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busmanT



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15 Jan 2024, 7:39 pm #141
(14 Jan 2024, 10:53 pm)Rapidsnap Or Maybe the X21 is going to become light green x-lines to complement the Angel, saves repainting the Streetdecks.

And the X20 will become blue X-Lines. There we go, save money on not needing to paint them and all they have to pay for some new stickers.

I’m sure that the GNE staff who read these posts will think that’s a brilliant idea - great money saving idea! 
Best watch for 6362/3 moving from Washington to Riverside……
The return of more B9 from GNW might allow this?

(14 Jan 2024, 10:38 pm)Unber43 6356 is going to blue

Thought it was for the light green Xlines X21?
Edited 15 Jan 2024, 7:41 pm by busmanT.
busmanT
15 Jan 2024, 7:39 pm #141

(14 Jan 2024, 10:53 pm)Rapidsnap Or Maybe the X21 is going to become light green x-lines to complement the Angel, saves repainting the Streetdecks.

And the X20 will become blue X-Lines. There we go, save money on not needing to paint them and all they have to pay for some new stickers.

I’m sure that the GNE staff who read these posts will think that’s a brilliant idea - great money saving idea! 
Best watch for 6362/3 moving from Washington to Riverside……
The return of more B9 from GNW might allow this?

(14 Jan 2024, 10:38 pm)Unber43 6356 is going to blue

Thought it was for the light green Xlines X21?

16 Jan 2024, 9:36 am #142
(14 Jan 2024, 9:22 pm)ne14ne1 6356 with its decals removed:  https://flic.kr/p/2pssD7U

And one of the blue Xlines:  https://flic.kr/p/2psrB1r
Rear end repaints coming up?
ian foster
16 Jan 2024, 9:36 am #142

(14 Jan 2024, 9:22 pm)ne14ne1 6356 with its decals removed:  https://flic.kr/p/2pssD7U

And one of the blue Xlines:  https://flic.kr/p/2psrB1r
Rear end repaints coming up?

16 Jan 2024, 12:21 pm #143
(16 Jan 2024, 9:36 am)ian foster Rear end repaints coming up?

The X20 timetable has a gold and pink theme, so I'd imagine so.
deanmachine
16 Jan 2024, 12:21 pm #143

(16 Jan 2024, 9:36 am)ian foster Rear end repaints coming up?

The X20 timetable has a gold and pink theme, so I'd imagine so.

Aaron21



784
18 Jan 2024, 1:45 pm #144
Nexus released the timetables

20A takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham
X20 takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham

What is the actual point in the X20 return. What cause they want to make the public dumb and be like "ride our X20 cause its quicker than the 20" that is just stupid

Also to note the 20A will run the X20 between Durham & Sunderland while the X20 runs Durham to Langley Park on a Sunday
Edited 18 Jan 2024, 1:50 pm by Aaron21.
Aaron21
18 Jan 2024, 1:45 pm #144

Nexus released the timetables

20A takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham
X20 takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham

What is the actual point in the X20 return. What cause they want to make the public dumb and be like "ride our X20 cause its quicker than the 20" that is just stupid

Also to note the 20A will run the X20 between Durham & Sunderland while the X20 runs Durham to Langley Park on a Sunday

Thomas12



467
18 Jan 2024, 2:36 pm #145
(18 Jan 2024, 1:45 pm)Aaron21 Nexus released the timetables

20A takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham
X20 takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham

What is the actual point in the X20 return. What cause they want to make the public dumb and be like "ride our X20 cause its quicker than the 20" that is just stupid

Also to note the 20A will run the X20 between Durham & Sunderland while the X20 runs Durham to Langley Park on a Sunday

Not sure where you're looking but the X20 is timetable to take 48 minutes from Park Lane to Durham, whereas the 20A takes 57 minutes...
Thomas12
18 Jan 2024, 2:36 pm #145

(18 Jan 2024, 1:45 pm)Aaron21 Nexus released the timetables

20A takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham
X20 takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham

What is the actual point in the X20 return. What cause they want to make the public dumb and be like "ride our X20 cause its quicker than the 20" that is just stupid

Also to note the 20A will run the X20 between Durham & Sunderland while the X20 runs Durham to Langley Park on a Sunday

Not sure where you're looking but the X20 is timetable to take 48 minutes from Park Lane to Durham, whereas the 20A takes 57 minutes...

