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Spreading festive cheer in Sunderland with free Sunday morning bus travel
News • Nov 23, 2017 17:23 GMT
Go North East and Stagecoach North East are giving visitors travelling into Sunderland by bus on Sunday mornings from now until Christmas, a festive gift, free transport into the city before 11am.
A hat-trick of award wins at bus industry ‘Oscars’
News • Nov 22, 2017 15:22 GMT
Go North East scooped three accolades at the prestigious UK Bus Awards, with its head of commercial and retail being awarded gold in the Leadership and Inspiration category.
Extra evening buses for Lumiere in Durham – 16-19 November
News • Nov 15, 2017 08:45 GMT
Find out more.
Autistic youngsters given VIP experience at Go North East
News • Nov 09, 2017 11:18 GMT
A behind-the-scenes depot tour, trip through the vehicle wash and fuel bay and private bus journey were on the lesson plan for a group of autistic schoolchildren from Benwell recently.
Lighting the way for Sunderland Illuminations’ spectators
News • Nov 07, 2017 17:21 GMT
Over 21,000 people hopped aboard Go North East’s dedicated 101 park and ride services this October and November, to visit Sunderland’s annual Illuminations (5 Oct - 5 Nov).
Remembering our Armed Forces all year round
News • Nov 07, 2017 09:22 GMT
The Poppy bus runs around Gateshead, showing important messages of support for the British Legion Charity throughout the year.
Go North East puts eight young people on the road to engineering careers
News • Nov 03, 2017 18:10 GMT
The region’s biggest bus company, Go North East has welcomed four new engineering team members following completion of its award-winning apprenticeship, with the baton being passed to a further four new learners preparing to embark on their new careers.
Innovative training partnership brings critical jobs for the region’s unemployed
News • Nov 03, 2017 14:08 GMT
Unemployed people in the North East are being offered a place on a unique training and skills development programme with the opportunity to secure one of over 200 new jobs thanks to a partnership between the region’s biggest bus operator, Go North East, Gateshead College, and Jobcentre Plus.
Have a blast with Go North East this bonfire weekend
News • Oct 25, 2017 16:30 BST
Here's our spark-tacular guide to some of the region's best displays.
Saltwell Park Fireworks - 4 November
News • Oct 19, 2017 12:00 BST
Special buses from Gateshead, as well as Angel and Coaster.
‘Marketing Great’ leads national bus industry acclaim
News • Oct 18, 2017 16:42 BST
Pioneering transport marketer, Stephen King has earned Go North East recognition for industry excellence after securing a hat-trick of finalist spots at the upcoming UK Bus Awards, including an accolade for his role in leading company success.
Go North East motors on to victory with national award acclaim
News • Oct 10, 2017 11:35 BST
An industry-leading apprenticeship scheme, and a commitment to supporting training and development beyond the legal minimum, has earned Go North Easttop honour this month at the routeone Bus & Coach Transport Awards in Birmingham.
CCTV exposes truth in failed personal injury cases brought against Go North East
News • Oct 06, 2017 10:00 BST
A Magpies fan who claimed a debilitating neck injury suffered on a bus forced him away from his refuse collection job for two weeks has had his case rejected by Gateshead County Court.
Go North East putts over 2,500 on course to see Masters showdown
News • Oct 04, 2017 09:58 BST
Thousands of golf fans enjoyed an exciting Masters - in which Ireland’s Paul Dunne held off Rory McIlroy to clinch his first European Tour title - thanks to Go North East teeing up a first class transport link.
Buses for Sunderland Illuminations 2017
News • Sep 28, 2017 15:00 BST
Sunderland Illuminations returns from Thursday 5 October until Sunday 5 November and we have buses to help you get there!
Proudly driving diversity – Go North East officially unveils second Pride bus at Sunderland celebration
News • Sep 26, 2017 16:05 BST
A yellow, rainbow-emblazoned bus had pride of place at Wearside’s LGBT festival and march this Sunday (24 September), as Go North East showed its support for the annual event.
X9 & X10 – events at Newcastle, Dalton Park and Middlesbrough
News • Sep 18, 2017 15:48 BST
Come and join the celebrations!
£1.6million invested in popular Tees Valley bus route
News • Sep 18, 2017 13:05 BST
The region’s largest bus operator, Go North East, has invested £1.6million in seven brand new vehicles for its Middlesbrough to Newcastle X9/X10 services.
Go North East enjoys a Great North Run personal best
News • Sep 18, 2017 08:52 BST
Carrying over 25,000 bags and transporting nearly a fifth more spectators and runners compared to last year, Go North East’s role in the 2017 Great North Run was the bus company’s biggest and best yet.