(16 Sep 2015, 2:43 pm)Dan wrote Great to see Go North East's network expanding further into County Durham and Northumberland - on paper it looks to be an improvement to some of the services being offered at present, as I'd imagine that Go North East's own ticketing options will be valid. Arriva best watch their backs: Go North East will expand to Carlisle in no time!
Well, by gaining the 681 to Alston they've already crossed the border into Cumbria. As you say, Carlisle might be next - I don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility. I believe the current Alston to Carlisle service receives support from Cumbria County Council.