(30 Jul 2020, 11:57 pm)James101 wrote You'd think so if the network was integrated. If passenger's ultimate destination is Middlesbrough or Newcastle, the main destinations form Seaham station, it'd be in GNE's interest to funnel them onto the X1/9/10.
I disagree here, it shouldn't be bus vs train. They should compliment each other not be not against each other. If the network was integrated you'd be able to use the bus to the train then the train after that on one ticket and both companies get a share.
People don't care about GNE's profits nor Arriva, Stagecoach, Northern or whatever people care about about the quickest and most reliable route. If the operators don't want to provide than then they'll drive instead.
Train will always beat bus in 99% of cases.