Stagecoach North East
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Stagecoach North East is a major operator of bus
services in North East England
. It is a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group
. The company is made up of two formerly municipal operations; Busways
and Transit. The Stagecoach North East Head Office is based at Sunderland Depot.
in July 1994 from its employees and management shareholders. Busways Travel Services Ltd. is now a holding company for Stagecoach North East's operations in Newcastle
, South Shields
and Sunderland
, the three locations in which Busways operated.
(A): Until approximately 6.30pm Monday - Saturday.
(B): Evenings & Sunday service is under contract from Nexus & not currently operated by Stagecoach.
(C): The South Tynside CSS starts at South Shields Metro then operates via The Lawe Top, North & South Marine Park, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Sea Road, Marsden Rock, Souter Lighthouse
, Temple Park Leisure Centre, Barbour Factory Shop, Bede's World, The Customs House & the Market Place. This service first operated in 2009 and is not known if it will run again in 2010.
South Shields Bus Guide
(A): Until approximately 6.30pm Monday - Saturday.
(B): Please see Secured Services.
Cleveland Transit Ltd.=
Stagecoach acquired Cleveland Transit in September 1994. The group also acquired Kingston upon Hull
City Transport, now part of Stagecoach East Midlands
. Darlington Transport Company Limited (DTC) refused to sell to Stagecoach, so was run off the road http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/1995/371bus.htm. Hartlepool
Transport agreed a sale with Stagecoach. The Stagecoach Darlington company was sold to Arriva
in 2007.
operates a network of local services around Hartlepool. It also operates service 1 to Middlesbrough.
Notes:
1 Fridays/Saturday evenings only
2 Sunday daytime only
3 Services 36/36A also operates in Hartlepool, but is operated by Stagecoach on Teesside.
Hartlepool Bus Guide
Notes:
1 Service 1 is operated by Stagecoach in Hartlepool.
2 North Tees Hospital-Summerville run between 9am-3pm
3 Continues as service 61 to Elton Park
4 Continues as service 59 to North Tees Hospital/Summerville Tesco
Teesside Bus Guide
, which ended with a new Stagecoach presence in Darlington
. The Stagecoach Darlington company later passed from Busways to Transit.
On 9th May 2007 it was announced by Arriva North East
a conditional deal with Stagecoach to take over the Darlington division, providing the Office of Fair Trading
did not refer to deal to the Competition Commission
. In the deal Arriva would merge its current Darlington operation with Stagecoach's and use the current Stagecoach Darlington depot in Faverdale.
On 22nd August 2007 the OFT announced it was not to refer the sale to the Competition Commission. On the same day Stagecoach announced the deal would be going ahead. On 23rd August 2007 Arriva announced it was to take over Stagecoach Darlington's operations on 26th August 2007.
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Bus
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services in North East England
North East England
North East England is one of the nine official regions of England. It covers Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Teesside . The only cities in the region are Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland...
. It is a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group
Stagecoach Group
Stagecoach Group plc is an international transport group operating buses, trains, trams, express coaches and ferries. The group was founded in 1980 by the current chairman, Sir Brian Souter, his sister, Ann Gloag, and her former husband Robin...
. The company is made up of two formerly municipal operations; Busways
Busways Travel Services Ltd.
Busways Travel Services Limited was a large bus operator in the 1990s in the north east of England. In July 1995 Busways was acquired by Stagecoach Group.-PTE divestment:...
and Transit. The Stagecoach North East Head Office is based at Sunderland Depot.
Busways Travel Services Ltd.
Stagecoach's first presence in the North East of England came with the acquisition of BuswaysBusways Travel Services Ltd.
Busways Travel Services Limited was a large bus operator in the 1990s in the north east of England. In July 1995 Busways was acquired by Stagecoach Group.-PTE divestment:...
in July 1994 from its employees and management shareholders. Busways Travel Services Ltd. is now a holding company for Stagecoach North East's operations in Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
, South Shields
South Shields
South Shields is a coastal town in Tyne and Wear, England, located at the mouth of the River Tyne to Tyne Dock, and about downstream from Newcastle upon Tyne...
and Sunderland
City of Sunderland
The City of Sunderland is a local government district of Tyne and Wear, in North East England, with the status of a city and metropolitan borough...
, the three locations in which Busways operated.
