Now, I'm not saying any other operator is perfect.

But 11 full journeys dropped in a circa 24 hour period! That screams investment is needed badly!

Doubt Arriva will invest though sadly.

Following accident damage sustained in the yard, 7405 has been repaired and repainted into the new Sapphire livery. It’s yet to return to service though.

Are Hexham depot running the 'Hexham' 10 boards today?

If so, would it not have been more cost effective for fuel economy & BSOG mileage to send out 3x of 6352-55?

I know the only pitfall due to the fluid allocation of Hexham & Riverside TVT B9TL's would be if a bus needed swapping out at the MetroCentre for any reason regardless of static boards.

Hi

Long time viewer, first time poster!

I'm interested in some detail about the scheduling software GNE use to produce Duty Boards. Is it an off the shelf piece of kit, or bespoke to GNE? The boards seem to have been in the same format for at least the last 15 years, if not longer. I'm not aware of any other company which use the same style. Anybody know of any?

Is it simply the case that timetables are uploaded to the programme with various parameters (depot locations / relieving points / maximum driving time etc) pre-set, and the most economical Duty Boards automatically churned out for proof reading?

Rightly or (probably) wrongly, I see there are a few available for sale on eBay at the moment. I understand that there may be sensitivities in this information being publicly available  - That said, redacted versions of the LUL Duty Books are available via WhatDoTheyKnow - However, if anyone has any Percy Main examples (current or historic), they'd be of particular personal interest to me.

I've encountered VoyagerPlan and CrewPlan in the railway industry, but if anyone has any more details on the above it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Good on GNE for trying something new with the santa bus but I think there needs to be an urgent rethink either on where it goes or how publicisied it is.  The numbers of people lining the route tonight in Ouston, and from what've seen to a similar extent in Kibblesworth, was absolutely crazy.  The street was literally lined with crowds and thebus appeared to be stopped as it pulled into Iris Crescent after crawling through the crowds on the main road.  Completelyunderstand this is down to individuals' behaviour but the company surely has a responsibility too here.  If there isn't a spike in cases in these areas on the back of these crowds, it will be a Christmas miracle.

Mods feel free to move if this better fits into an existing thread

It seems as though Go North East has setup a new feature on the Enthusiast Area of their website, an interactive fleet list and map.

https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/fleet-list

If a vehicle is currently in service then there is a "Show on Map" button, click it and and a map appears showing where that vehicle is.

Can anyone think of any issues at all with commerical operators or even contracted services in terms of routing or timetabling that has caused public uproar. I am looking into trying consultancy and advisory work and would really appriecate some good information.

Admins: please move to appropriate thread if necessary.

https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/santa-bus?...iAPQUceEog

Go North East has launched its magical open-top Santa bus which will be touring the region right up until Christmas Eve.

A timed schedule will not be published to avoid any crowding, but a summary is available so people can keep their eyes peeled each evening as it passes through the region’s villages, towns and cities.

The company is also encouraging people to share their photos on social media using #GNESantaBus and will soon be launching a competition.

Go North East Santa bus tour schedule

Tuesday 15 December – Washington, Wardley Estate, Leam Lane, Heworth, Sunderland Road, Gateshead Interchange, Bensham, Whickham, Fellside Park, Swalwell, Metrocentre, Dunston, Blaydon and Winlaton Bus Station.

Wednesday 16 December – Chester Road in Sunderland, Penshaw, Shiney Row, Bournmoor, Woodstone Village, Chester-le-Street, Pelaw Estate, Pelton, Beamish, Stanley Bus Station, Annfield Plain, Leadgate, Consett Bus Station, Lanchester Witton Gilbert, Aykley Heads and Durham Bus Station.

Thursday 17 December – Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Low Moorsley, Easington Lane, South Hetton, Easington Village, Peterlee, Hordon, Easington Colliery, Dalton Park, Murton, Dawdon, Parkside, Seaham Harbour, Deneside, Seaham Grange and Ryhope.

Friday 18 December – Sunderland Park Lane, Roker, Whitburn, East Boldon, West Boldon, Hebburn, Lukes Lane, Heworth, Gateshead Interchange and Low Fell.

Saturday 19 December – route to be confirmed soon – get the latest updates and information on Go North East’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

Sunday 20 December – South Shields, Marsden, Westoe, West Harton, Simonside, Jarrow, Chirton, North Shields, Tynemouth, Preston Grange, Wallsend, Byker, Newcastle Quayside, Newcastle and Sage Gateshead.

Monday 21 December – Concord Bus Station, Donwell, Blackfell, Oxclose, Lambton, Vigo Lane, Harraton, Fatfield, Washington Galleries, Town End Farm, Downhill, Hylton Red House and Witherwack.

Tuesday 22 December – Newcastle, Coast Road, Battle Hill, New York, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Earsdon, Shiremoor, Palmersville, Longbenton, Gosforth and Jesmond.

Wednesday 23 December – route to be confirmed soon – get the latest updates and information on Go North East’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

Christmas Eve – rather than on an evening, the tour will run during the day visiting Sunderland, Chester-le-Street, Pelton, Ouston, Birtley, Team Valley, Gateshead Interchange and Low Fell.

Please note that the schedule is subject to change – follow Go North East’s Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.


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Noticed today in and around darlo most of the fleet now have the newer display font 

Wondering when the other depots will follow

Sure there's a thread somewhere I could put these but after spending all of 10 seconds looking I couldn't find it, and I didn't want to keep messing up the other threads as I know it annoys some people!

During the live stream there was some discussion around the 'Loop' getting rebranded in the new year, that inspired me to do a few concepts of what it could be like using their two livery 'templates'.

It could potentially fall under either as it is a 'unique' route in that it is a loop.  You can also tell I put more effort into one than the other!