Just an observation:
Passed through Bedlington around 3.40, and saw what I think was 7524 (was a new one, and had a full rear destination) on the X22 to Newcastle, which was a couple of minutes early. Now the other X22 should pass in the other direction at the same time, it didn't.
10 minutes later, I leave Morrisons, and see 7502 in the Red Lion bus stop, over 10 minutes late. Surely this 10 minutes can't all be match day traffic, especially as 7502 would have arrived in Newcastle at around 15.10, I would've thought that 7524 would have been equally as busy on it's arrival at 14.10.
So, have I got my match day traffic estimation wrong, or is this down to driver/vehicle. If both were late, I would have been more understanding, it was just the difference in punctuality.
RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - April 2015