(27 Dec 2021, 2:52 pm)Keeiajs wrote Afaik It isn't in the service changes which are happening 4th January.
So what does the future old for the Hexham expresses/684? Personally I think it's ridiculous making permanent changes during a global pandemic, and temporarily reducing the frequency of existing services would be more sensible. The X85 being introduced on evenings and Sundays is perfect for me, but I rarely go out in the current situation. Likewise the 24 Hour ticket and Flexi 5 and other ticket options (including the £1 evening fare) are great but I'm not in a position to utilise them (I have utilised the summer discounted fares to go to Hexham and recently used a Newcastle and North Tyneside saver after eventually getting it on the Q3 as I couldn't get it on the 74!).
Absolutely love the X85 and 42A routes and the 74 route is nice and rural too. Unfortunately we are not living in normal times and supporting GNE services is therefore difficult. Hope the routes continue through Denton Burn and Fenham into Newcastle.