Stagecoach North East: Service Suggestions
Stagecoach North East: Service Suggestions
(08 Nov 2023, 7:53 pm)Michael Kinda gutted they didn't add at least 1 extra late run on the X24, even if it was like after 9pm on a Friday/Saturday only.
(08 Nov 2023, 7:53 pm)Michael Kinda gutted they didn't add at least 1 extra late run on the X24, even if it was like after 9pm on a Friday/Saturday only.
(08 Nov 2023, 7:55 pm)54APhotography True. Never understand the reasoning for 20:05 last bus. Especially at the weekend.
(08 Nov 2023, 7:55 pm)54APhotography True. Never understand the reasoning for 20:05 last bus. Especially at the weekend.
(08 Nov 2023, 8:12 pm)Unber43 Most 56 passengers dont get on where the X24, they only share one stop, Fawcett street, no one is going to walk from Southwick, Concord etc.
Granted they might get SC into Sunderland.
(08 Nov 2023, 8:12 pm)Unber43 Most 56 passengers dont get on where the X24, they only share one stop, Fawcett street, no one is going to walk from Southwick, Concord etc.
Granted they might get SC into Sunderland.
(08 Nov 2023, 8:16 pm)Michael That's true but they'll probs have to travel to the City Centre atm anyway
Shame Stagecoach won't launch a service going via Southwick etc
Could do:
X14: Sunderland - Southwick - North Hylton Road - Nissan - non stop to Newcastle.
(08 Nov 2023, 8:16 pm)Michael That's true but they'll probs have to travel to the City Centre atm anyway
Shame Stagecoach won't launch a service going via Southwick etc
Could do:
X14: Sunderland - Southwick - North Hylton Road - Nissan - non stop to Newcastle.
(08 Nov 2023, 8:23 pm)Storx Surely anyone with sense would use the Metro... especially now the new fares are in. You'll be mentally deranged to use a bus from Sunderland City Centre to Newcastle unless there's something wrong with the Metro or you have a bus fetish.
The X24 is more about the West side of Sunderland to Newcastle without doubling back.
(08 Nov 2023, 8:23 pm)Storx Surely anyone with sense would use the Metro... especially now the new fares are in. You'll be mentally deranged to use a bus from Sunderland City Centre to Newcastle unless there's something wrong with the Metro or you have a bus fetish.
The X24 is more about the West side of Sunderland to Newcastle without doubling back.
(08 Nov 2023, 8:36 pm)MurdnunoC And arguably the north of Sunderland has been tried before in the form of the X36.
(08 Nov 2023, 8:36 pm)MurdnunoC And arguably the north of Sunderland has been tried before in the form of the X36.
(08 Nov 2023, 9:41 pm)deanmachine To be fair, it wasn't much of an express service, It was nearly an hour town to town.
(08 Nov 2023, 9:41 pm)deanmachine To be fair, it wasn't much of an express service, It was nearly an hour town to town.
For me' I've passed my test and I wasn't planning on getting a car till i absolutely need one (i think a lot of people might be in the same position) but the absolute piss take its been trying to get to Newcastle etc, and now the strike just tipped me over the edge and im getting a car.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:18 pm)Unber43 For me' I've passed my test and I wasn't planning on getting a car till i absolutely need one (i think a lot of people might be in the same position) but the absolute piss take its been trying to get to Newcastle etc, and now the strike just tipped me over the edge and im getting a car.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:18 pm)Unber43 For me' I've passed my test and I wasn't planning on getting a car till i absolutely need one (i think a lot of people might be in the same position) but the absolute piss take its been trying to get to Newcastle etc, and now the strike just tipped me over the edge and im getting a car.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:13 pm)Storx To be fair, wasn't it more about linking the Northern estates though, unless you run a bus services every 10 minutes. Outright non stop from Sunderland to Newcastle, there's just no reason to use it as the Metro will win in pretty much everything and lets be honest no-one in their right mind, bar a few days a year, wants to travel from Newcastle to Sunderland.
Buses can't even win on it actually turning up as they've been riddled with strikes and cancellations for the past few years.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:13 pm)Storx To be fair, wasn't it more about linking the Northern estates though, unless you run a bus services every 10 minutes. Outright non stop from Sunderland to Newcastle, there's just no reason to use it as the Metro will win in pretty much everything and lets be honest no-one in their right mind, bar a few days a year, wants to travel from Newcastle to Sunderland.
Buses can't even win on it actually turning up as they've been riddled with strikes and cancellations for the past few years.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:22 pm)OrangeArrow49 Whereas the Metro has been reliable, with absolutely no issues ?. It always turns up, well apart from when it's raining, windy, foggy or there's low rail adhesion. We haven't seen any line closures and replacement buses for ages. The antique fleet is perfect, faultlessly running a issue-free Metro service every day...
Of course just ignore the expensive Metro fares, whether for just Metro or multi-modal (before the new TNE day ticket), and the fact I used to volunteer in Sunderland and spout out the same old lines, Metro is perfect and everyone should use it no matter the cost or the shit reliability, it's quick when it turns up, and if the line is open.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:22 pm)OrangeArrow49 Whereas the Metro has been reliable, with absolutely no issues ?. It always turns up, well apart from when it's raining, windy, foggy or there's low rail adhesion. We haven't seen any line closures and replacement buses for ages. The antique fleet is perfect, faultlessly running a issue-free Metro service every day...
