(23 Jul 2024, 5:32 pm)WestDurhamSwift wrote Enviro 200mmc seem to be allocated to the Xlines services, whilst the 6 seems to have adopted a few deckers including all the Ex yorkshire ones.

Wouldn't have that problem having to allocate singles if the X32 was increased to 2x per hour (with X31 dropped), Lobley Hill Estate swapped with the X70, and X45 re-joined into the interworking pattern. Only the X30 & X71 would require a low height decker (PVR 4).

X45 > X73 > X32 > X45 (PVR 4.5)
X45 > X32 > X73 > X45 (PVR 4.5)
X70 > X32 > X32 > X70 (PVR 4)
X71 > X30 > X30 > X71 (PVR 4)

Yes an extra bus in the PVR but driving hours & reliefs far more efficient.

Although it would give the option should GNE need it (i.e X9 re-introduced), it wouldn't necessarily mean E400MMC's leaving Consett. If anything, would give a hell of a lot flexibility covering VOR's.