(02 Oct 2013, 12:26 am)Adam Malarkey wrote *New Service*
X83 - Hexham – Dilston – Slaley – Whittonstall – Ebchester – Shotley Bridge – Blackhall - Consett – Leadgate – Delves Lane – Lanchester - Witton Gilbert - Framwellgate Moor - Durham
Hexham to Consett – 54 Minutes
Consett to Durham – 30 Minutes
Total Journey Time – 84 Minutes – Could be Faster if it was to be Limited Stoping
Replaces Services 15/15A and Venture 689 – Every 30 Minutes
*New Service*
50A - Durham - Framwellgate Moor - Arnison Centre - Waldridge Park - Chester-le-Street - Washington Galleries - Concord - Boldon – Jarrow - Tyne Tunnel - Percy Main - Royal Quays - North Shields – Hourly Monday to Saturday
Not sure how well this would be used between Washington and North Shields, but it would certainly open up some Interesting Links
Durham to Hexham idea okay, but going from once a day to two an hour on the Consett-Heham section, so I'm not sure how well used it would be. And Durham-North Shields, reliability issues eat your heart our!