Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2017
Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - July 2017
(30 Jul 2017, 7:18 pm)Dan No, not yet. Though I'm bound to have missed something, the news/fleet lists have now been updated.
Main points of note:
- Various repaints (5210 and 6132 into fleet livery; 6072, 6078 and 6083 join 6071 in Tyne Valley TEN livery; and 6085 into two-tone black/orange for a promotional livery to advertise the N56 service)
- Several vehicles are in a float/reserve capacity over the summer due to higher PVR for Metro Replacement which begins tomorrow (6011, 6013, 6029, 6032, 6036 and 6038, as well as 4898 and 4922*).
- Acquisition of 5x new coaches for National Express core fleet to displace the 5 remaining ex-Yourbus coaches (two to National Express duplicate fleet to replace 7095/97 which will be withdrawn; two to a newly-created Special Events/Private Hire fleet; and one to Driver Training which will allow 7077, 7092 and 7093 to be sold).
* 4922 MOT expires early next month, but should be used next week on a Misc Works board which does not need to be allocated a double-deck vehicle during the school holidays.
Now that we are nearing the completion of the original batch of 36x Mercedes Citaro refurbishments, it is likely that we will now start to see some Scania L94s withdrawn (replaced one by one, with the return of Citaros) and the creation of a new float/reserve refurbishment fleet which will consist of younger Scania L94s, in line with the next batch of 28x Mercedes Citaro being released for refurbishment.
(30 Jul 2017, 7:18 pm)Dan No, not yet. Though I'm bound to have missed something, the news/fleet lists have now been updated.
Main points of note:
- Various repaints (5210 and 6132 into fleet livery; 6072, 6078 and 6083 join 6071 in Tyne Valley TEN livery; and 6085 into two-tone black/orange for a promotional livery to advertise the N56 service)
- Several vehicles are in a float/reserve capacity over the summer due to higher PVR for Metro Replacement which begins tomorrow (6011, 6013, 6029, 6032, 6036 and 6038, as well as 4898 and 4922*).
- Acquisition of 5x new coaches for National Express core fleet to displace the 5 remaining ex-Yourbus coaches (two to National Express duplicate fleet to replace 7095/97 which will be withdrawn; two to a newly-created Special Events/Private Hire fleet; and one to Driver Training which will allow 7077, 7092 and 7093 to be sold).
* 4922 MOT expires early next month, but should be used next week on a Misc Works board which does not need to be allocated a double-deck vehicle during the school holidays.
Now that we are nearing the completion of the original batch of 36x Mercedes Citaro refurbishments, it is likely that we will now start to see some Scania L94s withdrawn (replaced one by one, with the return of Citaros) and the creation of a new float/reserve refurbishment fleet which will consist of younger Scania L94s, in line with the next batch of 28x Mercedes Citaro being released for refurbishment.
(30 Jul 2017, 7:52 pm)Michael Thanks for update.
I'm glad they're refurbishing all of the Citaro's. (apart from the Connections 4).
Hopefully the 8 See it do it Citaro's (the ones currently allocated to the 35) go Blue...
(30 Jul 2017, 7:52 pm)Michael Thanks for update.
I'm glad they're refurbishing all of the Citaro's. (apart from the Connections 4).
Hopefully the 8 See it do it Citaro's (the ones currently allocated to the 35) go Blue...
I don't know how much of an influence it has, but i think they should keep the 35 and 36 as two separate colours (preferebly something other than gold) but retaining the Seeit Doit brand.
I would consider doing this purley for differentiation between the two services, mainly down to the different level of service being provided (35 having a much higher specification compared to the 36).
May be easier to keep them the same colour for the timetables though although that could be an issue which I think, with a bit of redesigning, could be avoided.
(30 Jul 2017, 8:55 pm)S813 FVK I don't know how much of an influence it has, but i think they should keep the 35 and 36 as two separate colours (preferebly something other than gold) but retaining the Seeit Doit brand.
I would consider doing this purley for differentiation between the two services, mainly down to the different level of service being provided (35 having a much higher specification compared to the 36).
May be easier to keep them the same colour for the timetables though although that could be an issue which I think, with a bit of redesigning, could be avoided.