Of course just ignore the expensive Metro fares, whether for just Metro or multi-modal (before the new TNE day ticket), and the fact I used to volunteer in Sunderland and spout out the same old lines, Metro is perfect and everyone should use it no matter the cost or the shit reliability, it's quick when it turns up, and if the line is open.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:32 pm)MurdnunoC Exactly the same argument can be made about buses and, IIRC, don't you boycott Stagecoach for some of the same reasons as you outline above?Theres a bit of a difference if a metro/train breaks down your screwed the line isnt moving possibly for hours like recently at Gateshead the bus there is one in the next half an hour (or should be )
Storx is right. The majority of people travelling between Sunderland and Newcastle are going to opt for the Metro every single time. It's probably why express buses have never been that successful between the two, erm... one city and the other fake, wannabe city.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:32 pm)MurdnunoC Exactly the same argument can be made about buses and, IIRC, don't you boycott Stagecoach for some of the same reasons as you outline above?Theres a bit of a difference if a metro/train breaks down your screwed the line isnt moving possibly for hours like recently at Gateshead the bus there is one in the next half an hour (or should be )
Storx is right. The majority of people travelling between Sunderland and Newcastle are going to opt for the Metro every single time. It's probably why express buses have never been that successful between the two, erm... one city and the other fake, wannabe city.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:33 pm)Unber43 Theres a bit of a difference if a metro/train breaks down your screwed the line isnt moving possibly for hours like recently at Gateshead the bus there is one in the next half an hour (or should be )
(08 Nov 2023, 10:33 pm)Unber43 Theres a bit of a difference if a metro/train breaks down your screwed the line isnt moving possibly for hours like recently at Gateshead the bus there is one in the next half an hour (or should be )
(08 Nov 2023, 10:32 pm)MurdnunoC Exactly the same argument can be made about buses and, IIRC, don't you boycott Stagecoach for some of the same reasons as you outline above?
Storx is right. The majority of people travelling between Sunderland and Newcastle are going to opt for the Metro every single time. It's probably why express buses have never been that successful between the two, erm... one city and the other fake, wannabe city.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:32 pm)MurdnunoC Exactly the same argument can be made about buses and, IIRC, don't you boycott Stagecoach for some of the same reasons as you outline above?
Storx is right. The majority of people travelling between Sunderland and Newcastle are going to opt for the Metro every single time. It's probably why express buses have never been that successful between the two, erm... one city and the other fake, wannabe city.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:33 pm)Unber43 Theres a bit of a difference if a metro/train breaks down your screwed the line isnt moving possibly for hours like recently at Gateshead the bus there is one in the next half an hour (or should be )
(08 Nov 2023, 10:33 pm)Unber43 Theres a bit of a difference if a metro/train breaks down your screwed the line isnt moving possibly for hours like recently at Gateshead the bus there is one in the next half an hour (or should be )
(08 Nov 2023, 10:22 pm)OrangeArrow49 Whereas the Metro has been reliable, with absolutely no issues ?. It always turns up, well apart from when it's raining, windy, foggy or there's low rail adhesion. We haven't seen any line closures and replacement buses for ages. The antique fleet is perfect, faultlessly running a issue-free Metro service every day...
Of course just ignore the expensive Metro fares, whether for just Metro or multi-modal (before the new TNE day ticket), and the fact I used to volunteer in Sunderland and spout out the same old lines, Metro is perfect and everyone should use it no matter the cost or the shit reliability, it's quick when it turns up, and if the line is open.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:22 pm)OrangeArrow49 Whereas the Metro has been reliable, with absolutely no issues ?. It always turns up, well apart from when it's raining, windy, foggy or there's low rail adhesion. We haven't seen any line closures and replacement buses for ages. The antique fleet is perfect, faultlessly running a issue-free Metro service every day...
Of course just ignore the expensive Metro fares, whether for just Metro or multi-modal (before the new TNE day ticket), and the fact I used to volunteer in Sunderland and spout out the same old lines, Metro is perfect and everyone should use it no matter the cost or the shit reliability, it's quick when it turns up, and if the line is open.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:41 pm)Economic505 Always the Metro (or train) for me. Sadly I moved abit south of Sunderland so rarely use the Metro. Btw, Sunderland’s a great place, so let’s keep on topic.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:41 pm)Economic505 Always the Metro (or train) for me. Sadly I moved abit south of Sunderland so rarely use the Metro. Btw, Sunderland’s a great place, so let’s keep on topic.
(08 Nov 2023, 10:40 pm)OrangeArrow49 I weigh up all the factors. Bus from Newcastle to Sunderland for say £4 return, for example, Metro from Newcastle to Sunderland £5.90 I believe. Probably both unreliable. Metro is quicker, so in a rush, yeah Metro, taking my time I'll save the money and go on the bus.
Had to suffer two Stagecoach journeys recently because of the GNE strike, awful. Late (about 15 mins each occasion) shit buses (melted seat backs, flaky paint on the handrails). Much happier with other companies and even the Metro as required.
So much rush...if the bus is £6 and the Metro is £100 (day tickets) Metro still win because it's quicker?
(08 Nov 2023, 10:40 pm)OrangeArrow49 I weigh up all the factors. Bus from Newcastle to Sunderland for say £4 return, for example, Metro from Newcastle to Sunderland £5.90 I believe. Probably both unreliable. Metro is quicker, so in a rush, yeah Metro, taking my time I'll save the money and go on the bus.
Had to suffer two Stagecoach journeys recently because of the GNE strike, awful. Late (about 15 mins each occasion) shit buses (melted seat backs, flaky paint on the handrails). Much happier with other companies and even the Metro as required.
So much rush...if the bus is £6 and the Metro is £100 (day tickets) Metro still win because it's quicker?
