And when there's two existing high-frequency links to Newcastle International, along with the 42A, along the 44/45 route!
As for the 44, there's only really a need for a peak time link from Newcastle to Stannington. May be better to reroute the 43 between Nedderton and Morpeth to run via Stannington, or introduce an additional Sapphire X22 service between Newcastle and Bedlington which spurs off to Stannington via Nedderton?
RE: Arriva North East: Service Suggestions