(16 Aug 2017, 7:59 am)Andreos1 wrote Without being flippant, there is.
Diversions.
The route is allowed to do it and as we all know, often does.
It may be that the works at Downhill cause too many issues.
A long-term diversion to the X9/10 is feasible and for those who use the service to/from Testo's, I am sure a workaround can be put in place to ensure they aren't disadvantaged too much. That could be a free connection at Heworth or whatever else.
Perhaps extending service 35 to Heworth during the day, this would also benefit those needing services at Heworth for areas around Gateshead. For Free connection perhaps the 35 Could accept and issue X9 and X10 tickets between the Testos Roundabout and Heworth Interchange.