Northumbria / Arriva Northumbria
5th May 2006

Northumbria were formed in 1986, assuming the operations of United Automobile Services north of the river Tyne. During the late 1990s the company became part of Arriva PLC and the distinctive Northumbria livery soon began to disappear as vehicles were repainted in the new corporate colours.

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Preserved Optare Delta bodied DAF, 251 (G251SRG), seen at the MetroCentre bus and coach rally on 3rd May 2009
Preserved Optare Delta bodied DAF, 251 (G251SRG), seen at the MetroCentre bus and coach rally on 3rd May 2009
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East Lancs 'European'-bodied Scanias 276 (P276VRG) & 271 (P271VRG) seen in Newcastle on the 27th March 1998.
East Lancs 'European'-bodied Scanias 276 (P276VRG) & 271 (P271VRG) seen in Newcastle on the 27th March 1998.
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Alexander 'RH'-bodied Olympian 303 (F303JTY) at Newcastle. 27-03-98.
Alexander 'RH'-bodied Olympian 303 (F303JTY) at Newcastle. 27-03-98.
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314 (C617ANW) was one of four former West Riding dual purpose seated Leyland Olympians to join the Northumbia fleet.  The vehicle is seen at Newcastle on March 27th 1998.
314 (C617ANW) was one of four former West Riding dual purpose seated Leyland Olympians to join the Northumbia fleet. The vehicle is seen at Newcastle on March 27th 1998.
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Northern Counties 'Palatine II'-bodied Volvo Olympian 377 (M377FTY) seen outside Newcastle's Eldon Square bus station on March 27th 1998.
Northern Counties 'Palatine II'-bodied Volvo Olympian 377 (M377FTY) seen outside Newcastle's Eldon Square bus station on March 27th 1998.
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On the afternoon of Friday 27th March 1998, Bristol VR 543 (DUP745S) is seen outside Eldon Square bus station just prior to operating a schools service.
On the afternoon of Friday 27th March 1998, Bristol VR 543 (DUP745S) is seen outside Eldon Square bus station just prior to operating a schools service.
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Leyland National Driver Trainer 9990 (GSU347) is seen at the MetroCentre bus rally on May 11th 1997.  The vehicle was originally new to Midland Red in 1975 as their 399 (GOL399N).
Leyland National Driver Trainer 9990 (GSU347) is seen at the MetroCentre bus rally on May 11th 1997. The vehicle was originally new to Midland Red in 1975 as their 399 (GOL399N).
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VDL SB200/Plaxton Centro, 02 (YJ58FFB), at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
VDL SB200/Plaxton Centro, 02 (YJ58FFB), at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
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VDL SB200/Plaxton Centro, 03 (YJ58FFG), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
VDL SB200/Plaxton Centro, 03 (YJ58FFG), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
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Carrying plain white livery with Arriva fleetnames, VDL SB200/Plaxton Centro, 04 (YJ58FFC), is seen in Percy Street, Newcastle, on the afternoon of 31st March 2009
Carrying plain white livery with Arriva fleetnames, VDL SB200/Plaxton Centro, 04 (YJ58FFC), is seen in Percy Street, Newcastle, on the afternoon of 31st March 2009
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East Lancashire 'European' bodied Scania 285 (N285NCN) at Newcastle's Haymarket Bus Station. 16th August 2006.
East Lancashire 'European' bodied Scania 285 (N285NCN) at Newcastle's Haymarket Bus Station. 16th August 2006.
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East Lancs bodied Scania L113CRL, 289 (N289NCN), seen at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009 sporting a red livery with branding for ‘The Northumbria Express’.
East Lancs bodied Scania L113CRL, 289 (N289NCN), seen at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009 sporting a red livery with branding for ‘The Northumbria Express’.
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Arriva Northumbria 604 (KYV646X) - a former London MCW Metrobus seen at the MetroCentre bus rally on the 11th July 1999.
