(15 Sep 2013, 12:10 pm)aureolin wrote There's more than enough congestion on the 56 already, especially along Old Durham Road. which tells me that the 57 is needed at least at it's current frequency. Maybe this will change when the 56 gets it's supposed deckers - who knows.
I agree. I think even with double-deckers, the 56 will struggle reliability-wise, as I think it serves every stop between Gateshead and Wrekenton.