<![CDATA[North East Buses - Railways Discussion]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/ Sun, 03 May 2026 00:49:04 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Railway Heritage]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4718 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:49:31 +0000 Malarkey]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4718
43025/43060 were operating 5D25 0900 Loughborough Brush to Toton T.M.D. / 5J26 1322 Toton T.M.D. to Bury East Lancs Railway where they will be kept by The 125 Group.

43025 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ateposted/

43060 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ateposted/

The other Class 43 HST that was repainted into Midland Mainline Livery (43048) was taken by lowloader to Nene Valley Railway (Peterborough) ahead of being on show at there upcoming Diesel Gala on 7th/8th March.]]>
43025/43060 were operating 5D25 0900 Loughborough Brush to Toton T.M.D. / 5J26 1322 Toton T.M.D. to Bury East Lancs Railway where they will be kept by The 125 Group.

43025 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ateposted/

43060 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ateposted/

The other Class 43 HST that was repainted into Midland Mainline Livery (43048) was taken by lowloader to Nene Valley Railway (Peterborough) ahead of being on show at there upcoming Diesel Gala on 7th/8th March.]]> <![CDATA[Heaton 150]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4675 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:24:07 +0100 Malarkey]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4675
It was nice morning yesterday having a look around and a better day weather wise also, hopefully some more events can be arranged in the future as it seemed to be very well received by all those who attended and it for a good cause also.

Here are some of my photos from the event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...0329164420
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...0329164420]]>
It was nice morning yesterday having a look around and a better day weather wise also, hopefully some more events can be arranged in the future as it seemed to be very well received by all those who attended and it for a good cause also.

Here are some of my photos from the event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...0329164420
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...0329164420]]> <![CDATA[Railway 200 Events]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4659 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:54:10 +0100 Malarkey]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4659
I popped down in the afternoon when it quietened down after the public unveiling on the morning for some photos, if you haven't seen 91105(91150) here are some photos I took on the following link - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...0327407166

91105(91150) was on display at NRM until 10/07/2025 where it will be return to Neville Hill Depot (Leeds) for Maintenance prior to returning to Passenger Service on the East Coast Mainline.]]>
I popped down in the afternoon when it quietened down after the public unveiling on the morning for some photos, if you haven't seen 91105(91150) here are some photos I took on the following link - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...0327407166

91105(91150) was on display at NRM until 10/07/2025 where it will be return to Neville Hill Depot (Leeds) for Maintenance prior to returning to Passenger Service on the East Coast Mainline.]]> <![CDATA[Martijn Gilbert leaves FirstGroup]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4652 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:13:15 +0100 Ambassador]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4652
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/boss-c...ccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABxmq3jsk3kAKkmSciL9q8QxlfIpTIcMnLqOInEJLY423kXXYr2dXtASn55bFh_S_OPqqFiCC3_zV3SC-5vWw0rAXZr6rjwGPV_cruuNWDb61qcXfUjnKXr2uq9MCrQ1toQ6lDvhnRhS-m_gmIuIrIv33Z0VseAPeTrtmXCyxubj

No doubt he’ll fall upwards into another role]]>
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No doubt he’ll fall upwards into another role]]> <![CDATA[Hull Trains]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4633 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:20:07 +0100 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4633 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r8lj080y0o

Looks like the latest round of strike action is emerging.]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r8lj080y0o

Looks like the latest round of strike action is emerging.]]> <![CDATA[Great British Railways (GBR)]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4622 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:03:12 +0000 Adrian]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4622 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultati...ins-future

Consultation runs from today until 23.59 on Tuesday 15th April. 

Consultation description
We are seeking views on new policies to be included in the forthcoming Railways Bill, which will enable the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). GBR will be a single directing mind that will run our rail infrastructure and passenger services in the public interest.

The overall aim of these proposed reforms is to provide a railway that works better for both passengers and taxpayers across Great Britain. They also include:
  • the establishment of a new passenger watchdog
  • reform of fares and online retail of tickets
  • a new statutory role for devolved leaders in governing, managing, planning and developing the rail network
  • streamlining processes and reducing regulatory burdens to empower GBR to to deliver the best service for railway users
  • ensuring the private sector continues to play a key role, including a statutory duty for GBR to promote rail freight
]]> https://www.gov.uk/government/consultati...ins-future

Consultation runs from today until 23.59 on Tuesday 15th April. 

Consultation description
We are seeking views on new policies to be included in the forthcoming Railways Bill, which will enable the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). GBR will be a single directing mind that will run our rail infrastructure and passenger services in the public interest.