Aaron21



784
18 Jan 2024, 3:35 pm #146
(18 Jan 2024, 2:36 pm)Thomas12 Not sure where you're looking but the X20 is timetable to take 48 minutes from Park Lane to Durham, whereas the 20A takes 57 minutes...
Nexus website
Aaron21
18 Jan 2024, 3:35 pm #146

(18 Jan 2024, 2:36 pm)Thomas12 Not sure where you're looking but the X20 is timetable to take 48 minutes from Park Lane to Durham, whereas the 20A takes 57 minutes...
Nexus website

Storx



4,584
18 Jan 2024, 4:02 pm #147
(18 Jan 2024, 1:45 pm)Aaron21 Nexus released the timetables

20A takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham
X20 takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham

What is the actual point in the X20 return. What cause they want to make the public dumb and be like "ride our X20 cause its quicker than the 20" that is just stupid

Also to note the 20A will run the X20 between Durham & Sunderland while the X20 runs Durham to Langley Park on a Sunday

The 20A only runs on evenings and Sundays so have less timing, in fairness there's barely any difference anyway, other than it serves West Rainton, and runs via Belmont and onto the A690 instead - not sure if that last bit is even quicker tbh.
Edited 18 Jan 2024, 4:02 pm by Storx.
Storx
18 Jan 2024, 4:02 pm #147

(18 Jan 2024, 1:45 pm)Aaron21 Nexus released the timetables

20A takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham
X20 takes 51 minutes Sunderland to Durham

What is the actual point in the X20 return. What cause they want to make the public dumb and be like "ride our X20 cause its quicker than the 20" that is just stupid

Also to note the 20A will run the X20 between Durham & Sunderland while the X20 runs Durham to Langley Park on a Sunday

The 20A only runs on evenings and Sundays so have less timing, in fairness there's barely any difference anyway, other than it serves West Rainton, and runs via Belmont and onto the A690 instead - not sure if that last bit is even quicker tbh.

18 Jan 2024, 7:04 pm #148
(18 Jan 2024, 4:02 pm)Storx The 20A only runs on evenings and Sundays so have less timing, in fairness there's barely any difference anyway, other than it serves West Rainton, and runs via Belmont and onto the A690 instead - not sure if that last bit is even quicker tbh.


So is Rainton Bridge business park not served during business hours anymore? 20A was the only bus.


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GrahamD83
18 Jan 2024, 7:04 pm #148

(18 Jan 2024, 4:02 pm)Storx The 20A only runs on evenings and Sundays so have less timing, in fairness there's barely any difference anyway, other than it serves West Rainton, and runs via Belmont and onto the A690 instead - not sure if that last bit is even quicker tbh.


So is Rainton Bridge business park not served during business hours anymore? 20A was the only bus.


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18 Jan 2024, 7:27 pm #149
(18 Jan 2024, 7:04 pm)GrahamD83 So is Rainton Bridge business park not served during business hours anymore? 20A was the only bus.


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Yes .....by X20
Retro Nero
18 Jan 2024, 7:27 pm #149

(18 Jan 2024, 7:04 pm)GrahamD83 So is Rainton Bridge business park not served during business hours anymore? 20A was the only bus.


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Yes .....by X20

19 Jan 2024, 7:08 pm #150
Is Hexham or Riverside operating the Sunday 684s?
OrangeArrow49
19 Jan 2024, 7:08 pm #150

Is Hexham or Riverside operating the Sunday 684s?

20 Jan 2024, 3:30 pm #151
(18 Jan 2024, 7:27 pm)Retro Nero Yes .....by X20


Oh right thanks. I never thought to check the X20 timetable. Just assumed it would run direct along the A690 from Houghton-le-Spring.

I must say the GNE website doesn’t explain the changes very well


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GrahamD83
20 Jan 2024, 3:30 pm #151

(18 Jan 2024, 7:27 pm)Retro Nero Yes .....by X20


Oh right thanks. I never thought to check the X20 timetable. Just assumed it would run direct along the A690 from Houghton-le-Spring.

