<![CDATA[North East Buses - Management & Infrastructure]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/ Sun, 10 May 2026 10:45:06 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Bishop Auckland Bus Station]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4748 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:36:04 +0100 220631612]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4748 <![CDATA[TaxiBus Improvements]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4746 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:37:32 +0100 ASX_Terranova]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4746
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]]> <![CDATA[Rural Optimised User-centred Transport EcoSystem (ROUTES) trial]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4744 Sat, 02 May 2026 19:11:12 +0100 Adrian]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4744 NECA delegated decision report from 22nd April 2026, there's a 'Rural
Optimised User-centred Transport EcoSystem (ROUTES) trial' worth £900k been approved, funded under the North East BSIP. The initial suggested area is the initial suggested area is around the three-way Northumberland/Gateshead/County Durham border near Blackhall Mill.

It looks to be a 12-month pilot scheme to improve transport in rural areas with poor connectivity, but using a combination of DRT and some fixed-route services. The idea is to connect people to the existing networks, rather than replace, and there's a claim it'll provide up to an extra 95 hours of public transport per week.

Where this seems to differ from other DRT schemes, is that it's ran as a Community Transport service by a consortium made up of Weardale
Community Transport, Edge Innovation, Connected Places Catapult, Rural Design Centre and Derwent Valley Car Club, rather than a tender award as a service contract.

Within the award is funding for the purchase of 5 vehicles (minibuses + wheelchair-accessible vehicles)

I think this links with some of the concerns that Northumberland in particular raised around the BSIP, and areas within that county being left behind, so I'm not at all surprised to see a trial like this take place. There's not a fixed date for this starting yet, as there's some consultation and further research to be had before that, according to the report.]]> NECA delegated decision report from 22nd April 2026, there's a 'Rural
Optimised User-centred Transport EcoSystem (ROUTES) trial' worth £900k been approved, funded under the North East BSIP. The initial suggested area is the initial suggested area is around the three-way Northumberland/Gateshead/County Durham border near Blackhall Mill.

It looks to be a 12-month pilot scheme to improve transport in rural areas with poor connectivity, but using a combination of DRT and some fixed-route services. The idea is to connect people to the existing networks, rather than replace, and there's a claim it'll provide up to an extra 95 hours of public transport per week.

Where this seems to differ from other DRT schemes, is that it's ran as a Community Transport service by a consortium made up of Weardale
Community Transport, Edge Innovation, Connected Places Catapult, Rural Design Centre and Derwent Valley Car Club, rather than a tender award as a service contract.

Within the award is funding for the purchase of 5 vehicles (minibuses + wheelchair-accessible vehicles)

I think this links with some of the concerns that Northumberland in particular raised around the BSIP, and areas within that county being left behind, so I'm not at all surprised to see a trial like this take place. There's not a fixed date for this starting yet, as there's some consultation and further research to be had before that, according to the report.]]> <![CDATA[Angel Network livery concepts]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4743 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:59:11 +0100 Malarkey]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4743
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]]> <![CDATA[Travel North East website]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4742 Fri, 01 May 2026 13:09:40 +0100 cr51xln]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4742 https://www-beta.travelnortheast.uk/

Anyone know if this is a new name for Nexus? 
Kim still appears to be adamant on calling everything the Angel Network, despite yet another name appearing.]]> https://www-beta.travelnortheast.uk/

Anyone know if this is a new name for Nexus? 
Kim still appears to be adamant on calling everything the Angel Network, despite yet another name appearing.]]> <![CDATA[Stanley Bus Station - Revamp]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4733 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:13:14 +0000 X919 WGR]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4733
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e74gxyj3go]]>
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e74gxyj3go]]> <![CDATA[Nexus Tenders July 2026]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4729 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:08:48 +0000 Nerd4321]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4729
9/25/25A/10/11/12/24/26/29/90/92/R3/R4/R6/50/51/52AM/51/52PM/96/99/319/515/558/568/643/939/R5/67/69

Some of the odd ones here as to the website the following are

51/52 seem to be two different tenders for an AM & PM

The 939 is mentioned twice

Im not entirely sure which 12 they are on about. I thought it was the 12 in South Shields but thats in may as its grouped with the 13

