(19 Apr 2015, 11:59 am)Michael wrote Yup, its about time, you couldn't use Megariders, along GNE passes i think.
GNE have also gained the 79/79A which is gonna become the 238/239.
238/79 is gonna merge along with a few runs through Newbottle
239 - Evenings and Sundays only - not sure if this will extend to Sunderland, replacing the 38C.
I doubt the evening 239 will run beyond Houghton, as otherwise they'll be running from Houghton-Seaham and Seaham-Tunstall Bank without financial support. No demand for an evening service on these section of the route.
Even if they did a quick route from Houghton just via Seaton then 60/61 route via Ryhope Hospitals to reach Tunstall Bank Estate, you'll be talking a increased PVR I'd imagine.
I very much believe the 38C (although why it is still called the 38C I'm not sure) will remain unaffected.