Arriva Northumbria 604 (KYV646X) - a former London MCW Metrobus seen at the MetroCentre bus rally on the 11th July 1999.
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On the 24th October 2006 Metrobus 630 (B90WUL) is seen at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle.
On the 24th October 2006 Metrobus 630 (B90WUL) is seen at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle.
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1212 (V212DJR), a Plaxton 'Prima' bodied DAF SB3000 is seen leaving Haymarket bus station on the 24th October 2006.
1212 (V212DJR), a Plaxton 'Prima' bodied DAF SB3000 is seen leaving Haymarket bus station on the 24th October 2006.
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Wright bodied VDL SB200, 1413 (NK09BRX), seen departing from Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
Wright bodied VDL SB200, 1413 (NK09BRX), seen departing from Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
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Plaxton ‘Pointer’ bodied Dart, 1695 (M186YKA), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 23rd December 2008
Plaxton ‘Pointer’ bodied Dart, 1695 (M186YKA), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 23rd December 2008
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Plaxton MPD-bodied Dart SLF, 1729 (V729DNL), seen in Prudhoe Place, Newcastle – 15th August 2007.
Plaxton MPD-bodied Dart SLF, 1729 (V729DNL), seen in Prudhoe Place, Newcastle – 15th August 2007.
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MPD-bodied Dart SLF 1730 (V730VNL) seen in Prudhoe Place, Newcastle – 21st December 2006.
MPD-bodied Dart SLF 1730 (V730VNL) seen in Prudhoe Place, Newcastle – 21st December 2006.
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Mini Pointer Dart SLF 1792 (NK55MYT) at Haymarket Bus Station, Newcastle. 16th August 2006.
Mini Pointer Dart SLF 1792 (NK55MYT) at Haymarket Bus Station, Newcastle. 16th August 2006.
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Plaxton ‘Centro’-bodied VDL SB120, 1924 (YJ57BVC) seen approaching Morpeth bus station – 23rd October 2007
Plaxton ‘Centro’-bodied VDL SB120, 1924 (YJ57BVC) seen approaching Morpeth bus station – 23rd October 2007
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Optare Solo 2505 (Y296PDN) seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 18th November 2008
Optare Solo 2505 (Y296PDN) seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 18th November 2008
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Optare Metrorider 2641 (P641FHN) turns in to Neville Street, Newcastle – 24th October 2006.
Optare Metrorider 2641 (P641FHN) turns in to Neville Street, Newcastle – 24th October 2006.
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Plaxton ‘Beaver 2’-bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario, 2659 (R113GNW), seen departing from Morpeth bus station – 23rd October 2007
Plaxton ‘Beaver 2’-bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario, 2659 (R113GNW), seen departing from Morpeth bus station – 23rd October 2007
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Plaxton ‘Beaver 2’-bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario, 2662 (S350PGA), at Morpeth bus station – 23rd October 2007
Plaxton ‘Beaver 2’-bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario, 2662 (S350PGA), at Morpeth bus station – 23rd October 2007
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Plaxton ‘Beaver 2’-bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario, 2669 (S352PGA), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 23rd December 2008
Plaxton ‘Beaver 2’-bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario, 2669 (S352PGA), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 23rd December 2008
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Optare ‘Delta’ bodied DAF SB220, 4015 (K415BHN) seen departing from Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the afternoon of 18th February 2008
Optare ‘Delta’ bodied DAF SB220, 4015 (K415BHN) seen departing from Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the afternoon of 18th February 2008
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Optare Delta 4015 (K415BHN) seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 23rd December 2008
Optare Delta 4015 (K415BHN) seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 23rd December 2008
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Ikarus bodied DAF, 4079 (T83AUA), at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
Ikarus bodied DAF, 4079 (T83AUA), at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
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Wright ‘Renown’ bodied Volvo B10BLE 4512 (V512DFT) enters Haymarket bus station, Newcastle – 21st December 2006.
