(19 Apr 2017, 6:33 pm)Greg in Weardale wrote I think this is the best and most logical set of service changes GNE have had for a long time. The new structure of services seems OK at first glance and the branding is good - 12 to Blaydon Racers (and I like the livery .... with one obvious exception, guess what!) and 6/X70/X71 joining X30/X31 in Toonlink is positive. Tyne Valley Ten is better than just boring old Ten. The M6 etc seems an improved service as well. Just a pity that the 15 can't be included in a brand - add it to Durham Diamond? Just need the 49 to get a sensible brand name and livery now.
I do think that "The 49" is a strange brand, given it is just sub-branding on the standard livery. You would think given the frequency and the fact that it can warrant brand new buses that it would be in line for something a bit stronger. Unless a number of other services go the same way and receive similar sub-branding on the standard livery, it will stick out as odd in my opinion.