(24 Aug 2014, 11:34 am)Kuyoyo wrote Except the present X21/X22 is far better - yes they may be 15/5 minutes gap between them at Bedlington Red Lion and Stakeford, at each end of the route they are combined every 10 minutes compared to the old X31/X32/X33 where they were 7/7/15 minutes gaps. Add to the expensive re-branding of the E400s and you'll see why they won't take a step back into the past.
The gaps weren't that bad with a core 15 minute service between Newcastle and Ashington via the current X22 route to Bedlington then current X21 route to Ashington, the X33 operating in other areas as a standalone service and the X30 providing fast amd frequent links.