(12 Nov 2023, 2:47 pm)Shrek wrote I think they were talking about late 2024 or early 2025 for the arrival of the new electrics for the 43/44/45/47. Government funding never arrives quickly, but it is all confirmed and is happening.

Would 13x deckers be enough for the 43/44/45 given the half hourly Morpeth extension and increased layover?

Could be a case for Arriva to regain the 53/353 (if GNE bail out) and extend to Morpeth as no doubt they'll have room to come 2025.