(16 Feb 2016, 10:50 pm)S813 FVK wrote From what i can remember, the then 2A/2C didnt replace service X2. Can't remember if the 8 (then X8) replaced it either but again, i dont think it did.
It was the 8 first then when the 8 moved to via Hylton retail, the only buses to Washington on Chester Road, Hastings Hill is the 2/2A.
The 2/2A was longer way to the Washington Galliries, the 8 was classed as slightly quicker.
Changes at the time for the X2 etc can be found here:
http://www.travelnortheast.co.uk/news/st...nJune.html
The X2 changes can be found near the bottom