(31 May 2023, 5:41 pm)busmanT I see that GNE are planning a couple of new services from SeptemberWHAT.
PB0003954/1390
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 355 (355) Newcastle Forest Hall
PB0003954/1389
New GO NORTH EAST LIMITED 354 North Shields, Bedford Street Newcastle, Haymarket Bus Station
(31 May 2023, 6:05 pm)gc802002 While I am sad Stagecoach are not taking on the 51 to 55 , it is great news they are being covered in one guise or anotherI do hope stagecoach fully take the 54. It would make the most sense since they already run it on evenings & Sundays
(31 May 2023, 6:09 pm)Busu284 I do hope stagecoach fully take the 54. It would make the most sense since they already run it on evenings & Sundays
(31 May 2023, 6:32 pm)MurdnunoC And who knows?
A registration for a 352 and 353 might show up tomorrow.....
I am waiting for our resident NT expert to come up with some interworking pattern....
(31 May 2023, 6:32 pm)MurdnunoC And who knows?
A registration for a 352 and 353 might show up tomorrow.....
(31 May 2023, 6:39 pm)citaro5284 I am waiting for our resident NT expert to come up with some interworking pattern....
Then 351 the following night....and we got a full hoose
(31 May 2023, 6:00 pm)Busu284 What the hell is the 354. Newcastle to North Shields. I'd expect it to be the 54 but that's Whitley Bay to Newcastle
(31 May 2023, 6:00 pm)Busu284 What the hell is the 354. Newcastle to North Shields. I'd expect it to be the 54 but that's Whitley Bay to Newcastle
(31 May 2023, 6:43 pm)RobinHood This will look very silly if Arriva don't actually cancel their services ?You never know, it might be the return of 'Bargain Bus', rising like a phoenix from the ashes...
(31 May 2023, 6:53 pm)Adrian You never know, it might be the return of 'Bargain Bus', rising like a phoenix from the ashes...
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(31 May 2023, 6:50 pm)Storx The 54 (356/56) used to always be North Shields to Newcastle, the swap around was reletively recently with the 53 (343/344) being Whitley Bay to Cramlington / Morpeth.
It'll also be interesting to see if the 355 is the 55 or the old 355 with the 354 extending through to North Shields somehow as the number change is a bit pointless otherwise.
See: https://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/bygone/...er1981.pdf for 355.
(31 May 2023, 6:50 pm)Storx The 54 (356/56) used to always be North Shields to Newcastle, the swap around was reletively recently with the 53 (343/344) being Whitley Bay to Cramlington / Morpeth.
It'll also be interesting to see if the 355 is the 55 or the old 355 with the 354 extending through to North Shields somehow as the number change is a bit pointless otherwise.
See: https://www.northeastbuses.co.uk/bygone/...er1981.pdf for 355.
(31 May 2023, 7:13 pm)MurdnunoC
But I imagine the reason for the 354 going to North Shields has nothing to do with nostalgia for long-lost bus routes of yore. I would imagine it is because the 54 duplicates the 309 between Cobalt and Whitley Bay.
(31 May 2023, 7:13 pm)MurdnunoC
But I imagine the reason for the 354 going to North Shields has nothing to do with nostalgia for long-lost bus routes of yore. I would imagine it is because the 54 duplicates the 309 between Cobalt and Whitley Bay.
(31 May 2023, 7:25 pm)Storx Interesting that never realised they used to be split and go right through. Just find it a bit bizarre them wanting to take on the 54 which has been a sinking ship for ages when they've pulled out their own routes in the area like the 317 which were always arguably stronger. Could get the 53 though which is quite a strong little route.
Sure we'll find out in time though.
(31 May 2023, 7:25 pm)Storx Interesting that never realised they used to be split and go right through. Just find it a bit bizarre them wanting to take on the 54 which has been a sinking ship for ages when they've pulled out their own routes in the area like the 317 which were always arguably stronger. Could get the 53 though which is quite a strong little route.
Sure we'll find out in time though.
(31 May 2023, 7:26 pm)Andreos1 Wonder if the 3 prefix indicates it's gonna be funded.
Nexus like using the old school numbering system on their funded routes.
(31 May 2023, 7:26 pm)Andreos1 Wonder if the 3 prefix indicates it's gonna be funded.
Nexus like using the old school numbering system on their funded routes.
(31 May 2023, 7:26 pm)Andreos1 Wonder if the 3 prefix indicates it's gonna be funded.
Nexus like using the old school numbering system on their funded routes.
