(13 Jun 2019, 4:32 pm)S813 FVK Not entirely sure what the thinking behind it is, but very much disagree with the apparent move to promoting the Red Kites as an express service, even if it is timed to be just 7 minutes slower than the X70/X71 (65 v 58)

It's just like Arriva adding an 'X' to a service number in order to expand the 'MAX' brand to it.

Not forgetting the X30/X31 will operate between Consett and Newcastle daily upto every 15 mins!! (According csv file) not sure exactly what route these will take but this might well be the quickest route (53 mins maybe), also possible is the X45-46-47 might just operate express between the Metrocentre and Newcastle. Think the whole idea is to quicken links to promote the bus over cars.

(13 Jun 2019, 4:32 pm)Michael According to the CSV, 197 to operate every 20 minutes, Monday to Saturday.

Are you able to post the full csv thingy? Or a link on how to get it?

(13 Jun 2019, 4:53 pm)Stanleyone

Not forgetting the X30/X31 will operate between Consett and Newcastle daily upto every 15 mins!! (According csv file) not sure exactly what route these will take but this might well be the quickest route (53 mins maybe), also possible is the X45-46-47 might just operate express between the Metrocentre and Newcastle. Think the whole idea is to quicken links to promote the bus over cars.

So does the 10 during the day.....that's not express either

(13 Jun 2019, 5:05 pm)pbjd

Are you able to post the full csv thingy? Or a link on how to get it?

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/browse/

tick 'North East England' for the traffic area, put in todays date then 'export as CSV'

(13 Jun 2019, 5:06 pm)JP6004

So does the 10 during the day.....that's not express either

10 is down as a change to stopping places, maybe a change around planned!

Any news on what is changing with the X84/X85 from next month?

(13 Jun 2019, 8:40 am)Kuyoyo

PB0003954/690 Registered
GO NORTH EAST LIMITED

Route: NEWCASTLE, HAYMARKET 'S' to GREAT PARK P+R SITE

Service number: Q3 ()

Service type: Normal Stopping

Effective date: 21 Jul 2019

(13 Jun 2019, 10:04 am)ifm001

Interesting. Red Kites to X Lines. 

That is how the registration is listed on VOSA. Been pointed out a couple of times that one.

I'm sure it's something the way VOSA reads the xml file operators provide.

(13 Jun 2019, 4:53 pm)Stanleyone

Not forgetting the X30/X31 will operate between Consett and Newcastle daily upto every 15 mins!! (According csv file) not sure exactly what route these will take but this might well be the quickest route (53 mins maybe), also possible is the X45-46-47 might just operate express between the Metrocentre and Newcastle. Think the whole idea is to quicken links to promote the bus over cars.

I doubt if all the X30/X31 will run from Consett every trip

(14 Jun 2019, 3:11 pm)busmanT

I doubt if all the X30/X31 will run from Consett every trip

Nor do I, but that’s what it says on the csv bit, guess we’ll find out soon enough

Dan has posted a pic of 5250 now in corporate livery......could the new DD allow for the Toonlink B9s to be cascaded to the 6?

Also 699 looks to be in process of being painted into little coasters

(14 Jun 2019, 3:55 pm)JP6004

MG has posted a pic of 5250 now in corporate livery......could the new DD allow for the Toonlink B9s to be cascaded to the 6?

Also 699 looks to be in process of being painted into little coasters

Looking at the current RK & ex PB StreetLites, could they not be destined for the 12/12A and 58 with the 6 getting 5x Mercs from there?

(14 Jun 2019, 4:23 pm)L469 YVK

Looking at the current RK & ex PB StreetLites, could they not be destined for the 12/12A with the 6 getting 5x Mercs from there?

PVR of 6 is more than 5...

(14 Jun 2019, 4:26 pm)JP6004

PVR of 6 is more than 5...

I think, on its own under current layover conditions, it is actually bang on 5.

Together with the X31, it is currently 8 but with a 6 and X31 being scheduled to leave both Stanley and Newcastle at the same time, it is easier to split them apart.

(14 Jun 2019, 4:36 pm)S813 FVK

I think, on its own under current layover conditions, it is actually bang on 5.

Together with the X31, it is currently 8 but with a 6 and X31 being scheduled to leave both Stanley and Newcastle at the same time, it is easier to split them apart.

Ah sorry I thought it was more

(14 Jun 2019, 4:26 pm)JP6004

PVR of 6 is more than 5...

Don't forget the 15 and red kite geminis will be cascaded all over. Any guesses of where these could go?

Almost definite that the 327 will be upgraded

(15 Jun 2019, 8:07 pm)JM03

Don't forget the 15 and red kite geminis will be cascaded all over. Any guesses of where these could go?

Almost definite that the 327 will be upgraded

I can see the 15 plate Geminis going to EYMS. For the ex London B9TLs, maybe either EYMS or GoNW

(15 Jun 2019, 8:40 pm)L469 YVK

I can see the 15 plate Geminis going to EYMS. For the ex London B9TLs, maybe either EYMS or GoNW

(15 Jun 2019, 8:53 pm)Michael Probables replace the Omnidekka's, so the Omnidekka's can replace the Vykings and Presidents.

Vykings and omnidekks are Euro 4, presidents are euro 5 apart from EYMS. Makes no sense to remove them if they are newer and higher engine spec.

(15 Jun 2019, 9:51 pm)Jamie M

Vykings and omnidekks are Euro 4, presidents are euro 5 apart from EYMS. Makes no sense to remove them if they are newer and higher engine spec.

Still a few V reg presidents kicking about. B9s could transfer onto the 6 as it always seems to be rammed