I must say the GNE website doesn’t explain the changes very well


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Aaron21



784
20 Jan 2024, 5:21 pm #152
(20 Jan 2024, 3:30 pm)GrahamD83 Oh right thanks. I never thought to check the X20 timetable. Just assumed it would run direct along the A690 from Houghton-le-Spring.

I must say the GNE website doesn’t explain the changes very well


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Done in a rush that's why. The 65 timetable wasn't even posted and it doesn't mention the 12 timetable. It just goes to show how quick they wanted it out. Probably to boast the "BRAND NEW IMPROVEMENT" X20 when there's zero difference to when it was back then bar its decekrs this time
Aaron21
20 Jan 2024, 5:21 pm #152

(20 Jan 2024, 3:30 pm)GrahamD83 Oh right thanks. I never thought to check the X20 timetable. Just assumed it would run direct along the A690 from Houghton-le-Spring.

I must say the GNE website doesn’t explain the changes very well


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Done in a rush that's why. The 65 timetable wasn't even posted and it doesn't mention the 12 timetable. It just goes to show how quick they wanted it out. Probably to boast the "BRAND NEW IMPROVEMENT" X20 when there's zero difference to when it was back then bar its decekrs this time

Andreos1



14,218
20 Jan 2024, 9:12 pm #153
(20 Jan 2024, 5:21 pm)Aaron21 Done in a rush that's why. The 65 timetable wasn't even posted and it doesn't mention the 12 timetable. It just goes to show how quick they wanted it out. Probably to boast the "BRAND NEW IMPROVEMENT" X20 when there's zero difference to when it was back then bar its decekrs this time

The spin on the Northern Echo website with a random Deptford representative is up there like. 

Wouldn't happen in the Jim Scott days.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
20 Jan 2024, 9:12 pm #153

(20 Jan 2024, 5:21 pm)Aaron21 Done in a rush that's why. The 65 timetable wasn't even posted and it doesn't mention the 12 timetable. It just goes to show how quick they wanted it out. Probably to boast the "BRAND NEW IMPROVEMENT" X20 when there's zero difference to when it was back then bar its decekrs this time

The spin on the Northern Echo website with a random Deptford representative is up there like. 

Wouldn't happen in the Jim Scott days.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

20 Jan 2024, 11:45 pm #154
Was the representative Dave the Cat?
Rapidsnap
20 Jan 2024, 11:45 pm #154

Was the representative Dave the Cat?

28 Jan 2024, 8:37 pm #155
6308 ,6309, 6310, 6311, 6312, 6313 , 6314 are now at Sunderland Depot ready for X20 commencing tomorrow ( sorry no pictures)
Edited 28 Jan 2024, 8:38 pm by Retro Nero.
Retro Nero
28 Jan 2024, 8:37 pm #155

6308 ,6309, 6310, 6311, 6312, 6313 , 6314 are now at Sunderland Depot ready for X20 commencing tomorrow ( sorry no pictures)

Dan

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18,117
28 Jan 2024, 8:42 pm #156
(28 Jan 2024, 8:37 pm)Retro Nero 6308 ,6309, 6310, 6311, 6312, 6313 , 6314 are now at Sunderland Depot ready for X20 commencing tomorrow ( sorry no pictures)


All have also had route details for X21 stripped externally.


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Dan
28 Jan 2024, 8:42 pm #156

(28 Jan 2024, 8:37 pm)Retro Nero 6308 ,6309, 6310, 6311, 6312, 6313 , 6314 are now at Sunderland Depot ready for X20 commencing tomorrow ( sorry no pictures)


All have also had route details for X21 stripped externally.


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Ambassador



1,855
28 Jan 2024, 9:42 pm #157
(28 Jan 2024, 8:42 pm)Dan All have also had route details for X21 stripped externally.


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Very much looking forward to the resulting Riverside game of  ‘what utter heap can we whack onto the 21 and X21’

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
Ambassador
28 Jan 2024, 9:42 pm #157

(28 Jan 2024, 8:42 pm)Dan All have also had route details for X21 stripped externally.


