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L469 YVK



3,544
07 Oct 2016, 8:14 pm #1
And to top it all off, the Toon will be kicking off at 19:45 this year. Wonder if a close enough Sunday service with additional journeys (that don't usually run on a Sunday evening) will be the pecking order this year?
L469 YVK
07 Oct 2016, 8:14 pm #1

And to top it all off, the Toon will be kicking off at 19:45 this year. Wonder if a close enough Sunday service with additional journeys (that don't usually run on a Sunday evening) will be the pecking order this year?

Adrian



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07 Oct 2016, 8:28 pm #2
(07 Oct 2016, 8:14 pm)L469 YVK And to top it all off, the Toon will be kicking off at 19:45 this year. Wonder if a close enough Sunday service with additional journeys (that don't usually run on a Sunday evening) will be the pecking order this year?

As far as Arriva goes, I think you can whistle for it! 

I will happily eat my words if proven wrong.

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Adrian
07 Oct 2016, 8:28 pm #2

(07 Oct 2016, 8:14 pm)L469 YVK And to top it all off, the Toon will be kicking off at 19:45 this year. Wonder if a close enough Sunday service with additional journeys (that don't usually run on a Sunday evening) will be the pecking order this year?

As far as Arriva goes, I think you can whistle for it! 

I will happily eat my words if proven wrong.


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Jimmi



10,966
07 Oct 2016, 8:28 pm #3
...and nothing from Arriva (probably!).
Jimmi
07 Oct 2016, 8:28 pm #3

...and nothing from Arriva (probably!).

07 Oct 2016, 8:42 pm #4
Hopefully GNE run something to Ashington and Morpeth.
omnicity4659
07 Oct 2016, 8:42 pm #4

Hopefully GNE run something to Ashington and Morpeth.

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07 Oct 2016, 9:38 pm #5
I imagine NUFC will foot the bill (with Sky's input) for additional services as they've done previously.

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
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07 Oct 2016, 9:38 pm #5

I imagine NUFC will foot the bill (with Sky's input) for additional services as they've done previously.


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

L469 YVK



3,544
08 Oct 2016, 7:43 am #6
(07 Oct 2016, 8:42 pm)GX03 SVC Hopefully GNE run something to Ashington and Morpeth.

GNE could do the X21 route to Bedlington then X22 route to Newcastle from Ashington with a PVR of 2x on an Hourly Service.
L469 YVK
08 Oct 2016, 7:43 am #6

(07 Oct 2016, 8:42 pm)GX03 SVC Hopefully GNE run something to Ashington and Morpeth.

GNE could do the X21 route to Bedlington then X22 route to Newcastle from Ashington with a PVR of 2x on an Hourly Service.

08 Oct 2016, 8:32 am #7
(08 Oct 2016, 7:43 am)L469 YVK GNE could do the X21 route to Bedlington then X22 route to Newcastle from Ashington with a PVR of 2x on an Hourly Service.

Or the X21 route throughout? Or even extending the 309 to Ashington via Bedlington, Guide Post and The Elephant.
Edited 08 Oct 2016, 8:32 am by omnicity4659.
omnicity4659
08 Oct 2016, 8:32 am #7

(08 Oct 2016, 7:43 am)L469 YVK GNE could do the X21 route to Bedlington then X22 route to Newcastle from Ashington with a PVR of 2x on an Hourly Service.

Or the X21 route throughout? Or even extending the 309 to Ashington via Bedlington, Guide Post and The Elephant.

mb134



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08 Oct 2016, 11:32 am #8
Hopefully Arriva will get their act together this year, and put on some sort of service for Northumberland. 

Running the X10/11, X18 and X21/22 on a Sunday frequency would probably be enough, with one of Jesmonds 'Great North Road' routes. I know that Ashington run duplicates, or at least an extra X22 at the same time as an X21, after League Cup matches with crowds of around 25000, I don't understand how they then continue to neglect Boxing Day, especially when a league match is on.
mb134
08 Oct 2016, 11:32 am #8

Hopefully Arriva will get their act together this year, and put on some sort of service for Northumberland. 

