Obviously it's about time to talk about it since it's been open long enough.

Does anyone know how the Ashington expresses are fairing at the Ashington end since the opening?

Down this way the X7 is in an absolutely dire state whenever I've seen it, including tonight, after getting the train back. 13 of us got off the train including 4 on foot. The X7 which passed near Astley High in comparison was completely empty which isn't normal.

Be interesting to see how much longer it can keep going in it's current form and how Blyth will fare especially now this X30 is in play to take the further distance customers away. Interesting times ahead to see how Arriva react because it can't be sustainable in its current form.