Having been on loan to Stagecoach Fife for the duration of the closure of the Forth Road bridge, this vehicle has now returned to Stagecoach North East's Walkergate Depot.
Following the return of Dennis Trident 2/Alexander Enviro 400 19675 (NK60 DOA) at Walkergate Depot having been loaned to Stagecoach East Scotland, this vehicle has moved from Walkergate to Walkergate (Reserve), as a replacement for MAN 18.220LF/Alexander ALX300 22462 (T462 BNL) which was withdrawn from service last month as this vehicle does not comply with DDA / PSVAR regulations.
Following the completion of modifications to comply with DDA / PSVAR regulations, this vehicle has been sold to the Yorkshire Tiger subsidiary of Arriva UK.
Having previously carried "Red Arrows" branding, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain red base livery. It is thought that this will coincide with a re-branding scheme of the "Red Arrows" branded vehicles once all vehicles have been repainted.
This vehicle has gained a rear advertisement to promote the iNorthumberland programme, which is being delivered by Northumberland County Council. iNorthumberland is funded by Department for Culture Media and Sport via BDUK, Northumberland County Council, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Defra’s Rural Community Broadband Fund and BT. The first phase of the programme is bringing fibre broadband to around 90% of homes and businesses in Northumberland by December 2015. The second phase of the programme aims to bring this to 95% by the end of 2017.
Ahead of new Optare Solo SR minibuses arriving at Hexham Depot to upgrade some of the "Tynedale Links" services which currently operate with Transbus Mini Pointer Darts; this vehicle has been repainted into a plain yellow base livery with a blue strip above the windows, providing a consistent brand design with the new vehicles due for delivery shortly.
With Transbus MPD/Transbus Mini Pointer 563 (NK53 TLN) having been deployed on the new ASDA A1/A2/A3 contract, this vehicle has been temporarily reinstated at Riverside Depot to operate the CB1 shuttle bus, which is in operation between the St Andrews Drive stop at Chowdene and Sainsburys. The shuttle service is in operation until Monday 18th January 2016, for the duration of the footbridge closure.
This vehicle has gained a rear advertisement to promote the iNorthumberland programme, which is being delivered by Northumberland County Council. iNorthumberland is funded by Department for Culture Media and Sport via BDUK, Northumberland County Council, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Defra’s Rural Community Broadband Fund and BT. The first phase of the programme is bringing fibre broadband to around 90% of homes and businesses in Northumberland by December 2015. The second phase of the programme aims to bring this to 95% by the end of 2017.
This vehicle has transferred from Riverside Depot to Stanley, in a float/reserve capacity. It replaces 5160 (T810 CBW), which was withdrawn from service at Stanley last month. This vehicle was originally retained at Stanley Depot, as a float/reserve vehicle, due to the early withdrawal of Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3874 (W184 SCU) following accident damage.
Having previously been branded as "Loop", this vehicle has been repainted into a plain black base livery, ahead of the branding on "Loop" services 93/94 being re-launched.
Having previously been in storage at Saltmeadows Road Depot following withdrawal, this vehicle has now been moved to Volvo Truck & Bus Centre, Washington. The vehicle is expected to donate its engine to Deptford-based Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown 4925 (X935 WGR), and then be sold for scrap.