Wright ‘Renown’ bodied Volvo B10BLE 4512 (V512DFT) enters Haymarket bus station, Newcastle – 21st December 2006.
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Alexander ALX300 bodied Volvo B10BLE 4520 (W296PPT) enters Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station – 21st December 2006.
Alexander ALX300 bodied Volvo B10BLE 4520 (W296PPT) enters Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station – 21st December 2006.
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7212 (D198FYM) is a former London ECW-bodied Leyland Olympian.  The vehicle is seen departing Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the 16th August 2006.
7212 (D198FYM) is a former London ECW-bodied Leyland Olympian. The vehicle is seen departing Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the 16th August 2006.
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Former London ECW-bodied Olympian 7213 (D223FYM) departs from Haymarket Bus Station on August 16th 2006.
Former London ECW-bodied Olympian 7213 (D223FYM) departs from Haymarket Bus Station on August 16th 2006.
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Leyland Olympian 7215 (D155FYM) approaches Newcastle’s Haymarket Bus Station on a busy Saturday 10th March 2007.
Leyland Olympian 7215 (D155FYM) approaches Newcastle’s Haymarket Bus Station on a busy Saturday 10th March 2007.
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Olympian 7218 (D189FYM) seen carrying a makeshift destination board in the front windscreen as it sets off from Haymarket Bus Station for Blyth.  16th August 2006.
Olympian 7218 (D189FYM) seen carrying a makeshift destination board in the front windscreen as it sets off from Haymarket Bus Station for Blyth. 16th August 2006.
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Northern Counties-bodied Scania 7258 (N183OYH) departing from Newcastle's Haymarket bus station for Alnwick on the 518 service - 16-08-06.
Northern Counties-bodied Scania 7258 (N183OYH) departing from Newcastle's Haymarket bus station for Alnwick on the 518 service - 16-08-06.
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East Lancs bodied Scania N113DRB, 7265 (N160VVO), seen at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle - 31st March 2009
East Lancs bodied Scania N113DRB, 7265 (N160VVO), seen at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle - 31st March 2009
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Alexander bodied Leyland Olympian, 7277 (J353BSH), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 18th November 2008
Alexander bodied Leyland Olympian, 7277 (J353BSH), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 18th November 2008
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On October 24th 2006 Leyland Olympian 7293 (CUB68Y) is seen picking up passengers in St. Mary's Place, Newcastle, prior to setting off for Whitley Bay on the 44 service.  This vehicle is now unique in being the only Roe-bodied Olympian still operated by Arriva Northumbria.  The bus was originally new to West Yorkshire PTE in 1982 as fleet number 5068.
On October 24th 2006 Leyland Olympian 7293 (CUB68Y) is seen picking up passengers in St. Mary's Place, Newcastle, prior to setting off for Whitley Bay on the 44 service. This vehicle is now unique in being the only Roe-bodied Olympian still operated by Arriva Northumbria. The bus was originally new to West Yorkshire PTE in 1982 as fleet number 5068.
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Olympian 7293 (CUB68Y) heads for Tynemouth as it departs Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the afternoon of December 21st 2006.
Olympian 7293 (CUB68Y) heads for Tynemouth as it departs Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the afternoon of December 21st 2006.
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Northern Counties Palatine II bodied Volvo Olympian, 7374 (M374FTY), seen departing from Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
Northern Counties Palatine II bodied Volvo Olympian, 7374 (M374FTY), seen departing from Haymarket bus station, Newcastle, on 31st March 2009
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Northern Counties ‘Palatine II’ bodied Volvo Olympian 7377 (M377FTY) waits at the Barras Bridge traffic lights as it enters Newcastle City Centre – 21st December 2006.
Northern Counties ‘Palatine II’ bodied Volvo Olympian 7377 (M377FTY) waits at the Barras Bridge traffic lights as it enters Newcastle City Centre – 21st December 2006.
