(08 Oct 2021, 11:39 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Blimey. That will be the death of most north road businesses, then.
(19 Dec 2021, 12:27 pm)Keeiajs wrote I was on a double decker going into Durham yesterday, first off all it seems it has been delayed, there were only 3-4 people onsite, 3 more than last time.
I noticed it will only have about 7-9 stands, with 5 layover ones. However the Milburngate stops have have either 10 or 11, and for that there is barely any room so how are they going to manage.
(19 Dec 2021, 2:08 pm)cbma06 wrote There’s been work on the foundations etc… as it takes time as there’s an old stream that runs under the bus station siteThat bus station is going to be rammed.
It’s the same number of stands, the layout is the same except less space for the passenger waiting area plus extra entrance to the station for the public
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(19 Dec 2021, 2:55 pm)Keeiajs wrote That bus station is going to be rammed.
(19 Dec 2021, 3:37 pm)cbma06 wrote Yep and Arriva buses taking up all the stands as usual.I agree, this bus station will be a nightmare.
Council should of built the original proposed one at top of north road which was bigger instead of transferring the funds to build there HQ, still crappy bus station for a city of Durham
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(19 Dec 2021, 2:08 pm)cbma06 wrote There’s been work on the foundations etc… as it takes time as there’s an old stream that runs under the bus station site
It’s the same number of stands, the layout is the same except less space for the passenger waiting area plus extra entrance to the station for the public
(19 Dec 2021, 5:28 pm)Jimmi wrote My concern to that is reduced passenger waiting areas, some of the queues would spill into others and the 7/X21 stand would sometimes spill outside prior to closure.And if anything Durham services are always late, X22/65/20/21 always are late.
Stands for buses could be awkward as it was before, however scheduling could be easier or more difficult depending on what happens with timetables by the time the bus station opens, issue is on paper there *shouldn't* be any stand clashes but the reality is if anything is early/late even by a minute then everything goes out the window.
(16 Apr 2022, 12:46 pm)Unber43 wrote Anyone got a update on the work of this? Will it still be completed by September 2022?
(16 Apr 2022, 12:50 pm)Adrian wrote Spring 2023 being quoted now - https://www.durham.gov.uk/durhambusstationHas any of that stuff that they say will happen in early 2022 actually happened though, it says construction would now be starting in March/April, but I can’t see anything
(01 Aug 2022, 7:25 pm)KingSlayerRBLX wrote Finally! Well under way now
(01 Aug 2022, 7:31 pm)cbma06 wrote It will still be a dumping ground for Arriva buses, no extra bus stands, should of built the bus station in the original plans on top of north road, instead of diverting the funds to the new council HQ and then decide when built not to move in and then rent it out/give it to the university [emoji2357][emoji848]They're selling it, not giving it away. It should never have been built there in the first place. Accessibility is awful.
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(01 May 2023, 7:38 pm)Metroline1511 wrote The refurbished Durham Bus Station is due to open this summer, as is North Shields Interchange.
If both are open by late September I may see them both with an Explorer (or GNE day ticket) as I shall be passing through the area to/from my weekend in Edinburgh.
(02 May 2023, 6:48 am)Storx wrote I know a bit off topic but there's new tickets coming out soon which will be much cheaper than the Explorer which covered all of Co. Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear for £6.80.
No doubt it'll be badly advertised for anyone outside the region.
Some details - https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...e-26727413
Assuming the Explorer will still exist though for those crossing the Teesside boundary. Just thought I'd say.
(02 May 2023, 6:48 am)Storx wrote I know a bit off topic but there's new tickets coming out soon which will be much cheaper than the Explorer which covered all of Co. Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear for £6.80.
No doubt it'll be badly advertised for anyone outside the region.
Some details - https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...e-26727413
Assuming the Explorer will still exist though for those crossing the Teesside boundary. Just thought I'd say.
(01 May 2023, 7:38 pm)Metroline1511 wrote The refurbished Durham Bus Station is due to open this summer, as is North Shields Interchange.I would expect North Shields to be open by early September - Durham may be complete by then.
If both are open by late September I may see them both with an Explorer (or GNE day ticket) as I shall be passing through the area to/from my weekend in Edinburgh.
(23 Aug 2023, 4:04 pm)KingSlayerRBLX wrote The Station is now set for a November Opening!More chance of GNE turning a profit
*what are the actual chances it does*
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66563158