15 Aug 2017, 8:35 pm
#172
I am with cbma with the livery.
At first I thought it was a glitch with the image opening on my phone!
It was only after refreshing the page a couple of times that I realised it wasn't!
(15 Aug 2017, 6:36 pm)a718abb I think that's a good idea to use the current drivers who have knowledge of the route and diversions, which they will undoubtedly need when the A19 is blocked.
I'm a fan of the stop a Dalton Park. It is something that I think should have been done a while ago. The potential (if marketed right - including ticketing options and timed to work with connecting services) is massive.
However, like with the X21, the stop instantly reduces flexibility. Particularly when the A19 is blocked.
Prior to these changes, a diversion via South Hetton and the A182 through to Houghton was an option. It was used too.
Whilst the South Hetton/A182 is still an option. Continuing through to Houghton isn't. Or at least not without going via Murton to Dalton Park and back out.
It would be interesting to see any reports that collated any diversions and how many times a diversion has been used.
'Illegitimis non carborundum'
