(09 Feb 2025, 10:32 am)Shrek wrote The NHS fund the 553 and I don't think they'd want to change to this suggestion for the simple reason that the length of it would mean the chances of delays are greater. The 553 already has issues keeping to timetable at peak times, and it is an important service along with the H for getting NHS staff between locations. Delays cost them money and productivity, which is why the contracts are value for money for them.

Yeah don't disagree, guess it depends how the timetable was done, I suppose, if it could allow extra running time around Gosforth (the problem area) at peak times by having the longer service then I'd imagine they'd be supportive of it.

You have to remember Nexus used to fund an extension to Battle Hill bolted onto it, so they've been open to a longer service in the past.