(02 Nov 2022, 8:21 am)JoshP wrote Is Darlington now totally Solo free or are they retaining any of the 11/61 plates?

Darlington remains reliant on Solos. There are still around 6 in operation with no current prospect of removal. Other plans must be in the pipeline for replacement.  Many Darlington services are already on reduced frequencies and are operating on temporary 50 % ( or so) timetables. The 2, 4, 9, 10, 13a, 13b are examples.  There is no scope within the current fleet to allow a return normal levels even when driver availability allows.  So,add in the needs of Ashington and Durham and clearly something will have to be done.