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Very much looking forward to the resulting Riverside game of  ‘what utter heap can we whack onto the 21 and X21’


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

Dan

Site Administrator

18,117
28 Jan 2024, 10:15 pm #158
(28 Jan 2024, 9:42 pm)Ambassador Very much looking forward to the resulting Riverside game of  ‘what utter heap can we whack onto the 21 and X21’


I mean, they’ve got four Streetdecks spare (2x Angel, 1x Flexility and 6377), which is exceptionally generous by modern spare % standards really..!

That said, I hazard a guess the ex-London B9s will surface more often (they’ve got more of them, now).


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Dan
28 Jan 2024, 10:15 pm #158

(28 Jan 2024, 9:42 pm)Ambassador Very much looking forward to the resulting Riverside game of  ‘what utter heap can we whack onto the 21 and X21’


I mean, they’ve got four Streetdecks spare (2x Angel, 1x Flexility and 6377), which is exceptionally generous by modern spare % standards really..!

That said, I hazard a guess the ex-London B9s will surface more often (they’ve got more of them, now).


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Ambassador



1,855
29 Jan 2024, 12:19 am #159
(28 Jan 2024, 10:15 pm)Dan I mean, they’ve got four Streetdecks spare (2x Angel, 1x Flexility and 6377), which is exceptionally generous by modern spare % standards really..!

That said, I hazard a guess the ex-London B9s will surface more often (they’ve got more of them, now).


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Daniel, Daniel…this is why you’re leaving. That is far too logical. 

Whoever allocates at riverside has their ready brek (or free nigel lunch) and immediately allocates a few angels and that nice free yutong bus, whacks a few on the X10, the rest of on the 57 and hopes there’s no wing mirror issues. 

They then mosey on down to the riverside yard, the smell of Costco hotdogs in their senses and they see…elite driver training heap, ex London heap (they think of ambassadors knees of a match day) , a few East Gateshead racers, a Tyne valley ten and think…well you’re all going to run in threes and get regulated with those Birtley bike lane lights anyway so go forth my pretties.

Or something like that. If Nigel hasn’t been to riverside to hand out breakfast and free Greggs vouchers like the dynamic Will (couuuuuugh) at Deptford they might not be as enthusiastic in their allocations

Wistfully stuck in the 90s
Ambassador
29 Jan 2024, 12:19 am #159

(28 Jan 2024, 10:15 pm)Dan I mean, they’ve got four Streetdecks spare (2x Angel, 1x Flexility and 6377), which is exceptionally generous by modern spare % standards really..!

That said, I hazard a guess the ex-London B9s will surface more often (they’ve got more of them, now).


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Daniel, Daniel…this is why you’re leaving. That is far too logical. 

Whoever allocates at riverside has their ready brek (or free nigel lunch) and immediately allocates a few angels and that nice free yutong bus, whacks a few on the X10, the rest of on the 57 and hopes there’s no wing mirror issues. 

They then mosey on down to the riverside yard, the smell of Costco hotdogs in their senses and they see…elite driver training heap, ex London heap (they think of ambassadors knees of a match day) , a few East Gateshead racers, a Tyne valley ten and think…well you’re all going to run in threes and get regulated with those Birtley bike lane lights anyway so go forth my pretties.

Or something like that. If Nigel hasn’t been to riverside to hand out breakfast and free Greggs vouchers like the dynamic Will (couuuuuugh) at Deptford they might not be as enthusiastic in their allocations


Wistfully stuck in the 90s

Wybus



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29 Jan 2024, 8:05 am #160
(28 Jan 2024, 8:37 pm)Retro Nero 6308 ,6309, 6310, 6311, 6312, 6313 , 6314 are now at Sunderland Depot ready for X20 commencing tomorrow ( sorry no pictures)

It’ll be nice to be able to travel between Sunderland and Durham on a double decker, which has been quite a rare option in years

Too positive for this forum I know
Wybus
29 Jan 2024, 8:05 am #160

(28 Jan 2024, 8:37 pm)Retro Nero 6308 ,6309, 6310, 6311, 6312, 6313 , 6314 are now at Sunderland Depot ready for X20 commencing tomorrow ( sorry no pictures)

It’ll be nice to be able to travel between Sunderland and Durham on a double decker, which has been quite a rare option in years

Too positive for this forum I know

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