I did suggest the following to GNE so let's see what happens.Would be mad not giving it a try given the run up to Xmas:

- 310 @ 2240 ex Newcastle re-routed via Hadrian Park
- 311 @ 2300 ex Newcastle withdrawn (journey replaced by 309 below)
- 309 @ 2305 ex Newcastle introduced to either Whitley Bay or Blyth (formed from 311 ex Hadrian Park @ 2229)
- 310 @ 2320 ex Newcastle re-timed to depart at 2330 and re-routed via Hadrian Park