(14 Sep 2020, 7:54 pm)Andreos1 wrote I didn't look at your i1 idea to be honest. But if there's enough demand, then I can't see why it couldn't work.
The thing about Gateshead is the connection with the likes of the X66. Not all of the punters on Newcastle bound service will be wanting to avoid Gateshead.
You still have the X45/6/7 (X-Lines+Ticket) and the 10's or you could go via metrocentre directly. I always change at eldon square when going from metrocentre to guarrentee a seat on X1.
The i1 idea would also replace the 54 between newcastle and saltwell park then low fell, harlow green, A1, A1231, washington galleries, then X1 to Easington Lane.