Regarding the mini Solos on the 57, it's not ideal to have them on there given how busy quite a few of the trips can be, although there isn't really anywhere else for Arriva to use them aside from the 1/2 & if the SRs aren't in service, these can't be withdrawn yet.

If 2601 - 2603 are still transferring to the North West, should we expect 3051/3052 to be in service at Ashington. Also any news on if Solo 3050 will see the road again? The SRs are Euro 5 so would restrict them from anything into Newcastle, although would be suitable for the 1/2/57/57A when not being used on the 415/434/460...