(30 Aug 2013, 5:49 pm)Adam Malarkey wrote Although there is competition from the Metro, That might be a cheaper option for some passengers, and some may prefer the Bus over Metro but I think it could work by following this route - Whitley Bay – Marsden – Tynemouth – North Shields - Meadow Well - West Chirton - Cobalt - Battle Hill Drive - High Farm - Coast Road - Newcastle - Gateshead, obviously it wouldn't serve every single stop as it would be a limited stopping service. This merely a guideline. So basically it would do the 1 between Whitley Bay and North Shields, then an Express 310 to Newcastle then continue onto Gateshead.
As well as the coastal services, that's also an argument for improving the express services between Newcastle and Sunderland.