I've had an Idea regarding the M1/X1
Every 20 Minutes both Services go in the Direction of the current X1 into Houghton.And then Every 20 Minutes both services go in the direction of the current M1 service through Burnmoor into Houghton. Basically the they'd do a Loop in both directions. Obviously one direction would need renumbering so passengers don't get confused, so would have to M1A/X1A and then renumbered the current X1A that goes to Picktree the 1A/1X/X1B or something like that.
Another Idea is regarding the Laser 35/35A/35B/35C
35 South Shields - Sunderland - Every 20 Minutes
35A - Sunderland - Royal Hospital - Silksworth - Doxford Park - Houghton-le-Spring - Hetton le Hole - Easington Lane - Every 20 Minutes
35B Sunderland - Silksworth - East Herrington - Herrington Burn - Newbottle - Houghton-le-Spring - Hetton le Hole - Low Moorsley - South Hetton - Every 30 Minutes
20A Sunderland - Doxford Park - Houghton - Rainton Bridge - Durham - Every 20 Minutes
35C gets withdrawn
And that change regarding Stagecoach 8/20 I'd do that but have the service operate using some Enviro 400's because the 20 is always packed going to/from Town to my Grandparents house. and perhaps decrease the frequency as you also have the 10 every 15 Minutes. along that way also.
RE: Service Suggestions