MAX X20 - to run limited stop between Wansbeck Hospital and Newcastle Haymarket bus station, to improve journey times for passengers to/from Northumberland. Calling at the following points only:
Wansbeck Hospital
Ashington Bus Station
Ashington Hirst Welfare Centre
North Seaton Academy
North Seaton Fairfield Drive
Regent Centre Interchange*
Gosforth Brandling Arms*
Newcastle Barras Bridge southbound only*
Newcastle Haymarket Bus Station
*Towards Newcastle, buses call to set down only. Towards Northumberland, buses call to pick up only. This is to reduce idling times when "short hop" fares are issued, when passengers can use another service.
Service 1 - Later journeys on Sundays and Bank Holidays, buses running until about 2000, giving 2 additional buses in each direction. 1745 will be last bus to Cresswell, and 1845/1945 will be for Ashington only. At present, last bus from Blyth is 1745, and Ashington at 1816.
RE: Arriva North East: Service Suggestions