RE: Go North East March 2023 changes
I know nothing of the technicalities but I think this was the 2nd bishop and back run of the day and, given that it conked out at 2:50, on the back to Newcastle leg, this can't have been the final run of the day. Even if this particular driver had a lead foot, the vehicle would have had multiple other drivers before him (I doubt he was in the mood to be asked for his pronouns) over the course of the day.