(30 Jul 2020, 8:46 pm)Andreos1 wrote Not a route suggestion, but more of a timetable revision.
At both ends of the route, the 71 doesn't really tie in with train timetables.
If they're looking to grow the route (particularly at the Seaham end), then it may be beneficial for them to run it closer to train timetable.
On some routes (X9/X10), they're in competition with the train.
With others, I wonder if it would be worth adapting to suit.
Seaham station is the closest mainline station to a number of communities in the Coalfield area and making it easier for people to get to/from the station, can only be a good thing. Surely?
You'd think so if the network was integrated. If passenger's ultimate destination is Middlesbrough or Newcastle, the main destinations form Seaham station, it'd be in GNE's interest to funnel them onto the X1/9/10.