(21 Dec 2016, 12:21 am)thetravelman wrote I'd like to see the TynedaleXpress receive an upgrade, I travelled on a X84 service last week and although the Scania performed well, it was very noisy with rattles and bangs, I think it was also in need of a deep clean and refurb, it was starting to look quite shabby and had a bit of an odd smell.
Interesting, I've often wondered whether GNE would be able to make enough to keep the X85 going, I think it is a good service which offers a decent alternative to using the train into Newcastle from either Hexham or Corbridge this being another reason for the TynedaleXpress to receive an upgrade, however it makes you wonder why it would stay behind Arrivas 685 between Hexham and Corbridge, whether or not this would continue running like that to Horsley or Heddon on the wall where they then split.
Let's hope there is nothing wrong with this service.
This is like the 21/X12 situation through Newcastle -> CLS
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