(01 Nov 2021, 7:04 pm)L469 YVK wrote Dead mileage wise, there wouldn't be much difference between Consett and currently CLS operating it. 

Don't GNE have the bait room at Stanley still for some changeovers that happen in Stanley? The logistics of an additional bait room in Chester Le Street wouldn't be too difficult.

Not forgetting enhanced BSOG compliant 'X-Lines' vehicles could be used on Sundays too (StreetDeck G2/G3 or E400MMC)

Aye your right about distance not sure I'd want to drive a double decker bus along the A68 via Tow Law in the winter though at 5/6am in the morning. It's like the wild west across there in the snow. Not a place you want a double decker stuck.