Stagecoach in South Shields
Stagecoach is the largest operator of local services in South Shields. Stagecoach in South Shields operates mostly local services within South Shields, however services linking the town to Jarrow, Sunderland, Gateshead and Newcastle are also operated. Stagecoach in South Shields is the eventual successor to South Shields Corporation Transport. Details on services operated by Stagecoach in South Shields are given below.| No. | From | To | Via | Daytime Freq. (A) | Eve/Sun Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | South Shields | Circle | Chichester, Biddick Hall, Harton Nook & Westoe | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 4 | South Shields | Circle | Westoe, Harton Nook, Biddick Hall & Chichester | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 7 | South Shields | Circle | Chichester, Harton Nook, Horsley Hill, Marsden & Westoe | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 8 | South Shields | Circle | Westoe, Marsden, Horsley Hill, Harton Nook & Chichester | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 10 | South Shileds | Jarrow | Harton Nook, Marsden Inn, Hospital, Biddick Hall, Low Simonside & Hill Park | 30 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 11 | Jarrow | South Shields | Hill Park, Low Simonside, Biddick Hall, Hospital, Harton Nook & Marsden Inn | 30 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 12 | South Shields | The Lonnen | Town Centre, Chichester, Tyne Dock, Hospital & Harton Nook | 30 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 17 | South Shields | Whiteleas | Laygate & Chichester | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 18 | South Shields | Brockley Whins | Westoe, Simonside & South Leam | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 30 | South Shields | Boldon Asda | Cleadon, East Boldon & West Boldon | 30 Mins | 30 Mins |
| E1 | South Shields | Sunderland (Park Lane) | Pier Head, Marsden, Whitburn & Roker | 20 Mins | 30 Mins |
| E2 | South Shields | Sunderland (Park Lane) | Laygate, Horsley Hill, Whitburn & Fulwell Grange | 20 Mins | 30 Mins |
| E6 | South Shields | Sunderland (Park Lane) | Chichester, Harton Nook, Whitburn & Fulwell | 20 Mins | 30 Mins |
| X20 | South Shields | Fellgate Estate | Chichester, Tyne Dock & Calf Close Lane Shops | 30 Mins | 60 Mins |
| X34 | Horsley Hill Square | Newcastle (Pilgrim Street) | Whiteleas, Boldon Asda & Gateshead | 30 Mins | None |
| Tour | South Tyneside Circular | - | (C) | 60 Mins | None |
(A): Until approximately 6.30pm Monday - Saturday.
(B): Evenings & Sunday service is under contract from Nexus & not currently operated by Stagecoach.
(C): The South Tynside CSS starts at South Shields Metro then operates via The Lawe Top, North & South Marine Park, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Sea Road, Marsden Rock, Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the village of Marsden in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England.-History:The lighthouse is located on Lizard Point at Marsden, but takes its name from Souter Point, which is located a mile to the south...
, Temple Park Leisure Centre, Barbour Factory Shop, Bede's World, The Customs House & the Market Place. This service first operated in 2009 and is not known if it will run again in 2010.
South Shields Bus Guide
Stagecoach in Sunderland
Sunderland operates a large network of local services in the city. Sunderland’s operations are confined to the city’s boundaries.| No. | From | To | Via | Daytime Frequ.(A) | Eve./Sun Frequ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hylton Castle | Farringdon | Southwick, City Centre, Barnes Park & Plains Farm. | 10 Mins | 30 mins |
| 4 | Downhill Estate | Doxford Park | Red House South, Marley Potts, Southwick City Centre & Farringdon | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 5/5A | Docks (Circle) | Gilley Law (GL) or Doxford Park (DP) | City Centre, The Wavendon & Thorney Close | 30 Mins (DP) | 60 Mins (GL) |
| 8 | South Hylton | City Centre | Hylton Road | 30 Mins | None |
| 10 | Pennywell (Quarry View) | Grangetown | Sunderland Royal (Hylton Road End), City Centre, Eye Infirmary & Hill View Estate | 15 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 11 | Pennywell (Quarry View) | Grangetown | St. Lukes Cross, Pallion Retail Park, City Centre & Corporation Road | 15 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 12 | Silksworth | City Centre | Silksworth Lane | 10 Mins | None |
| 13 | Town End Farm | Doxford Park | Southwick, City Centre & Silksworth | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 16 | Red House Estate | Hastings Hill | Witherwack, Southwick, City Centre, Sunderland Royal (Chester Road End) & Springwell | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 18 | Grindon | Seaburn (Circle) | Barnes Park, Southwick, Fulwell, City Centre, Grangetown & Thorney Close | 30 Mins | None |
| 19 | Grindon | Seaburn (Circle) | Thorney Close, Grangetown, City Centre, Fulwell, Southwick & Barnes Park. | 30 Mins | None |
| 20 | Pennywell (Prestbury Road) | City Centre | Hylton Road | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 23 | Dene Estate | Thorney Close | Fulwell, City Centre, Thornholme Road & Durham Road. | 10 Mins | 30 Mins |
| 39 (B) | Pennywell | Doxford International | Chester Road, City Centre, Ryhope | None | 30 Mins |
| X1 | Doxford International | City Centre | Peak-time Express | 20 Mins | None |
(A): Until approximately 6.30pm Monday - Saturday.