(30 Jul 2017, 8:55 pm)S813 FVK I don't know how much of an influence it has, but i think they should keep the 35 and 36 as two separate colours (preferebly something other than gold) but retaining the Seeit Doit brand.
I would consider doing this purley for differentiation between the two services, mainly down to the different level of service being provided (35 having a much higher specification compared to the 36).
May be easier to keep them the same colour for the timetables though although that could be an issue which I think, with a bit of redesigning, could be avoided.
(31 Jul 2017, 9:10 am)peter Are Stanley due to lose a vehicle due to the loss of the 689 (to Hexham)?
Thanks, Peter
(31 Jul 2017, 9:10 am)peter Are Stanley due to lose a vehicle due to the loss of the 689 (to Hexham)?
Thanks, Peter
Wasn't sure where to stick this but is there a rule on middle door use on Vykings. I know the 21 had certain stops.
The Metro Replacement is rammed, we terminate at Regent Centre and a full standing load and they only open the front door. When challenged driver says 'sorry I'm not allowed'
(31 Jul 2017, 4:58 pm)Ambassador Wasn't sure where to stick this but is there a rule on middle door use on Vykings. I know the 21 had certain stops.
The Metro Replacement is rammed, we terminate at Regent Centre and a full standing load and they only open the front door. When challenged driver says 'sorry I'm not allowed'
(31 Jul 2017, 4:58 pm)Ambassador Wasn't sure where to stick this but is there a rule on middle door use on Vykings. I know the 21 had certain stops.
The Metro Replacement is rammed, we terminate at Regent Centre and a full standing load and they only open the front door. When challenged driver says 'sorry I'm not allowed'
(31 Jul 2017, 6:06 pm)Jamie M It's for disabled folk, probably is a rule in all fairness. From what I've heard anyway.
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(31 Jul 2017, 4:58 pm)Ambassador Wasn't sure where to stick this but is there a rule on middle door use on Vykings. I know the 21 had certain stops.
The Metro Replacement is rammed, we terminate at Regent Centre and a full standing load and they only open the front door. When challenged driver says 'sorry I'm not allowed'
(31 Jul 2017, 4:58 pm)Ambassador Wasn't sure where to stick this but is there a rule on middle door use on Vykings. I know the 21 had certain stops.
The Metro Replacement is rammed, we terminate at Regent Centre and a full standing load and they only open the front door. When challenged driver says 'sorry I'm not allowed'
(31 Jul 2017, 7:15 pm)ne14ne1 I find that ridiculous. If a bus has a centre exit they should use it to speed up boarding/alighting. (I think all new buses ordered should have them but I know many disagree. I just think when in London its all so much easier and quicker, and the lower saloon generally feels more spacious).
(31 Jul 2017, 7:15 pm)ne14ne1 I find that ridiculous. If a bus has a centre exit they should use it to speed up boarding/alighting. (I think all new buses ordered should have them but I know many disagree. I just think when in London its all so much easier and quicker, and the lower saloon generally feels more spacious).
(31 Jul 2017, 4:58 pm)Ambassador Wasn't sure where to stick this but is there a rule on middle door use on Vykings. I know the 21 had certain stops.
The Metro Replacement is rammed, we terminate at Regent Centre and a full standing load and they only open the front door. When challenged driver says 'sorry I'm not allowed'
(31 Jul 2017, 4:58 pm)Ambassador Wasn't sure where to stick this but is there a rule on middle door use on Vykings. I know the 21 had certain stops.
The Metro Replacement is rammed, we terminate at Regent Centre and a full standing load and they only open the front door. When challenged driver says 'sorry I'm not allowed'
A driver opened the centre doors on a MRP service I was on a couple of years ago, same goes for the artics on X66
(31 Jul 2017, 7:49 pm)LeeCalder Before the Vyking's were allocated to the 21, I am led to believe they had to risk assess every bus stop, and the stops which were deemed a hazard had the sticker placed on the flagpole which said they couldn't stop there.
(31 Jul 2017, 7:49 pm)LeeCalder Before the Vyking's were allocated to the 21, I am led to believe they had to risk assess every bus stop, and the stops which were deemed a hazard had the sticker placed on the flagpole which said they couldn't stop there.