<![CDATA[North East Buses - Stagecoach North East]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/ Mon, 04 May 2026 11:52:20 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[2026 Pay Deal]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4732 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:40:22 +0000 TransitObserver]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4732
The deal is a 2 year deal with the first increase being from April 2026 a 2.8% increase, a further 1.25% increase in November 2026 and then a final 2.95% increase from June 2027 putting the final hourly rate at £16.88. 

Voting on this deal is happening on 22nd April 2026. Let’s hope it doesn’t lead to strike action again.]]>
The deal is a 2 year deal with the first increase being from April 2026 a 2.8% increase, a further 1.25% increase in November 2026 and then a final 2.95% increase from June 2027 putting the final hourly rate at £16.88. 

Voting on this deal is happening on 22nd April 2026. Let’s hope it doesn’t lead to strike action again.]]> <![CDATA[Slatyford]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4715 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:31:48 +0000 Busesinnewcastle]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4715 <![CDATA[Buses]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4714 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:28:18 +0000 Busesinnewcastle]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4714 <![CDATA[New vehicle predictions]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4703 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:54:36 +0000 toward6931]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4703
Im hoping that the 62/63 services get some new vehicles this year, the last time they got new vehicles was 2016, and half of them ended up allocated elsewhere, tend to get atleast 5 or 6 singles allocated daily on them

 so I think a good 15 new vehicles to slatyford to allow the practice of singles that get allocated to cease,  maybe moving ten singles out as spares for electric fleets as the cold temperatures are already affecting the batteries and keeping 5 as spares.

Walkergate maybe receiving ten. Perhaps pushing 6 of the oldest doubles out and upgrading 4 singles which seem to end up on the 22 a fair bit]]>
Im hoping that the 62/63 services get some new vehicles this year, the last time they got new vehicles was 2016, and half of them ended up allocated elsewhere, tend to get atleast 5 or 6 singles allocated daily on them

 so I think a good 15 new vehicles to slatyford to allow the practice of singles that get allocated to cease,  maybe moving ten singles out as spares for electric fleets as the cold temperatures are already affecting the batteries and keeping 5 as spares.

Walkergate maybe receiving ten. Perhaps pushing 6 of the oldest doubles out and upgrading 4 singles which seem to end up on the 22 a fair bit]]> <![CDATA[SNE Fleet cards]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4701 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:06:06 +0000 toward6931]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4701
many thanks in advance]]>
many thanks in advance]]> <![CDATA[Stockton Depot Redevelopment]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4682 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:46:42 +0000 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4682 https://share.google/XjJft2kTyNXGTmcba]]> https://share.google/XjJft2kTyNXGTmcba]]> <![CDATA[RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4678 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:42:10 +0100 bob22222]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4678 <![CDATA[X34 reliability]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4663 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:39:08 +0100 idiot]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4663
How reliable is the X34? Don't fancy risking the metro!]]>
How reliable is the X34? Don't fancy risking the metro!]]> <![CDATA[Industrial Action August 2025]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4662 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:00:49 +0100 LVK 404L]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4662
Monday 11th Aug
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Monday 18th Aug
Thurs 21st Aug

Drivers at Slatyford and Walkergate

Engineers and Cleaners at Newcastle, Shields and Sunderland

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17n0gvrlrpo]]>
Monday 11th Aug
Tuesday 12th Aug
Monday 18th Aug
Thurs 21st Aug

Drivers at Slatyford and Walkergate

Engineers and Cleaners at Newcastle, Shields and Sunderland

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17n0gvrlrpo]]> <![CDATA[RE: Stagecoach North East Latest News]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4656 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:29:48 +0100 bob22222]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4656 <![CDATA[New route?]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4645 Mon, 12 May 2025 00:31:43 +0100 Scottish city buses]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4645
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]]> <![CDATA[Reflections of the E services]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4640 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:58:39 +0100 Sland2000]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4640
Firstly the new electric buses - I have to admit I was impressed. Smooth, quiet and clean. I had seen them from the outside and they looked quite cramped but on board I felt there was sufficient leg room. Once we past Marsden the buses appeared to be able to go fairly shifty but there were some concerns:-

I always thought the E services were quite busy and it was. With regular people getting off, the one door layout was a nightmare as people fought to get past.

There was a high proportion of older or non able people using the service, another deck would be ideal to allow able bodied to seek a sear upstairs. 

I remember when the E1 went a more direct route. I appreciate the need for efficiency but it was certainly a Shields tour.

We alighted at Seaburn and the only buses into Sunderland are the E services which promptly drop you off at the far end of town. As we wanted the bus station there was a trek across town. I'll admit when they did go to the bus station, they were often empty but it's still a missed cross city link.

Anyway only my views]]>
Firstly the new electric buses - I have to admit I was impressed. Smooth, quiet and clean. I had seen them from the outside and they looked quite cramped but on board I felt there was sufficient leg room. Once we past Marsden the buses appeared to be able to go fairly shifty but there were some concerns:-

I always thought the E services were quite busy and it was. With regular people getting off, the one door layout was a nightmare as people fought to get past.

There was a high proportion of older or non able people using the service, another deck would be ideal to allow able bodied to seek a sear upstairs. 

I remember when the E1 went a more direct route. I appreciate the need for efficiency but it was certainly a Shields tour.

We alighted at Seaburn and the only buses into Sunderland are the E services which promptly drop you off at the far end of town. As we wanted the bus station there was a trek across town. I'll admit when they did go to the bus station, they were often empty but it's still a missed cross city link.

Anyway only my views]]> <![CDATA[Stockton Yutongs]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4638 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:53:57 +0100 misfit]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4638 <![CDATA[Stagecoach North East State of The Fleet]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4609 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:48:27 +0000 PH - BQA]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4609
The E400 MMCs I've used have been the least cold, but on both of those I was sat on the engine. I reached out to Stagecoach after boarding 27181 on Sunday at 4pm, and they gave a generic answer along the lines of 'it might not have warmed up yet' - despite the fact it had been in service for 7 hours. 

In my experience this seems relatively common with Stagecoach vehicles, the E400s I used at Bluebird were equally baltic in the winter. 

For those who commute using Stagecoach more than I do, is this normal? Or have I just been ridiculously unlucky with the 8 vehicles I've been on this week?]]>
The E400 MMCs I've used have been the least cold, but on both of those I was sat on the engine. I reached out to Stagecoach after boarding 27181 on Sunday at 4pm, and they gave a generic answer along the lines of 'it might not have warmed up yet' - despite the fact it had been in service for 7 hours. 

In my experience this seems relatively common with Stagecoach vehicles, the E400s I used at Bluebird were equally baltic in the winter. 

For those who commute using Stagecoach more than I do, is this normal? Or have I just been ridiculously unlucky with the 8 vehicles I've been on this week?]]> <![CDATA[Stagecoach NE Yutong fleet]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4603 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:30:25 +0000 bob22222]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4603