(21 Apr 2020, 3:37 pm)JP6004 wrote But that cant be helped when the council stipulated that the L94 had to remain in service at Sunderland. Id imagine they would of gone long ago, same as green arrow. But that route is now prospering even with Xline routes to Newcastle and gateshead.
Perhaps people will be inclined to use the 35 when 15 reg vehicles with all the mod cons are allocated

But they knew what they were getting when they signed the agreement for the mods. It's not as if it was a surprise that suddenly sneaked up on them after the event.
I was mentioning contract restrictions on here as soon as the council funding was brought up, so I'd hazard a guess that the big cheeses had some idea. 

Fingers crossed the newer vehicles do make a positive impression. I really hope the numbers stack up and not too much damage has been done.