passengers first.

“Hitachi’s leadership in sustainable mobility and green energy will be invaluable as we deliver on our vision for a cleaner, fairer transport system.

“We have big plans for our region’s public transport and I’m determined to transform our transport, bringing buses back into public control and upgrading buses across the region so passengers will be able to see a fully electric fleet within a decade.

Matt Beeton, CEO of the Port of Tyne welcomed the Memorandums of Understanding as the first step in creating a new clean e-fuels site, saying: “Today’s agreement strengthens Port of Tyne’s position as a leader in low-carbon logistics, combining Hitachi’s global expertise with our ambition for a world-class hub for passengers and freight.

“It is a decisive step towards creating the UK’s first zero-emissions port, powered by smart technology and green innovation, driving new investment and sustainable growth for the region.”

Andrew Barr, President of Hitachi Europe Ltd, said: “Across Europe and around the world, we’re using our strengths in sustainable mobility and clean energy to help cities and regions tackle their biggest challenges — from decarbonising transport to creating the green jobs of the future.

“Working closely with forward-thinking local governments like the North East Mayoral Combined Authority allows us to combine global expertise with local ambition.

“Public-private partnership and knowledge sharing is how we believe devolution will deliver tangible benefits in the region, while also taking a regional approach to Industrial Strategy."

“To make this a reality, we need to work closely with partners like Hitachi to ensure we learn what has worked well elsewhere in the world and how we might take advantage of the tech in the North East.

“We’re also looking at a new e-fuels hub at Port of Tyne, which will help to reduce carbon emissions massively.

“The North East is the home of the green energy revolution and I’m delighted to be working closely with Hitachi and Port of Tyne to drive further growth in the clean energy sector, which could create up to 200 new jobs in our region.”]]> https://www.shieldsgazette.com/business/...de-5407439

A clean-energy agreement signed on the other side of the world is set to boost jobs and economic prospects on South Tyneside for years to come.Mayor of the North East, Kim McGuinness, has signed two international agreements in Japan, bringing together the Port of Tyne’s growing role as a clean energy and low-carbon logistics hub with Hitachi’s global expertise in mobility and energy.

The agreements will boost the bus network, create new green jobs, and accelerate the North East’s green transition.

Signed today in Tokyo, the agreements underscore the growing partnerships between the parties and their commitment to innovation, decarbonization, and job creation.

The first agreement will see Hitachi support the transformation of public transport in the North East, including a plan to reduce emissions of every local bus in the region to zero within a decade.

Bus passengers across the North East will benefit from Hitachi’s global expertise in advanced technology and charging solutions for zero-emission fleets.

With the North East recognised as the UK’s first AI Growth Zone, this strategic partnership will also explore how AI can enhance digital monitoring of transport vehicles and infrastructure across the region.

A second green jobs agreement will see Hitachi work with the North East Combined Authority and Port of Tyne to develop the ‘Smart Port of the Future’ through a dedicated clean e-fuels hub.

Together, they will assess the viability of on-site production and use of e-fuels to help decarbonise maritime transport and boost the regional economy.

The partners will also collaborate on innovation, digital transformation, clean energy infrastructure and skills development.

The cornerstone of the agreement between the North East Combined Authority, Port of Tyne and Hitachi is a shared commitment to sustainable transport and clean energy.

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, said: “Japan’s investment in North East England continues and I’m pleased to be meeting the senior leadership team of Hitachi Ltd. and signing two new agreements which will see Hitachi back our plans to transform buses in the North East and boost our clean energy sector.

“We know the Hitachi team well and continue to support the team at the factory in Newton Aycliffe.

“These new agreements will see us work even more closely in the future, so that our region can tap into global best practice and learn from other projects and systems to create a truly world-class transport system which puts the needs of passengers first.

“Hitachi’s leadership in sustainable mobility and green energy will be invaluable as we deliver on our vision for a cleaner, fairer transport system.

“We have big plans for our region’s public transport and I’m determined to transform our transport, bringing buses back into public control and upgrading buses across the region so passengers will be able to see a fully electric fleet within a decade.

Matt Beeton, CEO of the Port of Tyne welcomed the Memorandums of Understanding as the first step in creating a new clean e-fuels site, saying: “Today’s agreement strengthens Port of Tyne’s position as a leader in low-carbon logistics, combining Hitachi’s global expertise with our ambition for a world-class hub for passengers and freight.

“It is a decisive step towards creating the UK’s first zero-emissions port, powered by smart technology and green innovation, driving new investment and sustainable growth for the region.”

