(12 Aug 2017, 6:52 am)Dan wrote Hello - welcome to the forum!
Though confirmation has yet to be posted on Go North East's own website; the routing of the X10 service via Dalton Park has been officially registered with the traffic commissioner, to be operated from 3rd September 2017 (so yes, it's definitely happening!) You can also now plan your journey on the Traveline Journey Planner, with confirmed times for when the X10 will operate.
Good to hear that there is a purpose for the early morning journeys through Dalton Park, after all. Connections between services 61 and 202 and X10 at Dalton Park will be promoted - it's not just people from Murton who will be able to travel to Teesside more easily now, it's people from Sunderland too (no need to travel all the way to Gateshead or Heworth to head back south afterwards - just catch the 61 to Dalton Park!)
There is indeed a purpose! I'm not surprised GNE haven't announced anything tbh, I had about a weeks notice of them altering the x7 to Middlesbrough, and only found out as I used to travel with someone who had a contact at the council.
My father in law is retired and drives, but refuses to drive into cities now after picking up a bus lane ticket in Newcastle. - he used to park at the bottom of Seaham and use the x7 to Boro. When I,mentioned this to him he's said him (and a fair few of his social circle) will use Dalton park as a park and ride for both Newcastle & Boro!