(18 Jun 2024, 12:07 pm)Chris 1 wrote That makes more sense, I'd interpreted the original post differently.  For example, the post above states the X71 being re-routed via Dunston.  And the X32 via Lobley Hill.  In terms of numbering the services for example, it seems more logical to me to have the X30/31/32 following a common route, rather than an X30/31 and a random X71 going through Dunston.

Took directly from the briefing that's been posted

Funded through BSIP, new service X32 will be introduced between Stanley and Newcastle via Gateshead. This will follow the same route as the X31 to Sunniside and then the same route As X72 between Sunniside and Newcastle.

Funded through BSIP, service X70 will be reintroduced between Consett and Newcastle via Dipton, Burnopfield and Gateshead. Daytime journeys on service X72 will be renumbered X73 and operate between Crookgate and Newcastle via Whickham and the Metrocentre. Service X71 will be rerouted via Whickham and Dunston to provide a approximate 20 minute frequency on this section of the route alongside services X30 and X31