The 67/69 dont share a contract but im not sure its always been the case or not

No 644 so im assuming thats commercially ran by GNE

Also im not sure which part of the 9 is nexus as it interworks with the 8]]>
9/25/25A/10/11/12/24/26/29/90/92/R3/R4/R6/50/51/52AM/51/52PM/96/99/319/515/558/568/643/939/R5/67/69

Some of the odd ones here as to the website the following are

51/52 seem to be two different tenders for an AM & PM

The 939 is mentioned twice

Im not entirely sure which 12 they are on about. I thought it was the 12 in South Shields but thats in may as its grouped with the 13

The 67/69 dont share a contract but im not sure its always been the case or not

No 644 so im assuming thats commercially ran by GNE

Also im not sure which part of the 9 is nexus as it interworks with the 8]]> <![CDATA[Nexus Tenders May 2026]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4728 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:06:24 +0000 Nerd4321]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4728
8/12/13/32/35/36/79/82/82A/168/520/594/935]]>
8/12/13/32/35/36/79/82/82A/168/520/594/935]]> <![CDATA[Radio 1 Big Weekend]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4727 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:46:57 +0000 Nerd4321]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4727
Timetable will be available from 6th March

3 locations are available for the shuttles 

These being 

Durham (Belmont Park & Ride)
Sunderland (Park Lane Interchange)
Gateshead (Heworth Interchange)

Additional shuttles service will operate between Durhams other Park and ride sites Howlands & Sniperley

Regional Coaches will be available for return journeys from 23 location across the North East Combined Authority & Tees Valley Combined Authority]]>
Timetable will be available from 6th March

3 locations are available for the shuttles 

These being 

Durham (Belmont Park & Ride)
Sunderland (Park Lane Interchange)
Gateshead (Heworth Interchange)

Additional shuttles service will operate between Durhams other Park and ride sites Howlands & Sniperley

Regional Coaches will be available for return journeys from 23 location across the North East Combined Authority & Tees Valley Combined Authority]]> <![CDATA[Nexus Tenders March 2026.]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4712 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:56:54 +0000 GuyParkRoyal]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4712 With the following changes:

18 from Stagecoach (Newcastle) to Northstar. 
32/32A from Stagecoach to GCT.
333 new service to GNE.
599 Northstar to GCT.
787 Stagecoach to GNE (route extended to Byker).
X46 GCT to Stanley Travel.]]> With the following changes:

18 from Stagecoach (Newcastle) to Northstar. 
32/32A from Stagecoach to GCT.
333 new service to GNE.
599 Northstar to GCT.
787 Stagecoach to GNE (route extended to Byker).
X46 GCT to Stanley Travel.]]> <![CDATA['Clockwork' Timetables]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4709 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:16:57 +0000 Storx]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4709
imo there's loads of services around which aren't busy enough for a bus every 30 minutes; but could easily be busy enough for one for every 40 or 45 minutes or there's routes which are currently running around with 20/40 timetables which are just useless for anyone.

Some examples of these is the likes of the X45 and was X46 to Consett, could these not be both every 40 minutes which would combine to be every 20 minutes. Similar with the X30/X31 to Stanley.

For hourly routes, stuff like the Arriva 56 in Durham which would probably be ideal at every 45 minutes or even the X14/X15/X16/X18/X20 all being all every 40 minutes; continuing with the current every 2 hours to Berwick (every third bus instead of 2) combining to every 20 minutes along the Coast to Newcastle and every 10 minutes from Morpeth to Newcastle.

Surely for a punter a more frequent services is more important, than it being every 07 Past or whatever but for whatever reason they're just being not done?]]>
imo there's loads of services around which aren't busy enough for a bus every 30 minutes; but could easily be busy enough for one for every 40 or 45 minutes or there's routes which are currently running around with 20/40 timetables which are just useless for anyone.

Some examples of these is the likes of the X45 and was X46 to Consett, could these not be both every 40 minutes which would combine to be every 20 minutes. Similar with the X30/X31 to Stanley.

