(16 Oct 2015, 4:44 pm)JP6004 wrote I don't think the X1 warrants a 7-8min frequency let alone 5. The only time i would imagine an increased frequency would be viable is at peak times
I've never seen a short queue for the X1 when I've been at the Galleries, it's usually extending beyond the bottom of the escalators. The main aim of my suggestion is to offer an improved service from Washington to Newcastle, as this is without a doubt it's busiest section. I personally think this extended frequency is justified throughout the entire day; do you think the short Chester-le-Street to Newcastle 21s are justified during the day?
(16 Oct 2015, 4:47 pm)Michael wrote Only at peak times i agree, the amount of people who use it between Washington and the Galleries is quite good.... maybe they'll take that in to consideration if they give the Red Arrow new buses....
Does anyone know how long the B5TL's have to be on the Angel before they can be moved else where? - sure it was a 5 year contract thing from the Green Bus Fund before they could be taken off the route?
Think it's five years for the Green Bus Fund; they cope very well in my opinion, it would be a strange decision to move them elsewhere in my opinion. Can see 6056-6070 being allocated to the 21 for at least another five years. Then again, we can't predict the mechanical state of them then.