(08 Nov 2016, 10:55 am)Michael wrote Not sure now, in all fairness, Stagecoach haven't had a service like this for years, so it could start anywhere, still think they would want it to start in a area which will allow them to get a decent amount of passengers though....
Route example could be:
Thorney Close Shops - Grindon - Hastings - A19 - Newcastle
To me, the only competition would be around Grindon/Hastings Hill as they have the 2/2A to the Galleries then the X1 but i think if people notice that the X24 (we shall call it that until confirmed) will be a lot quicker.
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Where do u think it will start?
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Don't look at those changes yet, have a feeling Stagecoach will launch a surprise on us by end of week
I'm not too familiar with those parts of Sunderrand but I highly doubt it will go via Boldon as suggested due to the X34 being a 20 minute frequency
Im thinking
Thorney Close - Grindon - Chester Road - Hastings Hill then A19/A194 to Gateshead and Newcastle.
Or
Grange town - Leechmere -Chester Road then as above.
Like I say not sure on that area may have some estates wrong but along those routes if you know where I'm thinking.