(B): Please see Secured Services.
Depot
- Sunderland (Dundas Court, North Bridge Street, MonkwearmouthMonkwearmouthMonkwearmouth is an area of Sunderland located at the north side of the mouth of the River Wear. It was one of the three original settlements on the banks of the River Wear along with Bishopwearmouth and Sunderland, the area now known as the East End. It includes the area around St. Peter's Church...
(SD)
Secured Services
- Following the award of a Nexus contract, Stagecoach in Sunderland will be operating evening trips on Service 39. Under the terms of the contract to operate this service, Stagecoach tickets and Stagecoach travelpasses (including Dayrider, Megarider, Unirider and VIP passes) are not valid for travel on Service 39. Similarly, other operators’ “own brand” products will also not be accepted on these journeys. Monday to Sunday daytime journey's are operated by Go North East, and these journey's are not secured.
Cleveland Transit Ltd.=
Stagecoach acquired Cleveland Transit in September 1994. The group also acquired Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull , usually referred to as Hull, is a city and unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It stands on the River Hull at its junction with the Humber estuary, 25 miles inland from the North Sea. Hull has a resident population of...
City Transport, now part of Stagecoach East Midlands
Stagecoach East Midlands
Stagecoach East Midlands is a bus company, part of the Stagecoach Group.Its headquarters are in Lincoln, England, and it operates services under the following brand names:*Stagecoach in Bassetlaw*Stagecoach in Mansfield*Stagecoach Grimsby-Cleethorpes...
. Darlington Transport Company Limited (DTC) refused to sell to Stagecoach, so was run off the road http://www.competition-commission.org.uk/rep_pub/reports/1995/371bus.htm. Hartlepool
Hartlepool
Hartlepool is a town and port in North East England.It was founded in the 7th century AD, around the Northumbrian monastery of Hartlepool Abbey. The village grew during the Middle Ages and developed a harbour which served as the official port of the County Palatine of Durham. A railway link from...
Transport agreed a sale with Stagecoach. The Stagecoach Darlington company was sold to Arriva
Arriva
Arriva plc is a multinational public transport company owned by Deutsche Bahn and headquartered in Sunderland, United Kingdom. It has bus, coach, train, tram and waterbus operations in 12 countries across Europe, employs more than 47,500 people and services over 1.5 billion passenger journeys each...
in 2007.
Stagecoach in Hartlepool
HartlepoolHartlepool
Hartlepool is a town and port in North East England.It was founded in the 7th century AD, around the Northumbrian monastery of Hartlepool Abbey. The village grew during the Middle Ages and developed a harbour which served as the official port of the County Palatine of Durham. A railway link from...
operates a network of local services around Hartlepool. It also operates service 1 to Middlesbrough.
| No. | From | To | Via | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Saturday daytime | Evening/Sundays | ||||
| 1 | High Tunstall | Seaton Carew | Throston Grange, Hartlepool Town Centre, Warror Park, Seaton Carew and The Clarences | 10 mins | No service |
| Middlesbrough | 30 Mins | No service | |||
| 3 | South Fens | Bishop Cuthbert | Hartlepool and Throston Grange | 30 mins | No service |
| 4 | South Fens | Clavering | Hartlepool and Hart Station | 30 mins | No service |
| 6 | Clavering | Wynyard Road | Hart Station and Hartlepool | 10 mins | 20 mins1, 2 |
| South Fens | 60 mins1, 2 | ||||
| 7 | Headland | South Fens | Hartlepool | 10 Mins | no service |
| Owton Manor | 20 mins1 | ||||
| 30 mins2 | |||||
| 363 | Hartlepool Marina | Park End | Hartlepool Centre, Greatham, Billingham, Stockton and Middlesbrough | 15 mins | 30 mins |
| 36A3 | Hartlepool Marina | James Cook Hospital | Hartlepool Centre, Greatham, Billingham, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Park End | One afternoon journey | no service |
Notes:
1 Fridays/Saturday evenings only
2 Sunday daytime only
3 Services 36/36A also operates in Hartlepool, but is operated by Stagecoach on Teesside.
Hartlepool Bus Guide
Stagecoach on Teesside
Stagecoach on Teesside operate a number of local services in the Middlesbrough and Stockton areas, as well as the 36 to Hartlepool| No. | From | To | Via | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Saturday daytime | Evening/Sundays | ||||
| 11 | High Tunstall | Middlesbrough Bus Station | Throston Grange, Hartlepool Town Centre, Warror Park, Seaton Carew and The Clarences | 30 mins | No service |
| 11 | Middlesbrough Bus Station | Lingfield Park | Coulby Newham | 20 mins | No service |
| 12 | Middlesbrough Bus Station | Coulby Newham | Hemlington & Linthorpe | 10 mins | 30 mins |
| 13 | Hemlington | Salters Lane Estate | Tollesby, Middlesbrough, Portrack Asda, Stockton Town Centre & The Rimswell | 30 mins | No service |
| 14 | Middlesbrough Bus Station | Trindon Avenue | Parliament Road | 20 mins | No service |
| 34 | Middlesbrough Bus Station | Owington Farm | Billingham | 30 mins | No service |
| 35 | Stockton High Street | High Grange | Billingham and Wolviston Court | 30 Mins | No service |
| 36 | Hartlepool Marina | Park End | Hartlepool Centre, Greatham, Billingham, Stockton and Middlesbrough | 15 mins | 30 mins |
| 36A | Hartlepool Marina | James Cook Hospital | Hartlepool Centre, Greatham, Billingham, Stockton, Middlesbrough and Park End | 1 journey | Services 36/37 |
| 37 | North Tees Hospital | James Cook Hospital | Stockton, Middlesbrough and Park End | 30 mins | 60 mins |
| 38 | Norton Globe | Park End | Stockton and Middlesbrough | 30 mins | See services 36/37 for Stockton-Park End |
| 36 37 38 |
Norton | Park End | Stockton and Middlesbrough | 7/8 mins | 3 per hour |
| 52 | Stockton High Street | Owington Farm | Norton and Billingham | 12 mins | 30 mins |
| 58 | Stockton High Street | Hardwick | Durham Road | 12 mins | See service 59 |
| 59 | Stockton High Street | Summerville Tesco Extra | Elm Tree & North Tees Hospital | 15 Mins2, 3 | No service |
| Hardwick | See service 58 | 60 mins | |||
| 61 | Stockton High Street | Elton Park | Fairfield | 15 mins4 | See Boroughbus service 505 |
| 568 | North Tees Hospital | Wolviston Village | Roseworth, Norton and Billingham | No service | 60 mins |
| 610 611 |
Middlesbrough Bus Station | Middlesbrough Bus Station | Marton, Lingfield Park, Coulby Newham, Hemlington, Stainton, Acklam and Newport | No service | 60 mins Service 611 runs in opposite direction |
Notes:
1 Service 1 is operated by Stagecoach in Hartlepool.
2 North Tees Hospital-Summerville run between 9am-3pm
3 Continues as service 61 to Elton Park
4 Continues as service 59 to North Tees Hospital/Summerville Tesco
Depot
- Stockton (Hill Street East, Church Road) (SN)
Teesside Bus Guide
Stagecoach in Darlington
The newly acquired Busways company was a key participant in the Darlington Bus WarDarlington Bus War
The Darlington Bus War refers to a series of events between 1986 and 1995 in the UK bus industry in the town of Darlington, northern England, culminating in the wholesale entry of Stagecoach Group onto the Darlington bus scene, and the collapse of Darlington Corporation Transport.In November 1994,...
, which ended with a new Stagecoach presence in Darlington
Darlington
Darlington is a market town in the Borough of Darlington, part of the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. It lies on the small River Skerne, a tributary of the River Tees, not far from the main river. It is the main population centre in the borough, with a population of 97,838 as of 2001...
. The Stagecoach Darlington company later passed from Busways to Transit.
On 9th May 2007 it was announced by Arriva North East
Arriva North East
Arriva North East is a division of the transport group Arriva. It is a major provider of bus services around north east England, alongside Stagecoach North East, and Go North East...
a conditional deal with Stagecoach to take over the Darlington division, providing the Office of Fair Trading
Office of Fair Trading
The Office of Fair Trading is a not-for-profit and non-ministerial government department of the United Kingdom, established by the Fair Trading Act 1973, which enforces both consumer protection and competition law, acting as the UK's economic regulator...
did not refer to deal to the Competition Commission
Competition Commission
The Competition Commission is a non-departmental public body responsible for investigating mergers, markets and other enquiries related to regulated industries under competition law in the United Kingdom...
. In the deal Arriva would merge its current Darlington operation with Stagecoach's and use the current Stagecoach Darlington depot in Faverdale.
On 22nd August 2007 the OFT announced it was not to refer the sale to the Competition Commission. On the same day Stagecoach announced the deal would be going ahead. On 23rd August 2007 Arriva announced it was to take over Stagecoach Darlington's operations on 26th August 2007.
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