(25 May 2022, 2:53 pm)Rob44 wrote I wouldn't have though SNE would have bid for the 317 as they don't really have a presence in N shields and that area.I think it was because they not only seen an opportunity with a bit route amalgamation, but also the fact that the 22 operates through Howdon too as well as the 10/11 to North Shields and The Royal Quays.
I did previously have a thought that GNE would withdraw Hadrian Park to Newcastle and the 311 in the future. But if they did that even though it would reduce PVR by 3, it would likely impact the 41/41A as Stagecoach would likely step in with a new 22A every 20 minutes to Hadrian Park with the other (22) running to Cobalt every 20 mins. This also could take passengers who want to travel from Hadrian Park to Wallsend.