(13 Dec 2019, 11:21 pm)Andreos1 wrote As long as its got some pull for the inclines and plenty seats it will do me. 
Sort out the 'express' element of the route and sort out the fares and it's even better! £4.60 Newcastle - Houghton single is a pi$$ take imo
Would it work to make the X1 stop once every two stops between Houghton and Easington, similar with what Stagecoach did on the X34?