I believe the Scania E300s are due for service 16 (PVR of 10) and service 20 (PVR of 5). This accounts for 15 of the 17 E300s due, leaving 2 spare vehicles.

The 21 E200s are due to displace Pointer 2 Darts which makes the likelihood of them appearing on service 3 being slim.

Allocated on a daily basis should be:

• 2x Dennis Dart SLF/Alexander Pointer 2 - Service 8
  
• 10x Dennis Dart SLF/Alexander Pointer 2 - Service 10/11
  
• 6x Dennis Dart SLF/Alexander Pointer 2 - Service 18/19
  

The above accounts for 18 of the 21 E200s due. This would then allow for 3 spare - one for each service.

18 of the above Pointer 2 Darts could then be cascaded to the Newcastle fleet, whilst Sunderland's 3 ALX200s could also be withdrawn.