(09 Aug 2015, 11:56 am)GX03 SVC wrote Can't the X17 be the X18 - then the X17 change numbers at Alnwick to become X18. It'll work as long as it's explained to passengers if you need to go to **** get off at Alnwick. Also the X18 (518) has always been "the scenic one" so I don't think passengers would want to get on at Newcastle just to find out it goes through Shilbottle.
Aye not a bad idea
I think faster journey times for places like Bamburgh, Seahouses and Craster would be much better and possibly attract more passengers.