(12 Jun 2016, 5:03 pm)Shrek wrote That makes no sense at all. There's plenty of services from Newcastle to Quorum already. The 554 has steadily improved passenger numbers between Regent Centre and Quorum so that should be the area they are looking to serve and keep reliable.
However, it does offer those working at Quorum who use GNE services to travel to, say, Newcastle from Gateshead (and beyond) the opportunity to use a GNE-ticketing option instead of the more expensive Network One ticket/pass. There are people using this forum who work at (or near) Quorum who travel from Washington and Low Fell. Depending on the frequency and the hours of service, I imagine the extension will be most welcome to them.