(31 Jan 2023, 5:17 pm)54APhotography wrote Cant see a diesel conversion being difficult, however any cascades have to be Euro 6 to cater for X24 and contracted 8 services. That isn't happening as more CAZ's roll out. DWS aren't going to do a lot for this region so cheapest options only.
The 8 should be Euro 5 as far as I'm aware. tbh wouldn't be surprised if the X24 is long gone before they go. There's barely anyone on it, can't see how it makes money especially after the massive increase in fuel prices. 15 punters getting an express journey from Chester Road to Sunderland on a £5 ticket or whatever it is, not much money there when you account for the 11 mile of petrol and picking up nothing inbetween.
Sunderland still hasn't has it's Covid cuts yet I don't believe as the 18 and 30 at South Shields were gone but the extension in funds which runs out saved them.