Running the X10/11, X18 and X21/22 on a Sunday frequency would probably be enough, with one of Jesmonds 'Great North Road' routes. I know that Ashington run duplicates, or at least an extra X22 at the same time as an X21, after League Cup matches with crowds of around 25000, I don't understand how they then continue to neglect Boxing Day, especially when a league match is on.

L469 YVK



3,544
08 Oct 2016, 12:39 pm #9
(08 Oct 2016, 8:32 am)GX03 SVC Or the X21 route throughout? 

Would mean a PVR of 3x vehicles being required if from Newbiggin. Got to bear in mind that even though some sort of a service is fantastic and serving the X21 route throughout would be great, it needs to keep to time too and Ashington to Newcastle via the Elephant, Stakeford, Bedlington Station, Bedlington and the Hartlands would allow a 52 minute journey (using Monday to Saturday timings) either way to run with 10 minutes recovery at Haymarket + 6 minutes at Ashington. The passenger numbers would probably be decent too so some late running would happen meaning good recovery time at either end (particularly Newcastle) would make up for the late running.
L469 YVK
08 Oct 2016, 12:39 pm #9

(08 Oct 2016, 8:32 am)GX03 SVC Or the X21 route throughout? 

Would mean a PVR of 3x vehicles being required if from Newbiggin. Got to bear in mind that even though some sort of a service is fantastic and serving the X21 route throughout would be great, it needs to keep to time too and Ashington to Newcastle via the Elephant, Stakeford, Bedlington Station, Bedlington and the Hartlands would allow a 52 minute journey (using Monday to Saturday timings) either way to run with 10 minutes recovery at Haymarket + 6 minutes at Ashington. The passenger numbers would probably be decent too so some late running would happen meaning good recovery time at either end (particularly Newcastle) would make up for the late running.

LVK 404L



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09 Oct 2016, 10:44 am #10
Bearing in mind when matches that fall on new years day don't get any offerings or extended services it all looks very highly unlikely
LVK 404L
09 Oct 2016, 10:44 am #10

Bearing in mind when matches that fall on new years day don't get any offerings or extended services it all looks very highly unlikely

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09 Oct 2016, 10:51 am #11
(09 Oct 2016, 10:44 am)ifm001 Bearing in mind when matches that fall on new years day don't get any offerings or extended services it all looks very highly unlikely

They paid for extra last year but I imagine it'll be key routes only and if it's anything like last time...GNE only.

Fans travelling home by Metro after the game are advised to allow enough time to make their journey. 

Go North East bus services on routes 10A, 10B, 21, 47, 54, 56, 58, 309, 310, Q3, Q3A, X1 and X30 will also operate extended hours with final services between 7.40pm and 8.20pm. Park and ride services to the MetroCentre Coach Park will also be in operation.

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
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09 Oct 2016, 10:51 am #11

(09 Oct 2016, 10:44 am)ifm001 Bearing in mind when matches that fall on new years day don't get any offerings or extended services it all looks very highly unlikely

They paid for extra last year but I imagine it'll be key routes only and if it's anything like last time...GNE only.

Fans travelling home by Metro after the game are advised to allow enough time to make their journey. 

Go North East bus services on routes 10A, 10B, 21, 47, 54, 56, 58, 309, 310, Q3, Q3A, X1 and X30 will also operate extended hours with final services between 7.40pm and 8.20pm. Park and ride services to the MetroCentre Coach Park will also be in operation.


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

RobinHood



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28 Oct 2016, 5:41 pm #12
https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/nexmas2016

Arriva planning to run Boxing Day services this year in Tyne & Wear.
RobinHood
28 Oct 2016, 5:41 pm #12

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/nexmas2016

Arriva planning to run Boxing Day services this year in Tyne & Wear.

Michael



19,141
28 Oct 2016, 5:46 pm #13
(28 Oct 2016, 5:41 pm)RobinHood https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/nexmas2016

Arriva planning to run Boxing Day services this year in Tyne & Wear.

Oh wow, they've actually moved into the 21st century =0

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
28 Oct 2016, 5:46 pm #13

(28 Oct 2016, 5:41 pm)RobinHood https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/nexmas2016

Arriva planning to run Boxing Day services this year in Tyne & Wear.

