(29 May 2016, 8:29 am)Jamie M wrote "89" - Hexham express.
Consett - Castleside - A68 - Riding Mill - Corbridge Hexham
Much quicker than the 689 for those who want to get from Consett to Hexham quickly. Wouldn't have to run much at all, maybe after the last 689 in the evenings/mornings.
Could interwork with the 16 on a Sunday, even.
What would it offer over and above the current 689? As a company I'd rather keep just the one service for simplicity (X21 and 21 for example are very much different routes), and run more morning/evening services if needs be.
I don't think an express bus service is justifiable for saving, what, 5-10 minutes off the current one - especially as the 689 is mostly 60mph roads anyhow.
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