(15 Dec 2025, 7:49 pm)Michael wrote WE’RE STARSTRUCK ?

Our ever-expanding fleet continues to get a glow-up.

Here’s a look behind the scenes at one of our latest acquisitions being repainted…

? Euro VI - for greener, cleaner air.
? Fitted with seatbelts - for your comfort and ease on private hires
? Soon to be fully PSVAIR compliant with “next stop” audio-visual announcements



https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122264487668183040&set=a.122139636836183040


Anyone know what fleet number this has gained?

I'd presume 302 as it's another E300.

(15 Dec 2025, 8:07 pm)Malarkey wrote I'd presume 302 as it's another E300.

Not on Facebook, any other pics

(16 Dec 2025, 6:25 am)Retro Nero wrote Not on Facebook, any other pics

The E300 in question has been numbered 302 and is formerly Stagecoach East Scotland & Strathtay's 27606 (SP59 CTU).

Elsewhere Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 Olympus 438 (LX09 BXJ) is back from repaint into Northstar Livery.

SP59 CTU

Northstar 302 / SP59 CTU by kieron mathews, on Flickr


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Northstar 435 / LX09 AYE by kieron mathews, on Flickr

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(26 Dec 2025, 2:31 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Northstar 435 / LX09 AYE by kieron mathews, on Flickr

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Have the Northstar services been busy today?

Some very strong loadings observed on the M43, primarily those heading to the Metrocentre and Newcastle but more than I had expected heading into Stanley throughout the day.

(26 Dec 2025, 3:44 pm)Michael wrote Have the Northstar services been busy today?

Think it's been a mixed bag if I am honest, I have seen a few M43/X21's quite busy then others have been pretty dead.

I went into Newcastle and then up Regent Centre and it was dead, not many people about at all today.

Interesting, good to see them busy on most of the runs, hopefully they'll launch a few services in 2026 to go against GNE and Arriva.

(26 Dec 2025, 5:06 pm)Michael wrote Interesting, good to see them busy on most of the runs, hopefully they'll launch a few services in 2026 to go against GNE and Arriva.

Probably a bit too far away from their operating base area, but would be good to see them running the 350/351.

Also, the evening & Sunday X15 could be a shout if that is still tendered by DCC?

Has 413 been sold? Just noticed it missing from fleet on Bus Times Fleet List.

(05 Jan 2026, 6:34 pm)Retro Nero wrote Has 413 been sold? Just noticed it missing from fleet on Bus Times Fleet List.

It was sold after the loss of the 643 back to GNE / The arrival of the first Enviro 400 Optare Olympus' from Go-Ahead London.

(05 Jan 2026, 7:44 pm)Malarkey wrote It was sold after the loss of the 643 back to GNE / The arrival of the first Enviro 400 Optare Olympus' from Go-Ahead London.

Thank you, appreciate it