(24 Nov 2020, 5:35 pm)big mac wrote Don't see the logic in that at all given Arriva have got a monopoly in that area with the 49/49a.

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Yeah, I struggle with it. I can't see ANE letting GNE muscle in without much of a fight. 

Storx mentioned the college and Arnison Centre. I can see the logic in that and I can see there being some demand.
I'd assume the college trips would be popular during peaks - just when Nevilles Cross grinds to a halt. What that would do to reliablity across the rest of the route...

I can't see there being too much demand for shoppers in Brandon wanting to head to Newcastle in January though. Before Christmas - possibly.
Personally, I'd use the train over bus if commuting. It may be a bit more expensive, but it's a lot quicker.