Fleet and operations
editA large part of the Go North East fleet is made up of vehicles manufactured by Alexander Dennis, Optare, Volvo and Wrightbus. As of 5th July 2020, the fleet consists of 684 buses and coaches.[1]
Operations were previously split between a North and South division. However, all operations are now under one management structure.
The former North division operated services in Gateshead, North Tyneside, West Durham, Northumberland and the Tyne Valley.
The former South division operated services in Sunderland, County Durham and South Tyneside, as well as National Express coach services.
X-lines
editIn 2019, Go North East introduced a new premium brand for its express line of services called X-lines. These X-lines services provide fast and rapid links to city centres across the region which include, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, and Durham. These high-spec buses include features such as; comfy high back seats, Free WiFi, USB Charging Ports, and Next Stop Audio-Visual Announcements.
X-lines X1
editX-lines X1 runs between Easington Lane and Newcastle, This service calls at all stops between Easington Lane and Shiney Row and then a limited-stop to Newcastle.
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This is a route-map template for Go North East, a UK bus company.
- For information on using this template, refer to Template:Routemap.
- For pictograms used, see Commons:BSicon/Catalogue.
- ^ "Fleet Disposition: Sunday 28 June 2020" (PDF). Go North East. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2020.