The overall aim of these proposed reforms is to provide a railway that works better for both passengers and taxpayers across Great Britain. They also include:
  • the establishment of a new passenger watchdog
  • reform of fares and online retail of tickets
  • a new statutory role for devolved leaders in governing, managing, planning and developing the rail network
  • streamlining processes and reducing regulatory burdens to empower GBR to to deliver the best service for railway users
  • ensuring the private sector continues to play a key role, including a statutory duty for GBR to promote rail freight
]]> <![CDATA[northern and avanti]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4613 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:38:00 +0000 Rob44]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4613
Thanks in advance!]]>
Thanks in advance!]]> <![CDATA[South Bank Transport Hub]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4498 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:46:52 +0000 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4498 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2...socialflow&fbclid=IwAR01jrHJh6os9G9WLe2lglJM9nePXUmD6A6UsnBcuaMTka_m46PpprpP1tA 

It's never ending! 

Hopefully Mr Mayor's pot doesn't run dry.]]> https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2...socialflow&fbclid=IwAR01jrHJh6os9G9WLe2lglJM9nePXUmD6A6UsnBcuaMTka_m46PpprpP1tA 

It's never ending! 

Hopefully Mr Mayor's pot doesn't run dry.]]> <![CDATA[Teesside Airport Station]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4464 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:33:30 +0000 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4464
Ben has been sharing details of his latest scheme, which will involve demolition of the existing station, re-building it and then introducing shuttle buses between the station and the terminal.

https://fb.watch/pjOqhkDsST/]]>
Ben has been sharing details of his latest scheme, which will involve demolition of the existing station, re-building it and then introducing shuttle buses between the station and the terminal.

https://fb.watch/pjOqhkDsST/]]> <![CDATA[Teesside Park Interchange]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4456 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:29:45 +0000 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4456 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/sWVBAsTEvA8Xyqp6/

Not sure there's any drawings or plans, but Ben has announced this a few hours back.]]> https://www.facebook.com/share/v/sWVBAsTEvA8Xyqp6/

Not sure there's any drawings or plans, but Ben has announced this a few hours back.]]> <![CDATA[State Of The Railway]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4448 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:56:21 +0000 Unber43]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4448
TFW Overcrowding 
XC not enough trains/overcrowding 
EMR Norwich to Liverpool overcrowding
GC 180's reliability
Replacement for TPE Class 69
Northern's 156/153 replacements (apparently Northern want 185 for that)
Avanti as a whole 
Appauling state of the Class 800 on LNER/GWR (seats, relability etc)

I think the only good train company really is East Anglia 


An absolute dumpster fire]]>
TFW Overcrowding 
XC not enough trains/overcrowding 
EMR Norwich to Liverpool overcrowding
GC 180's reliability
Replacement for TPE Class 69
Northern's 156/153 replacements (apparently Northern want 185 for that)
Avanti as a whole 
Appauling state of the Class 800 on LNER/GWR (seats, relability etc)

I think the only good train company really is East Anglia 


An absolute dumpster fire]]> <![CDATA[Plessey Viaduct Collapse (Between Morpeth and Newcastle)]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4415 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 22:54:38 +0100 Storx]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4415
There's also a comment on RailUK that Stagecoach are running a replacement bus service, not sure where from or what with though mind.

Couple of images from RailUK (https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/iss...908/page-2) below of the state of it.
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There's also a comment on RailUK that Stagecoach are running a replacement bus service, not sure where from or what with though mind.

Couple of images from RailUK (https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/iss...908/page-2) below of the state of it.
.jpg FB_IMG_1696797081294.jpg

.jpg FB_IMG_1696797085096.jpg

.jpg FB_IMG_1696797094443.jpg
]]> <![CDATA[Durham Station Works]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4209 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:31:52 +0000 BusLoverMum]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4209 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-64162359.amp

 "Railway Station will shut to passengers on 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 January and 4, 5, 11 and 12 February." 

Anyone know who will be running the rail replacement services on those weekends?]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-64162359.amp

 "Railway Station will shut to passengers on 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 January and 4, 5, 11 and 12 February." 

Anyone know who will be running the rail replacement services on those weekends?]]> <![CDATA[Vivarail]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4179 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:05:19 +0000 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4179
All that investment, all that PR and now this.

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2022/11/viv...ators.html

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2022/12/viv...rvice.html]]>
All that investment, all that PR and now this.

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2022/11/viv...ators.html

https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2022/12/viv...rvice.html]]> <![CDATA[Hartlepool Station Redevelopment]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4120 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:24:02 +0100 Andreos1]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4120 https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/pe...ns-3850837

Work begins on restoring second platform.]]> https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/pe...ns-3850837

Work begins on restoring second platform.]]>