(23 Jan 2023, 9:14 am)Adrian wrote It's worth pointing out that the failed Transport North East ZEBRA bid was for just under £19 million too, so I wouldn't expect to see the use of this fund far-deviate from an already written business case.

Yeah had that mind when choosing Consett and 21 if I had to be honest. 

But it was mostly on where it could be done without spending an absolute fortune rebuilding depots as £30m let's say 50/50 won't get far with the charging equipment took off.

Blyth, Percy Main, Washington, Durham, Slatyford, South Shields and Wheatsheaf would be all expensive rebuilds or remodels. Which leaves Deptford (not sure if there's even space there), Ashington (which just seems the wrong depot), Consett, Riverside and Walkergate (where Arriva is currently). 

Not to mention the West End would be an ideal place for them and the 1 and 38 serve arguably the most important parts of the Coast Road anyway, with the Metro frequency increase and B&T Railway serving the more extreme areas.