(11 Nov 2020, 9:30 pm)GNE6312 wrote Just out of curiosity why did GNE change their mind from ordering ADL E400MMCs for the X1 to streetdecks.Whilst the X1 would benefit from extra muscle plus the fact at the time of order there being uncertainties with WrightBus, the interworking pattens at Consett post COVID needed to become more efficient and the only way of achieving that would be interworking the X30/X70/X71 (X31 standalone).
The above interworking pattern therefore requires low height deckers due to a low bridge in Dunston on the X30.
As things stand right now, the StreetDecks are to stay on the X1 for their main service life (7-8 years) but wouldn't put it past them being cascaded much sooner if and when (and that's a big if and when) things pick up again.
If COVID didn't hit and WrightBus were not in trouble, it would've likely been between the ADL E400MMC & OM936 StreetDeck as the options for the X1.