Andrew Barr, President of Hitachi Europe Ltd, said: “Across Europe and around the world, we’re using our strengths in sustainable mobility and clean energy to help cities and regions tackle their biggest challenges — from decarbonising transport to creating the green jobs of the future.

“Working closely with forward-thinking local governments like the North East Mayoral Combined Authority allows us to combine global expertise with local ambition.

“Public-private partnership and knowledge sharing is how we believe devolution will deliver tangible benefits in the region, while also taking a regional approach to Industrial Strategy."

“To make this a reality, we need to work closely with partners like Hitachi to ensure we learn what has worked well elsewhere in the world and how we might take advantage of the tech in the North East.

“We’re also looking at a new e-fuels hub at Port of Tyne, which will help to reduce carbon emissions massively.

“The North East is the home of the green energy revolution and I’m delighted to be working closely with Hitachi and Port of Tyne to drive further growth in the clean energy sector, which could create up to 200 new jobs in our region.”]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4681 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:02:40 +0000 Kimlfixit]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4681
I’ve recently moved to Newcastle from the North West, and I’ve been quite surprised by how public transport information is presented and communicated here.

Back in Greater Manchester, even before the Bee Network launched, Transport for Greater Manchester ensured that every bus stop had clear, high-quality timetables. You could (and still) pick up printed timetable leaflets for every route from local travel centres - simple, accessible, and very user-friendly.

Neighbouring authorities like Lancashire County Council and Blackburn & Darwen Borough Council follow a similar approach, and it certainly helps that they allow operators like Transdev to produce their own high quality publicity and materials.

So I’m wondering: why isn’t this the case in the North East?

From what I understand, Nexus is meant to promote and coordinate public transport in Tyne and Wear, but they don’t seem to be doing that effectively. If a small borough council like Blackburn can maintain good-quality passenger information, why can’t a large body like Nexus?

At the roadside, information seems minimal and often poorly formatted, with no real effort made to present data clearly or consistently. Printed materials are almost non-existent, even though I realise this is technically up to the operators. Still, the absence of even a basic network map not even a PDF version online is quite disappointing.

It makes me wonder how new or occasional users are supposed to get to grips with the local transport network at all - as its actually decent if you know what you are looking for. 

Frankly, apart from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Nexus seem among the weakest in the UK when it comes to publicity and passenger information.

Appreciate there is bus reform on the horizon, but that is years off]]>
I’ve recently moved to Newcastle from the North West, and I’ve been quite surprised by how public transport information is presented and communicated here.

Back in Greater Manchester, even before the Bee Network launched, Transport for Greater Manchester ensured that every bus stop had clear, high-quality timetables. You could (and still) pick up printed timetable leaflets for every route from local travel centres - simple, accessible, and very user-friendly.

Neighbouring authorities like Lancashire County Council and Blackburn & Darwen Borough Council follow a similar approach, and it certainly helps that they allow operators like Transdev to produce their own high quality publicity and materials.

So I’m wondering: why isn’t this the case in the North East?

From what I understand, Nexus is meant to promote and coordinate public transport in Tyne and Wear, but they don’t seem to be doing that effectively. If a small borough council like Blackburn can maintain good-quality passenger information, why can’t a large body like Nexus?

At the roadside, information seems minimal and often poorly formatted, with no real effort made to present data clearly or consistently. Printed materials are almost non-existent, even though I realise this is technically up to the operators. Still, the absence of even a basic network map not even a PDF version online is quite disappointing.

It makes me wonder how new or occasional users are supposed to get to grips with the local transport network at all - as its actually decent if you know what you are looking for. 

Frankly, apart from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Nexus seem among the weakest in the UK when it comes to publicity and passenger information.

Appreciate there is bus reform on the horizon, but that is years off]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4649 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:20:11 +0100 BusLoverMum]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4649 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gover...g-scrapped

It's been a long time since this was proposed and it appears to have evolved with the times but this is a positive step.]]> https://www.gov.uk/government/news/gover...g-scrapped

It's been a long time since this was proposed and it appears to have evolved with the times but this is a positive step.]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4647 Wed, 21 May 2025 13:14:03 +0100 Aaron21]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4647
Does anyone know when we will find out the rest as the date going by GNE changes seems to be 20th July. So would that be the date the rest of everything else changes]]>
Does anyone know when we will find out the rest as the date going by GNE changes seems to be 20th July. So would that be the date the rest of everything else changes]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4639 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:32:34 +0100 ASX_Terranova]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4639
Any ideas for solutions?]]>
Any ideas for solutions?]]>