(20 Feb 2024, 4:14 pm)Andreos1 wrote Assuming they've done their research and business case planning, there must be a big chunk that aren't travelling to/from that part of town.
Enough to justify spending millions on a new line at least.

In fairness, I'd imagine a fair chunk will be people who hate buses but don't mind trains. The same people that everytime there's a Metro closure jump straight into their car rather than using the bus replacement which usually carts around fresh air.

Bebside for example, wouldn't be bad for people from the likes of Newbiggin, drive your car for 5 minutes hoy it in the car park and get on the train for 25 minutes. It's certainly better than the 2 weeks on the X21 or sitting in traffic jams at Moor Farm / Coast Road / South Gosforth / Cowgate - take your pick driving in.