(02 Oct 2024, 1:26 pm)Storx wrote Just been looking at the X7-9 timetables on traveline and it seems there's another bus being added to the PVR with the services being split.
So it's now
X7/X8 - PVR 10
X9 - PVR 5
Probably a fair move for the X9 corridor since they're currently getting delayed because of issues completely off their routes (Sandy Lane).
The timings are much better aswell with a much more consistent 30 minute service at the peaks and a peak bus in at 8am and 8.30am now for the X7 rather than the pointless 8.45am
Some positive changes to give credit to them.
If High Pit, Fisher Lane & Beacon Hill could be served by an alternative such as a 43A.....would love to see the X9 form a 10 minute combined frequency with the X10 & X11 from Parkside to Newcastle. X9 route Blyth to Shankhouse then as per X10 to Newcastle.
(01 Oct 2024, 9:01 pm)DeltaMan wrote Nice to see a company restoring frequencies following a driver shortage and without the need of public money!
Arriva must have some confidence going forward for Ashington despite the pending rail line.
Out of interest (maybe a question for any GNE staff) but what's the fuel economy difference between and E200MMC and E400MMC?
I know it could be tempting to reduce frequency on the X21 & X22. But would a mix of double & single decks not work whilst maintaining a 20 minute frequency once the line opens?