Here's an interesting fact folks. Do you really want to know why the 308 struggles with timekeeping? It's not because of the Hybrids, it's because each way (Tynemouth AM /Newcastle PM), the X9 operates at the sacrafice of the 306 only operating every 30 minutes at Peak Time! I know Arriva want to provide a service to the Cobalt, but they need to put a proper infastructure in place. The 308 is popular enough as it is. If it has to carry the weight if the 306, then it will almost certainly struggle with timekeeping!