(09 Sep 2023, 9:11 pm)solsburian wrote The short solos (2601-2603) are no good on the 57/57a at all. I had 2603 on the 19:16 57a Departure from Whitley Bay, it was full to standing, and a fight almost started to boot. Standing capacity is non-existent either. It needs sorting stat.

Must admit I haven't been on but not surprised, it seems bonkers that they're using them on them mind but nothing surprises me anymore around here. It's almost as if they're trying to give people reasons to use the train when it comes through for people close enough.

No doubt they'll find some investment next year though for the routes which wouldn't surprise me one bit.

I can't wait until the day not going to lie, will rarely touch the bus even known it involves a 10 minute walk to the station. Mind no doubt that'll be a shambles aswell somehow.