Vehicle Details
Registration: NK05 GWA
Chassis: Dennis Dart SLF
Bodywork: Dennis MPD
Depot: Gateshead College Automotive Academy
Livery: Arriva
Year new: 2005
Vehicle History
January 2017
Arriva North East
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Following withdrawal, this vehicle has been donated to Gateshead College Automotive Academy.
July 2016
Arriva North East
Following the cascade of younger Optare Solo vehicles to Blyth as a consequence of the loss of Nexus contracts at Jesmond Depot, this vehicle has moved from Blyth to Blyth (Awaiting Disposal).
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May 2018
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Darlington Depot to Stockton, as a result of the transfer of one board's worth of work on "MAX" service X66.
May 2017
Arriva North East
Following the completion of repaint and refurbishment to "MAX" specification, this vehicle has returned to service at Blyth Depot.
May 2016
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Jesmond Depot to Redcar, to provide cover whilst vehicles in Redcar's fleet undergo repaint.
May 2017
Arriva North East
Following the completion of repaint into Arriva's corporate livery, this vehicle has returned to service at Jesmond Depot.
May 2017
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Redcar Depot to Darlington, on temporary loan, in exchange for Optare Solo M950/Optare 2843 (YJ58 CAE) to alleviate minibus shortages at Whitby.
May 2017
Arriva North East
This vehicle's sub-branding for service X20 (Alnwick | Amble | Ashington | Newcastle) has been removed, but retains the "shop work play" taglines.
May 2016
Arriva North East
This vehicle has received "Frequenta" branding, with sub-branding for service 64.
May 2017
Arriva North East
This vehicle has transferred from Redcar Depot to Darlington, on temporary loan, in exchange for Optare Solo M950/Optare 2832 (YJ08 XBN) to alleviate minibus shortages at Whitby.
May 2015
Arriva North East
This vehicle has gained "NHS" branding, with sub-branding for service 553.