(18 Nov 2024, 8:30 pm)L469 YVK wrote I think.....
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I thought at one time, standing (and pushchairs) was a no-no on the X9 & X10 and any X21's with standing loads in CLS or Gateshead / Low Fell had to go via Birtley!
X9 could easily be brought back (or X10 partially / fully increased) with adequate vehicles sourced, but some route planners believe that Whickham & Dunston need 3bph, despite that corridor running half-hourly pre Nov 2019 using single deckers or at most, 4bph at peak times still using singles! Also defeating the objective of the July 2022 changes minimising the need for remote reliefs in Stanley!
Was on the X10 once post-covid and it there were people having to sit on the stairs.
I can only imagine it's going to be like it most weekends in the lead up to Christmas.