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Vehicle History
May 2008
Go North East
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This vehicle has received "Lambton Worm" branding, with sub-branding for service 71 (Chester-le-Street - Houghton-le-Spring - Sunderland). The Lambton Worm is a legend from County Durham in North East England in the UK. The story takes place around the River Wear, and is one of the area's most famous pieces of folklore, having been adapted from written and oral tradition into pantomime and song formats.
April 2008
Go North East
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Following the entry into service of new Mercedes Citaro 0530N/Mercedes Citaro vehicles at Gateshead Depot; this vehicle has been repainted into a plain green base livery prior to new branding being launched, and has also transferred from Gateshead Depot to Chester-le-Street.
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May 2017
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Chester-le-Street Depot, and will be trialled on "Angel" service 21 (Newcastle - Durham).
May 2015
Go North East
Following a number of publicity events to promote the investment into new vehicles for services 8 and 78, this vehicle has entered service at Chester-le-Street Depot on "Coast & Country" services 8/78.
May 2016
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Deptford Depot, on "Prince Bishops" services 20/20A/X20 (South Shields - Durham).
May 2012
Go North East
Ahead of the "Red Kite" brand being re-launched, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain red base livery.
May 2019
Go North East
This vehicle has transferred from the Special Events Fleet to the Driver Training Fleet based at Riverside, although remains available for Private Hire functions on weekends, and when not required by Driver Training.
May 2015
Go North East
Following a number of publicity events to promote the investment into new vehicles for services 8 and 78, this vehicle has entered service at Stanley Depot on "Coast & Country" services 8/78.