Arriva North East: Service Suggestions
Arriva North East: Service Suggestions
- X7 - Same route but every 20 minutes.
- X8 - Withdrawn and replaced by 43/43A.
- X9 - Same route as now from Blyth to Shankhouse then via X10 route to Newcastle. Every 30 minutes.
- X10 - Same route as now from Blyth to Newcastle. Every 30 minutes.
- X11 - Same route as now from Blyth to Newcastle. Every 30 minutes.
- 43 - Same route as now from Morpeth to Cramlington. Then via High Pit, Annitsford and Fern Drive before resuming normal route. Every 30 minutes Newcastle to Cramlington, continuing to Morpeth every 60 minutes. Could additionally serve NSECH depending on timings.
- 43A - Same route as 'old' X9/X13 including Amersham Road. Will operate all stops between Fisher Lane and Newcastle via Seaton Burn and Wide Open. Every 30 minutes Newcastle to Cramlington, continuing to Blyth every 60 minutes.
- 44/45 - Re-instated to every 30 mins each (every 15 combined).
PVRs (before COVID) = 39x:
- X7/X8/X9 - 14x
- X10/X11 - 13x
- 43 - 7x
- 44/45 - 5x
Current PVR (not including temp reductions to 43/44/45*) = 34x:
- X7/X8/X9 - 14x
- X10/X11 - 8x
- 43 - 7x
- 44/45 - 5x
* Note this PVR is reduced by a further 3x if temp reductions to 43/44/45 are taken into account
Suggested PVR = 36x
- X7 - 7x
- X9/X10/X11 - 13x
- 43/43A - 9x
- 44/45 - 7x
Benefits of above changes:
- Even faster journey times from North of Blyth and Bebside to Newcastle.
- 10 minute combined frequency restored > Blyth - Parkside - Cramlington - Newcastle.
- New direct links to NSECH and to nearby new build developments in East Cramlington.
- Easier vehicle allocations and purchasing decisions, with all Blyth to Newcastle 'X' routes streamlined.
* PVR of all Blyth to Newcastle 'X' routes would be 20x, therefore covering a similar size order for what was previously ordered for Ashington.
* 2023 - 20x StreetDeck - X7 & X9/X10/X11
- More reliable service for High Pit, Annitsford and a new direct link to Newcastle restored along Fern Drive.
- Improved frequency for the Seaton Valley.
Drawbacks of above changes:
- Loss of more direct service for Northern Terrace (but still have services 52/53).
- Slightly reduced frequency through Burradon, Camperdown, Cygnet Park and Quorum (but still every 20 minutes).
- Slightly slower service from Eastfields and Beacon Hill to Newcastle.
- Reduced frequency via South Newsham (South Beach) and Eastfields - has been previously reduced during COVID so potentially not well used?
