(12 Jan 2014, 2:46 am)Coastliner700 wrote The Centurian would only really include Wallsend which, the 9 no longer goes to. I couldn't see what was wrong with "Cross Tyne" it's just another example of a brand that GNE seemed inclined to let slip without warning and go buses another coat of unnecessary paint.
We've seen The Derwent Ranger, West Durham Swift, Doxford Clipper, Black Cats all vanish without warning or reason. Most of which, have stuffed quite a downgrade. There was no reason to discontinue West Durham Swift other than to get rid of the omnicitys which, appear to be returning...
Brand loyalty and recognition can only work it is relevant the 95/96 were once part of the highwayman before just been debranded no reason at all for it... The amount of money GNE use to reprint vehicle time and time again can't be helping their profits yes upgrade vehicles but pointless vehicle swaps??
I would like to see the Cross Tyne brand back on the 9 route, the brand name suited the route.
I forgot the Derwent Ranger brand even existed.
The Doxford Clipper was the only brand which remained the same since brands launched (only the route changed on the sides), untill it was quietly withdrawn, hopefully we will see this back.
Black Cats was the wrong colour, Yellow?, should of being Red and White and a Black Cat! (Because i'm a Sunderland supporter)
The Magic Roundabout was the quietly dropped to - must of cost them a bomb for the rights to use it!