(03 Nov 2014, 2:49 pm)tyresmoke wrote While it doesn't make it right, I would be willing to bet there are anomalies like this all over the place.
Not doubting it for a second.
Indeed, many of GNE's pricing anomalies have been discussed within this thread. Using the Newcastle/Gateshead to Wrekenton examples, it has been suggested that these anomalies exist because of the end destination points. Although I don't necessarily agree with this line of reasoning, I am willing to accept the justification that the X1 falls under a different brand and represents some sort of premium, longer-distance service where fare-stages are more drawn out. However, in my view, if a service falls under the same brand these anomalies shoudn't really exist.
This highlights how passengers may arrive at the conclusion that fares in the region are confusing and complex. After all, as a passenger, you would expect to pay the same fare on the same group of services using the same brand name wouldn't you?