Go North East: Service Suggestions v2
Go North East: Service Suggestions v2
The problem with GNE running an express on the Coast Road is that in order to gain more loyalty, they'd need to run an evening & Sunday service. That alone is a big risk also taking into account Lynn Road & Billy Mill to Station Road is deep Arriva territory.
Arriva could give a Monday to Saturday service a go but I doubt they will.
I still reckon there will be rationalisation on the Coast Road post Covid particularly with Arriva. They could have the same if not, very similar capacity with 4-5 less vehicles and approx 20% operational cost savings. A simple 10 minute Billy Mill - Newcastle service with 306 & 308 every 20 mins each. 306 also withdrawn from Battle Hill (for reliability).
Arriva haven't brought the X6 back and the Saturday service is every 20 minutes on both routes and probably for a reason. When lack of social distancing allows, a 20 minute service would be more than enough.
Gone are the glory days of Cityzens, Smartie seat / Palatines and Screaming Cummins L10 Voith ECW Leyland Olympians.
