(13 Apr 2015, 5:21 pm)nk55 wrote Are gne waiting to get all the red kite streetlites before doing a 3 brand launch or waiting for the kids ( tyne and wear ) to return before launching the X66 & coast and country?
I'd be very surprised if they 'launched' the X66. It serves no purpose in doing so, as it's already been mentioned on here that GNE don't expect to see growth as a result of their investment.
The Red Kite/Coast & Country are a different kettle of fish. I'd imagine GNE would expect to see growth in return for their investment on both brands, and therefore I think they'll launch them. I had thought they may consider launching both services together at Consett, with individual launches elsewhere on both routes.