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(30 Sep 2019, 11:39 am)RBZ 5459 wrote </p><p>The Stockton examples are currently awaiting route branding before entering service, so they'll be a little bit interesting on the eye than being in plain&nbsp;swoops at least!&nbsp;Been a lot of toing and froing with the new livery in recent weeks, the Manchester half-baked E400MMCs with different interiors evident of that.&nbsp;<br></p><p>

&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>7 examples sat outside in the yard this morning on my way home from work - 4 parked along the fence in what was previously the 'dead row' as they have been since Friday while 3 were sat down by the offices. None as yet have any sort of fleetnames or numbers applied.</p>

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(30 Sep 2019, 10:29 pm)Dan wrote Anything fitted 2014 onwards (LED or TFT) is all on a Linux-based system. Far superior to the old Windows XP based ones. A number of these are being upgraded following a fleet audit and update over the last two nights; quite a few of the Drifters with inoperative systems.

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</p><p><br></p><p>Let's be honest, not having NSA fitted is far superior to the XP ones!</p><p><br></p><p>I assume it's a hardware upgrade and not just a software upgrade with the age of some of the systems. Although Linux (depending on the distro at least)&nbsp;is pretty light weight compared to an XP install!</p><p><br></p><p>I remember when the B9s were new to the 10 and the NSA was barely functioning then, and the situation has only got worse since!</p>

<p>I moan about my service but at least its not as bad as this ( yet)</p><p><br></p><p>

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Thomas Cook UK Plc and the wider UK business has entered insolvency.

The UK business has ceased trading with immediate effect and all future flights and holidays are cancelled.

A dedicated support service is being provided by The Civil Aviation Authority to assist customers currently overseas and those in the UK with future bookings.

NNRG are planning a road run from Chester LE Street to Bishop Auckland to commemorate the closing of the Crook outstation. This will leave Chester LE Street front street at 2.00 on the 22nd of September. As will every run no unaccompanied under 16's please.

This will be a simple out and back trip using one of the NNRG's Volvo B10BLE's. Photo stops at Spennymoor on the way out and Chester LE Street Burns on return.

We will leave at 2.00 prompt and to be back around 4.30-5.00.

Anyone who is wanting to come along with us please email me at nnrg@btinternet.com

Thanks.

<p>I'm part of a supporters group and looking at a potential loophole in the law regarding the consumption of alcohol based on the EU vs Domestic driving rules.</p><p><br></p><p>If a coach was chartered for 2x separate journeys with supporters buying&nbsp;2x separate tickets, would it be legal to consume alcohol during the 1st leg of the journey?</p><p><br></p><p>Example using away game against Liverpool or Everton.........</p><p><br></p><p>Journey 1:</p><p>- Newcastle to a services in Greater Manchester</p><p>* Coach hire&nbsp;not travelling to 'designated sporting event'</p><p><br></p><p>Journey 2:</p><p>- Services in Greater Manchester to Anfield or Goodison Park</p><p>* Coach hire travelling to 'designated sporting event'</p>

<p>Arriva North East: Rare &amp; Odd Workings - September 2019<br></p>

<p>Arriva North East: Latest News &amp; Discussion - September 2019<br></p>

<p>Stagecoach North East: Rare &amp; Odd Workings - September 2019<br></p>

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(31 Aug 2019, 10:22 pm)Stanleyone wrote 5420, 5440 &amp; 5441 are now at Consett, 6133 &amp; 6143 out

</p><p>Thought I saw 5441 at the lay over at Gateshead today</p>