(26 Aug 2015, 4:47 pm)tyresmoke wrote I'm guessing the inbound driver has brought it in (early?) and the outbound driver hasn't turned up or was late for their break or something. We do (rarely) leave buses in Stockton with people on too. I've always wondered what would happen if nobody realised.
That's highly possible. The X12s have been getting a good 10 minutes or more layover at Durham, with the bridge works timetable running.
One did that, last week, and the driver turfed off the few passengers that were passing through so he could close the doors and go on his break. (probably awkward for those passengers who chuck their tickets away as soon as they sit down)