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East Lancashire ‘Cityzen’ bodied Scania 7382 (N382OTY) departs from Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the X1 service to Blyth – 24th October 2006.
East Lancashire ‘Cityzen’ bodied Scania 7382 (N382OTY) departs from Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the X1 service to Blyth – 24th October 2006.
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Northern Counties-bodied Volvo Olympian 7418 (P418CCU) pictured at Newcastle’s Haymarket Bus Station – 27th January 2007.
Northern Counties-bodied Volvo Olympian 7418 (P418CCU) pictured at Newcastle’s Haymarket Bus Station – 27th January 2007.
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Alexander-style East Lancashire-bodied Volvo Olympian,7423 (M687HPF), seen in St. Mary’s Place, Newcastle – 18th February 2008
Alexander-style East Lancashire-bodied Volvo Olympian,7423 (M687HPF), seen in St. Mary’s Place, Newcastle – 18th February 2008
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On the 27th January 2007, Alexander ALX400 bodied Dennis Trident 7435 (W501RBB) is seen departing from Haymarket Bus Station for Tynemouth.
On the 27th January 2007, Alexander ALX400 bodied Dennis Trident 7435 (W501RBB) is seen departing from Haymarket Bus Station for Tynemouth.
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East Lancs ‘Lowlander’ bodied DAF, 7436 (Y686EBR) seen approaching Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the afternoon of December 23rd 2008
East Lancs ‘Lowlander’ bodied DAF, 7436 (Y686EBR) seen approaching Newcastle’s Haymarket bus station on the afternoon of December 23rd 2008
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Seen in St. Mary’s Place, Newcastle, on the afternoon of October 24th 2006 is East Lancashire Lowlander-bodied DAF 7438 (Y688EBR).
Seen in St. Mary’s Place, Newcastle, on the afternoon of October 24th 2006 is East Lancashire Lowlander-bodied DAF 7438 (Y688EBR).
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Alexander ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL, 7445 (NK05GWX), on display at the 2007 Seaburn bus rally.
Alexander ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL, 7445 (NK05GWX), on display at the 2007 Seaburn bus rally.
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Northern Counties-bodied DAF 'DB250' 7448 (R205CKO) seen at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle on the afternoon of August 16th 2006.  The bus was originally new to London & Country in 1998.
Northern Counties-bodied DAF 'DB250' 7448 (R205CKO) seen at Haymarket bus station, Newcastle on the afternoon of August 16th 2006. The bus was originally new to London & Country in 1998.
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DAF DB250 7449 (R206CKO) at Haymarket Bus Station, Newcastle, on the 27th January 2007.
DAF DB250 7449 (R206CKO) at Haymarket Bus Station, Newcastle, on the 27th January 2007.
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East Lancs-bodied VDL DB250, 4754 (YJ57BVE), at Barras Bridge, Newcastle – 9th July 2008
East Lancs-bodied VDL DB250, 4754 (YJ57BVE), at Barras Bridge, Newcastle – 9th July 2008
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Alexander-Dennis Enviro 400, 7505 (NK57GWX), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 18th February 2008
Alexander-Dennis Enviro 400, 7505 (NK57GWX), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 18th February 2008
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Alexander-Dennis Enviro 400, 7506 (NK57GWY) departs Haymarket bus station, Newcastle – 9th July 2008
Alexander-Dennis Enviro 400, 7506 (NK57GWY) departs Haymarket bus station, Newcastle – 9th July 2008
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Alexander Dennis Enviro 400, 7506 (NK57GWY), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle - 31st March 2009
Alexander Dennis Enviro 400, 7506 (NK57GWY), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle - 31st March 2009
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Alexander Dennis Enviro 400, 7509 (NK57GXB), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 18th November 2008
Alexander Dennis Enviro 400, 7509 (NK57GXB), seen in Percy Street, Newcastle – 18th November 2008
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