Oh wow, they've actually moved into the 21st century =0


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Jimmi



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28 Oct 2016, 6:07 pm #14
(28 Oct 2016, 5:46 pm)Michael Oh wow, they've actually moved into the 21st century =0
Not that far into the 21st century, still nothing for those of us who don't live on Tyneside ...

Hopefully the Tyneside routes will do well and hopefully in future, we could see some services south of the Tyne. Won't hold my breath though...
Edited 28 Oct 2016, 6:09 pm by Jimmi.
Jimmi
28 Oct 2016, 6:07 pm #14

(28 Oct 2016, 5:46 pm)Michael Oh wow, they've actually moved into the 21st century =0
Not that far into the 21st century, still nothing for those of us who don't live on Tyneside ...

Hopefully the Tyneside routes will do well and hopefully in future, we could see some services south of the Tyne. Won't hold my breath though...

28 Oct 2016, 6:09 pm #15
Finally!!
omnicity4659
28 Oct 2016, 6:09 pm #15

Finally!!

Michael



19,141
28 Oct 2016, 6:12 pm #16
(28 Oct 2016, 6:07 pm)Jimmi Not that far into the 21st century, still nothing for those of us who don't live on Tyneside ...

Hopefully the Tyneside routes will do well and hopefully in future, we could see some services south of the Tyne. Won't hold my breath though...

Tongue, well its a start haha

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
28 Oct 2016, 6:12 pm #16

(28 Oct 2016, 6:07 pm)Jimmi Not that far into the 21st century, still nothing for those of us who don't live on Tyneside ...

Hopefully the Tyneside routes will do well and hopefully in future, we could see some services south of the Tyne. Won't hold my breath though...

Tongue, well its a start haha


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

mb134



4,131
29 Oct 2016, 4:50 pm #17
Good to see Arriva finally running some services on Boxing Day, even if they are only in Northumberland this year. Will be interesting to see the timetables, and how long the services will run for. Anyone know if all three depots will be running their own routes, or if one depot will be running them all?
mb134
29 Oct 2016, 4:50 pm #17

Good to see Arriva finally running some services on Boxing Day, even if they are only in Northumberland this year. Will be interesting to see the timetables, and how long the services will run for. Anyone know if all three depots will be running their own routes, or if one depot will be running them all?

tyresmoke



5,300
29 Oct 2016, 5:44 pm #18
(29 Oct 2016, 4:50 pm)mb134 Good to see Arriva finally running some services on Boxing Day, even if they are only in Northumberland this year. Will be interesting to see the timetables, and how long the services will run for. Anyone know if all three depots will be running their own routes, or if one depot will be running them all?

As far as I know they'll all be run out of Jesmond, although will be drivers from their own depots.
tyresmoke
29 Oct 2016, 5:44 pm #18

(29 Oct 2016, 4:50 pm)mb134 Good to see Arriva finally running some services on Boxing Day, even if they are only in Northumberland this year. Will be interesting to see the timetables, and how long the services will run for. Anyone know if all three depots will be running their own routes, or if one depot will be running them all?

As far as I know they'll all be run out of Jesmond, although will be drivers from their own depots.

Adrian



9,566
30 Oct 2016, 12:19 pm #19
Clearly nobody works or goes to the sales on Boxing Day, if they live in Durham or Teesside. That is another headache for us in staffing Boxing Day then!

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Adrian
30 Oct 2016, 12:19 pm #19

Clearly nobody works or goes to the sales on Boxing Day, if they live in Durham or Teesside. That is another headache for us in staffing Boxing Day then!


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mb134



4,131
30 Oct 2016, 12:47 pm #20
(29 Oct 2016, 5:44 pm)tyresmoke As far as I know they'll all be run out of Jesmond, although will be drivers from their own depots.

So, will all vehicles be supplied by Jesmond? Or will Ashington and Blyth send vehicles to Jesmond on Christmas Eve?
mb134
30 Oct 2016, 12:47 pm #20

(29 Oct 2016, 5:44 pm)tyresmoke As far as I know they'll all be run out of Jesmond, although will be drivers from their own depots.

So, will all vehicles be supplied by Jesmond? Or will Ashington and Blyth send vehicles to Jesmond on Christmas Eve?

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