(14 Mar 2018, 12:39 pm)Jimmi wrote Think the location of Shildon itself and the areas around it would make it difficult to sustain much more services than it already has, think its declined massively over the last few years as it seems the way people shop has changed and then there's the fact Bishop Auckland Town Centre is becoming a ghost town since Tindle Crescent popped up plus Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor are hardly go to place's either. As Tindle Crescent is thriving, perhaps more services via this area could be a good move.
I have to agree about the 5/5A, always seems to be late by Cabin Gate and unlike the 1, there isn't really anywhere to make up time until you get towards Aycliffe Industrial Estate and Darlington.
I agree Jimmi, but I feel Shildon could do with a bit competition, thats what de-regulation was meant to achieve in the 1st place...
Arriva seem to be complacent, I feel a shake up is needed, and if GNE could enter, either by extending the 18 or my X21 idea, it may make them sit up and take notice
(14 Mar 2018, 1:04 pm)Andreos1 wrote Shocking
You need a revolutionary fighting force Fozz, that fights an annoying, but concerted battle against operators.
Like the one that exists in a small village just outside Houghton.
It may just be pure coincidence, but destinations and service levels are at a standard not seen for a long time (even if some of those locations are a tad obscure and run-offs are still too early).
The village is also a purple Solar free zone these days (to be honest, even when allocated to the 20A/X20, they were so often missing, it was almost a purple Solar free zone then too...).
Keep at it Fozz and get the people of Shildon a service they deserve.
The Shildon Revolutionary Front...
Watch this space lol
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