For hourly routes, stuff like the Arriva 56 in Durham which would probably be ideal at every 45 minutes or even the X14/X15/X16/X18/X20 all being all every 40 minutes; continuing with the current every 2 hours to Berwick (every third bus instead of 2) combining to every 20 minutes along the Coast to Newcastle and every 10 minutes from Morpeth to Newcastle.

Surely for a punter a more frequent services is more important, than it being every 07 Past or whatever but for whatever reason they're just being not done?]]> <![CDATA[Gateshead Flyover Work]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4705 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:59:57 +0000 Nerd4321]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4705
Buses will be diverted from 22:00 until 06:00 the following morning, from the evening of Monday 12th January until the morning of Saturday 17th January while Gateshead Council carry out bridge works.

The bus stops between Split Crow Road and Five Bridges roundabout will not be serves, please catch your bus from Split Crow Road (51/52/58) or Old Durham Road (south of split Crow Road) (28/56/57).

The bus stops at Sherwood car dealer will not be served on journeys from Gateshead by services 21, 28B & 81. Please catch your bus from Durham Road near Shipcote Cenotaph.]]>
Buses will be diverted from 22:00 until 06:00 the following morning, from the evening of Monday 12th January until the morning of Saturday 17th January while Gateshead Council carry out bridge works.

The bus stops between Split Crow Road and Five Bridges roundabout will not be serves, please catch your bus from Split Crow Road (51/52/58) or Old Durham Road (south of split Crow Road) (28/56/57).

The bus stops at Sherwood car dealer will not be served on journeys from Gateshead by services 21, 28B & 81. Please catch your bus from Durham Road near Shipcote Cenotaph.]]> <![CDATA[Weather 2026]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4704 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:41:52 +0000 idiot]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4704
How lucky for GNE they have encountered no delays, road closures etc! 

Lack of updates on socials and websites from the big 3 is awful though.

Northstar have done a good job though! Well done!]]>
How lucky for GNE they have encountered no delays, road closures etc! 

Lack of updates on socials and websites from the big 3 is awful though.

Northstar have done a good job though! Well done!]]> <![CDATA[Mayor's (NECA) Fare Changes Dec 2025]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4696 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:53:02 +0000 Adrian]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4696
Confirmation that the period is extended to 31st March 2027 now, and that includes the £2.50 singles.

Northumberland ticket remains at £6, Durham ticket increases by £1 to £6, and the Tyne and Wear only ticket is proposed to be quietly scrapped. So you'll have even more of a postcode lottery of £7.50 in Tyne and Wear or £6 in each of the other two counties, as users will be forced to pay for a lot more coverage than they need.

There's also a proposal to agree that "tickets for young people aged 21 and under will only be available to those in possession of a “Pop Blue” smartcard, in a change to be introduced over the course of the next financial year.". So that's likely to cause some issues, as I think a lot of people have just got their ID on the Go North East app? I guess they have to try and justify this nonsensical crusade with Pop 2.0 in some way though...

Cost of subsidised fares is expected to be in the region of £32m for the year.]]>
Confirmation that the period is extended to 31st March 2027 now, and that includes the £2.50 singles.

Northumberland ticket remains at £6, Durham ticket increases by £1 to £6, and the Tyne and Wear only ticket is proposed to be quietly scrapped. So you'll have even more of a postcode lottery of £7.50 in Tyne and Wear or £6 in each of the other two counties, as users will be forced to pay for a lot more coverage than they need.

There's also a proposal to agree that "tickets for young people aged 21 and under will only be available to those in possession of a “Pop Blue” smartcard, in a change to be introduced over the course of the next financial year.". So that's likely to cause some issues, as I think a lot of people have just got their ID on the Go North East app? I guess they have to try and justify this nonsensical crusade with Pop 2.0 in some way though...

Cost of subsidised fares is expected to be in the region of £32m for the year.]]> <![CDATA[Nexus Consultation - NT/NCL (March 2026)]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4691 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:37:23 +0000 Bob]]> https://northeastbuses.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=4691
Further details available at www.nexus.org.uk/consultation]]>
Further details available at www.nexus.org.uk/consultation]]>