I've got two new ideas.
Route A would be similar to the now withdrawn X22 except it goes via Picktree, Ayton, Lambton & The Galleries instead of Birtley and would extend from The Metrocentre into Newcsastle via the Redheugh Bridge. It would also serve Carr House Drive & Canterbury Road between Framwellgate Moor & Plawsworth.
Route B would start from Low Moorsley operate to Hetton Bus Station, then operate via North Road, Rainton Bridge, Black Boy Road, Woodstone Village & Forge Lane to reach Picktree Roundabout where it would the follow Route A to The Galleries. From there it would serve Washington Village before running non-stop from Horsley Road to Follingsby Roundabout before observing all stops on Lingey Lane, Meresyde, High Lanes, Watermill Lane untill the bus reaches the ASDA at Felling Square. From Felling Square it will run non stop to Newcastle via the Redheugh Bridge.
Pros:
As fast as X1 between Washington & Newcastle.
Would give a lot of areas GNE buses or more direct buses, for better connections and journeys.
Would reinstate direct Durham/CLS or Washington to Metrocentre Routes.
Would give express option from Newcastle to Felling Square, Leam Lane & Wardley.
Would reduce overcrowding on 4, 50, X1 & X21.
Cons:
Slower between Hetton & Washington.
Turnaround times may be too small.
Route B could be considered a gamble.
RE: Go North East: Service Suggestions v2
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