So the Arriva 685 is definitely going? Not to go off topic, but I was thinking could the X82 not get binned as the route is covered by other services (10/11, 39/40, 62, 71/72, 684 and 685)?

Are we likely to see the 47 go to another operator?

Shame Arriva giving up their share of the 685 reduces ticket options for passengers yet again, although they do stand out for most of the route with Stagecoach and GNE as the main operators and rail being preferred for Hexham apparently.