RE: July 2024 changes
That makes more sense, I'd interpreted the original post differently. For example, the post above states the X71 being re-routed via Dunston. And the X32 via Lobley Hill. In terms of numbering the services for example, it seems more logical to me to have the X30/31/32 following a common route, rather than an X30/31 and a random X71 going through Dunston.