Arriva Northumbria 1499 on the 47 to Haymarket setting off from Newcastle General Hospital

13th April 2023

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1499 bus 🚎 From Blyth now

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I like 1499. Not sure if Arriva plan to repaint it with new electric buses coming for the 47 at some point. Although I'm surprised Arriva haven't given up the contract for the 47, it would be a better fit into Stagecoach's network, funded by the NHS Trust.

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@@klhtransportvideos If arriva walkergate is leaving depots Which ceased on September by Stagecoach then arriva walkergate will move to depots in blyth which means expansion land likely If 1499 bus will rebrand it journey mark 47 is NHS hospital service Not sure if arriva 47 contact ends on September Maybe stagecoach will take over 47 service Wait a see