(15 Oct 2013, 4:09 pm)Daniel wrote Ooh, definitely agree. Between Newcastle and Hexham, I have always been inclined to use a service by Go North East with the good value £3.65 Get Around day ticket.
Between Newcastle and Carlisle, I did previously use the 685. I now find it much more convenient to use the train. Even if a Class 142 shows up, it's a lot better than the 685 for me!
Regarding the leather seats on ANE's Omnis... I've never thought they were that great if I'm honest. They've always felt a little too flat for me, it's hard to explain. Proper leather don't get me wrong, but not my thing... The Italian leather on the SC Gold's are much better!
I've just moved this to here to avoid the rare and odd workings thread going off-topic! - Yeah, now I've got a Key Card, I'm going to be making many more trips. However, the £5 Child Day Ticket on Arriva is quite good value too!
I've found the quite comfortable, but I've only experienced them twice, once on the 306, once on the 685! - Never rode the SC Gold vehicles either, but surely will within the next year!